Remove the existing RV shower faucet or sink faucet. We just might park in your driveway for a few weeksweve got some upgrades to do just to get it straight: I can park at your place and you will give me beer, tools and assistance in repairs? Make sure you keep straight the proper hot or cold hose to connect to the hot or cold side of the plumbing lines. Most RV plumbing connections are, or should be, hand tight. Thanks Paula, Nikki pretty much left me in there by myself to make all the mistakesthen when I was done complaining she would come in and film me. First, youll want to head to your local hardware store to pick out a replacement faucet. Insert the new faucet into the sink cut out so that it lays flat on the sink. So while your may have to go back to plumbing school, your photography skills are looking good! I didn't even mention Starlink in this post Ed. I hope this video and post will make your life a little easier when it comes time to replace your RV faucet, after all thats why I keep making these ridiculous install videos! Whoever invented plumbers tape deserves a medal! Great video, I have to do this project on my HI-LO and now I wont feel bad when I tell my wife that you taught me how to do itboth ways. Nikki , I would have been laughing the entire videoyou both are sooooo cool, and we appreciate all you do for your fellow RVers!! Please add me to the selected groups below: Groups:
from the raw footage on this DIY project, how long does it take (man hours) to edit it down, and write text, to what you use as the final cut / finished product? Engines with my knees on the exhaust manifolds trying to replace a blower motor four months later I had to have a complete knee replacement. I only wish I could have heard the language after you turned off the camera! In addition to being plastic and generally flimsy, they are usually small and difficult to use when washing your hands. Good by boat! Wed love for you tojoin the On The Road Teamby subscribing to the YouTube channel. Apparently, some of these threads tend to leak. The below is for my Keystone Bullet 243BHS. Use tab to navigate through the menu items. Use the PEX cutting tool and cut the original PEX pipes at the marks on both the hot and cold pipes. Id break down any task then add a certain percentage of extra time based on its difficulty or my knowledge of having done it before with documented results. First install the two retaining nuts. Perfect?!? (Thanks to Larry for suggesting this addition. The Wagners solution was to replace the faucet and some of the PEX pipes. As is or could be the total of four letter words used Need to live with it a bit first. Do you need an RV faucet or would any bath faucet fit? Just one thing you put the Teflon tape on the wrong direction . Using the nuts or screws from your new faucet, attach the replacement faucet to your sink or shower. BAU. I think we have all been there.
By replacing your faucets, youll be able to reduce your overall water use and add a modern touch to your campers kitchen and bathroom. I also applied a thin layer of Plumbers Putty Tape under the faucet fixture to prevent splashed water from seeping under the fixture. Tighter is not always the best way to go. We could see all your leaks over & over very clearly! Actually Roy is a test vehicle and one of the cool parts about our relationship with Fleetwood is to provide feedback. Cheers! Replace/repair faucet connection, or re-seat/repair drain connection, as per need determined in step 1. You can find replacement faucets on Amazon, big box stores or plumbing suppliers. Dont panic in most cases, this is a simple fix that can be accomplished in less than an hours time. Thanks for the good laugh and the great lesson!
The take home message is always reads the manual/instructions, but that is boring. Like most engineers, you do the math to the gnats a__, then multiply by 2. Let us know how it works out for you and congrats on tackling this project! Once youve made sure there are no leaks, run the water for a few minutes to flush out any debris from your RV faucets. So youve purchased a new RV, but the interior could use, well, a little work. Reinstall the aerator and the install is complete. Remove the faucet aerator and slowly turn on the hot followed by the cold water till all the air is gone and water flows freely. Insert an adapter in each cut pipe and snug the pinch clamp up to the adapter. Connect the hot and cold water lines to the new RV sink faucet or shower fixture. Been there, done that! Nice work, have a beer on me!
If the problem lies with the faucet, the seat washer is most likely the part that needs to be replaced. That was great and honest I have done the same things in the past. PS even have my wife reading your blog now. In, Believe it or not, you can do a lot of traveling on one tank of gas. Usually takes me three trips to the building supply store to finish a project.
