HOW TO FIX RV PEX (Faucet Replacement DIY)

[@stoneyburk961]

Yes! Dealers service that I've experienced "SUCK". If you can always try to do it your self if you can. Video's like this are excellent help. Thank you.

[@WanderingWagners]

Glad to help!

[@timgraham7851]

I did something similar, but instead of the male fittings, I used shut-off valves. Did the same for the kitchen faucet when I upgraded it. That way, if one leaks, it can be isolated and the rest can be used.

[@stevebrien9759]

Excellent idea and one I'll add to the repair I'm doing on my system today. Thanks!

[@raymondstewart6290]

I was about to ask if the Jayco people didn't give a warranty on their trailers, but decided to wait till the video was over...glad I did!

[@WanderingWagners]

Just easier to fix it ourselves

[@dwaynetrakul5887]

Had in a leak in our RV exactly like you. I’m not the handiest of guys . Watched your video and followed your steps. 15 mins and we were all fixed up ! Appreciate the video. Looking forward to seeing more of your channel. Thanks again ! Safe travels !

[@WanderingWagners]

Glad it helped!👏🏻

[@clubcaleb4794]

Exactly the same issue. Hot water line to bathroom sink leaking for absolutely no apparent reason. I have my own repair plan based on our setup, but what a relief to know someone else has experienced the mystery leak.

[@WanderingWagners]

Should be a simple fix for something tht factory messed up

[@shoeikamal3088]

Really good video. I had no idea how to repair these lines and what tools were needed. Very good job explaining the repair. Thanks.

[@WanderingWagners]

You're welcome! Hopefully this helped you make a repair yourself👍🏻

[@kierrahuihui-gist4740]

Thank you SO much for being well spoken and efficient with explaining your work around. We had our plastic female pex adapter split while trying to install our new kitchen faucet. We will be watching this video at least 5x tomorrow while at Lowe’s. I also like to idea from one of your commenters for getting shut off valves. Excellent video, we had no questions at the end since you explained it so well! :)

[@WanderingWagners]

Glad to hear it helped you out! You just saved yourself lots of time/money by doing it yourselves☺️👍🏻

[@BRay.549]

Great video.... I like how the spout on the new faucet is centered perfectly over the drain.

[@WanderingWagners]

+BRay549 haha yeah I couldn't have planned it that way if I tried!

[@wwfirestickuser3876]

BrassCraft makes a push connector (like a shark bite) with a shut off valve and screw on connector all in one for around $17.00. They sell them at Home Depot

[@annacoggins5518]

Thank You for the heads up about the Brasscraft from Home Depot. My hot water spigot under my kitchen sink started leaking and I didn’t want to wait for the swivel seals from Amazon so I went and got two of them and because I was small enough for the 14 inch wide cabinet, I got them both changed out and back up and running in 30 minutes. You guys are the best at helping people that will DYI.. Also love I have cut off valves now. I figure before the end of summer I will be doing the same thing under the bathroom sink.

[@gregpyles6126]

LOVE LOVE LOVE your videos. I am an old DIYer from the 70's I also will be doing any repairs myself on our new toy hauler. I also love an excuse to buy a tool. Looking forward to your next video.

[@WanderingWagners]

Thanks! I enjoy doing my own maintenance and upgrades. Plus I know it's done correctly then haha stay tuned for more!

[@CBL138]

Your video makes sense, just had the same thing happen in my rig. Kept on seeing water under the sink but couldn’t find it until yesterday. All of my connections were tight but after really getting into it I noticed the leak was coming from underneath the center of the faucet... when turning on the hot or cold water. I went to Lowe’s and did exactly the same repair you made. Thank you bro. Your parts list was spot on.

[@WanderingWagners]

Glad it helped! Thanks for the feedback.

[@chargermikec]

I had the exact same leak in the exact same spot. I watch your video and it gave me the confidence to perform my own repair. I purchased the exact same faucet and supply lines as well..The toughest part of the job was tightening up the supply lines in a very confined area as you know. I ended up using the shark bite fitting in lieu of the crimp fitting…Thank you for posting this video!

