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Re: Kitchen Faucet Recommendation
Reply #25 –
Decided to replace our pull-out oem kitchen faucet in our '04 FL, which without pulling out had difficulty even reaching the larger sink we use the most. This meant one-handed cleaning - a pain. I had modified with a faucet extension, workable but not ideal. The new faucet is a pull-down, and the stream/spray switch stays where you put it. It's a Kohler Malleco.
2004 FL
2013 Honda Fit
Re: Kitchen Faucet Recommendation
Reply #26 –
Steve, I'm glad you specified that the Kohler Malleco was the pull down version rather than the 'touchless' type; I can just see the faucet shooting a stream of water every time anything moved in the near vicinity!  ;) 
2003 TK has a new home
Re: Kitchen Faucet Recommendation
Reply #27 –
Joan, this one was through Costco for a good price, but the one in stock at our Costco was the touchless model - so I had to order online. The other would be fun for counter-roving cats, though! The other model in-stock at the store was the Hansgrohe I also considered. It was taller but slightly less reach, however the 'switch' is a 3-way with flow pause - probably a nice feature for this application. Reach was a priority, though.

Steve
2004 FL
2013 Honda Fit
Re: Kitchen Faucet Recommendation
Reply #28 –
Finished the new install tonight. I ended up using SharkBite connectors on the PEX. Pictures attached of the new plumbing underneath.
2001 MB
Re: Kitchen Faucet Recommendation
Reply #29 –
Thanks, Sean, this will help me a lot.

I also have - since a year - a 2001 Mid-Bath and wanted from the beginning to get a new kitchen faucet. However, when I looked underneath the kitchen sink and saw the two pex lines going through the wood to the left and right side of the faucet I got scared away from this project. Your information and your pictures will make me to order a faucet very soon and then get to it!

Where and what did you buy in the end?

Did you manage to work underneath there without damaging your back or your neck?

Klaus
2001 26.5 Mid-Bath
Re: Kitchen Faucet Recommendation
Reply #30 –
It was very tight under there.

Here's picture from the top. We got a pearless from Lowe's. Because of the layout, we wanted one that we could put the faucet in the left most hole so we could more easily get water in the left hand sink. The wife and daughter liked this one the most. It has the pull out, but we are not putting the weight on the line. Too much movement in an RV.
2001 MB
Re: Kitchen Faucet Recommendation
Reply #31 –
Quote from: henness  - 
It has the pull out, but we are not putting the weight on the line.

Nice looking installation. You may want to put the weight on the line to keep the nozzle seated. If you don't need it to pull out far, the weight could be just a short distance down. Another option might be a clamp around the hose and an appropriate spring from the clamp to an attachment below.

Our installation I showed earlier I had an issue with the weight bumping the drain plumbing. I ended up looping the hose from an attachment on the back wall up to the faucet such that there is no interfence. The weight is hanging free at the lowest point of the loop. That allows about a 6" pullout - more than enough - and the nozzle snaps back when released.

Steve
2004 FL
2013 Honda Fit
Re: Kitchen Faucet Recommendation
Reply #32 –
Quote from: Steve  - 
Nice looking installation. You may want to put the weight on the line to keep the nozzle seated. If you don't need it to pull out far, the weight could be just a short distance down. Another option might be a clamp around the hose and an appropriate spring from the clamp to an attachment below.

Without the weight, the nozzle will droop instead of being pulled tight into the faucet's arm, when not in use..
We dumped the Factory faucet, with the hose and weight, after having to frequently untangle the weight, the hose drops into the cooking gear storage. where there are plenty of things for it to hang up on.

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: Kitchen Faucet Recommendation
Reply #33 –
Thanks for the info Steve, I'll definitely keep those tips in mind. We're taking a trip down to FL real soon now, so we'll see how it works as is. The nozzle does seem to "snap" into the faucet a bit, so we are hoping that is going to be enough. I don't think we'll be needing to pull it out much. It's high enough now to get into some bigger pots, and with it being mounted in the left hole, it reaches to the left big sink bowl much better now.
2001 MB
Re: Kitchen Faucet Recommendation
Reply #35 –
Quote from: Lazy Bones  - 
Here's what I installed in my 30'IB...

Amazon.com: Dura Faucet Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet for RV’s, Motorhomes,...