Keep up the helpful videos. Some of those RV shops are worse than me at installing stuff! Great video, thanks for sharing. Always read the directions, measure, and assemble tools first!
This bathroom sink replacement would be included in this statement, since you can pick up a very nice metal faucet at a big-box home improvement store for not all that much money. I purchased mine right from Amazon for less than $35. My new faucet required two washers to aid in tightening the faucet to the sink. P.S. did you watch the video HAHA. Is there a reason you didnt recommend using teflon tape on the brass threads? Just updates about new blog posts. No spam, never. Turn on your water supply and run the water to ensure everything is working properly. We just need to be grateful for wives and girlfriends that are willing to point out where we went wrong! After I finished the install I was complaining to Nikki and her reply was you were in a rush. This can be a very large mistake with the hardware store more then 30 miles away! You deserve kudos for taking on DIY projects and not giving in when the going gets tough. Thats so when you break something and have to call a plumber or electrician they are cheaper. the wrong guy working on ittoo funny Ken. RVshare Respectful Community Policy, Last updated on April 4th, 2019 at 01:23 pm. Ill man up like you and just say it always takes me longer than I think to do one of my easy projects. Thank for taking the time to make them. Well done, Jason! Inspect for any water damage, clean the surface and insert the new faucet into the holes after removing the retaining caps, if attached. I would argue that replacing the kitchen or bathroom sink in your RV is one of the absolute easiest repair jobs you may ever need to do. If your RV uses hard water, you may also need to use a window cleaning product to clear away any hard water deposits. TU. Ive been living full time in my 2007 Four Winds Hurricane since 2015 and things happen over time. 11. RDAP yes First, shut off the water supply and water pump, and clear out any clutter from beneath your RV sink or shower. Remove the new faucet from its packaging and put Teflon tape onto the threads of faucet. Its best to double check your current faucet by removing it and taking it into the hardware store with you. Peace and praise to you. Fingers always point both ways. Problem is Ive made all these mistakes before, its just been so long since we owned a home I have forgotten again! While cleaning after the install I picked up the plastic faucet shank extension box and on the back it reads. Replacing a bathroom faucet should be one of the easiest Do-It-Yourself modifications one can do in an RV. Every so often we would see a small amount of water on the floor under the sink for no apparent reason. Also your cats always crack me up. You remember which one was hot, right? Love it! Good job. If an RV dealer had done the same work it would have been $150.00. Thank you for sharing the video. For visual cues, see our corresponding YouTube video here. Here are the tools and supplies needed to do the job properly. Just make sure that your old faucet and the new faucet match up for anything under the counter. Bummer!
Long as you did the job yoursellf and completed it I say you sir still have your man card. Always good for a laugh. (Trust me, Ive been there, done that). 17.
Youll see a roll of Teflon tape on the counter in my first photo, along with some Plumbers Putty Tape which I added under the faucet fixture to prevent splashed water from seeping under the fixture. 13. Marc was also saying You forgot the locking nuts but I think he realized you wouldnt hear LOL. Unscrew the connector from the end of both hot and cold fittings under the mounted faucet. Tool used 7. I then opened the RV's low point drain to remove any water from the lines. Privacy Policy Instead of simply choosing based on looks, think about what you really want from your RV shower valve or camper faucet. think we cant overcome, Oh Jason. 1. I too have done a few projects that required extra trips to the hardware store. great ideas i come up with, my husband is now weiry of the saying : well you JUST. Thread the flex hoses hand-tight on to the adapters on the hot and cold side. Thanks Bill. 2 12 Flex Hoses with female connections. Love reading your posts and following your travels. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. This seemed like a good idea. Your camera positioning and lighting set-up were great. And I believe, No excuse for the vitreal about Startlink and Musk. For all the. Secure the fixture in place by tightening the retaining nuts. And thats what the video did, was help us that. 5. I love the cat . The faucet can then easily be lifted out from above. Many older RVs come with plastic faucets that can become faulty and leaky over time. You are very brave sharing this video good on you! The choices are vast in style and type and only limited by your taste. your video work.
oh my, my, my, Jason, youre so honest its fun to watch.