[@WanderingWagners]

Glad it helped!👏🏻👏🏻

[@janellerhodeback371]

thank you so much for this. I was googling different things, not knowing the term "pex," to see how to shorten these in my rv for new faucet, and this explained perfectly!

[@WanderingWagners]

Glad to help!👍🏻

[@campingrhodys5082]

That has to be the Best Informative How to video I have seen in 5 Years!!! Yes i'm shopping for Pex Tools and Extra Pex! Had one pop off on me in the kitchen what a mess!

[@WanderingWagners]

Glad it was helpful to you! It's much easier to do yourself than most would think. Good luck on your repair

[@stevebrien9759]

Another great video. I have the same issue I'm fixing today but in the kitchen. My leak is the connection to the faucet failing. Thanks for the info as it's my first time working with Pex. I have a feeling the main sortcomming of Pex is the Pex to threaded connectors. Your solution going Pex to brass with standard supply lines is perfect and what I'll do on mine. As for DIY, yeah, "give a man a fish....". Being able to handle your repairs on your schedule and on the road is the only way to go. Thanks for your brilliant channel!

[@Gman-qm6bv]

Great video and I agree with you, I fix it myself. New 2017 Coachmen travel trailer had super cheap ac outlets that were breaking, They crimped on the hot and neutral wires inside the outlet. I went to Home depot, bought new Leviton 20 amp outlets, blue boxes, cover plates and replaced all the broke ones myself. It would have sat at the dealer repair for 4 weeks.

[@vdubing01]

I've got a leaking bypass valve on my hot water tank. You just taught me how to clamp the new valve onto the pex. I had no idea what to do with pex. Now I can get it done. Thanks.

[@WanderingWagners]

Glad to help

[@rangerguy196]

Never ending water leak problems! 🤣😂 Welcome to my world my friend! Brand new 2016 Jayco. She's a leaker!

[@WanderingWagners]

We have an Airstream currently😁

[@rangerguy196]

As expensive as those are that thing better be issue free!

[@nealwhite9636]

Same problems with my 2018 Jayco!

[@Robnord1]

At the 10:00 mark you were wondering why the swivel termination fitting leaks...It is the sealing washer primarily. They start soft and conical, but harden, flatten/form a step, and then start leaking. Instead of using flex connectors, if you 1.use elbow fittings to remove stress and align fittings properly and 2.use a new swivel seal (flair-it brand seals will work in your fittings), all will be well. Your mfr did a terrible job aligning fittings. I'm seeing a lot of that lately, and the stress often causes swivel leaks...which I get paid to fix. The reason those flex connectors are not generally used is because RV water pumps are wimpy compared to city water pressure and volume. Flex connectors have restrictive (tiny hole) end fittings which works fine in a home, but not so good for RV use except in park models. Sorry for the rambling comment, couldn't help myself. 23 years repairing RVs professionally, and I do a lot of plumbing.

[@kathleenrutherford733]

Thank You for your expertise and knowledge I appreciate it

[@JustPeaceLoveAndKindness]

Can’t trust anyone better than doing it yourself. Especially if you’re going to have to live with the results!!!

[@WanderingWagners]

That's a very true statement!

[@rbstorms]

Great video. Agree on fixing it yourself vs. RV dealer. Our kitchen faucet needed to be replaced. Went to Lowe's to pick up the faucet, but it came with integrated supply hoses. So, another trip to Lowe's for SharkBite PushToConnect shut-off valves. Snip, Snip, PTC, PTC, and screwed on the supply hoses. Now, if our sink ever has trouble, we can just twist the valves to shut it off, instead of shutting off the entire water system. This is important for full-timers. We've also replaced our shower with a residential one, , and swapped in a residential fridge, too. Someone in our RV park was in need of a "new" fridge, so he helped me remove it, and hauled it off. Nothing is sacred in our RV. You know... except each other.

