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by larslawson
Wed Nov 14, 2012 3:53 am
Forum: Manufactured Home Repair & Renovation
Topic: Can I use a conventional house tub/ shower?
Replies: 7
Views: 23666

Re: Can I use a conventional house tub/ shower?

I already bought a fiberglass step in shower base. I had to build a platform for it to sit on since I didn't want to cut and re-route the drain pipe, plus it gets cold here in the winter. Slowly but surely the bathroom is taking shape!
by larslawson
Mon Nov 12, 2012 4:26 am
Forum: Manufactured Home Repair & Renovation
Topic: Can I use a conventional house tub/ shower?
Replies: 7
Views: 23666

Re: Can I use a conventional house tub/ shower?

Right. I worded it wrong. I decided to use the existing drain and put the shower pan in on a riser. The total step up is 7 or 8 inches which is much better than the old tub it replaced. After I ripped the paneling and particle board flooring off, I realized I was in for a lot more work than I had ho...
by larslawson
Mon Sep 03, 2012 5:38 am
Forum: Manufactured Home Repair & Renovation
Topic: Can I use a conventional house tub/ shower?
Replies: 7
Views: 23666

Re: Can I use a conventional house tub/ shower?

My home is a 1978 Fleetwood. It does have 2X8 stringers. Did the builder's of mobile homes make the drain pipes above the floor so they wouldn't freeze or simply because it is easier to make them that way? Thanks for all your advice in all the posts I have read!
by larslawson
Sun Sep 02, 2012 6:35 am
Forum: Manufactured Home Repair & Renovation
Topic: Can I use a conventional house tub/ shower?
Replies: 7
Views: 23666

Can I use a conventional house tub/ shower?

Hi. I searched through all the posts and didn't see this asked before. I would like to replace both of our bathroom tubs, one with a 54"X 27" walk in shower and the other with a 60" X whatever size bubbling bathtub. I understand that the mobile home drain is above the floor and will h...