We Had a Leak! Shower Valve Replacement - How to Replace a RV Shower Faucet - DIY

Do you have a leaky shower valve if so we can show you how to replace the shower valve and faucet... This is a easy shower valve replacement video.
If you have a shower valve that needs to be replaced this is an easy video to follow if you are looking to replace your shower faucet in your RV. We show you how to replace the RV shower faucet and shower valve in under 10 minutes. The link for the faucet we used is down below.
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[@CawPManagement]

This saved me! Never even thought about it in a rv i airbnb out to guests. And water same thing coming under wall. Re siliconed the shower all the way around, magnets on curtains, etc. And just checked the valves after seein this and i couldnt do anything but laugh. Exactly what it was. Thank u for this video!!

[@carolyncozine6375]

Thank you Sir! You saved a widow a $75 trip fee and I followed you to a T! It was difficult to put even my small hands behind the fitting but everything was super loose. No cracks! All I did was pray and ask for help above! Tightened everything loose and it worked! Your a life saver! God Bless you!!

[@RVLivingYet]

Glad it helped

[@kirstynjenkins3817]

Thank you for helping me fix my rv faucet! I felt so fortunate to get in and realize it was just a loose bolt. Still the fear of getting in there was minimized thanks to your video!

[@empowereveryone7063]

Im having this exact issue, thank you so much for this video it helped me more than you know brother 💪🤙

[@mariamacias8276]

Oh wow! Thank goodness for your video, as i will be raplacing the same shower faucet on my class C. I didn't know to keep the big square wall attachment. I would have made a mess of the project. Thank you for the details and simple step-by-step guidance.

[@RVLivingYet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@paulyoung4814]

Just what I needed

[@feralgypsy8353]

Many thanks I have been struggling to find the leak. Caulked and re-caulked was totally perplexed. Then one day looked at the faucet and wondered if it could be there. Your video gave me comfort to take it apart and see

[@kathyferron8461]

Nice and simple walk through. You also might want to clean the mildew off the back of the plate before reinstalling since that stuff will grow in your wall and you'll wonder where the funny smell is coming from.

[@RVLivingYet]

We did, we just didn't show that detail. Thanks for watching!

[@stacikelley7558]

Thank you. I did this all by myself with your help. 😁

[@RVLivingYet]

Glad it helped

[@ellpat2928]

I’m doing it now as I watch this video I think I’ve watched it 10 times already but I am continuing to watch so I can get this done got to have a shower thank you so much for your time. 😂!

[@RVLivingYet]

Glad it helped

[@maryannerickson8505]

Thanks for the video!! Easy, peasy!!! Didn’t feel intimidated at all. Last thing to do is silicone- do you a video for that?? I am a glumly silicone applicator😂😂😂😂🥴🥴🥴

[@ThinBlueLaneRVLife]

I'm the chief engineer of my RV starship. LOL And this was an awesome video. Thanks for showing how easy it is. #thinbluelanervlife

[@RVLivingYet]

Glad you liked it, thanks for watching!

[@kellystanderfer900]

Howdy chief engineer! Im a forester and even I can see a design flaw😅... why have the extension box thing slope back into the wall so if there is a leak in the valve it flows undetected back into the RV wall for who knows how long if its a minor leak 😢 our friends had this happen on their brand new $100k plus 5th wheel... please engineer one that the lines extend a little farther into the box and then is contained in the box and slopes AWAY from the wall with a few small drain holes so a leaky valve is noticed immediately as it drips into the waterproof shower area and not a hidden wall cavity... figure er out and let me know so I can give you my mailing address for my patent/royalty check 😂

[@donflowers8471]

This was helpful. Thanks

[@RVLivingYet]

Glad it helped

[@texasfly9925]

Mine appears to be leaking external into the shower pan! So I feel lucky in one way! Thanks to your video, I now have the confidence to tackle it and replace it myself.

[@RVLivingYet]

Glad it helped

[@user-sv5it6io1s]

Gracias amigo saludos desde Utah 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@DennisWintjes2]

Thanks for sharing. I saw this as I am subscribed. Like #11.

