Changing shower to a bathtub

[ice2fire]

DW likes a bathtub instead of a shower. SO, how difficult/easy would it be to convert our shower to a bathtub ? Cost ?

Thanks for any suggestions/ideas.

[stasha]

Ice2Fire -- what did you decide?
If you put one in, can you post pix or give some details?
THx.
BTW, we have an Outlaw 37MD (motorhome with internal garage --Toy Hauler). Thinking of purchasing one of the 40+ inch tubs and just stowing it until needed (maybe pulley system to ceiling). Then pull it down and fill from the wash machine hoses when needed. Might put a drain in the floor to connect with wash machine drain -- or something like that.

[ice2fire]

No, I think it makes more sense to remove the U shaped piece of metal that goes all around the top. Is anyone reading any of this drivel ? Am I out on my own - again ?? 🙂

[ice2fire]

Housted wrote:
The tub and surround are both 24 wide by 46 long.
The hard thing to find for some reason is the 24x46 surround??
I got the first tub/surround from the Northwood factory as part of the purchase.
The second tub/surround came from pplmotorhomes in Texas.

Good luck,

Housted

Thanks. So we're going to do it ! DW agrees, the RV repairman will do any plumbing, another guy, who has experience, will help build the walls etc ! We're going to use frp type walls from Home Depot for the ends and the back.

So first job is to dismantle the existing shower.

How does the door come off ? There is a straight piece of metal across the bottom, with three screws in it. I'm going to undo those first !

Wish me luck.

[Housted]

The tub and surround are both 24 wide by 46 long.
The hard thing to find for some reason is the 24x46 surround??
I got the first tub/surround from the Northwood factory as part of the purchase.
The second tub/surround came from pplmotorhomes in Texas.

Good luck,

Housted

[ice2fire]

Here is a link that should work....
first of three pics

Housted

Those look fantastic ! Thank you. Can I as you what size they are, the bath and surrounds manufacturer ? If I could duplicate those I think my DW would be in heaven ! (And so would I !)

[Housted]

ice2fire wrote:

Housted wrote:
I have converted two 5ers from 24" x 40" shower to 24" x 46" tub.
I moved a wall 6" to accommodate the tub. Everyone is right about the water
heater requirement. One of the conversions has a 12 gal and the other has a 16 gal.
DW is very happy with the results.
Photo -> https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipPo-Z_FlJaP5-jDE75uV2S68AHzQxDo4GWzJ6Q1

Housted

404 error on launch of link. I'd really like to look at them. Can you fix it please?

Here is a link that should work....
first of three pics

Housted

[ice2fire]

I see the flowing hot water units can be run on electricity or propane. Which is better ? Thanks.

[ice2fire]

CharlesinGA wrote:
http://www.rvpartscountry.com/RvBathtubs.html

Charles

Tried 'em. No 42" surrounds.

[ice2fire]

It seems there are two manufacturers making RV bathtubs: Lippert and www.icondirect.com. I really like the 42" long Icon, but they don't make a surround to fit it. Had a multiple e-mail session with them. Looks like I'll have to go with the Lippert 40", which is not so heavy (and thus probably not so good) as the Icon. Lippert have 40" surrounds. If anyone has a solution for the surround problem, I'd like to know. I maybe will strengthen the Lippert with fibreglass along the bottom.

I had a session with a fellow RV'er. He has one. He's going to help me and we'll use a professional to move the plumbing. Fortunately, the current surround sheets on the shower are not stuck to the wall, so should be easy to come off.

I told my DW. She is delighted !! I needed some inducements as she has a grand-daughter who wants her to stay home !! Got to fight fire with fire ! She's not that concerned about the hot water. She's a good "makedoer" ! Stay tuned.

[ice2fire]

Housted wrote:
I have converted two 5ers from 24" x 40" shower to 24" x 46" tub.
I moved a wall 6" to accommodate the tub. Everyone is right about the water
heater requirement. One of the conversions has a 12 gal and the other has a 16 gal.
DW is very happy with the results.
Photo -> https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipPo-Z_FlJaP5-jDE75uV2S68AHzQxDo4GWzJ6Q1

Housted

404 error on launch of link. I'd really like to look at them. Can you fix it please?

[CharlesinGA]

http://www.rvpartscountry.com/RvBathtubs.html

Charles

[MrWizard]

Our second class A RV was an 82 Pace Arrow, with 24*46 tub
I'm 5'7" DW is 5'8"
And yes the tub was big enough to bathe

I don't know about the nay sayers, but I don't use only hot water to be scalded

Yes you will use more water than the avg RV Navy shower

If the OP can fit it in, I'm sure they will be happy

[Housted]

I have converted two 5ers from 24" x 40" shower to 24" x 46" tub.
I moved a wall 6" to accommodate the tub. Everyone is right about the water
heater requirement. One of the conversions has a 12 gal and the other has a 16 gal.
DW is very happy with the results.
Photo -> https://get.google.com/albumarchive/101217276011126966833/album/AF1QipPIU3XIfFV8xVdJRc_xK1P1gP9BZ0nJ3RzOhJBZ/AF1QipMB_BzfFUk8UHp0wv4pTAZFUrQuC4TVbuFrYdHu
Housted

[stasha]

ice2fire wrote:


More detective work needed. I have a RV man coming around soon to do a minor job soon. I'll ask him. Thanks.

Keep us posted on how this works out!