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I completed the conversion from the original copper
tubing to Pex plastic tubing with Pex compression fitting. All in all the job
took about two days. The trailer pretty well striped inside so I was able to get
to everything without a lot of trouble. Since I had several spliced areas in the
copper tubing with reinforced hose and clamps I decided to made my initial
connection at the pressure regulator by means of a 1/2" pipe fitting to 1/2' Pex
fitting. From there is was just a matter of running the tubing and making the
connections. It really does look good. I also replaced the bath faucet and
shower mixer since they were both bad. The kitchen sink was more of a challenge
since the existing Moen faucet was designed especially for the sink. I could not
find a replacement locally but was able to enlarge the connection hole in the
sink with a drill mounted grinder and then install a new faucet. No leaks
From a cost stand point the Pex fittings can get
pricey. The tubing itself is around $15 per 20'. I estimate that I spent about
$200 for the job, not counting the fixtures which I would have replace anyway.
I would be happy to answer additional questions if
anyone is interested. Now I can get back to what I was working on before my
plumbing problems began and try and get this thing ready to travel.
Don Hardman
1976 Sovereign 31 Foot
WBCCI Membership application
submitted
VAC Membership as soon as WBCCI membership
completed
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