That sink looks really nice, however, if I were to see the plumbing job you did in a home or RV, I would walk away. You can do better. Cut the ABS back to where it enters the cabinet and build it all new. It's not rocket science. And don't use the flex pipe. That just screams, "I don't know what I'm doing".
You two are awesome. Even though it didn’t go as easy as hoped, you had the courage to do it yourselves, the patience needed and in the end, even if it’s a temp fix, you got it working with no leaks!! Good on ya!
Y’all need a dish pan now for two reasons. That sink is huge and holds too much water especially in a boondocks situation. Also I store stuff in my sink during travel mode and don’t want to scratch it. We did that same mod and love that sink!
Nice job. You could leave out the plate at the base of the faucet. That is only used when you need to cover a 3-hole installation, and your sink has one hole for the faucet.
first off love your videos. they have been very helpful for a newbie . but please get rid of the flexible p-trap and angle to the black pipe. look online homedepot p trap adapter to make up for different size pipe. also recommend shorter saw blades
Those accordion pipes are a bad solution and using a p trap sideways is worse and uses up space Cut the black piping back a bit and glue in new PVC so the trap is repositioned directly below the sink drain tail piece. You could probably do it with one 45° elbow. Then everything will fit behind the sink drain.
I’d like to replace our rv’s double sink but I really like the sink covers. They cover the sinks completely and the faucet is the only thing visible. I pop one in & I have more counter top space. When our sticks ‘n bricks kitchen was renovated the plumber was able to move the under sink plumbing back towards the wall so that the under sink space was usable.
Oh my gosh... That flexible p-trap whatchamacallit is so genius! Thank you for including that!!! My RV bathroom sink is slightly off (doesn't look terrible but a bit "off" due to replacing the sink with a slightly different sized sink but not altering the plumbing. I feel like this would fix that! Also, you could soak/wash laundry in that kitchen sink in a pinch!!!
LOL I did the same thing in my 2000 Rally - I did the plex for the sink but the drain from the right sink was leaking when draining water. All new... Flex Seal... Done.. LOL
I have a small sink in my homebuilt cargo trailer to RV conversion. I actually prefer to fill a Tupperware tub with hot soapy water and do the dishes on the tailgate of my truck. I have a drying rack as well and I can be sloppy with water and not worry about it. I have a water tank in the bed of the truck as well with a short gravity feed hose for rinsing them. Doing dishes in the great outdoors when the weather is nice beats doing them in a small sink indoors.
😂😂😂😂😂 Look at your video,what you did when you were cutting the counter top for your new sink that's when you should have then pulled out the old sink afterwards. You may not have gone thru having cut out the original one. Next time ,take time to think thinks through throughly.
I just watched your IKEA trip for storage bins for your RV, and when you said you didn’t know how to pronounce the words because it’s Swedish. I never thought of this before, but I wonder if translate on the iPhone translates the words by scanning it. I don’t know if it’s a thing, but I am going to check it out, and I love your channel i’ve learned so much for my own camper you guys give the best tips and tricks for making things work. You guys are great!! 25:38
Your old sink looks ours on our 2003 Newmar Dutch Star. We love it. Did you buy a lot deeper sink than the original . Seems like you could just make the drain hose into a loop which would give you a trap. Think rolls coaster loop. Safe travels and enjoy the journey. Love your channel.
Charity, Ben, I really enjoy your channel and following you. I have been for quite a while. I also know how frustrating DIY projects can get and all you want to do is finish it! But, after you have time to recharge, you really need to go back and fix that plumbing under the sink. It's not good for the long term and although I'm not a plumber, it probably violates various code stipulations for industry standards. Just that one piece being cantilevered out is going to eventually vibrate and shake loose. All the best to you. If I was closer, I'd come over and give Ben a hand with it. 😁Don in Florida
You are Ikea groupies, go look at the piping for the Ikea bathroom and maybe kitchen sinks, they are made for what you are trying to do. Low clearance installs
We’re going through a similar situation in our kitchen right now though we live in a sticks&brick. Husband ordered a new dish washer and they delivered it today only to find it won’t work. Our old one was a portable that hubby worked on and installed as a built in so the new one had no cabinet to use. We had to reorder a portable washer to be delivered on Saturday. Mean while the whole kitchen is upstairs down.
