Anybody install a Water manifold in RV

When I am away from my RV for more than just a daily excursion, I turn the water off at the spigot, and turn the pump off. It is simple, and if I do get a leak, damage is mitigated.

I do like the idea of a manifold, but the more connections, the more likely leaks will happen, especially with all the vibrations that RV plumbing has to deal with.

I'd upgrade to PEX though. There are many different ways to add fittings onto it. I'm partial to ProPEX, but the tool is not cheap to expand the fitting ring and the pipe. Flair-It fittings seems like a decent compromise, especially if one isn't doing professional plumbing.

I just carry a few fittings that I can use to plug anything off. In 30 years I've had to use it once.
If stuff is put together right you shouldn't have to worry.

westend wrote:
If you have access to all the supply lines and have the inclination, upgrading the piping to PEX and connecting all with compression fittings might be a solution to having a somewhat fool proof system.

Agreed. PEX is pretty bulletproof if installed properly and you keep pressure regulated from park spigots. Fix it so it doesn't break, not so it's easier to fix when it breaks next time....

I keep a couple different shark bite type fittings on hand for emergencies. Couplers to cut out leaks and shutoff valve to isolate a section of pipe and continue using the rest of the system.

what kind of hose clamps come loose? I use those stainless steel ones with the slot and gear (radiator?) type and you can mash them down really well. I have never had one loosen up and use them extensively on my hot tub.
bumpy

If you can get away from hose clamps, that would be one upgrade. A manifold sounds like a lot of work since an RV usually has one hot and one cold supply trunk. Increasing the number of supply lines and connections would only add more possible failure points.

If you have access to all the supply lines and have the inclination, upgrading the piping to PEX and connecting all with compression fittings might be a solution to having a somewhat fool proof system.

Whenever I do any work on my S&B (home) plumbing I always install shut-offs. It makes any future work much easier. I think the idea has just as much value for an RV.

Miles