Builders Shoppe 1920SS 10" Kitchen Sink Faucet Deck Plate Stainless Steel...

Any issues  with the fit?  I’ve got the same Dura Faucet pull-down kitchen faucet in Amazon cart, ready to buy, so I assume it’s totally compatible replacement in my 2006 front lounge as well?   
Just off with the old, attach the new—doable with my entry-level skill set, I hope! 😉
Thanks,
Daryl
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Daryl 
2007  26.5’ mid-bath, “Blu Tent“
2021 Jeep Wrangler Sport S
  (previously 2006 23.5’ front lounge)
SKP #145689
Re: Kitchen Faucet Recommendation
Reply #36 –
"Any issues  with the fit? "

Daryl

None whatsoever! Total drop in, tighten down.

One caveat... during install you can orient the faucet handle in any direction, right, left or center. I prefer it on the left due to limited clearance on the right where it was initially placed.   ;)
Steve S.
Lazy Bones & Cedar
2004 30'IB (Island Bed)
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery
Live for the day!
Re: Kitchen Faucet Recommendation
Reply #37 –
Cool... thanks, Steve!!
 I think I’ll give it a whirl 😁
  Daryl
Daryl 
2007  26.5’ mid-bath, “Blu Tent“
2021 Jeep Wrangler Sport S
  (previously 2006 23.5’ front lounge)
SKP #145689
Re: Kitchen Faucet Recommendation
Reply #38 –
Quote from: LazDazGuy  - 
Cool... thanks, Steve!!
 I think I’ll give it a whirl 😁
  Daryl
Hey, Daryl. If you install one, how about taking some step-by-step install photos and posting them for us mechanically disadvantaged folks. My faucet is long in the tooth and ay need replacing soon.

Chris
Formerly: 2002 30' IB
Re: Kitchen Faucet Recommendation
Reply #39 –
The original faucet in my 2003 was a three-hole set-up, and I think it's the same in a 2006. If the replacement faucet uses a single hole, a faceplate is necessary unless the replacement faucet has  its own "faceplate", i.e., a base which covers the other two holes in the sink deck.

Good luck!
2003 TK has a new home
Re: Kitchen Faucet Recommendation
Reply #40 –
Quote from: Joan  - 
The original faucet in my 2003 was a three-hole set-up, and I think it's the same in a 2006. If the replacement faucet uses a single hole, a faceplate is necessary unless the replacement faucet has  its own "faceplate", i.e., a base which covers the other two holes in the sink deck.

Good luck!
The description on Amazon says it comes with the “optional” baseplate to cover holes, so hoping will have everything I’ll need when it arrives tomorrow!
Daryl 
2007  26.5’ mid-bath, “Blu Tent“
2021 Jeep Wrangler Sport S
  (previously 2006 23.5’ front lounge)
SKP #145689
Re: Kitchen Faucet Recommendation
Reply #41 –
Quote from: Chris Horst  - 
Hey, Daryl. If you install one, how about taking some step-by-step install photos and posting them for us mechanically disadvantaged folks. My faucet is long in the tooth and ay need replacing soon.

Chris
Will do, Chris!      My original faucet is also long in  the tooth and doesn’t swivel anymore; it seems permanently stuck over the bigger sink, which works fine, but afraid to tug at it too much and risk breaking the old thing!
Daryl
Daryl 
2007  26.5’ mid-bath, “Blu Tent“
2021 Jeep Wrangler Sport S
  (previously 2006 23.5’ front lounge)
SKP #145689
Re: Kitchen Faucet Recommendation
Reply #42 –
Got it successfully installed yesterday! 
The only issue is that it’s such a tight fit under the sink to reach the connectors, yikes!  Well at least on the 24’ front lounge , I BARELY was able to squeeze in enough down there to get to it.  I hope I never have to replace it again!
 But other than that, it was a simple screw off the old and screw on the new water lines— plug and play, but , damn, it was a pain contortioning myself to do it 😱
Daryl
Daryl 
2007  26.5’ mid-bath, “Blu Tent“
2021 Jeep Wrangler Sport S
  (previously 2006 23.5’ front lounge)
SKP #145689
Re: Kitchen Faucet Recommendation
Reply #43 –
Quote from: LazDazGuy  - 
Got it successfully installed yesterday! 
The only issue is that it’s such a tight fit under the sink to reach the connectors, yikes!  Well at least on the 24’ front lounge , I BARELY was able to squeeze in enough down there to get to it.  I hope I never have to replace it again!
 But other than that, it was a simple screw off the old and screw on the new water lines— plug and play, but , damn, it was a pain contortioning myself to do it 😱
Daryl
Perfect, Daryl. Thanks for posting. I assume that is the Laguna deck plate that was ordered extra and did not come with the faucet.

