welsteach
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I have a small leak under the sink. The hot water lead drips. I told the dealer about it the first year we had it but he said he couldn't duplicate it (yeah, right, it happens EVERY time we are out and run water). Now that i finally know for sure where the leak is, I can't reach it. Our TT has a corner sink, and reaching those leads is impossible under that narrow sink cupboard. Any thoughts?
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othertonka
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Does this happen when you are hooked up to a water supply at a RV park or campground? If so are you using a pressure regulator? Water pressures can be quite high at some parks which could cause your problem. Does it leak when you only use the on board water pump? They make a wrench to reach those places, availble at Home depot or Lowes. It is called a basin wrench. Here is what it looks like.
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abskws
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Go to the local hardware store and purchase a faucet wrench. It looks like a goofy pipe wrench mounted on the top of a long T - handle.
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bldrbuck
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A lot depends on the type of pipe that is leaking and where the leak is located. If the leak is right at the faucet the renches discribed in the prevous posts will probably fix the problem. Iif the leak is a crack in the pipe I would suggest using "Rescue Tape" to fix the problem. It will wrap around the pipe and fix the leak. The hard part is finding the source and being able to work on it.
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welsteach
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Will the faucet wrench allow me to get into that almost unreachable space? Wondered if I would have to take the sink off to get to it.
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itsalleasy
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That's probably what was used to install it.
A lot of times it is the only way to get at the nuts. Even if you pull the sink there might not be enough slack in the plumbing to get the sink high enough to loosen them from the top.
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wa8yxm
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You said it happens only when you RUN water, or only when you run the water pump or are hooked up to city water?
If it only happens when you RUN water the problem may be "Top side" in the faucet, Please tell us what kind of faucet you have..
For example I have a single handle "Delta" knock-off Piece of..Stuff.
There are a long list of kitchen sink faucets and I won't even try to list 'em all,
But if the problem only occurs when you draw water from that tap.. Odds are it's "Top side"
Nothin adds excitment like something that is none of your business
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seatboard
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We had a leak in our 2006 Bounder. It caused the counter top to swell. They ended up replacing the whole counter top.
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bldrbuck
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Maybe the thing to do is cut the pipe where you can get to it. Disconnect the drain and lift out the sink. Tighten or replace the faulty component and reassemble. That may elinimate the need to get into that impossible space. If you can't tighten the fittings cover them with Rescue Tape.
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welsteach
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I have noticed it when we run the water pump. I have not noticed it when we were on city water in particular. Hmm. Maybe I need to investigate further. It always is hot water, runs down water lead at faucet, into bowl under sink. New faucet would be easier to work I think. Thanks guys!
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