Have you ever wondered where the birds disappear to when it rains? I know. They are hiding under our gazebo, that’s where.
Our vacation trip was wonderful. We are really happy with this travel trailer and towing it felt also much better (or really we didn’t feel it at all) than our previous campers. Benno actually let me behind the wheel and I am looking forward to relieving him on future travels as well. There was one thing though that we both thought was in need of improvement. It was that tiny sink in the bathroom.
While actually living in the camper we got to experience every aspect of the trailer. It turned out that when washing up at the sink in the bathroom especially in the morning trying to splash some cold water in your face to wake up, we pretty much put the whole vanity top under water as the little sink bowl didn’t cut it. So the first thing Benno did when we got back and had unpacked the trailer was to dismantle the sink and to have a look what we could do.
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| To cover the hole that was left in the vanity top after removing the s/s sink Benno plugged it with a perfect cut piece of plywood |
Before you knew it, we were at the local Rona store (owned by Lowes) shopping for a sink and new faucet to fit the new configuration. I believe what we found was a washbowl style vessel, a real looker that works out beautifully for us, now we are both happy about the change. I can’t wait to take off again and to see how it works out. And oh, I forgot, we purchased a cloth-drying collapsible stand that fits beautifully into the shower compartment. There we could hang rain soaked items or other laundry if needed.
While towing the new 26ft Grand Design trailer it came to our mind that it would be nice to have a rear camera on the back of the trailer to see what is behind us in the blind spot. The trailer came with a prewired mount for a rear camera, we are now debating the purchase of a camera or not. Will it be the Furrion camera, because the prewired mount for that product is fitted at the Grand Design factory, or do we purchase the Haloview MC 7108, which has better reviews and cost less money?
Thanks for dropping in again and stay tuned to find out.
The new sink looks great!
ReplyDeleteThanks we think so too.
DeleteA much more practical sink that should keep the water where it belongs.
ReplyDeleteWhichever Camera you choose it will improve your safety.
Be Safe and Enjoy!
It's about time.
Yes, we can splash around and still have a dry vanity top.
DeleteYou are right a backup cameral will be a great asset.
Upgrades are always a thrill. Our new car has a back-up camera and I love it. Good spot for the birds, but maybe not with people under there too. I know, Benno will buy some plexiglass and make a shield, lol. Love a handy man for sure.
ReplyDeleteOur truck has a backup camera as well. Great tip about the plexiglass shield!
DeleteI just thought it was funny because as soon as it started to rain those birds knew where to come to stay dry. They are kind of pets as I feed them too.
Nice sink!! Weird, mine is twice the size as your original, thank goodness, because I could never figure out how to replace it. I have the Furrion camera and love it. I did buy the larger 7" screen. The 3" is just too small to see anything. It's basically plug and play. However ... you have to remember the original wiring (at least on mine) is connected through the lights on the trailer. That means in order for it to work, you have to turn your truck lights to ON (not auto) for the camera to work. Be sure to remember that the next time you leave when you can't get the darn thing to work. It attached to my windshield with a big suction cup and never moved, even with rough roads. Not cheap, but worth it.
ReplyDeleteThe company was trying to save money and put the little sink in thinking if we didn't like it we're welcome to change it. Thanks about the info about the backup camera. Benno is now considering running a 12V wire to the location off the trailer battery, which also gets solar power.
DeleteNice new sink! You won't have a mess to clean up every time you use it now! Good luck with the camera hunt, you'll find the one perfect for you. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, I think so too. Camera hunt was successful!
DeletePerfect choice for the new sink. Benno doesn't waste a moment does he? Your new RV looks to be just what you both needed. Now if only that darn border would open.
ReplyDeleteI like that you agree with our sink choice. Benno loves to be busy with projects! Oh don't we all wish that border would open!!
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