[@WanderingWagners]

That's pretty cool that you put in a residential shower! If we would keep things long enough we'd do that too

[@candrromer7555]

3 year rv'er, first leak in kitchen sink. Will work on fittings per your awesome video... thank you.

[@WanderingWagners]

Glad to help!

[@jasonpotts3194]

I just spent 4 days in my Heartland with no water because of this same issue. The plastic fitting came off and fell apart. Of course I had no way to cap off the pex and was nowhere near a store to pick anything up. I could not a shut off valve to the sink so we could not use the water at all. I will be changing to flexible line and a real faucet. Thanks so much for this video. Real life saver.

[@WanderingWagners]

Very welcome! Hope you get your trailer fixed up quickly. Let us know if you have any questions

[@melisagober7269]

Your video helped me fix my mom's leak! Thank you so much!

[@WanderingWagners]

That's great to hear!👏🏻👍🏻 Very welcome

[@speterbilt]

My bathroom faucet cold handle blew out & i have a regulator on the water coming in. Im going to change the kitchen faucet too. Thanks for the video. Im putting shutoff valves on mine

[@WanderingWagners]

Great idea

[@angelinashomesteadonwheels1871]

Thank you for the real life fix. We have ours at the dealer already but it was a fresh water tank leak but love these videos because things don't last.

[@WanderingWagners]

+Angelina Triplett Thanks for watching! It really amazes me how little quality control the RV factories have. They throw these trailers together and push them out the door figuring it'll be up to the dealers to fix all the little problems.

[@colomtnbiker]

One tip I would offer when installing a new faucet, always connect the supply lines to the faucet before you drop it the sink holes. Either have threaded hold down washer over the lines or run them up to tighten. It’s a lot easier than trying to tighten them once faucet is installed. Great video, thanks!

[@WanderingWagners]

Great tip, thanks for watching!👍🏻

[@Oldtech51]

Good job. Best to install two shut off valves so on the future if you have trouble you can shut off just that faucet. Flexible supply lines is a good upgrade for all faucets.

[@WanderingWagners]

Thanks for your input!

[@toddtonis]

Nice video. I was specifically wathing how you handled the PEX type B fittings as I have a similar project in my own RV. You covered it well. One comment I'd mention is that looping the flexible lines is a good idea. An old experienced plumber told me to measure the length that you need and then buy about 10 inches longer so you can form a loop in the line to prevent side-loading the end fittings of the flexible line. He said that was where they always fail.

[@WanderingWagners]

Thanks for the info!

[@CromeGaming3]

3 years later from the video, I’m having the same problem.. so glad you made this video . Thanks

[@WanderingWagners]

Glad to help!

[@charlespatterson9138]

Same deal right now again gave a little turn and leaking more than before but sadly im used to it already Brand new jayco been nothing but leaks at every joint jayco and the dealer we purchased from say user error 60k cash and almost 10k for extended warrenties juat to be told we cause the leaks at jounts

[@charlespatterson9138]

@@WanderingWagners funny i sent my comment before you finished video yes i agree they had ours for over a month and it came back same problems jayco found nothing wrong.with it no leaks .... often qonder if they hooked water up to it because at that time before fixing myself we had big puddles in basement everyday .. now we discovered the joys of the condesating walls of every tip out and mold happening under mattress its a nice trailer its home but man its a battle .. ok my. Comment turned to a rant lol sorry its late and kitchen sinks doing as ur bathroom.did never ending haha thanks for sharing ur fix

[@xibit234]

Crazy I have the exact same model and year and have the same problem

[@jackmehoffer7819]

You touched the pex. Now the remainder of the trailer will leak. Thanks RV manufacturers you do awsome work

[@WanderingWagners]

I've fixed many RV PEX over the years

[@mastersergeant8672]

EXACTLY the reason I fix things myself.