[@RVLivingYet]

Thanks for sticking with us, happy to bring helpful tips.

[@GoatzombieBubba]

5:45 you forgot to put the rubber washers on before the plastic nuts.

[@steveclemens3067]

HEY HEY WAS GREAT AND VALUABLE INFORMATION ON THE LEAKY VALVE IN THE SHOWER. I AM GLAD YOU WERE ABLE TO LEAK OUT THAT INFORMATION BECAUSE IT WILL COME IN HANDY AND LOOKS FAIRLY EASY

[@RVLivingYet]

"Leak out the information"😂 I see what you did there. ☺

[@steveclemens3067]

I THOUGHT YOU WOULD LIKE THAT

[@TravelingonAdventures]

Simple fix.

[@RVLivingYet]

Yep pretty easy install with basic know how.

[@revanknight3202]

Same! Omg that was killing me. Thankfully it wasn't inside the wall just dripping down the side

[@RVLivingYet]

Glad you caught it. Thanks for watching!

[@virtualsolomon]

Thank you for making this informative video. Does anyone know of a higher quality metal valve replacement model that works in RV's? The plastic seems kind of cheap and hate to have to repeat this procedure often. Mine does not have an enclosure like yours and flush mounts to the fiberglass enclosure. I think I may have to access the rear of the faucet by removing my washer and dryer.. Ugg !! Also, mine has the water spout facing down instead of up. Read lots of theories on which is the best way to do it. Any opinions? Thank you !

[@user-vd8mt1dm1j]

Hi Rob great video have questions howake sure that I turn the water off also what if you just need to replace only 1 knob the hot sot to be exact also y leaks are outside the RV and it's starting smell what do I do need help

[@Sydneysss]

I think the connections in the back are only supposed to be hand tightened because its plastic and can break easily

[@peterhaskins9056]

No plumber tape on connections? Thoughts?

[@aliasnight7116]

So glad I came across this video, this is the exact problem I am having. I hope the problem is just the same as yours. How did you manage to dry the water up from behind the shower?

[@RVLivingYet]

Hope it helps, we put a fan under our kitchen sink and aired it out.

[@pcofranc]

Fans are amazing and much safer then using any kind of heater (other then the normal heating in the RV also white vinegar works wonders.

[@Sydneysss]

I just did this but noticed a leak on the hot water line that connects to that 90 degree pex fitting. I took off the clamp and wanted to replace it with what I thought was 1/2" but that was too small, 3/4" was too big, hopefully 5/8" If I can find it? But now idk because I found out that that type of pipe shouldnt even be connected like that to the pex fitting.

[@noeleenfalkner4557]

Thanks live in New Zealand in a RV cottage from the USA and my shower is Dripping! So I take it that I need a unit that you have installed? Would it be a washer problem at all? this is what i first thought and where on earth would i get a shower mixer from in this country being USA? Thanks for any suggestions

[@elpayin1]

Good video but you forgot to mention how you shut the water off. Or do you do it with the water on?

[@RVLivingYet]

I will double check with Rob but I am pretty sure we disconnected the water and bled the line out so there was no water( just a drip or so) before replacing it. Hope that makes sense. Definitly wouldn't suggest having the water on...Thank you for watching and have yourself a great day! Thanks again 😉

[@pcofranc]

That was an incredible video. What year is this RV? Is it possible that someone installed and aftermarket shower surround? I had a different leak on my neighbors 1999 Fleetwood Southwest Storm Class A RV where there were two holes where the shower head attaches to the faucet / diverter.

[@RVLivingYet]

Thanks, it's an 2013 and all original shower surround.

[@pcofranc]

@@RVLivingYet you keep it in very nice shape.

[@ContactNB]

Do you know if you can also get a new piece that goes behind the faucet, the plastic part that attaches to the wall that you put back on? I wonder if we can find that piece in brushed nickel instead of the almond plastic. Great video - easy to follow. Much appreciated!

