Replacing bath tub

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crackur
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I was wanting to know if it would be an issue to replace a 54x27 with a 54x30 tub in a manufactured home?

Thanks in advance for any information.
gtpvette
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I just did,,, although the one I replaced was 28" or so. I haven't reinstalled the toilet yet which is right next to the tub,,, I think I'll be OK. There never was a lot of room between the two. You will probablly have to redo the drain pipes a bit but that should be fairly easy. Post some pics when you get started. BTW,,, I got my tub at Home depot $149. It was a really good deal versus the fiberglass one at the mobile home store for $600.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Bootz-Indust ... /100389015
crackur
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thanks for the reply.....I did look at that tub earlier as I've been shopping around for a guest bathroom.

I noticed the price is great but it had a lot of reviews of damage so I was a bit hesitant since the nearest one is an hr away and I dont have a truck but might fit in my SUV.

I was looking at one from Lowes.

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http://www.lowes.com/pd_358170-15728-24 ... Id=3417000
gtpvette
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I had the same concerns after reading the comments. I had to special order mine and I had them ship it to the store in case it was scratched. It was,, but just on the flange which wasn't a problem. I figured if it came in bad,,, they could keep it and order me another. I didn;t want it shipped to the house.
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Greg
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It may take a little to get it in place and looking right 3" may not seem like much, but it makes a big difference. These type of jobs are doable but like I said may take a little planning.

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crackur
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this is a guest bath so I will not be in an immediate rush to have it done.

I'm still trying to figure out if I want to risk driving an hr to buy a cheaper priced tub and hope or get the one from the link that they have in stock at lowes.

Any advice on either?
gtpvette
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Well I'm a cheap bastage,, so I went with the $150 one,, and I ordered the white cultured marble surround today for $294. I'll be in it for less than $500 total. That said,, I'm sure the one at lowes is a much nicer tub. Does your local Home Depot keep them in stock where you might look at one before you commit??
mattjslaunwhite
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where i did a full gut and remodel i took the easy way and moved the tub to where it would fit better, replaced a 27" with a 30" myself lol
"The only thing impossible is being impossible itself" - my life motto
mattjslaunwhite
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where i did a full gut and remodel i took the easy way and moved the tub to where it would fit better, replaced a 27" with a 30" myself lol
"The only thing impossible is being impossible itself" - my life motto
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Greg
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Do the math, an hour to Home depot, an hour back and no Guarantee you can even get it in the SUV. Run to Lowes and be done with it.

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crackur
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I can get 10% of the one at lowes as well.
I remeasured the tub and that space and its actually 29 and it has wood molding around it that comes out to about 31-32 inches so I will have plenty of room.

Thanks for all your responses it does help and is greatly appreciative.
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