By Dustin Simpson
RV faucets for kitchens and bathrooms are the unsung focal point of the room. Most of the activity in bathrooms and kitchens revolves around the sink. The RV faucet is the sink’s crowning jewel. An old, malfunctioning RV faucet may provide a good reason for replacement, but upgrading the interior décor may be another.
Choosing a stylish design can really make a difference inside the room. RV faucets offer modern metallic finishes on many new RV faucets that offer not only superior performance and water conservation but also add dramatic visual impact to the room.
RV faucet replacement
Replacing an RV faucet is a fairly straightforward procedure, but the cramped spaces in the RV and lack of easy visibility beneath a sink can lead to a nightmare for the average plumber.
Here are some examples of those cramped areas.
What to think about when purchasing a new faucet
Most bathroom sinks are either 4″ in the center or have a single lever hole. For the galley/kitchen sink, most are 8″ in the center or a single lever hole. If you’re planning to replace a 2-hole faucet and want to go with a single-lever style, in most cases you will need to cut a new hole in the countertop as well as use a supplied base plate that comes with the faucet. I hope this info helps give you some tips on upgrading your faucets.
DIY tools and supplies you might need to have on hand.
- Flair-It Plastic wrench for PEX Fittings 1/2″
- Flair-It Swivel Seals 1/2″ for PEX Fittings
- Flair-It Coupling Fitting 1/2″ for PEX Fittings
- Flair-It Elbow Fitting 1/2″ for PEX Fittings
- Flair-It Faucet Term 1/2″ for PEX Fittings
- Flair-It Swivel Elbow 1/2″ for PEX Fittings
- PEX Cinch Tool and Pipe Cutter with Clamps
These are all great fittings and tools to keep on hand when traveling in case you end up with a leak. It will allow you to make repairs and keep you traveling without worrying about being without water.
More from Dustin
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I have the same PEX cinch tool kit. Not only is it less expensive than many of the PEX cinch tools, the shorter length means you can work in tighter locations. (the counter argument is less leverage and more muscle).
It is now part of my travel took kit. Even if you decide on using Shark-bite type fittings, you have to make a square cut of the PEX tubing to avoid leaks. This tool is in this kit. And frankly there are places where you cannot easily fit a Shark-bite fitting.
Don’t buy the internet “piece of crap” version s of Moen, Delta or Kohler. They are “knock offs” or the low grade versions sold by those company’s just for unsuspecting residential customers. Buy the real deal with a real warranty. From a Plumber.
Thank you for the overview, Dustin! The height available for the faucet should be measured and noted before shopping for a replacement. Our kitchen faucet in RV #1 failed, the faucet had been discontinued, and our manufacturer gave us a credit to use when we bought a replacement. Our limiting factor proved to be the vertical height. Many faucets fit our counter holes, but few were short enough. Have a great week and safe travels!