So I did a bad thing... I broke a faucet handle. I'm torn between trying to find a replacement handle - and the hassle of figuring out who made it, getting the right color (if they even have it), etc; or just replacing the whole thing (and dealing with the fact that I've never done it before and have zero idea if this is easy, hard, or if I will need a plumber). CW has one that looks fine for $35, and if it's an easy fix, it might be money well spent instead of going on a wild goose chase trying to find a matching handle. On the other hand, for all I know, the handle will be simple to procure. Has anyone gone down this road and have any sage advice?This is for the bathroom sink, incidentally. Joe

If I were in your shoes, I would call a plumber.

Don't call a plumber. Call a mobile RV repairman.

My fixtures are by Moen. Lifetime warranty. When something goes wrong/breaks, I just call Moen and they send whats needed.Maybe you can find your make in some of the literature that you got with the RV.

You didn't say if it's a kitchen or bath faucet, but both can typically be replaced with standard items from one of the big box stores. The actual R&R is no different than doing a residential fitting in most cases. If you've never changed a residential faucet either, then as said, calling in pro may be your best bet. As the saying goes for RV ownership, "Handy with tools, handy with your wallet, take your pick."

I would replace it with faucet of your choice from Home Store. Usually much better quality than replacement from rv store and you can get the style and price point you want.

Broke a faucet handle... Replace handle or faucet?

GlennLever
Explorer
Sep 09, 2014
Dutch_12078 wrote:
GlennLever wrote:
WyoTraveler wrote:
I would go with the Home Depot or Lowes. It is not that complicated. In the previous posts the adaption with the neatly soldered copper pipe is not that difficult. However, we are in the 21st century and pex pipe. You don't see much copper in new homes any more. Most RVs now use all pex. If fauset is not a direct fit a length of pex pipe a $14 tool and couple of clamps would have it modified easily. Good experience will be gained.

Pex is not code here so we cannot get the fittings, etc.

Three Rochester, NY area Home Depot's list various PEX tubing, fittings, and tools as being in stock.

When I went to the Home Depot here in Irondequoit for parts for this project pex pipe leak repair

they did not have any supplies. I had much better luck by going to a RV store for parts. The Faucet I purchased from Home Depot
Dutch_12078
Explorer II
Sep 09, 2014
GlennLever wrote:
WyoTraveler wrote:
I would go with the Home Depot or Lowes. It is not that complicated. In the previous posts the adaption with the neatly soldered copper pipe is not that difficult. However, we are in the 21st century and pex pipe. You don't see much copper in new homes any more. Most RVs now use all pex. If fauset is not a direct fit a length of pex pipe a $14 tool and couple of clamps would have it modified easily. Good experience will be gained.

Pex is not code here so we cannot get the fittings, etc.

Three Rochester, NY area Home Depot's list various PEX tubing, fittings, and tools as being in stock.
WyoTraveler
Explorer
Sep 08, 2014
GlennLever wrote:
WyoTraveler wrote:
I would go with the Home Depot or Lowes. It is not that complicated. In the previous posts the adaption with the neatly soldered copper pipe is not that difficult. However, we are in the 21st century and pex pipe. You don't see much copper in new homes any more. Most RVs now use all pex. If fauset is not a direct fit a length of pex pipe a $14 tool and couple of clamps would have it modified easily. Good experience will be gained.

Pex is not code here so we cannot get the fittings, etc.

Wow!!!!! I suppose it isn't code in a few places. That certainly is a very neat soldering job. I've put in a lot of copper but pex sure is easier and approved inside walls in many places.
Gjac
Explorer III
Sep 08, 2014
JoeTampa wrote:
Gjac wrote:
Joe for $10 you can but universal handles at Loews that will fit any make of faucets, from your OP sounds like all you need is the handles.

Yeah, but I'd like it to match the other one! There are two handles; hot and cold.
They come in a set hot and cold.
JoeTampa
Explorer
Sep 08, 2014
Gjac wrote:
Joe for $10 you can but universal handles at Loews that will fit any make of faucets, from your OP sounds like all you need is the handles.

Yeah, but I'd like it to match the other one! There are two handles; hot and cold.
Gjac
Explorer III
Sep 08, 2014
Joe for $10 you can but universal handles at Loews that will fit any make of faucets, from your OP sounds like all you need is the handles.
JeepCB
Explorer
Sep 08, 2014
If you aren't sure how to do it just search on you tube for a video how-to! I did it when I had to change the washer in the mixing valve in the shower in my house. Couldn't of done it with out it!
Billy
time2roll
Nomad
Sep 08, 2014
New faucet hands down. And go to Home Depot etc. NOT CW.
GlennLever
Explorer
Sep 08, 2014
WyoTraveler wrote:
I would go with the Home Depot or Lowes. It is not that complicated. In the previous posts the adaption with the neatly soldered copper pipe is not that difficult. However, we are in the 21st century and pex pipe. You don't see much copper in new homes any more. Most RVs now use all pex. If fauset is not a direct fit a length of pex pipe a $14 tool and couple of clamps would have it modified easily. Good experience will be gained.

Pex is not code here so we cannot get the fittings, etc.
Golden_HVAC
Explorer
Sep 08, 2014
I would replace it anyway. Why deal with it?

It probably was getting a little to difficult to turn or something, leading to it failing.

I replaced mine just to get the pull out feature when I installed my dishdrawer dishwasher.

Fred.