Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 

Go Back   Keystone RV Forums > Keystone Tech Forums > Modifications and Upgrades
Click Here to Login

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
 
Old 01-28-2014, 03:29 PM   #1
PARAPTOR
Site Team | Emeritus
 
PARAPTOR's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Western PA
Posts: 2,732
Cool Sink Upgrade Questions

My 2013 Raptor 300MP came with a non stainless steel kitchen sink, that was identified as stain resistant. Think it is a 60/40 sink. Well after some use we have noticed staining and would like to upgrade to a stainless steel one. Does anyone know the manufacture/model number of the sinks used, did not see any information on the sink. Has anyone upgraded their sinks? Are these sinks removable from under the sink or are they under the counter top and it needs to be removed first then the sink?

Thanks
__________________
2013 RAPTOR 300MP w/Rear Patio Deck NO Folding Side Ladder
2013 Silverado 3500HD LTZ CC LB 4X4 DRW
Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel; Allison Trans
Reese 20K; Carlisle Radial Trail RH/HD; TPMS (12 Tires)

Veteran


PSU (GO LIONS)
PARAPTOR is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-28-2014, 04:32 PM   #2
bobbecky
Senior Member
 
bobbecky's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Box Elder
Posts: 2,899
I believe you may have Corian counter tops, and the sinks may also be Corian, which are bonded to the counter top. We have the same thing in our Montana and get stains. The stains are pretty easy to deal with, and per instructions on Corian web site, a green scrub pad and Soft Scrub (only on the sink, not the counter top), works very well. Just takes a little elbow grease once in a while and the sinks look like new.
__________________
Bob & Becky
2012 3402 Montana
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC
bobbecky is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-28-2014, 04:45 PM   #3
byrdr1
Senior Member
 
byrdr1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 1,037
If you have to remove counter top, Dont!!!! It will be a PITA. I have done it. Everything is stapled to death. Counter top wasstapled to the cabinets. Then I had 6-8 clips/clamps that hold it (SINK) In place. If you can get to them that would be easier. I had to basically rebuild sliding drawers under the cabinet. Struggled to get the counter top back down on the cabinet. Wood glue, pin nails, screws, all used to secure it all. If you want to go this route good luck..
__________________

Randy "Camp On"
2011 Cougar 327RES
2014 Ford F-350, 6.7L 4X4, CC, SRW
byrdr1 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-29-2014, 10:46 AM   #4
PARAPTOR
Site Team | Emeritus
 
PARAPTOR's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Western PA
Posts: 2,732
Post Update Information

Thanks byrdr1 and bobbecky for your valuable information. After reading your information I thought I would try Keystone CS and see if they knew what was in my Raptor based on the VIN. Information was a little different than that received from the dealer at time of sale and from some previous after sale inquires. SURPRISE !!! I thought I would provide the latest information for others that may have issues/questions concerning Raptor Counter tops and/or Sinks. Here goes

bobbecky, according to Keystone, my Raptor did not have the corian counter tops. Representative claimed if it was corian tops the name would be stamped into the counter????? She claimed my counter top is Lite-Gran solid surface and the sink is made by American Stone Cast which appears to be a solid surface sink not sure what material? Which by their literature it seems to be repairable and cleanable to remove various levels of stains, Seems like some durable stuff!! Not cheap junk as I first thought.

byrdr1, bobbecky according to the sink literature the sink is bonded to the countertop from the underside. Not much room under there to even try to pry it off. So byrdr1 I agree do not try it!! Based on this latest information looks like durable stuff that can be cleaned and repaired if scratched and/or chipped. Cleaning instructions very similar to what you supplied byrdr1.

Also appears that Keystone used two different size sinks; solid surface 25X19X7 or Stainless Steel 27X16X7. Based on what I now know,I will stick with the solid surface sink which appears very durable for cleaning rather than consider an upgrade to Stainless Steel that I heard has its own issues.

Again Thanks Guys, hope this information will help others
__________________
2013 RAPTOR 300MP w/Rear Patio Deck NO Folding Side Ladder
2013 Silverado 3500HD LTZ CC LB 4X4 DRW
Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel; Allison Trans
Reese 20K; Carlisle Radial Trail RH/HD; TPMS (12 Tires)

Veteran


PSU (GO LIONS)
PARAPTOR is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
kitchen, raptor, sink, staining, stainless

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Keystone RV Company or any of its affiliates in any way. Keystone RV® is a registered trademark of the Keystone RV Company.


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 02:23 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.