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shower metal frame

Has anyone changed the brass metal framing in your shower to a nichol finish. And how did you do it?
1995 U320 40', 2013 chevy sonic toad, my real love are corvettes have owned 30

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Reply #1 –
Traded a 99 U 320 with brass for an 03 U 320 with brushed chrome, just a couple hundred thousand.
No RV! Have hung up the keys.
In the past: 2016 Winnebago Era, 1994 Foretravel U240, 1995 Foretravel U240 (wide body), 1999 Foretravel 320, 36 Foot, 2003 Foretravel U320 38 foot,

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Thats a great suggestion but can't afford it
1995 U320 40', 2013 chevy sonic toad, my real love are corvettes have owned 30

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 Actually it is very simple. The one in FT is a standard cross section so just go to a home decor store etc and find one that will be either  same size or bigger and adjust the widths to fit, just reuse the glass panels. I have taken the showers completely apart and rebuilt it and it is no different than a home one. Just a bit of care if not having done this type of job before but VERY doable. You DO NOT need a David F priced guy for this one either.
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

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Reply #4 –
John thanks for the suggestion. I'm changing all the brass out. And the bath has the most. I'm fairly handy and I'm going to go for it. 
1995 U320 40', 2013 chevy sonic toad, my real love are corvettes have owned 30

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Reply #5 –
I would LOVE to do that ... I wonder ......    How easy is it to replace the brass thingy in the shower that has the shower head and spray thing?
Carol & Jeff Savournin
Usta have a '93 U225 36', Usta have a '95 U320 40', Usta have a '02 U320 40'
Usta have a 2006 Born Free, Usta have a 2011 Phoenix Cruiser
Usta have a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4dr
"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life."  Steve Jobs

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 Carol these are simple removals and new type to fit old installation are available in stores.
Just a case of looking for what fits.
FT did not have these custom made for their coaches, you can bet on that. They most probably get a good amount of them from Plumbing Supply house in Nac, then install.
JohnH
ps,  Joe,just start at the top and remove all screws (after door off of course) you may find a couple screws in the base molding rusty after taking off sealant. I suggest using a carbide blade in chop saw for cuts and go slow with that. Make all pieces the same size as old ones and then re-install, simple.
You may even find a shower unit at HDepot or? that is same size and cheaper than buying all the pieces.
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

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In our 2001 the shower enclosure is made by Alumax.  Look them up on line.  The three sided one is a 794 series Stikstall enclosure.  They don't sell to end users so you have to find a dealer and then get the parts from them.  Brushed nickel is an option.  You should be able to use the existing glass.  It is on my list of things to do.

Roger
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

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Roger and John thanks for your help. I'm on it. By the way I like the brass but we all know who doesn't and thats why its being changed 
1995 U320 40', 2013 chevy sonic toad, my real love are corvettes have owned 30

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I just don't understand this thing so many have against brass.  I like it.  In my opinion, brass goes better with my walnut interior than chrome or stainless.  Stainless is more industrial.  If I wanted that look, i would have a Prevost with a black and chrome, marble and Formica interior.

I guess I'm old school.
Tom Lang K6PG (originally  KC6UEC)
and Diane Lang
2003 38 U295 build 6209
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Ecodiesel
still have tow-ready 2006 Acura MDX 
Temple City, California
Motorcade 16681 California Chapter President
SKP 16663 member of SKP Park of the Sierra, Coarsegold California
FMCA F071251
Retired electrical and electronic engineer

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Quote from: Tom Lang –
I just don't understand this thing so many have against brass.  I like it.  In my opinion, brass goes better with my walnut interior than chrome or stainless.  Stainless is more industrial.  If I wanted that look, i would have a Prevost with a black and chrome, marble and Formica interior.

I guess I'm old school.
In most older coaches I've looked at, I thought the brass made the interior look even more dated. Except, for some reason, in the pictures of FT interiors I've seen. I don't know if it is the walnut or what it is, but the brass does seem to fit better and not look as dated in an FT interior as it does in the interiors of SOB. Not sure why that is, but it does seem to be the case. FT is probably the only older coach I would consider leaving the brass fixtures in.
Walt Huntsman
Boise, Idaho
no Foretravel (yet)
2007 Alpenlite Voyager 31RE
2006 Ford F-350 DRW

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We are old school, and think of our two Foretravels as fine yachts.  The rich oiled walnut looks much like the varnished teak in the boats we have enjoyed in the past.
Dave Cobb
Buckhorn Lake Resort The Club, #6202, Kerrville TX
check the map.  I do rent it out when I am traveling!
2001, U320, 36' #5887, in Kerrville, FT Club #17006, (7/23 to present)
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Summit, white
EX: 98 U295, 36' #5219, (mid door), (4/13-10/23)
EX: 93 U225, 36' (4/11 to 4/13)

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Lots of help and opinions but in the end if the boss ain't happy then nobody is happy. Thanks everyone.
1995 U320 40', 2013 chevy sonic toad, my real love are corvettes have owned 30

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Quote from: joeszeidel –
Lots of help and opinions but in the end if the boss ain't happy then nobody is happy. Thanks everyone.
So true, as I've had many opportunities to learn in the past 22 years. :)
Walt Huntsman
Boise, Idaho
no Foretravel (yet)
2007 Alpenlite Voyager 31RE
2006 Ford F-350 DRW

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Major project.  The latches inside the cabinets and the piano hinges are brass
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

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Reply #16 –
Our brushed nickel knobs look nice with cherry.  Lamps next.  All of the brass ceiling lights have been replaced with glass LEDs.  Very nice.

If you like what you have, keep it.  The rich interiors of our Foretravels is quite special.  Not too keen on the cold, hard laminate, stone and tile look of some of the new coaches.  But then I am a wood guy.

Roger
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

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 Mike  the link you have given I looked at and my comment is "this guy is cheap, as he tried to fix a faucet that most probably cost $40 to replace and be new" To me the job on shower is bad. If I wanted to go that way it is best to dismantle and do each piece properly, the put back together. 2 days work and he took weeks doing the same thing.  Half ar-- job to me! Put a new one in or replace the metal frame and do it right.
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

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+two! John.
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel
 

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Quote from: Home2fromHastings –
Our brushed nickel knobs look nice with cherry.  Lamps next.  All of the brass ceiling lights have been replaced with glass LEDs.  Very nice.

If you like what you have, keep it.  The rich interiors of our Foretravels is quite special.  Not too keen on the cold, hard laminate, stone and tile look of some of the new coaches.  But then I am a wood guy.

Roger

Mountain cabin look. 
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4