[@WanderingWagners]

Yep! Your time is worth more and it'll be fixed correctly the first time

[@hey_youtubeim_back2159]

I agree with your way of thinking.fix it right the way the factory should have done it Oh and thanks for posting this up. Going to tackle this on my trailer too

[@WanderingWagners]

Glad to help! We are sure your repair will be much better than factory😁👍🏻

[@stormbytes]

THANK YOU !! OMG why do most people not get this ONE SIMPLE CONCEPT>> if you want something DONE RIGHT, especially in the RV trade... do it yourself !! I mean its not like the dealer has some magic wand??

[@WanderingWagners]

+Daniel Balfour exactly! We aren't wasting our time taking the camper to the dealer so they can have it for a month and maybe fix it, when we know how to fix it right the first time and it'll last! Thanks for watching&the comment!

[@kathrynjohnson3120]

Thanks! We have exactly the same problem and I'm going to try your same solution. Only issue is that I have even less room under out sink. Thanks again.

[@loise4035]

Had this exact same problem. Thank you so much for making this video! Saved us a ton!

[@WanderingWagners]

Very welcome!

[@kathymintexas1556]

Thanks! This is a great instructional video. You made a seemingly intimidating task into one that is possible.

[@WanderingWagners]

Glad to help!

[@bobmakow55]

I agree completely regarding fixing it yourself

[@WanderingWagners]

Much easier!

[@taylorl5794]

Great video! My family and I are on our first trip with a brand new camper that was “tested” for leaks two weeks ago before we picked it up. I’m probably going to do the exact same thing.

[@WanderingWagners]

Hopefully this video helps you!

[@marilynl4321]

I have an issue which may be similar but have not addressed the issue and stopped using the bathroom sink. Now I know how to get it done. Thank you.

[@WanderingWagners]

Hopefully you can get it all fixed up now!

[@VH1984]

We brought the same Jayco trailer and sure enough we have the same leak in the bathroom faucet. Thanks for posting this as I'm going to do the same fix that you did.

[@WanderingWagners]

+jldacz after the fix I made we haven't had a single leak since. Overall we love this trailer!

[@jonathanhduncan]

I bought a 2017 Jay Feather. Same thing. Leak under the bathroom sink at the "T" for my cold water. Had it fixed (since its warranty) and it leaked again, this time from the same place yours did. Its back in for the warranty (its about 1 mile from where I store it). But im going to purchase the tools and some pex to keep with me from now on. Thank you for the video, its helped a ton!

[@JohnJohnson-zz8re]

Great video! I will have get the tools to work on my camper pex. It's not if, but when.

[@WanderingWagners]

glad to help!

[@williamfry6087]

Nice Hat! great idea and great video. thanks

[@WanderingWagners]

Thank you!👍🏻😎

[@johnwilson7680]

Thank you. This video was very helpful!

[@WanderingWagners]

Great! Glad it helped you

[@bknoid]

Thank you man. I just had the same problem. Followed your video and its all fixed. Thank you!

[@WanderingWagners]

Glad to help!

[@mikevaillancourt5455]

trailer - 2019 grand design imagine 2670mk wow, with how many people had the exact same problem as you and i, it seems like maybe the industry needs to look at better installation standards. I took your advise on the half inch to half inch flex supply so that my water lines will sit straight and not be tugging on the tap. to be fair i had a crappy $10 pressure regulator before, then upgraded to the higher flow $70 pressure regulator with the psi gauge, and ran it on default @45psi and when this happened it was right after a psi spike from heating water...so i partially blame a weak and ill designed installation and partially blame myself for not leaving a drip while heating water haha but thanks again for the help and idea!

[@WanderingWagners]

Yeah the QC at RV manufacturers doesn't really exist unfortunately

[@claztube]

@@WanderingWagners Sad but true. Older, as in 40 to 50 year old trailers were built so much better that todays over priced units. In this RV park I have neighbors with units 50 years old that have stood the test of time even with a decade or two of full time living.

