What works well for counter top?

[eamarquardt]

Not to hijack the thread:

Although my build is probably on the heavier side (frame and no lack of wood structure) it's not a major concern for me as I can't ride in small vehicles due to the nature of the ride so will always tow with a crossover or or mini van.

I have seen the interiors of some big motorhomes and am in awe of the lack of concern about weight. My experience towing my utility/dump trailer is about a 15% drop in mileage when towing it on the highway (it weighs a ton empty). I expect the teardrop to be better due to the areodynamics.

Everything is a compromise but the big boys sure don't seem to be concerned with weight. I wonder if they have tested and determined that weight doesn't play that big a part after you get past a certain point?

I think there are a lot of reasons to keep the weight of a teardrop within the limits of the tow vehicle. I kinda think a granite countertop is over my line, ha. A few tile proably won't contribute that much (particularly if you leave out the wonderboard).

Cheers,

Gus

[caseydog]

2x2 stone tiles

Very nice looking but doesn't that add a fair amount of weight?

There's a guy in the Houston area that used a solid slab of granite for his galley top. Honest, I've seen it -- so has PlanoVet.

Hey cat, do you have pictures of BigDE's granite galley?

CD

Cat no repondez?

I dug this up from last year's Guadalupe Adventure...

That may not be granite. You see what looks like that on a lot of bathroom vanities. I had one myself. It's made from milk bottles.

Nope, it really is granite. That is the first question everyone asks when they see it, "IS THAT GRANITE??!!!"

Yep, it's granite.

[Crazylegs]

Thanks yall I found some formica that I can use half for counter and other half for a table that will hang on the outside. I am strugeling with how to do my cabnets any sugestins?

[Juneaudave]

Be sure to check out the Galley Gallery for ideas!!!!

[planovet]

Nope, it really is granite. That is the first question everyone asks when they see it, "IS THAT GRANITE??!!!"

Yep, it's granite.

Yep, I've seen it and it really is granite. Very impressive!

[RvMan56]

I am gonna paint ours bright yellow and add several coats of polyurethane.

[rebapuck]

In my VW, I have just a small counter. I used a standard 18x24 wood cuttingboard. I wasn't thinking when I installed the first one. Put screws on 4 sides and it buckled from expansion/contraction. Second one was installed with just two hinges along one side.

[bobhenry]

I made the flip out cabinets with 1/2" osb and covered it with a halo of luan veneer around an insert of 4" tile. I layed the tile out in a manner where nothing had to be cut and framed the area with the luan halo. I used brite white rubberized bathroom caulk to set the tile in and to grout it with. About 4000 miles and all are where I put them. Has worked out better than I planned and hot pans and propane cooktops are no worry at all.

[GPW]

Thinking a nice sheet metal top over 1/2" plywood would be practical , LIGHT, burn proof and you could bend up the rear edge as a splash guard ... Copper would be attractive/decorative , and not too expensive ...

[Prem]

I got Formica remnants from Habitat for Humanity's RESTORE for $5 a piece, then glued them down to 1/2 inch plywood.

[chukar]

I used a scrap of floor lino on a 3/4" ply top. Think I paid about $10 at a carpet store. Easy to cut and install; used lino floor glue. I like the rubberized surface for its no-slide aspect and it is easy to clean. I still have plenty left to redo if ever needed or for another project.

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[csgmtu]

I used a heavy higher quality stick on tile. Not the cheapos, the ones that are made to look like slate. got em at Menards

[Sam I am]

I used laminated pine shelving. It's stiff, but not real heavy. It's finished with 3 coats of glossy urethane varnish. Is has worked well for 4 years. It resists water and grease very well.

[vtx1029]

How about a HDPE cutting board?

Order the size you want here
http://www.interstateplastics.com/Natl-Hdpe-Cutting-Board-Sheet-HDPNEC.php?sku=HDPNEC&vid=201009082356-1p&thickness=0.375&dim2=24&dim3=48&qty=1&2=Price+it+%3E%A0%A0

[chukar]

How about a HDPE cutting board?

Order the size you want here
http://www.interstateplastics.com/Natl-Hdpe-Cutting-Board-Sheet-HDPNEC.php?sku=HDPNEC&vid=201009082356-1p&thickness=0.375&dim2=24&dim3=48&qty=1&2=Price+it+%3E%A0%A0

Surly you jest.

$54 plus $45 shipping for a Cargo Trailer cutting board?

Here is one from Wally world like the one I have in my Cargo (got mine for $2 at a garage sale) for under $12 with tax.

Oh, now I see what you are talking about. Using it instead of ply and formica....actually not a bad idea for a teardrop size.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-12X ... d/13397991