SMEV Kitchens to Die For....

[Donna D.]

Jim, I've been known to do dishes in it. Remember, my doctor said ONE cup... that's one cup.

[Jim Bennett]

I likes the way you think.

[Raz]

Our Trillium came with the 3 burner/ sink unit. While it's certainly nicer looking than the Atwood we had in our previous trailer, the quality is not as good as I had hoped for. I had to add a bumper for the glass to sit on when closed as the ones provided weren't high enough and the glass was riding on the burner grates. The plastic grommets that hold the grates in place are breaking. The chrome plated plastic faucet that came with the sink broke. I will be removing the glass on the sink side to accommodate a replacement rather than pay $45 for the one sold with the unit. On the plus side, the burners seem to heat a little quicker that the Atwood. Also no paper stickers on the control knobs. It has electric ignition and smooth controls It's easy to clean and the glass does provide counter top space. Still, for over $500 with the faucet, the quality should be better. Raz

p.s. Donna is correct, the sink measures about 3 3/4 inches deep.

[Jim Bennett]

Raz, everything is working great with ours after 4 years now. No issues with the tap, but even if it goes, we will get another folding one, though perhaps a higher one. No way my wife would give up the glass, she used that as counter space quite a bit. I have had to replace a couple of the rubber bumpers and grommets, but I got a whole bunch of both as spares from the supplier. I bet if you got hold of the Trillium folks, they could get them for you.

[ImbyRick]

Washing dishes is enough of a pain but in 3 3/4" inches deep? Ouch

[Raz]

Originally Posted by Jim Bennett

Raz, everything is working great with ours after 4 years now. No issues with the tap, but even if it goes, we will get another folding one, though perhaps a higher one. No way my wife would give up the glass, she used that as counter space quite a bit. I have had to replace a couple of the rubber bumpers and grommets, but I got a whole bunch of both as spares from the supplier. I bet if you got hold of the Trillium folks, they could get them for you.

Here's where the faucet broke. I used JB weld for a temporary fix. When it broke they wanted $75 for a replacement. Not much else available that will fit under the glass. I hope to install the one I bought next spring and use the hinges to hold a soap dish.

[Raz]

Originally Posted by ImbyRick

Washing dishes is enough of a pain but in 3 3/4" inches deep? Ouch

Yea, imagine if we used all three burners at the same time

[Jim Bennett]

Originally Posted by P. Raz

Here's where the faucet broke. I used JB weld for a temporary fix. When it broke they wanted $75 for a replacement. Not much else available that will fit under the glass. I hope to install the one I bought next spring and use the hinges to hold a soap dish.

Looks like the same tap I have. Knock on wood, no issues with it yet. I do worry given its obvious low quality. I find the stove/sink unit to be of quite decent quality.I have seen some much nicer folding taps, mostly on European or Aussie/NZ sites, that cost a bit more, but would be worth it.

Though shallow, dinner plates sit flat in the bottom of the sink, no problem. We rarely wash dishes inside, but when we do have had no problem with the size. After all, we are trying to use as little of our water as possible, as most of our camping is boondocking.

[Raz]

Jim, it sounds like you are happy with the unit which is what is important. As we could live with a one burner stove and the dish washer has yet to complain about the sink size , we will keep what we have for now. Raz

[Jim Bennett]

Yes, overall quite happy. Like just about everything, there are changes I would like. Three burners is too many, two would be fine for us. Though I do have some replacement bumpers, it would be nice not to even have to replace them. But, we have become very comfortable using it.

Oh yeah (and this likely applies to any stove), don't be scrubbing the burners with SOS pads, the foamy crud gets into the holes and is a real bugger to get fully clean.

[neauone]

Originally Posted by Thomas G.

I'd love to score a SMEV recessed cooktop with the glass top. At $350 it ain't gonna happen.

205.00 now!!!!

[Thomas G.]

Originally Posted by neauone

205.00 now!!!!

Where?

[neauone]

Panther RV WA...... SMEV MO0911 2 Burner / Sink Combination, no lid Camper Trailer RV
YUP, YUP, YUP,

[neauone]

Sorry Tom, I thought you were talking about another unit, but a heck of a buy anyway.

[Bob Miller]

That's the one I am using in my Hunter, and I got it from Panther RV


If you order one, as the original SMEV packing doesn't offer much protection, ask that they put it in a larger box with extra packing.

My first one came with a dented sink bowel and, between returning the damaged one and getting a new one, it added almost two weeks to my install time.

[Thomas G.]

Originally Posted by neauone

Sorry Tom, I thought you were talking about another unit, but a heck of a buy anyway.

That is an awesome deal.

[Pam Garlow]

Remember to order the fold down faucet when you order it. Unless it specifies, they don't include it. I almost got a smev cooktop with glass cover for $125 a few years back. Still kicking myself for not calling on it.