[@johnramirez3548]

I was at the elkhart campground just last week and I have the same issue in my sink and shower. Heading to Home Depot now to see if I can take care of this myself. Thanks for sharing.

[@karlsmith945]

Thank you ! I used the same materials and repaired a leak in my camper. It was an easy fix

[@WanderingWagners]

Great to hear!

[@mastersergeant8672]

I did the same thing for the same reasons, but used Sharkbite fittings. No more leaks.

[@WanderingWagners]

Awesome!👍🏻

[@markoehler72]

Great vid never worked with Pex in my MH..wish I could show pic very easy..no leaks time for some cold ones..and now the wife has hot running water..happy camper.. lol

[@WanderingWagners]

Enjoy the fruits of your labor!😁🍻

[@brucelon]

Excellent video! - It's given me enough confidence to try to replace the cracked manifold in my new Winnie. When I took it to the dealer late summer, it sat there so long that it cracked since it wasn't winterized. I'd rather fix it myself than drive it back to them (125mi ea way) and leave it for another pile of weeks.

[@WanderingWagners]

Exactly is always easier, faster, cost efficient to fix things yourself. Glad this video helped give you confidence

[@muschrm1]

We tend to associate plastic with cheap, but if everything in the trailer were metal instead of plastic it would weigh significantly more. Good video. Thanks!

[@WanderingWagners]

We'd rather have heavier trailers vs flimsy ones that don't last but a few years of decent use. Thanks for watching!

[@joeb5572]

I just found a leak just like this underground my kitchen sink. Thanks for the video really helps me out.

[@WanderingWagners]

Glad it helped!

[@joeb5572]

Did you put any thread sealant on the connections

[@WanderingWagners]

I did not. Those fittings don't require it.

[@joeb5572]

Wandering Wagners ok great just making sure I don’t need it.

[@billg1527]

Its really sad that a brand new expensive camper leaks after a few camping trips, i`ve owned 7 campers in my life and most are built like crap, our present one has a rotted slide floor from improper water drainage and the slide just sorta floats when extended. Done with slides and i am convinced that the Scamp 5th wheel deluxe model is the only camper i will purchase in the future, small but perfect for just me and the wife and a dog. Enjoy your videos and as a retired semi driver i enjoy watching you be the boss backing that rig up !

[@WanderingWagners]

+billg1527 we've had non slide campers as well and they're not without their issues. It is sad how the rv industry has no quality control. Looking at brand new rv's on the dealer lot and seeing things broken already is proof. Sad that it's expected to have issues right away.

[@ryanremy1113]

Inside that hot line you showed there is a little white grommet, what happens is they get over tightened at factory and that grommet causes the leak. Which might of been why when you tried to tighten it increased the amount of leak. Replacing that little grommet should stop the leaking and then do not over tighten.

[@WanderingWagners]

+Ryan Remy thanks!

[@WhiteFox011]

A bit of plumbers putty under the faucet will go a long way toward stopping any water from seeping under it while cleaning the sink.

[@Blakehx]

Nice fix! We had a leak in a similar location (under our bathroom sink) but it was actually the city water inlet fitting (one of those places where it was bent sideways and stressed instead of using a 90° fitting🤦🏻‍♂️)! The least we had before that was where the hot water line connected to the water heater. Just like you I tried to tighten it but it ended up way worse so I just replaced the fitting which still seemed fine! No idea why it leaked so badly!🤷🏻‍♂️

[@WanderingWagners]

Just the way it is unfortunately. Glad you got it all fixed up! That's why we carry pex and tools with us at all times haha

[@CannonsRvRepair]

The fittings the factory used are the cheapest ones they make when it comes to rv plumbing. they crack at the base when you over tighten them to, so most likely the pressure from the pex and the amount they tightened it caused it to have a hairline crack, then when you tightened it yourself it cracked the rest of the way. if i was you, i would replace any and all fittings with flair it fittings.

