Plumbing HELP..?

You may be able to borrow a crimping tool from a local independent building supply. One in our area is generally agreeable to lending hand tools. They charge full price for the tool with the understanding that you are going to use it and then return it for a full refund.

Buy a crimp tool. I bought one at Home Depot for under $30. I now carry a length of pex in both blue and red and a tool with crimp rings with me when I travel.

Get a local woodworker/carpenter/handyman to cut you one out of treated 1/2 plywood. Have them attach it and you paint it.

Thank you all. Now, next question: Does anyone know of a source (other than salvage yards that do NOT appear to have any) for front window rock guards? I know there are tons of videos and "how to" instructions, but I do not have the tools or the muscle to create my own. I have looked online and simply can not find anyone, other than one place that starts at $649. WHAT?? I don't think so.

time2roll wrote:

pianotuna wrote:
I'd ignore the oem lines and leave them alone. Rent a crimping tool--or buy one.

Unless the old line is handy to pull the new PEX into place.

This you might be able to temporarily connect and use the old line to fish the new line into place. If they used brackets to hold the old line this may not work.

Pex is extremely easy to work with. There is a ratcheting crimper that is also easy to use in confined areas. In replumbing our house, I used a combo of push-on fittings, full ring clamps and the ratcheting crimps.

pianotuna wrote:
I'd ignore the oem lines and leave them alone. Rent a crimping tool--or buy one.

Unless the old line is handy to pull the new PEX into place.

pianotuna wrote:
VickeB66,

Simply run new lines made from Pex. Then there will be no leaks--and you can route the lines inside the heated area of the RV.

The lines can be "fished" past obstructions.

When I rebuilt my 1975 Fleetwood Prowler, I put in Pex.
Works great.
Now all my lines are inside...

VickieB68 wrote:
The sharkbite fitting are very expensive so I'm debating those.

Yes, they are not cheap. But, they work great and are easy to use. Figure out how many you will need for your project and compare it to buying or renting a Pex crimper.

Then, look at where you will be making the connections. Using a crimper on a workbench and using it while reaching into a tight space while standing on your head are two different animals.

I've had SharkBite fittings on my home heating and plumbing systems for about 12 years. I've never had a leak or failure.

I'd ignore the oem lines and leave them alone. Rent a crimping tool--or buy one.

VickieB68 wrote:
Pianotuna: Thank you. All the water lines are inside the camper. So, do I run new lines and just ignore the old ones and leave them in place? If room, I see no problem doing that.