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ramyankee
Explorer
Jun 14, 2015

Replacing the shower tub...

THIS is an oldie and has a couple of small "cracks"...
Because of the small space, how tough would this be? It looks a bit daunting...??
Although we have looked at different rvs, every time Patti walks into our 5th wheel she really does not want to part with it. IT IS very nice and homey....
Thanks for any input.
  • darsben's avatar
    darsben
    Explorer II
    Jun 14, 2015
    There are a couple of god RV rebuilders in California. I cannot remember either one right now BUT why don't you invest in our RV and have a new tub put in professionally
  • Water-Bug's avatar
    Water-Bug
    Explorer
    Jun 14, 2015
    It is a lot easier to install a shower only unit. They come with a base/floor unit and separate walls that you caulk at the joints. A tub is nearly impossible to get into the bathroom. Plan on using a Sawzall to cut up the old tub for removal.
  • Dog_Folks's avatar
    Dog_Folks
    Explorer
    Jun 14, 2015
    We have done it ourselves, twice. The tub is not that hard to get in. Start at an angle and then level out as the tub slides into place.

    We saved at least $800.00 by doing it ourselves, and after the second time, we discovered the reason for the crack, (manufactures error) and eliminated that also.
  • ramyankee's avatar
    ramyankee
    Explorer
    Jun 14, 2015
    I guess the big challenge may be finding the correct size or is that a standard for the last MANY years...
  • Dog_Folks's avatar
    Dog_Folks
    Explorer
    Jun 14, 2015
    ramyankee wrote:
    I guess the big challenge may be finding the correct size or is that a standard for the last MANY years...


    Different sizes and drain configurations, but easy to find at RV parts warehouses.

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