Counter replacements, granite light?

[DanaRuns]

I'm renovating an older Class A (1998 Southwind 35S) and I want to replace the corian counter top and crappy old tables. I love a granite, marble or onyx look, but can't take the weight of stone in my gas RV.

Has anyone tried any of the stone composite substitutes, like granite-light.com or http://www.stonepanelsusa.com/applications/recreational-vehicles/? Or do you know of others?

I'm curious about:

1. Cost relative to Corian;

2. Weight relative to Corian;

3. Durability relative to Corian.

Any wisdom out there? Thanks!

[deandec]

Sorry, did not see the links, just the questions. No experience with Granite-Lite.

[DanaRuns]

deandec wrote:
This company has some RV experience evidently

Thanks. That's one of the companies I linked to in the initial post, but I don't know anything about their product. Have you used it?

[deandec]

This company has some RV experience evidently

[RayChez]

There are many synthetic counter tops that look just like granite but are not. Check with a Home Depot or Lowes and you can get lots of info.

[gswcgi]

I have a 2003 Safari Cheetah DP by Monaco. After 45,000 miles no cracks etc. on the synthetic they use in the galley & the bathroom. You might want to call Monaco in Coburg, OR to find out what they use. Great stuff.

[msmith1199]

Whatever you get, just remember there is lots of bouncing around and movement in an RV. Something that has at least a little flex to it is probably necessary. I do know they put real granite in some higher end RV's, but does it ever crack? I don't know, but it seems like a possibility to me. I do know Corian does allow some flex.

[pconroy328]

I happened to watch an episode of Extreme RVs on the TV the other night. Super, multi-million dollar luxury coaches. The builder said they get their granite either 1/8" or 1/4" thick, applied to plywood and they do a bullnose on it. All the appearance of a thick piece but 20% of the weight.

Looked like a great idea!
Except I have no idea where to find a place that sells granite that thin. 😞