Ron,
One of the reasons I jumped into an answer without fully reading Curtis & Diana's comment was that the year of their unit is the same as mine, and I immediately saw red over the memories of our own countertop problem.
The 2005 Sun Voyager apparently used the laminated countertop. They then used mismatched Corian (assumed) backsplash, sink cover & stove covers. The mismatch is gross re: color, thickness, etc. They then glued a laminent to one side of the of the sink covers to simulate butcher block.
One of these days, I'm going to end up with a cracked countertop, or at minimum, separation from the wall because of the defective factory installation (One end of counter raised 5/8 inch off base cabinets.) When it does eventually fail, I will have no recourse with the factory nor the dealer. I will see deeper red than I now see as I order my new, replacement custom countertop locally. I've done this as an upgrade in my house, but am not looking forward to doing this as a repair in my MH (which cost 2 times as much as the house).
Diana, not to upset you, but unfortunately Ron is probably correct about the factory's responsibility in this matter. I missed that XtraRide is an extended warranty. How did you decide to purchase it? Factory, dealer, or your own choice?
I remain confused over the parts not to be covered. Is your new countertop a different color or material? Why can't the stove cover be reused? I think I understand that the backsplash panels may be damaged in removal & need to be replaced. What about damage to the wall? I assume they are glued to the wall. Are the sinks another size or configuration that the original covers can't be reused?
Many questions remain. Continue to talk with us.
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