Plumbing Repair Kit to Carry With you. Just in Case...

Jay Pat wrote:
I'm interested in putting together a water/plumbing repair kit.
I'm thinking Sharkbite fittings. Not sure which ones. Tools?
I assume all water tubing is the same size.
What would you suggest? Be exact!
Thanks!
Pat

Only thing I needed since self-contained RVs (beginning in 1970) -
was a spare hose washer from time to time.

Lots of variety of tape for temp (boondock) repairs.
Otherwise, big box -or- mom and pop hardware stores have everything you need.

However - here is a "plumbing" item you *won't* find in the local hardware store, and "tape" won't replace - but *will* save the day *BIG TIME* if/when you need it.....

*Exactly* -
A Valterra T-58 3" Twist on Waste Valve - about $20 from any RV supply and/or Amazon...;)

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If you go with Shark Bite stuff be sure and carry the proper shark Bite release tool, just in case you have to remove fittings for some unknown reason.

A VISA Card with a decent credit limit!

All of the above is good advice, and the single most useful PEX fitting I've found to have on hand is an inline shutoff valve. The valve can be used as a valve of course, to control the flush water to a toilet for example, if the existing flush valve won't shut off. But it can also be used as a straight coupling or an end cap, making it useful in a number of situations. I prefer the no tools Watts, Sea Tech, and Sharkbite style fittings that only require a sharp knife for installation.

Dick_B wrote:
It might pay to carry a roll of X-Treme tape that sticks to itself and seals leaks in piping or joints on a temporary basis.

And buy the good stuff not what they have at Harbor Freight. JMO

I use to carry all that stuff and quit. If we spring a leak, we'll revert to primitive survival, like when we tent camped. You know ... showers in shower houses, carry water in a buck, wash dishes outside and toss the water in a fire pit or in the bushes. And then deal with the leak once home. We use to do it this way all the time. But you know ... in my 59 years of life, from my parents camper to all I've owned, I've never had a water pipe or drain problem, especially one that HAD to be fixed while away from home. Now, if you are full timing, I can certainly understand the need for a few extra parts.

All helpful replies, and I've kept stuff on hand for 40 yrs. Thing is, I always have to make a trip to get that last item.... An adapter, solder, cap, PVC, the list is never ending. Probably just as well off with a roll of good tape.

From my experience, you are more likely to have a problem on the waste side than the supply side. JB weld, 2 part epoxy clay, etc can be helpful.

I'm another one who carries Rescue Tape. Used it to fix a crack in our gray tank line - did such a good job that I'm leaving it on there.

I am just switching from our class A to A TT. I have to say I carried around for years many repair parts. No more wow when I went through all that junk I carried and never used it amazed me. Some tape and a simple tool kit other than that I am not so far from a store at any time that I can't make a trip for specific needs.