Love you two but... I would remove the flex and just get an adapter from the large size to the small one. But I could have won the bet on the saw!! But I am a maintenance manager. Tye double trap can cause problems with clogs especially with the flex pipe. Good luck, enjoyed the video!
Great Video. Like the way you guys don't quit. That's our motto as well, when it doesn't come out right the first time, walk away and come back to it latter. Works all the time. Question, what is the brand name of the little oven on your counter top? Keep up the great videos.
Well so far this is a lot of work and we've been there done stuff like this! Oops! But. I like your nail color and ring! That's pretty! Maybe too pretty for this job!
Oh No. I had the flexible pipe in one of my bathroom sinks. Over time guck and gluck gets caught in the folds and you can't Drano it. (clean it out) My pipe got so heavy it separated. Water mess everywhere. Now I have smooth pipes connected properly. $$$ The idea of flexible pipes is nice but it doesn't last.
Well, it looks like you accomplished the task but Ben is very scary with the power tools. At least he did not cut into the counter top with the reciprocating saw. YIKES.
Guys, when you install 2 traps in a plumbing drain it causes an air bubble to be between the two traps resulting in air lock causing your drain to drain very slowly. you need to get the second trap out of the line. and for God's sake don't let Been near the sawzall again, stick with the multi tool it's much safer. on a second subject since you actually cut out the cut-out templet, I just wanted to let you know, when you go to the store checkout and pull out your credit card and the cashier "says strip facing me" she is referring to the orientation of your credit card, do not take your clothes off.
Funny, not funny about the sawzall incident. I easily can see what might be coming but….this is the type of thing I do all the time, hopefully only once.
This was such a good video. Much better than another "list" video, like "87 Names for Your Dog if You Full-Time RV" or "15 Names Not to Name Your Dog if You Full-Time RV".
@@GratefulGlamper higher sub count equals more views which equals more ad revenue and more sponsorship deals from brands which all equal more money. You clearly can afford a newer RV, you choose not to and in turn must deal with camp grounds not allowing older units like yours.
@@GratefulGlamperWe have a 2012 rv and prefer to hold on to it and make it our rv. The newer rv, in my opinion, aren’t built as well. I know my rv, what has been changed and where to start looking when problems arise. Financial, for us, we will put our money towards family adventures and retirement.
Pro tip, mount the faucet and drain before dropping sink in makes it a lot easier
That sink looks really nice, however, if I were to see the plumbing job you did in a home or RV, I would walk away. You can do better. Cut the ABS back to where it enters the cabinet and build it all new. It's not rocket science. And don't use the flex pipe. That just screams, "I don't know what I'm doing".
FYI-With the fire extinguisher it should lay flat, so the 'mix' inside does not seperate- a tip we where told about😊
Good to know! Thanks for watching
If you eliminated the horizontal black pipe attached to the sink and the second peatrap you could set it up properly
You two are awesome. Even though it didn’t go as easy as hoped, you had the courage to do it yourselves, the patience needed and in the end, even if it’s a temp fix, you got it working with no leaks!! Good on ya!
Thank you so much!
Y’all need a dish pan now for two reasons. That sink is huge and holds too much water especially in a boondocks situation. Also I store stuff in my sink during travel mode and don’t want to scratch it. We did that same mod and love that sink!
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Don’t forget plumbers putty around your drain!!
Nice job. You could leave out the plate at the base of the faucet. That is only used when you need to cover a 3-hole installation, and your sink has one hole for the faucet.
Good tip!
first off love your videos. they have been very helpful for a newbie . but please get rid of the flexible p-trap and angle to the black pipe. look online homedepot p trap adapter to make up for different size pipe. also recommend shorter saw blades
I have that exact sink in my house. I have a sink and a half in my trailer and you’re right big pots and pans are a pain to wash
Those accordion pipes are a bad solution and using a p trap sideways is worse and uses up space Cut the black piping back a bit and glue in new PVC so the trap is repositioned directly below the sink drain tail piece. You could probably do it with one 45° elbow. Then everything will fit behind the sink drain.
