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Old 10-12-2014, 09:50 AM   #1
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Kitchen Faucet

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I'm a noob, I just bought my first RV, 2012 Sunseeker. I have tons of questions but this is the plumbing section so I'll get right to the point. My kitchen faucet is plastic and the hot water handle just snapped off in my hand yesterday, can some one point me to an Internet resource where I can order replacement parts? I can't find a part number and I'm just wondering how you all do it; replace the whole faucet or look for parts?
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Why not go to your local Home Depot or Lowes and pick up one you like. I have done so in the past on our Diesel Pusher and a 5th wheel.
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Yes HD or Lowes are by far the better option, over the long run a metal one will be MUCH BETTER and you will thank yourself for it.
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That's great advice, I didn't think of that option first because I incorrectly assumed "RV" parts would be different. Thanks.
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That's great advice, I didn't think of that option first because I incorrectly assumed "RV" parts would be different. Thanks.
Many times "RV Parts" are different, usually in that they are overpriced and of an inferior quality...LOL!!!

Find a nice reasonably priced faucet that you like and go for it. You do however want to make sure of the handle spacing just as you would for any residential fitment of faucet.
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Had this happen, earlier this summer, when I looked close I noticed threads on the handle, and screwed it back together. check yours before you replace it. I guess the vibration from travel loosened it up.
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Good advice Mac, yeah it does have threads, however there are just enough threads to make it look like its firmly attached. I decided on Gorilla glue for a temp fix, the wife is looking for a replacement now.
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Good advice Mac, yeah it does have threads, however there are just enough threads to make it look like its firmly attached. I decided on Gorilla glue for a temp fix, the wife is looking for a replacement now.


Bet she comes up with one of those fancy dancy pull out sprayer type, don't ask how I might know this......

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Old 10-12-2014, 12:06 PM   #9
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Most kitchen faucets are called a 8" center set because they fit in holes that are drilled 8" on center where the bathroom are 4" center sets. These are common house hold sizes. While your replacing the faucet think about a goose neck with a spray.
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Most kitchen faucets are called a 8" center set because they fit in holes that are drilled 8" on center where the bathroom are 4" center sets. These are common house hold sizes. While your replacing the faucet think about a goose neck with a spray.
Will most RV's also be drilled to accomodate the 8" or 4" center sets? Never taken my RV faucets apart but sure would like to lose the bathroom one..every time we use it it feels like it could just break, and they squeak alot....cheap plastic.
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Yes, you should be fine with a 4" center set in the bathroom
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Old 10-12-2014, 06:00 PM   #12
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Easy to do also. You can get a good Delta single handle bath faucet etc . I will be replacing my kitchen faucet with a high goose neck with spray.
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Did my kitchen and bath faucets from HD. Everything fit great. Higher rise faucet in the bathroom and a pull-out sprayer for the kitchen.
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We've got a 2012 3250 RES, having a different issue with the kitchen faucet. It's a single handle swivel, the cold is now where the hot is suppose to be ( far left ) and the hot is where the cold is suppose to be ( far right ). Plus the handle is loose, does anyone know how to fix or tighten the handle? Looked under the sink but can't see much as the sink is in the way & don't see a screw on the handle. We are traveling and don't have access to any dealers, any ideas?
Any suggestions would be helpful
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We've got a 2012 3250 RES, having a different issue with the kitchen faucet. It's a single handle swivel, the cold is now where the hot is suppose to be ( far left ) and the hot is where the cold is suppose to be ( far right ). Plus the handle is loose, does anyone know how to fix or tighten the handle? Looked under the sink but can't see much as the sink is in the way & don't see a screw on the handle. We are traveling and don't have access to any dealers, any ideas?
Any suggestions would be helpful
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We have a single handle kitchen faucet on our 2013 355ls. If you would like I can go out in the morning and take a photo of what the connections look like and post the photo tomorrow.

Our sink is mounted on the kitchen island and the cabinet opens from both sides for taking a photo should not be too difficult.

To correct hot to the hot side and cold to the cold all you need to do is to reverse the water lines.

Also usually on a single handle faucet there till be a small little cap/cover/or plug that would be pried off to remove for access to the screw to tighten the handle. I can take a look and double check this and grab a photo of this for you also if you would like.
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Mixer Faucet Parts

Can anyone help as I have a mixer faucet in my EVO and the threaded handle has broken. I have surfed the next for a replacement but can only find replacement faucets. Unfortunately shipping to Australia costs more than the whole faucet.
I tried replacing the handle with a metal Australia fixture but they are different (surprise surprise). Is it possible to get just the handle (or metal equivalent) from an American supplier who will ship to Australia?
Can anyone help.
PS the color is Nickel (although I would accept Chrome if metal) and if your interested the total cost to ship the whole unit to Australia about $75US approx. of which $40 is shipping!!
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