[@CannonsRvRepair]

the cracks are hard to see.

[@kathleenrutherford733]

Excellent video, thank you

[@WanderingWagners]

Very welcome

[@RCS004500]

i realy enjoy watch your videos. They are nice and clear. Cheers from Brazil

[@WanderingWagners]

+Rod Cabral thank you, and we appreciate you watching!

[@assigrossman7487]

Great video, the only thing I’ll add is a shut off valves.

[@WanderingWagners]

Absolutely a great idea

[@waynemazan7485]

DIY is always best

[@headforthehills3353]

Working on some of my pex plumbing on my rockwood. Removed outside kitchen which revealed how clumsily it was put together. I’ll be putting in some flex line in to give the plumbing a little bit more flexibility. Poor me I had to shop for more tools for this project also with a coffee in hand = heaven lol

[@WanderingWagners]

Sounds like a great day to us! Hope the install/repair went well

[@victoriajohnson3612]

Good video! We're getting ready to do some upgrades and the idea is perfect.

[@WanderingWagners]

Thanks for watching!

[@MrPjless]

I believe the reason why they use plastic water fixtures it's all part of cutting down weight. That my opinion based on absolutely nothing but thought. Thanks for the video! I have the same leak on the hot water line. I believe that it has to do with the expansion and contraction of hot passing thru a cold pipe over a period of time. I found that the only time mine leaks is after the hot water was used.

[@WanderingWagners]

The connections were loose from the factory in our case. Both the bathroom and the kitchen were loose and the bathroom needed replaced. Easy fix though!

[@derronleonhenderson5902]

Thank you I'm having the same exact problem.

[@WanderingWagners]

Glad to help

[@TriggerHappy923]

That’s exactly my problem, it’s the hot water line, up under the sink.

[@WanderingWagners]

Seems to be a common problem

[@claztube]

I'm so glad I looked on YT and even more pleased to have found this repair and helpful fix to a bathroom faucet leak. ...this is my story here below.... My vintage 265 "Casa" SHASTA that I have been living in full time now for five years just had a leak occur on my bathroom's cold water line. I'm going to close off that line temporarily with a cap until I can gather all the pieces including a shut off valve and new faucet to fix the quite old assembly from the factory when this unit was built back in 1996. As it is my habit to use only the 'cold' aspect of the faucet it appears, yes appears* to be that this is the side that is leaking. * I still need to get into the cabinet and locate the leak but I'm pretty sure it is the cold line that has given up holding a seal. My best friend is willing to be my plumber for a day (hour or two) in the tight quarters of my Casa Shata's bathroom; thank goodness for good friends that are small in stature. My 64 year old body is not so flexible, for sure I'm not so good at kneeling and squatting in the confines of an RV bathroom.

[@cob705]

👍👍👍☕ dude invest in a Milwaukee Upinor PEX expansion tool, itll take your plumbing skills/abilities to next level

[@reginaldross5724]

Do you think Upinor would hold up to rv road vibrations?

[@WanderingWagners]

We do love Milwaukee tools haha

[@nicks7626]

Had same issue with 2020 Coachmen. The water didn't leak until water heater cycled after doing dishes or taking shower.

[@WanderingWagners]

Hopefully you got it fixed up!

[@grant9908]

Thank you!

[@WanderingWagners]

Welcome

[@Tom67X]

Same exact problem on my '21- AFTER the dealer "fixed it" under warranty. I'm taking it on now.

[@WanderingWagners]

Sad but you'll always be better off fixing things yourself (as long as it's reasonable). Hopefully you get it fixed up!

[@vincentlarocca3990]

Great video. What brand crimping tool did you use?

[@WanderingWagners]

There is a link to the tools used in the video description👍🏻

[@richfromdDE]

Thanks, very helpful. I have the exact same leak and I also do not want to return to the dealer.