I’d like to replace our rv’s double sink but I really like the sink covers. They cover the sinks completely and the faucet is the only thing visible. I pop one in & I have more counter top space.
When our sticks ‘n bricks kitchen was renovated the plumber was able to move the under sink plumbing back towards the wall so that the under sink space was usable.
Oh my gosh... That flexible p-trap whatchamacallit is so genius! Thank you for including that!!! My RV bathroom sink is slightly off (doesn't look terrible but a bit "off" due to replacing the sink with a slightly different sized sink but not altering the plumbing. I feel like this would fix that! Also, you could soak/wash laundry in that kitchen sink in a pinch!!!
LOL I did the same thing in my 2000 Rally - I did the plex for the sink but the drain from the right sink was leaking when draining water. All new... Flex Seal... Done.. LOL
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We get some of our plumbing stuff at the RV store. But. If we can't find it there we redo it. Dangit. But it looks good though
Hey guys. 👋🙂,
Good job. Thanks 😄
Hey, thanks!
At least it’s a straight line cut. Caulk it! It’s all good. Great job taking this job on yourself. Most men would not have the guts! Good for you! 🙌🏻
Thanks and thanks for watching
I have a small sink in my homebuilt cargo trailer to RV conversion. I actually prefer to fill a Tupperware tub with hot soapy water and do the dishes on the tailgate of my truck. I have a drying rack as well and I can be sloppy with water and not worry about it. I have a water tank in the bed of the truck as well with a short gravity feed hose for rinsing them. Doing dishes in the great outdoors when the weather is nice beats doing them in a small sink indoors.
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😂😂😂😂😂 Look at your video,what you did when you were cutting the counter top for your new sink that's when you should have then pulled out the old sink afterwards. You may not have gone thru having cut out the original one. Next time ,take time to think thinks through throughly.
I just watched your IKEA trip for storage bins for your RV, and when you said you didn’t know how to pronounce the words because it’s Swedish. I never thought of this before, but I wonder if translate on the iPhone translates the words by scanning it. I don’t know if it’s a thing, but I am going to check it out, and I love your channel i’ve learned so much for my own camper you guys give the best tips and tricks for making things work. You guys are great!! 25:38
Congrats!
Your old sink looks ours on our 2003 Newmar Dutch Star. We love it. Did you buy a lot deeper sink than the original . Seems like you could just make the drain hose into a loop which would give you a trap. Think rolls coaster loop. Safe travels and enjoy the journey. Love your channel.
Congrats, your wherewithal ended up gaining much, much, much really needed wisdom.
Charity, Ben, I really enjoy your channel and following you. I have been for quite a while. I also know how frustrating DIY projects can get and all you want to do is finish it! But, after you have time to recharge, you really need to go back and fix that plumbing under the sink. It's not good for the long term and although I'm not a plumber, it probably violates various code stipulations for industry standards. Just that one piece being cantilevered out is going to eventually vibrate and shake loose. All the best to you. If I was closer, I'd come over and give Ben a hand with it. 😁Don in Florida
Thanks Don in Florida! We do have plans to rework the plumbing in the coming weeks, thanks for watching
You are Ikea groupies, go look at the piping for the Ikea bathroom and maybe kitchen sinks, they are made for what you are trying to do. Low clearance installs
Thanks for the tips!
Great work! I’ve been in Florida for 4 yrs. and never been to IKea. Between Palm Bay, Melbourne, and VB there should be one.
Yes, there should be one somewhere in there! Thanks for watching
We’re going through a similar situation in our kitchen right now though we live in a sticks&brick. Husband ordered a new dish washer and they delivered it today only to find it won’t work. Our old one was a portable that hubby worked on and installed as a built in so the new one had no cabinet to use. We had to reorder a portable washer to be delivered on Saturday. Mean while the whole kitchen is upstairs down.
Oh man, living in a construction zone is never fun! Hope everything comes together soon
Love you two but... I would remove the flex and just get an adapter from the large size to the small one. But I could have won the bet on the saw!! But I am a maintenance manager. Tye double trap can cause problems with clogs especially with the flex pipe. Good luck, enjoyed the video!
