Possible trailer renovations

[deaners]

Hello all,

I'm new to the forum but have camped for many years and have done a cosmetic remodel on a old Prowler a few years back. I have a couple questions on the possibility/difficulty of a couple renovations I've contemplated. I don't have a specific trailer, but looking at a few older models with the idea of making needed changes if I decide to go ahead with reaching out to make an offer or ask about viewing.

1. How hard is it to replace a tub in a bathroom where the previous owner removed it for storage? I don't know if they removed the plumbing/drain or just the tub itself.
2. How hard would it be to upgrade the fridge to a larger size? - rv fridge, same location in trailer but taller.

Thanks.

 

[Gary RV_Wizard]

Chances are the new tub won't be a size match, so some wall/floor/cabinet work would be needed. And some plumbing to mate up with whatever is left of the old one.

A bigger fridge is all about cabinet work. Maybe some electrical if you change to a residential model electric unit from propane/electric absorption type. Height might be an issue, depending on what's there now. Measure very, very carefully before choosing any new fridge.

Assuming you have some wood-working & handyman skills, I would say not terribly difficult. However, it's not an afternoon swap-out sort of thing either. Takes careful planning and more than a bit of time.

 

[deaners]

Thanks Gary. Just making sure I'm not totally out to lunch that either of these two projects were do-able.

So many trailers I've looked at have the smaller under-counter sized fridges, sometimes with nothing but a shelf above. I would want a proper RV fridge, so my biggest concern was matching up venting etc on the exterior. Interior wouldn't be a problem.

The tub replacement is on one specific trailer, but I'd have to get it for good enough price to put in that much work and time.

 

[John From Detroit]

Re the tub.... NO bath tub but a laundry tub/suds saver at my parent's house When they upgraded the drain no longer lined up with the old drain line.. I grabbed a radiator hose of the proper size and ...instant flexible tail piece.
"Oh it won't hold up" over a decade before it needed replacement.

 

[deaners]

Thanks John. So I possibly could do install a shower in the same spot then?