[@WanderingWagners]

It's simple enough to do yourself and you'll save so much time compared to taking it to the dealer.👍

[@a1930ford]

Plumber's tape isn't necessary? Curious, only. Adding cut off valves to each line may be a real life saver when a leak happens and you are trying to stop the gushing of water everywhere. It isolates the line and just seems like the better way to do such. Nice video. I have an E-pro 19FD and some folk claim I can access my kitchen sink water faucet by removing the outside shower panel and getting to it from behind. Believe me, it is all "feel" alone when you try to do this task from the inside My problem is that at m age I drop stuff easily and don't bend down on my knees easily to get at some plumbing fitting like this in such a cramped space. Unfortunately, there are zero videos on KZbin in making the kitchen sink faucet swap, so this video helps in a round about way. Again, thanks for posting.

[@JuanRodriguez-my8mm]

Thanks for sharing, good info!

[@WanderingWagners]

You're welcome! Thanks

[@garyduran1]

I hear you.. better done yourself. Thanks for the good info.

[@WanderingWagners]

Always better when fixed yourself👍🏻

[@LordDeathRider]

Perfect video I needed to see thanks!!!

[@WanderingWagners]

Glad to help!

[@paulettepier5526]

I'd like to have seen the water run longer to see if this fixed the problem...also, could you have turned the "spicket" end of the fixture you remove & run water to see if it would come out the pipe or a fitting ?? or...could it have been with the fixture itself???? Hope what you did fixed the leak..I have a kitchen sink in a camper doing the same..hope it's a "simple fix"

[@WanderingWagners]

It didn't leak and this fixed it.

[@paulettepier5526]

@@WanderingWagners Great!! Think the line ion mine is the new plex pipe..hard & of white color....what tool would I need to but, if I do the same as you & cut it off? are they costly? If so what is the estimate for tools needed...thanks again for your advice!

[@richardhowell3917]

Have exactly the same problem on my 2014 Jayco. Right behind the toilet.

[@WanderingWagners]

Hopefully this helps you get it sorted out and fixed up

[@allensusandurban4429]

Thank you, great info have similar problem under kitchen sink. Going to try your fix

[@WanderingWagners]

Glad to help. Let us know if you have any questions

[@andrewbarlow8937]

Thank you for your video . That was very informative. 👍

[@WanderingWagners]

You're welcome and thanks for watching

[@jedowda]

Good job!

[@WanderingWagners]

Thank you!

[@WashbourneWed]

Hi , great job learnt how to crimp pex thanks. The new taps (uk) faucets look great. Going back to your original problem was there a worn ? rubber washer inside the old connector to the tap sometimes they perish and don't like being moved as they get old ( bit like me ! lol ) stay safe

[@WanderingWagners]

Nothing was worm out of this was a new camper but the connections were just poor from the factory.

[@kenheisner288]

If this helps doing the same job I believe it was leaking from the apex clamp mine is doing this the force to remove the line upset the clamp and created a gap . They don’t leave any extra PEX line there do they I’ll do something similar as you did

[@kenheisner288]

Fair warning separation of PEX line and those clamps

[@WanderingWagners]

Replace the pex and clamps/fittings

[@joebrown6471]

Great video!! I also like to work on my own stuff. It also gives me a reason to buy a new tool!

[@WanderingWagners]

Thanks, I agree😁🛠

[@smiller6238]

Dead on comment about the dealers. I do it so I don't have to wait and it is done right as well, if something big (my roof or wood work), I take it in.

[@h2ogurl12]

I have a brand new Coleman Lantern and on our day one of having it home and moved in (I'm a full time RVer) it flooded underneath the kitchen sink, everything was loose and we tightened it and it stopped well today cleaning underneath and reorganizing i hit the lines and they're leaking again! He had zip tides them and I'm thinking because they were straight they didn't leak but the red line is leaking like crazy again! I wish i could add pictures to show where, so frustrating!

[@WanderingWagners]

Your probably better off re-doing the lines similarly to how we did in this video. I swear most RVs leave the plant with none of the lines tight!

