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Fisher & Paykel Dishwasher Install - SUCCESS

You read that correctly!!!!  This 1997 40' U320 now has a dishwasher!!!  YIPPEE!!!

Our big super secret surprise remodel project is a Fisher & Paykel Single Drawer dishwasher.  David Flanagan and his guys have never attempted to install one in a coach that was never built for one.  This was a 1st for all of them.  Hats off to Larry Ratliff!!  He is an amazing craftsman, and we are honored and super excited and proud to have his 1st dishwasher installation.  It turned out simply beautiful.    b^.^d

We purchased the Fisher & Paykel Panel Ready Single Dish Drawer Dishwasher - model no. dd24si7 - from Lowes.  It is fully integrated, meaning all the controls are on the inside of the drawer; no visible buttons on the outside.  It comes with a remote control that can be used to start, pause, or lock the dishwasher.  There are a million different ways you can load it, as all the racks are adjustable.  You can use powdered deteregent or most pods, and there is a compartment that automatically dispenses rinse aid. We have been using Cascade Complete powder, and our dishes come out spotless!    :dance:

It uses very little water; we feel like we use the same, if not less water than when we took the time to handwash dishes. It is incredibly quiet, almost too quiet.  We love to hear the little series of beeps when it opens up, and when the cycle is complete.  It is so much fun to be giddy about doing the dishes!  :giggle:

I know that most people wouldn't want to give up the space for something this indulgent, but as fulltimers who cook, the hours of time we are gaining by not handwashing and drying the dishes on a daily basis is a huge upgrade in our quality of living.  ;D  ;D  ;D  ;D
The selected media item is not currently available.Amanda and Douglas
Lily *meow* (RIP 7/19/23) and B.T. *meow* (RIP 9/12/18)
1997 U320 40' - "Brawley"
Motorcade #17266
Escapee #113692

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Reply #1 –
Congratulations on the dishwasher, now that will cost me, wife loves it...Our coach is at FOT having had the home style installed and shoreline reel installed.....Hope you enjoy your new toy.
John and Stacey Smith
Motorcade NO: 11973
1997 U295 CSGI 40'..Build No. 5036     
920 Watts on the roof..CAT Power w/fuel Inj. Programmer
2021 GMC Sierra AT4 1500
EX..2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
Ex 1990 U280 RSAI 36'..Build No. 3638

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Reply #2 –
Here are a few pictures of the actual install.  From my overly simplified perspective, the installation kinda went like this:

- removed the 2 existing drawers
- cut a much larger hole where the dishwasher would go
- remove cabinet doors from under the sink
- plumbing
- reinforcing surrounding wood
- shave down the existing cabinet doors under the sink
- move hinges to inside corners of cabinet doors; wood putty existing bracket holes
- cut and reinstall the slide out shelf that is under the sink to fit through the newly narrower doors
- reface the walnut to also accommodate a new drawer below the dishwasher
- install dishwasher
- sand/buff/relacquer the cabinet doors for under the sink; install
- make the drawer for under the dishwasher; install drawer
- make walnut panel front for dishwasher; install

There are a million other steps to this install, I am sure of it.  We didn't anticipate having to cut the cabinet doors and the slide out shelf under the sink, but Larry took his time to make sure it was done the right way, and to look original.  We couldn't be any happier with the way it looks. 
The selected media item is not currently available.Amanda and Douglas
Lily *meow* (RIP 7/19/23) and B.T. *meow* (RIP 9/12/18)
1997 U320 40' - "Brawley"
Motorcade #17266
Escapee #113692

Re: Fisher & Paykel Dishwasher Install - SUCCESS

Reply #3 –
I am at FOT tonight and tomorrow
Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
Murphy Rebel on wheels with 175HP Titan
Cessna P337
1980 48' Westport MY (!/4 Share)

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Reply #4 –
Looks great.
2025 Wanderbox Outpost 32 on F600 Expedition Motorhome
2015 Born Free Royal Splendor on Ford 550 nonslide version  for sale
Former Coaches  covering. 360,000 miles
1999 34 U270
2000 36 U320
2001 42' double slide U320
2018 Jeep Rubicon

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Reply #5 –
Looks like it has always been there!
1993 U300 40ft GV SE
Build # 4344

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Reply #6 –
Oh man...I clicked on the wrong post...this mom of five little boys loathes doing dishes ALL DAY LONG.  I'm gonna have to put that on my wish upon a star list :/

Beautiful job though!  What a nice addition and you can't even tell its there!
-Trent and Siobhan Walker + 5 boys
Proud owners of a 1995 U300 SE that we bought from Jor.  We are so blessed and loving life on the road!

