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04-23-2021, 12:16 PM
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Sink cover modification
We have a new Grey Wolf 29TE and my wife’s only complaint is that there is not enough kitchen counter space. So here is what I came up with. Parts were less than $25. I already had a piece of 1x4 and some satin black spray paint (to paint the board.)
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04-23-2021, 12:20 PM
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Brackets hold 100 lbs. Added the 1x4 cut 18” long and cut the board in half long ways giving me two 18 x 1 3/4 x 3/4 boards. Painted with satin black paint.
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04-23-2021, 12:21 PM
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Added Velcro strips to the boards and bottom of the sink cover.
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04-23-2021, 12:23 PM
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Kanadian Kamper
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Southern Ontario
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Excellent work. 
You da man.
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2018 Sunseeker 2430S-CD, nicely modified and carried by a 2017 Ford E450 Sport
Former Georgetown 330TS owner for 10 years with more mods than I can count, pushed by our 2017 GMC Terrain
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04-23-2021, 12:25 PM
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Folds down out of the way, but stills comes off to cover the sink for travel. Happy wife = happy life. Took about two hours total. Used 1 1/4” wafer head screws to mount the brackets and 3/4” wafer heads to mount the boards to the brackets.
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04-23-2021, 12:28 PM
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Brackets from Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/Folding-Shelf-Brackets-Mounted-Collapsible/dp/B08NZXGXC8/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=homely+shelf+brac kets&qid=1619198841&sr=8-3
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04-24-2021, 10:05 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Wisconsin
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Great idea!
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04-24-2021, 10:41 AM
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Location: Waynesville
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MO311fan
We have a new Grey Wolf 29TE and my wife’s only complaint is that there is not enough kitchen counter space. So here is what I came up with. Parts were less than $25. I already had a piece of 1x4 and some satin black spray paint (to paint the board.)
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Hey is this not "Rob Peter to Pay Paul"? Looks like lost counter space to Me! Youroo!!
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04-24-2021, 05:04 PM
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This allows for use of the sink and have additional counter space. Made my wife happy and thought some others might be interested in my idea.
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04-25-2021, 12:29 PM
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Out and about
Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: Western Washington
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Does the drawer clear the brackets to open when the shelf is down? Great idea and thanks for sharing!
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04-25-2021, 02:09 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MO311fan
This allows for use of the sink and have additional counter space. Made my wife happy and thought some others might be interested in my idea.
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I rarely use the counter top without needing the sink at the same time so I see the added value in your modification! It's your family camper, do what's best for your family! Looks nice and clean too, great mod!
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04-25-2021, 08:12 PM
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Yes it does clear the drawers. I looked at measurements for a few brackets on Amazon and these were a great fit. We were able to get in both drawers with the extension up this weekend. With the sink cover off and brackets down drawers open just fine as well.
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04-25-2021, 08:12 PM
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Thank you all for the compliments!
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04-25-2021, 08:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MO311fan
Folds down out of the way, but stills comes off to cover the sink for travel. Happy wife = happy life. Took about two hours total. Used 1 1/4” wafer head screws to mount the brackets and 3/4” wafer heads to mount the boards to the brackets.
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That came out really nice, great job! I do have one question though. When you say still comes off to cover the sink for travel, does covering the sink for travel serve a purpose I may not be thinking of? We put some items that normally sit on the counter in the sink for travel but never use the cover.
Ray
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04-25-2021, 08:55 PM
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No real purpose. The Velcro is holding very well. You could definitely travel with the top installed up or down position. Here is a link to the Velcro I used.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08HVHDLL4?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title
Glad to see people like it.
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04-27-2021, 10:06 PM
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Very nice mod MO311fan. I showed my wife and she wants that in our 27dbs. So, one of us is going to have to add that for her! 
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04-28-2021, 11:36 AM
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Happy Camper
Join Date: Apr 2021
Location: Graniteville, SC
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Great idea! Gonna put that one on the to-do list. Curious how much space that leaves between the dining table and the extension when it's up? Pics don't really show.
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04-28-2021, 12:56 PM
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We are going camping this weekend, will try to remember to get a picture of that space. It leaves enough room to get through without hitting the extension or table though. That’s a pretty wide area in the 29TE.
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04-28-2021, 01:08 PM
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Thought I would add a picture of the screws I used with a Sheetrock screw thrown in for comparison. It took 6 of these 1 1/4” long, and four 3/4” long.
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04-30-2021, 11:46 AM
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Here is a pic of the space between the dinette and the extension. Leaves 16” in a 29TE.
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