[@LukeOnTheRoad]

Thanks!

[@WanderingWagners]

Glad to help!

[@PhotoAlbert]

Nice video! I fully agree......I'd rather fix it myself if at all possible.

[@WanderingWagners]

+Al D thanks! Fixing it yourself saves time and money even if it was covered by warranty. Still easier to fix it ourselves not lose camping time.

[@jeffreyseevers4010]

Thanks..perfect fix.

[@WanderingWagners]

Glad to help

[@Dav777]

Great video. My 2017 POS Crossroads trailor is leaking like this except from the kitchen sink..hot water (red) Pex right at where the clamp is. Thing is, it's a light drip.drip,..and yet when I put an aluminum tray to catch water..(faucet off) it seems to fill very quick in about a couple of hours. Thinking of trying your fix..but VERY afraid to start cutting..as can't believe so much water can come from a overtightened clamp!

[@WanderingWagners]

+Dav777 we also had a leak under the kitchen sink, but it was able to be fixed with tightening the connections. Not so lucky with the connections under the bathroom sink. Good luck on your repairs! Let us know if you Jane any questions👍

[@rexinator2011]

You said you could not figure out why it leaked when you tighten the hand nut. I would have suspected a crack in the end fitting. It would not be seen unless you really look carefully while flexing the pipe at the hand nut or disassembled it.

[@theresadarby4376]

I did it! Thanks so much for your help!

[@WanderingWagners]

Awesome! Glad we could help

[@dfrdl1]

Had the same problem, the white seals go soft and will start to leak, also better to do yourself, dealer wants 250.00 to 300.00 to replace seals

[@WanderingWagners]

At the time this RV was only a few months old. We almost never take our RVs back to a dealer for anything! They are so unreliable even years ago and it's only gotten worse with time

[@MrJose1223]

Thank u for video you saved me

[@WanderingWagners]

Glad to help!

[@chrisrobinson677]

Just curious how the repair is holding up? I developed a dripping leak under both sinks. It was coming from the cheap plastic connectors, even though they were hand tight. Since I was not home, I disconnected the connections and placed plumbers tape around each fitting. It worked for the time being, but I am thinking of using your method but wanted to see if that solved your problem? Thanks!

[@WanderingWagners]

It held up fine for a whole year, then we traded in for an Airstream. So I can't say that it's still fine, but I'd put money on it that it's still not leaking.

[@chrisrobinson677]

Wandering Wagners thanks for replying. I just subscribed to your channel, and have been enjoying the videos. Safe travels

[@MrJose1223]

The clamps you are using are they better then the ones with a screw?

[@WanderingWagners]

Oh yeah. They are a lot better. You have to use these clamps on PEX.

[@scovillesadventures7141]

Sit for 2 or 3 months mor like it. We had to take our brand new trailer back to the dealer in 2021 for warranty stuff that should have been fixed before pickup and it sat for 3 months.

[@WanderingWagners]

Just another reason why we prefer to do things ourselves!

[@artzfartzbscarnathan9919]

So I saw this video and got alot of great info from you but I have a question about the pex lines outside , the drain lines. Well one has a split up the line about an inch from the crimped clamp near the drain.The split looks to be about a inch long and I was wondering what is your suggestion in this instance? I'm no plumber but will try and fix almost anything. I thought about just shortening the line and using a old school (really small) radiator type clamp. Would that work do you think or should I go buy all the tools and hoses and clamps and such? I don't know if the little town I just moved to will have stuff in the local hardware store and home depot is a good 45 mins away. Thoughts? "Please and thank you..

[@WanderingWagners]

A hose clamp won't be able to compress the pex enough to keep it from leaking. I'd recommend using pex clamps.

[@artzfartzbscarnathan9919]

Ok. Thank you. Happy weekend

[@vppnbrent]

You did a nice job. Learned something..

[@WanderingWagners]

+vppnbrent thank you! Appreciate the feedback