[@RVLivingYet]

I'm sure you can, just not sure where

[@ContactNB]

@@RVLivingYet Fair enough - I'll do some digging! I'm not really sure what to call it. Thanks again ... Cheryl

[@joshsibley6419]

​@@ContactNBfind out which of your friends has a 3d printer.... Then get a can of metallic finish spray paint 😜

[@rondalewis9436]

The last time I had water connected to my tt I noticed a puddle of water coming from under the bathtub at the front where the faucet is. Could this be the same problem? Thank you so much for your videos!!

[@RVLivingYet]

Hard to say without taking it apart.

[@happymemaa]

No Teflon tape?

[@sciglassblower]

Hi Rob, 2 things, notice that the valve nuts behind the handles are on first? That is because the valve is held in proper placement by these and then the backing spinner nuts are put on as you did with the new valve assembly. Second, we just put on new handles like the ones on your old faucet because the other handles get bumped so easy and we get scalded. Thanks for showing people how easy it is to change it out. I also put my faucet on upside down because the hose always gets folded. I don't know why they put them on top?

[@RVLivingYet]

I agree these handles seemed like they would get bumped easily but so far they have worked, time will tell. Also the shower head outlet is on the top since there is a small weep hole to let the water drain out of the hose.

[@donacardenasHomes]

Thanks for the tip of putting it upside down. That’s great!

[@davidnoonan7893]

@@donacardenasHomes if you put it upside down, you’ll always have water sitting in your hose line, good place for bacteria to grow.

[@dawnbuteau6140]

Just to clarify…no plumbers tape is needed when connecting the hot and cold back to the water lines?

[@mvaughn1410]

I order the part from your Amazon link. What kind of glue do I need to put the new one in?

[@RVLivingYet]

No glue required but you may want some clear silicone to seal the seam

[@inspired2rv661]

Great video, I need to do this, but my shower hose comes down from the bottom not the top, if I turn it upside down, then my hat and Cold will be backwards. What do you recommend?

[@joshsibley6419]

Just hook the hoses up to the right handles.... They aren't set in concrete or anything...

[@inspired2rv661]

@@joshsibley6419 my hot and cold are pretty sturdy and set in their position, I only have a half inch leeway on each side, but it’s OK, I installed it a month ago and it looks and works great. I ended up buying a faucet that mixes the hot and cold so it only has one knob. Looks and works great! Tried to attach a photo of it here, but can’t figure out how to do that

[@RickandDarcirvadventures]

Was there water damage in the wall and if so how did you clean it up or fix it?

[@RVLivingYet]

No damage, we caught it right away.

[@RickandDarcirvadventures]

@@RVLivingYet awesome

[@dawnbuteau6140]

I think our leak is where you connected the shower hose. When I use the shower head and flip the lever to stop the water from coming out, some pours out still.

[@nicholasprimm2275]

are you talking about the pause mode on your shower head?? bc that drips on purpose! freaked me out at first too

[@dawnbuteau6140]

@@nicholasprimm2275 yes! Really? Lol I didn’t know that! Hahaha Tysm 😅

[@joshsibley6419]

That part does double duty ..... It's also the vacuum breaker for that plumbing fixture... Hence the spurt of water

[@shawnlockett4676]

Great video but that faucet is 30 dollars now 😂

[@DanVero]

Was there really a need to take handles OFF old faucet??

[@RVLivingYet]

To trouble shoot yes, to just replace it no.

[@billhillegass946]

Did you feel there was no need to use Teflon tape , just asking ?

[@RVLivingYet]

Not with the rubber gasket style fittings

[@billhillegass946]

@@RVLivingYet gotcha

[@kevinjones6638]

C4YT

[@jimsimpson4385]

You have it upside down the black out let is NOT sealed and will let water rin down inside the wall while showering. They should never face up.

[@RVLivingYet]

Incorrect, it's a vapor lock and let's water run out when not in use.

[@mikegray5826]

Is this a "Valve" replacement? Seems to be a Fixture/Faucet replacement.

[@RVLivingYet]

It's called keywords

[@mikegray5826]

@@RVLivingYet My RV Shower valve is leaking and I am trying to get guidance on replacing the Valve. So your keyword in the title is wrong? Or is the action you take in this video actually Valve Replacement? Over 79 Over weight & Heart Problems here, I have plenty of challenges, so you don't need to get snippy,