Ditto Lous comment regarding the time it actually takes to complete a project. All Rights Reserved. Even after youve replaced your RV faucets, from time to time, you may find that it starts leaking. I really have enjoyed the how to/tech videos. ECT. I have finished it and enjoy camping and showing it off at rallies. Glad to see you prevailed in the end.. and faucet shank extenders! I feel your pain, for me all plumbing jobs are to be avoided at all costs unless water is running all over the floors. To repair a leaky faucet, first turn off the water and plug the drain. Replacing the faucet with a better quality one is actually fairly easy and usually requires no tools. Not bad! I ran out of stuff to do so I bought a vintage Airstream. Rene wrote that rant article, weeks ago. One of the first things to go wrong with most RV's is the sink faucets. As you can see it really is a simple swap, you dont need a lot of tools, theres no cutting, gluing, or any real modifications. I love that you showed all the oops moments. This is just how projects goI figure A least a couple trips back as par for the course. LOL. It felt like an eternity to install something so simple. There are likely certain RVers out there who may be intimidated by attempting to do their own RV plumbing repairs. On the other hand your video skills are top notch! 1) You needed a basin wrench instead of pliers and channelocks. Most inexpensive cheap RV faucets are just that, cheap. In this blog Ill walk through a solution for an RV bathroom faucet leak. So, its not only the weekend warriors who get it all screwed up, its also the professionals. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});
, The Dirty Downside of Full-time RVing Before Retirement, How to Fix RV Furnace, with Troubleshooting Tips. For ease of use, apply tape before mounting faucet into place. probably more like $300! .st0{display:none}.st1{display:inline}.st2{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd} If I wouldnt have hit any bumps in the install I could have had this faucet replaced in less than one hour. Your supply needs may vary. Just do it. NOTE: Before starting any RV plumbing job, turn off your water supply at the source! LOL! Determine is its leaking from the supply or the drain: Fill sink with water while watching and feeling around supply lines. Thanks again, it was super helpful! Can someone please help? Nice job. Thanks for sharing another chapter in your adventure.
I know weight and space is precious on an RV, but this tool works wonders next time you have to plumb a sink: http://m.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-Faucet-and-Sink-Installer-Tool-27018/100595073. OPS - 9
Jason I admire your willingness to attempt this type of alteration and to do a video documentary on the process. Most RVs have flexible Pex plumbing with affixed threaded connectors. My estimate (in the office) was never wrong, it was always the guys in the field taking twice as long and busting the budget! and Im free so. I tend to think that the best RV mods are the ones that should have been done at the factory. Turn the water on for the RV and inspect the connections for leaks.
The sad part is I find myself talking to you as I watch,, Jason, wait your forgetting the locking nuts on the counter just to hear my wife remind meRick he cant hear you its a video.
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Im thinking of replacing the plastic piping now that Im in a bigger townIll make sure to run the Teflon tape correctly this time. Installation is a simple matter of doing the same steps for disassembly, only in the reverse order. I agreeMost RV lav faucets are not user friendly. Insert new PEX pinch clamps on the newly cut PEX pipes one on the hot side and one on the cold side. Awesome, glad to be of help Jon.
This had shown up on occasion when it hadnt rained, and we simply couldnt recreate the issue when using the faucet or the black tank flush inlet that was in the same general area. HELP!!!! Learning the hard way step by step, re-doing things. I hope no one ever looks under the sink at those fittings! This past winter while camping in Florida, we decided to try to tackle the issue. I was happy to find a stylish brushed copper fixture constructed with brass fittings. Remember to sign-up for blog reminders so you dont miss when new blogs are posted. Marc and I both say you keep the rights to your ManCard as it takes a real man to share a video of his installation adventures with the world online, PS. Your fix-it videos are classics! Keep them coming!
