Kitchen Upgrade 1

We were looking into the possibility of a new caravan. The problem was that even in new caravans, there is always a compromise somewhere. Bailey94 suits are needs it is just a few things we would change. The soft furnishings could do with changing and the kitchen could be better. Spend thousands on a new caravan or change Bailey94?

So the winter project was born, change the four burner hob for a more powerful three burner. A sink with a bigger drainer. Ditch the oven (never used) for a microwave (even that only gets used for the first meal away) And give the kitchen area a smarter,lighter looking top.

There were a few head scratching moments along the way, no problem I've got all winter!

1st job, turn the gas off at the bottle, then we can begin.

The original kitchen units. To the right is a swing out cupboard.	Getting started, removed the waste pipe connection to the sink. Took down the cassette blind at the rear.	Sink held in place with clips, they are pulled towards the sink to release.
The earth bonding strip is then removed. It was actually loose, no lock nut.	The sink can then be lifted clear.	Now for the hob.
The gas supply to the hob is by the grill.	The supply was disconnected using a couple of adjustable spanners.	The hob is held in place by these clips, simply removed with a screwdriver.
The hob cover next, it was secured by four screws.	Hob lifted away. The original worktop is going  to be altered to fit the new units because I want to retain the front moulding.	With the new units to hand. Placed in their approximate positions to work out any issues there may be and what has to be done to the worktop to accommodate them.
Firstly, the sink. There is a space at the front corner.	And at the rear. It will have to be filled with a wood strip.	The sink waste is sitting on the shelf (this sink is deeper than the original) The shelf can be cut back.
Looking at the hob, flipped over, the gas supply comes to it at the front. The 12 volts for the ignition is at the rear.	Closer view of the gas supply pipe.	The new hob is actually bigger than the old one, that means a larger cut out will be needed.
Taps next. The jubilee clips are loosened then the water supply pipes removed.	Four screws under some covers are then taken out to remove the tap unit.	While the screwdriver is my hand the side splashback by the hob is removed.
This grill compartment has to be taken out to gain access to the oven gas supply. Two slot headed screws either side have to come out.	A screw at the front is next, but the metal shelf will not come out.	Two screws at the back have to be removed, shown here with the aid of a mirror.

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