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Reply #7 –
Cheryl had dishwasher on her short list when we bought the Foretravel. I installed a 2/3 sized Bosch that has worked like a charm.
I cut the 4 drawers from the kitchen counter top and relocated them to the bathroom closet. The dishwasher fit perfectly their and the plumbing was a breeze. Its a great place to store dishes also.
1995 U320C SE 40'
Jeep 4x4 Commander - Limited - Hemi
"The Pack"  Yogi and Diesel our Airedales -  Charlie our Boxer/Akita mix. Gone but NEVER forgotten Jake our yellow Lab.
NRA Law Enforcement Firearms instructor - Handgun/shotgun
Regional Firearms instructor for national Armored Transp. Co.

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Reply #8 –
You win with the best related photo.  I loved your cat on guard, awaiting the reveal of ? from the new small noises.
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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Reply #9 –
Yup! My wife said no dishwasher, no wife on coach, with our first Foretravel (2nd coach). We first had a counter machine hard plunbed then with our last two coaches had much less expensive CW models installed under the counter, Dave and his crew installed both of those. We had actually bought a Fischer-Paykill and had picked up at Lowes but found on closer measuring that more expensive cabinet work would be necessary. Returned it and bought the CW machine, identical to the ones we had previously and it fit under the counter. Wife very happy (not sure yet just why. I did the hand dish washing and drying anyway).


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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Reply #10 –
The least water consuming dish accessory long ago was the iconic Dishmaster.  They do have a newer unit than the 50's unit.
"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 #11 –
Grew up with a Dishmaster, never wore out.
John and Stacey Smith
Motorcade NO: 11973
1997 U295 CSGI 40'..Build No. 5036     
920 Watts on the roof..CAT Power w/fuel Inj. Programmer
2021 GMC Sierra AT4 1500
EX..2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
Ex 1990 U280 RSAI 36'..Build No. 3638

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Reply #12 –
Quote from: Horace B. Cupp –
I did the hand dish washing and drying anyway)

When I trashed my back last year, I could barely move. Judy took care of everything. I swore if I every got straight, I'd pay her back, big time.  Guess who does the cleaning now?  ^.^d
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

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Reply #13 –
We had a wonderful opportunity yesterday to witness this Wonder installed in Brawley, the Bug Buster. And yes, they do enjoy a beautiful stacked W&D set that will spin you into envy, if you are prone to that sort of thing.

Great looking, very cool, custom coach! Harry is still rambling on and on regarding a "Cat Condo" he spotted in a nearby bay. What gives with that???

Fun to re-bump into a nice Forum couple again.

Nice dishwasher. Now, try to show a little enthusiasm.  ^.^d
Paul & Kathleen
1995 U320c SE 40'
Build 4681 --Cummins M11 /17511
"That Irish Girl"
Red MINI " 40"

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Reply #14 –
Quote from: Old Knucklehead –
Great looking, very cool, custom coach! Harry is still rambling on and on regarding a "Cat Condo" he spotted in a nearby bay. What gives with that???

Fun to re-bump into a nice Forum couple again.
Thank you, Paul, for those sweet comments.  We really enjoyed bumping into you and Kathleen and Harry again.  What a wonderful surprise.  And thank you for being our first guests to see the new appliances.  :)  I couldn't contain my excitement.

Harry really wanted to find those kitties that he smelled in the "Cat Condo."  That reminds me that I should do a write-up about the Cat Condo 2.0. 
The selected media item is not currently available.Amanda and Douglas
Lily *meow* (RIP 7/19/23) and B.T. *meow* (RIP 9/12/18)
1997 U320 40' - "Brawley"
Motorcade #17266
Escapee #113692

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Reply #15 –
?? A new, improved model ??
The selected media item is not currently available.
Lynn & Marilyn Sickel
Tollville, AR
1997  U320  40'
2021 Chevrolet Silverado pickup
Motorcader  17257

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Reply #16 –
OK, pretty cool dishwasher too.  Now in addition to our laundry we are bringing over our dishes too.  What we really want to see is just how many dishes you use while cooking to fill up that DW (oooh,  that means Dish Washer in this context). Can't wait to see it, one month or so.  We remain, your totally manual friends, Roger and Susan.
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

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Reply #17 –
Quote from: Roger & Susan in Home2 –
  We remain, your totally manual friends

The way I look at such manual tasks is, "goofing off, constructively."  ^.^d
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'