water line pipe

barbhalsell · 03-13-2017, 02:12 PM

Does anyone know what to call this type of pipe and where to find a coupler?

rockfordroo · 03-13-2017, 02:29 PM

Never seen one of those. You might want to tell us what it's for or where it goes. Might jog someones memory.

barbhalsell · 03-13-2017, 03:33 PM

quick connect sewer spray out pipe ,2014 Solera

Rich.M · 03-13-2017, 07:59 PM

Looks like this RV Spray away.
Spray-Away 15' Hose w/ Sprayer - $26.99
If you can get confirmation from forest river then you may be able to replace the back end and keep your custom painted door and trim. Post pictures if you take it off so we all can learn . Good luck

Ford Idaho · 03-13-2017, 08:16 PM

Polybutylene water pipe, there is or was a lawsuit going over this type of pipe.

Replacement was the issue I believe after the line failed.

Rich.M · 03-13-2017, 08:25 PM

Found this on the spray away website.
http://www.dwincorp.com/files/SA.Service_Bulletin.pdf
I would probably order one and look to see if I could swap the back end out. If not then at least you could pull the old one and bring it to an auto paint shop and tell them to paint the new one to match then reinstall.

barbhalsell · 03-14-2017, 10:12 AM

We would like to try repairing what we have, cut off both broken ends and gluing a coupler on. It is 3/4 pvc something.

5picker · 03-14-2017, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by barbhalsell

We would like to try repairing what we have, cut off both broken ends and gluing a coupler on. It is 3/4 pvc something.

Depending on the outer diameter of the pipe, a SharkBite quick-connect fitting may join the two pieces together. Take the broken piece to Lowe's/Home Depot and see if one of the quick couplers will fit.

JLeising · 03-14-2017, 10:49 AM

I would try to find a piece of hose - like auto heater hose - that the tubing fits snugly inside. Attach with adhesive (I like GOOP) and hose clamps.

youroo · 03-14-2017, 11:12 AM

You might find a plumbing supply that has a coupling, but like said, old school, did you remove the Hose sleeve housing? If hose is just wrapped around pipe it will break again.Looks like a freeze issue though. Youroo!!

barnbnb · 03-14-2017, 03:54 PM

I would try repairing what you have first, since you have the full body paint.

If you can find a pvc or sharkbite coupling, you will need to even up the ends of the broken pipe. You probably also need to extend the pipe with another coupling and a short piece of pipe to make up for what you have to cut off, since it looks like several inches burst.

There is just enough room to get your hand inside the hose storage area with a small cutting device, but you need the right tool. I have a "Superior Tool Midget Tubing Cutter" that I just checked for fitment inside my rig's compartment and it would work well in cutting the jagged pipe in your rig, as long as there is enough pipe left to cut and couple.

As an aside, I have always thought that if I ever needed to replace that coupling, I would instead install a common quarter turn valve with a garden hose fitting on the end so I could just attach a regular hose to that outlet. That's an option for you to consider.

Two more considerations: Inspect the parts you reuse for stress cracks before reinstalling (this could be difficult on the interior piece). Also, there could be freeze damaged pipe inside that you can't see from the outside. If you do repair it, be sure to test it under a regulated city water psi load and look and listen for leaks. Good luck!

barbhalsell · 03-14-2017, 07:24 PM

THANK YOU! This is exactly what we were thinking we should do. Just needed some input from other members that may have had this happen.
Cheers!
Barb

barnbnb · 03-14-2017, 07:57 PM

Well, shucks, thanks, but I have never had that happen.....I have just considered what I'd do if I did have that problem!

dswiss · 03-24-2017, 07:10 PM

Forgot to open that valve when I winterized. I tried to fix it by attaching various hoses and couplers to the stub left in the tube, but found that there was a hairline crack extending inside the RV. Here is how
I ended up fixing it:
Undo the four screws inside the tube cover and pull out the entire tube. You will find the pipe connects to flex tubing. Cut the flex tubing and attach an appx 12-20 inch flex tube via a male/male hose fitting (I used hose clamps to do this). Then insert the other end of the hose into the tube case and reattach the tube case. Attach a suitable on/off stopcock at the other end of the hose. Now you can extend and retract the flex hose at will.

This allows you to still use the outdoor water dispense function without spending tons of money!

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