Thanks for watching and for the suggestion
Great Video. Like the way you guys don't quit. That's our motto as well, when it doesn't come out right the first time, walk away and come back to it latter. Works all the time. Question, what is the brand name of the little oven on your counter top? Keep up the great videos.
It’s called the nosh oven- it’s available on Amazon: amzn.to/4fMhCKJ
I have that exact sink in my house and love it
Awesome!
You 2 are funny when doing projects together.....lmao
Projects bring out the humor in our personality differences, that is for sure!!
Good to see y’all
That lift-out strainer is sweet.
We think so!
Well so far this is a lot of work and we've been there done stuff like this! Oops! But. I like your nail color and ring! That's pretty! Maybe too pretty for this job!
Thank you! Cheers!
Oh No. I had the flexible pipe in one of my bathroom sinks. Over time guck and gluck gets caught in the folds and you can't Drano it. (clean it out) My pipe got so heavy it separated. Water mess everywhere. Now I have smooth pipes connected properly. $$$ The idea of flexible pipes is nice but it doesn't last.
Good to know!
Also Drano is not good for your pipes, home and rv
Take the rims back to any Discount Tire Store.
LMAO
Love you guys!
Turn your water off when you leave the RV
The sink is awesome but your plumbing job is quite funny. Hope u find a plumber who can at least make recommendations . 🍻
Working on it!
Well, it looks like you accomplished the task but Ben is very scary with the power tools. At least he did not cut into the counter top with the reciprocating saw. YIKES.
Ben needs a lot of supervision 😂
The guy at home depot....was no plumber.
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Guys, when you install 2 traps in a plumbing drain it causes an air bubble to be between the two traps resulting in air lock causing your drain to drain very slowly. you need to get the second trap out of the line. and for God's sake don't let Been near the sawzall again, stick with the multi tool it's much safer. on a second subject since you actually cut out the cut-out templet, I just wanted to let you know, when you go to the store checkout and pull out your credit card and the cashier "says strip facing me" she is referring to the orientation of your credit card, do not take your clothes off.
Yes, Ben seems to get a little crazy with the sawsall 😂 and thanks for the payment suggestion- great info! 🤪
Did you use plumbers puddie around the drain in sink?
Put 45 degree angle ack by h wall 🤔
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Wood filler ..
Funny, not funny about the sawzall incident. I easily can see what might be coming but….this is the type of thing I do all the time, hopefully only once.
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"Cut out template" is different from "cutout template".
So we learned 😹
This was such a good video. Much better than another "list" video, like "87 Names for Your Dog if You Full-Time RV" or "15 Names Not to Name Your Dog if You Full-Time RV".
Thanks for watching! I guess we will have to scratch the dog name video we had planned (just kidding)
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OMG 😲 call a real plumber..QUICKLY
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I love my rv, but I could never live in it full time. They were never designed to be homes.
Agreed
Charity - did you lose your Texas tank top? 😭
I didn’t, just haven’t worn it when filming in a while 😀
@@GratefulGlamper Oh thank God! I was about to get upset! 😅
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Did you rent the tools?
We had them in hand from our prior RV Reno several years ago
Buying expensive tools is not necessary. I have a Ridgid jigsaw for 99$. Buying a name is crazy. Also buy a better battery
You guys have more nerve than I. Fortunately, our sink is large enough to wash a small child in.
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Professional and amateur plumbers if you are going to critique the drain system at least put some part numbers they can look at to fix it.
Yes please!
Please, for the lower God do not leave that drain like that you are asking for nothing but problems
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Won’t gunk stick to the ridges in the drain? Will it smell?
Imagine having 200k subs and still having a 20 year old RV....
And all the crappy comments they have to put up with.
What does sub count have to do with the age of our RV?
@@GratefulGlamper higher sub count equals more views which equals more ad revenue and more sponsorship deals from brands which all equal more money. You clearly can afford a newer RV, you choose not to and in turn must deal with camp grounds not allowing older units like yours.
@@GratefulGlamperWe have a 2012 rv and prefer to hold on to it and make it our rv. The newer rv, in my opinion, aren’t built as well. I know my rv, what has been changed and where to start looking when problems arise. Financial, for us, we will put our money towards family adventures and retirement.