Caravan Tap Repair - How to fix a broken caravan tap; removal, overhaul & refitting

[@suzywalker3971]

A job well done, you have earned yourself a Fray Bentos!

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

Ha ha! It's too warm for Fray's finest at the moment. In fact, I've only had one since moving back in to the caravan!

[@gerbilwilliams5848]

Hi Jamie and Stacey, great to have you back

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

Good to be back. We've got a few more videos in the pipe line (but you've heard this from me before)!

[@colinrimmer789]

A great money saving fix Jamie 👍

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

Hope so! Because savings = beer money!

[@justmark1976]

Great to see you guys back. Your timing was a bit off with this repair, as you may remember we have the exact same caravan and before our last outing in May I had to replace our bathroom tap. As you said in your vlog, the plastic must have gone brittle but oddly ours broke across the base between the spout and cold tap. I purchased the tap you looked at with the longer spout, we found it a bit better because your hands are not up against the back if the sink. Hope you have a great summer 👍🏻 Mark

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

Hi Mark, sorry for the timing! I almost didn't film this, as I didn't think it would have been interesting enough. Interesting that you find the longer spout better. I know that there wasn't a huge difference in length. Had Tracey not shown me the single knobs, I would have bought that one. Wishing you a great summer, too. J

[@PhilMozchops1974]

great Video again. Not a fan of microswitch controlled taps, the pump in the aquaroll is working its little guts off all the time. The guy who stores his van next to mine was only asking the other day if I knew of a good replacement whale pump, he had been quoted £85 for a replacement. His caravan is only 2 years old. If I were living in it full time I would be looking at putting an onboard diaphragm pump much better pressure and flow with the added advantage of using any type of taps you like. I have recently changed the tap in my bathroom too, even got one off the shelf at wickes. Great that you have tackled this job though. keep up with the good work.

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

Thanks for your kind words. I've just had a Google for 'onboard diaphragm pump' and I have to agree that they seem a more robust choice, if nothing else. We're on our 2nd whale pump, but the first came with the caravan when we bought it. I've been surprised at how long this one has lasted, actually. I thought it was going wrong in the spring, but a clean out, and it's been fine since. We have noticed a pressure drop - this is probably the impeller fins wearing out. I'll definitely consider an onboard diaphragm pump in the future! Thanks for putting it in my direction.

[@CaravanEscapades101]

Thanks for sharing, some useful info contained within that Vlog, James

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

Glad you found it useful. Possibly not the most interesting topic, but may be of some help to some people.

[@videostars9194]

Thanks for the video, sound was great, watched it till the end, I put some soap on the rubber O ring when I connect the water pump, seals every time, less stress on the plastic lugs, had a hard to reach micro switch fail on the shower tap, end up fitting a pressure switch to the water system, thanks again

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

Thanks for commenting. Really appreciate your feedback on the sound, too. This was the first time I'd captured the audio separately and although it's more work in the edit, I think that the finished product is better. Interesting tip about soaping the rubber o-ring. I'll be sure to give it a go next time we disconnect!

[@craignelson-swiftyenzed7578]

Everyday's a school day. I had no idea there were electrical connections under those taps. Yup - I would have definitely been a bit friggin' sprigin' trying to do that. 😆

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

Ha! Yea, they're called microswitches and it's always worth having at least one spare one in your caravan repair kit. At least they're fairly inexpensive at around £5, but they do fail with age.

[@kevinjohn725]

Great job done

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

Thanks! Every £ saved is an extra one to spend on beer!

[@Wolvesaywe1877]

Living your best lives..... Wishiwasthete

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

Thanks! Everyone can live this way of life and I am sure that you can too!

[@caravaningincarathevan467]

Good job done xx

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

Thanks! It got us out of a tricky situation!

[@bantitaylor2292]

hi love your channel been thinking about doing what your doing for a long time we travel around the country during the summer doing food festivals so a caravan would be great for us was thinking about going to spain after we finish our festivals but now we are not in the eu can only spend 90 days in spain so next winter we will go to spain after xmas and spend 90 days there the following year we will go away for the whole winter travelling to morroco and spain so any tips on buying a caravan where to pitch etc regards and best wishes

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

Hello Banti, Your plans sound amazing! Tips on buying a caravan? I did a 'How to buy a used caravan' video with a downloadable checklist! kzbin.info/www/bejne/kHyxqqF9a82NmZo

[@654Geoff]

Very interesting that's a good accessory shop, we are fortunate MM leisure Haverhill is half a mile away from us and their very very good for us DIY people.

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

Yea, Bevans is excellent and Tracey is a real fount of knowledge. I'd have been lost without them these past couple of years!

[@indusirohisaloon3588]

Good luck 👍👍🌷 friend ❤️

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

Thank you 👍

[@cody1677]

Hi we’re looking into starting our caravan life, but I don’t understand, do you have to have solar panels or is just a battery ok just for me and my girlfriend, let me know. Thankyou

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

Most sites have an option for electric. However, some smaller or more remote sites don't offer electric. Provided that your leisure battery is fully charged and in good working order, you should find that it lasts you the weekend easily.

[@Spudknuckle]

Can you tell me what the black fittings on the bottom are called? I need to order some!

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

Elbows, right angles... They're JG Speedfit ones, if that helps.

[@nickbell8634]

27c, it's Wales, you should be used to it by now. 😂

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

Ha ha! This is North Wales, UK, not New South Wales, Australia!

[@andypeat8154]

Where have you guys gone ?

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

We're still here. It's just been a mad, busy summer! We've got an exciting new year ahead of us, which will provide loads of opportunity for content. Stay tuned!

[@ajwb25]

You buy them spindles on there own we keep spares in our van as we had some snap

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

Yes... I'm guessing that you didn't watch the video to its conclusion. Can't say I blame you, in fairness.

[@jamesycotter.512]

A bit crazeee using silicone to fix taps down before u checked pipes for leaks going into push fit bends lol

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

'Danger' is my middle name.

[@jamesycotter.512]

But u done a good job lol...am a plumber by the way haaa

[@CircuitofDoom]

25C hot? Haa haa, thats a nice day in Australia. 40C is a hot day.

[@davidmbell]

When it’s normally about 12 degrees then yes to us it’s hot.

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

Ha ha! The problem is, the UK isn't set up for these sorts of temps. We didn't even own a fan - we had to beg one from Stacey's mum and dad! We've also not got any A/C in the vehicles we run, so we do feel it a bit. It's good though, I'm not complaining. We've been swimming in the sea every night after work, which is a wonderful novelty to us Brits. Funnily enough, my mate from NSW has even been complaining about the heat this week! She's obviously been in the UK for too long!

[@CircuitofDoom]

@@TheMcNeillsonWheels The high of 9C we are expecting today is freezing to us, its probably quite mild for you :)

[@tackleberryc6472]

U poor thing.....

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

Ha ha! Thanks! At least my problems aren't 'real' problems!

[@tackleberryc6472]

@@TheMcNeillsonWheels 😊

[@briangilbert6241]

I thought you would have cleaned the taps they look filthy.

[@TheMcNeillsonWheels]

😂 I wanted to be at the BEACH! Cleaning the taps can wait until it's raining!