Take off the nuts or screws that connect the faucet to the sink or shower. vacation. That should do it on replacing your bathroom faucet. Next, consider your price range and aesthetic preferences. You installed one backwards. Do you want a faucet with a high neck so you can better wash pots and pans in a shallow sink? 3. RVing is the absolute best way to vacation as a family. I love the way you guys share the fun and the adventures of life on the road. Dont forget one of the most important rules: Measure twice and cut once I do know that one! Now that sink is ridiculously small. Dont let the learning curve discourage you.after your first four or five motor homes you will be expert in all required skills! Put Teflon plumbers tape on each of the adapter threads. The faucet I installed has a brushed nickel finish with a high spout that moves. We love these videos- they make us feel better about our handy,an shenanigans ! Once the old faucet is removed the new faucet simply slips in the where the old faucet was. Looks like you and I went to the same school of RV repair. 9. NRVTA, Beating the summer heat can be tough, but luckily our home on wheels can take us to cooler climates! RDAP READ DIRECTIONS AFTER PROJECT yes or no After living with Roy for a few weeks we realized the bathroom faucet needed to be replaced. Just a learning curve. Some advice: I really enjoyed the show. Even if your RV bathroom faucet isnt leaking on occasion, you may still want to do this upgrade for the big jump in quality from a plastic faucet to a nicer metal one with a solid feel. For the record, which you REALLY should, Huh??? kudus for sharing. They are a good investment in your toolkit. If all looks correct, tighten the flex hose slightly more (1/4 turn) with a wrench to ensure a good seal. Hope this isnt the last DIY video, they are fun and I give Jason credit for posting the video. Im not commenting, Im actually trying to find out how to fix the leak under the kitchen sink in my 2002 Keystone Montana Big Sky 5th wheel. bathroom sink faucet all by my self.
Think it through and test before you just dive right in. Many RVs use standard faucets, however you may need an adapter to plumb into the PEX piping.
Terms of Service Thank you for such accurate, easy to follow information. Also, Id always add in Mickey Mouse for additional unforeseen material requirements. In fact its so easy I told Nikki I wont even need any tools and it should only take me an hour! Loving the new Solar (dont worry I didnt install it) cant wait to put together a video about it. You can also follow John on Facebook@JohnMarucciOnTheRoad. Appreciate the video! Ive also done some of the same knuckle head moves. You could have edited it to make the install look flawless, I appreciate you showing the human side of installations for normal folks. Rule No. Upgrading your sinks and faucets can save you time a money when problems occur. Shut off your hose o water pump and release pressure in the lines by opening both faucet handles. Jason, you have such patience!!! I was having a strange, random leak under the bathroom sink in my Keystone Bullet 243BHS. Extra car trips 16. Feeling your pain! Once a year, consider removing the aerator from your RV kitchen faucets or bathroom faucets. Using a wrench, disconnect the hot and cold water lines from the old faucet. That is understandable, however, considering the urgency of fixing any water leak in your RV and the going shop rate at most service centers if that describes you, youll be happy to read this. Thank you again, I hate filming these how to videos because it takes so long to put together with all my mistakes.but one day Ill do it right and the video will be easy to film and create . Great to know those extenders exist! Question: Do standard faucets work with most RVs or do you have to buy an RV faucet? 1 nothing is easy! As a professional photographer and videographer I really enjoy your work. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Articles and product reviews here may include affiliate links to third-party websites which might earn us a small commission when items are purchased. Mark the original hot and cold PEX pipe from the threaded side to needed length (my Keystone RV it was roughly 10 ). And if you live and work on the road full-time, you will need to do it considering the quality of most standard RV plumbing fixtures. So many times; the wrong part, wrong tool, and the wrong guy working on it. slide that appears to have disengaged from the track ( out of alignment) Im going to attempt to do the repair myself as soon as the sun rises. You got it!! Try busting the plastic pipes off with a screwdriver or pliers from below or with a hammer and pry-bar from the top. In your case you will probably only need one once or twice a lifetime but it would have greatly reduced the pain of your recent adventure! I have moved, changed, painted and built something in every inch of my house. Not stoked about the repairs that come along with a boat , Loved the video, ( how not tos) are so much more interesting than the perfect step by step no mistakes videos. Your support is greatly appreciated! Otherwise, you kept at it and did a good job. Do you need a handheld showerhead or sink faucet to spray down dishes or give your dog a bath?
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