Chris
Formerly: 2002 30' IB
Re: Kitchen Faucet Recommendation
Reply #44 –
Quote from: Chris Horst  - 
Perfect, Daryl. Thanks for posting. I assume that is the Laguna deck plate that was ordered extra and did not come with the faucet.

Chris

Hey Chris,
This Dura Faucet (ordered from amazon) came with the matching baseplate so didn’t need to get any additional parts!
Daryl
Daryl 
2007  26.5’ mid-bath, “Blu Tent“
2021 Jeep Wrangler Sport S
  (previously 2006 23.5’ front lounge)
SKP #145689
Re: Kitchen Faucet Recommendation
Reply #45 –
We hesitate to post about our new galley faucet, it’s awesome but also way more money than most people would consider (~$600.00). However, if you use your galley a lot and you’re not on a tight budget, you might want to consider the splurge. The faucet is a Brizo single handle articulating kitchen faucet (here’s a link to one of the many available models: https://www.brizo.com/kitchen/product/63221LF-SS). 

We installed the model above in our kitchen a year ago and then one in Sidra a couple months ago.  We love just about everything about it.  The single lever handle controls flow and temperature better than any faucet we’ve ever used.  The two-mode faucet head offers an aerated stream that is just what you expect and a shower setting that shines, making best use of water at very low flow rates. The faucet head magnetically docks to an articulating arm and connects to a 23" above-deck flexible hose that easily reaches any part of the sink. The double articulating arm and swivel base allow the faucet head to be positioned over any region of either sink tub. The only thing that isn’t perfect are the rather stiff articulating joints, which cannot be adjusted. (This Note appears in the spec sheet: Exterior arm screws are decorative and will NOT need to be tightened during the lifetime of the faucet.  Turning or removing screws may hinder arm functionality and will void the faucet warranty.)

A delightful surprise was that it was easy to install in Sidra. We got lucky that our leaky, factory-original galley faucet was installed without any caulk! It lifted right out. We reused the single-hole top plate escutcheon. The faucet mounted solidly to the counter/sink/escutcheon with the Brizo supplied hardware. The existing plumbing did not require any modification.  Only a 3/8" compression to ½" MIP adapter was needed to attach each hose to the hot and cold supply lines (https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-3-8-in-Compression-x-1-2-in-MIP-Brass-Adapter-Fitting-2-Pack-800769/207176557#overlay). We dressed the hoses to prevent them from encroaching on the storage space under the sink where we keep pots and pans.

Cheers,
Jim & Sue
Jim & Sue
Formerly owned: 2011 27' MB, Sidra
Re: Kitchen Faucet Recommendation
Reply #46 –
Sweet!
Andy Baird
2021 Ford Ranger towing 2019 Airstream 19CB
Previously: 1985 LD Twin/King "Gertie"; 2003 LD Midbath "Skylark"
Re: Kitchen Faucet Recommendation
Reply #47 –
My first ‘real’ job out of high school was a kitchen helper a local hospital, starting out washing pots and pans.
Like your Brizo, the hospital’s faucet's high, flexible hose, along with a dock, was easy to use, it made the tedious process more tolerable. IMO, the flexible hose is superior to the pull-out hose variety of kitchen sinks.
If you plan on keeping your rig for a long time, pricey upgrades pay off when they make your day to day living more pleasurable or comfortable. Nice upgrade.

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze
Re: Kitchen Faucet Recommendation
Reply #48 –
The flexible hose reminds me of the faucets used in commercial kitchens, the magnetic dock is a plus.
If you plan on keeping your rig for a long time, pricey upgrades pay off when they make your day-to-day living more pleasurable or comfortable.
Nice upgrade.

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze