A small undermount sink was included in my kitchen-planning purchases.
The featured Amazon option is KRAUS Fourteen-Inch Undermount Bar Sink.
A Basin and the Countertop Opening
I used SketchUp to plan the interior and put body openings ahead of the framing, floor and wall panels.
My Interior Preparation notes included the shower drain and openings for three water tanks in that preparation sequence.
I removed cargo tie-down hardware for later framing mounts and door trim for the later insulation and paneling.
The cargo floor during my preparation session before sound deadening.Removing stuck-on residue during the floor cleanup.
My Takeaway for the Build
My interior plan used SketchUp before the framing and panels went in, with the water connections considered early. The undermount-sink comparison makes the countertop opening part of the choice. KRAUS and the smaller Ruvati use plain single bowls, while the workstation Ruvati adds a ledge and supported work surface.
Product Details And Van-Build Uses
Specification
Product Detail
Current Option
KRAUS KHU101-14
Overall Dimensions
14 × 18 inches
Depth
8 inches
Mount
Undermount
Model Basis
KHU101-14 current option
The KRAUS KHU101-14 option uses an undermount single-bowl layout. Its manufacturer documentation distinguishes the overall sink outline, bowl dimensions and countertop cutout. The supplied template is the reference for the opening, rather than the nominal fourteen-inch product name. In a van cabinet, include the underside mounting hardware and drain space when comparing the sink with the planned cabinet.
No. Use the matching KRAUS template and installation manual. The product name, outside dimensions and countertop opening describe different parts of the installation.
Alternative products
Two Alternatives to Compare
KRAUS and the twelve-by-eighteen Ruvati option use straightforward single-bowl layouts. The Ruvati workstation model adds an accessory ledge, so the countertop opening and working layout differ between the options.
This stainless-steel undermount sink has a single bowl and an accessory ledge. The fifteen-inch workstation format combines a compact basin with a supported work surface.
