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    Posted: 20 Mar 2019 at 12:18am
I have a 2014 R-Pod 178. In the "cabinet" under the faucet is a plastic connector. One end of the connector attaches to a plastic piece where the water comes from, the other end attaches to the flexible hose, that leads to the sink. When the faucet is turned on, water leaks from the top piece of the connector. I tried tightening the connection, still leaks. I tried teflon tape, still leaks.

Went to two different RV repair shops, neither one had ever seen the connector nor could they find it online. Local plumping & big box stores were no help.

Any suggestions?

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Its hard to tell exactly what part is leaking without pictures but it sounds like the fitting that connects from the 1/2 pex supply line to the faucet flex line. That is usually a compression fitting so teflon tape is neither needed nor will it help. Its very easy to cross thread those plastic compression fittings so I would suggest starting by unscrewing it, removing any teflon tape and other crud, then VERY carefully threading that back on being sure it is going on straight and staying straight while you're screwing it down. Don't be heavy handed, you do not want to overtighten it. 

If that doesn't work then you'll probably need to replace the whole fitting, which would mean cutting the 1/2 pex water line off and using a push on type pex to compression adapter. But let's not go there quite yet...

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Here's the photos, I think. And thanks for the tip!
https://postimg.cc/B83MgQfj
I've tried unscrewing & screwing it on numerous times, with & w/o teflon tape. No luck. I'm now thinking that the top fitting that screws onto the connector is cracked (the fitting can't be taken off to inspect, as it's attached to the water line)
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Photo of connector:  https://postimg.cc/0zwBnB6B

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Saw a photo of a 2 headed girl, some dentures, and the top on a faucet, so you're getting closer but not quite there yet. Wink

Yes, its my suspicion that the upper portion of the fitting is damaged also. If you need to replace that you'll have to cut off the pex water line just below where the fitting is clamped to it and replace the fitting.  Be sure to cut it off at right angles and as close as possible to the fitting so you give yourself as much slack as possible. You can use a nice sharp utility knife, just cut it square. 

Then take your old fitting down to the big box hardware store and get a new push on type pex fitting so you don't need to buy an expensive clamp tool. Sharkbite is one of the commonly available brands. The fitting needs to fit 1/2 inch pex on one end and match what you have for to your flex faucet compression connection on the other end. 

The sharkbite type fitting just slips over the pex pipe, super easy. The other end doesn't get any teflon tape, just screw on the flex tube fitting (very carefully by hand so as not to cross thread it). When it is as far down as you can get it by hand then give it another around have a turn with a wrench. Do not overtighen it. Then turn on your water and check for leaks, if you have a leak at that point then tighten the compression connection a bit more, but don't ham fist it. 

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OK, I see the photo now. Can you describe which part you think is leaking?
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That white connector is part of the faucet assembly itself. I doubt you will find any service parts. If that's where the leak is.. the easiest answer is a new faucet fixture. A better one.

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Agreed. Jenga Jack, can you clarify exactly where you think the leak is? 
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I can't get into the space with enough headroom/visual look-see, but I think the leak is seeping out of the top "screw device" that threads into the connector piece. Striped threads? Cracked "screw device"?
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Posts: 473 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20 Mar 2019 at 6:03pm
Originally posted by furpod

That white connector is part of the faucet assembly itself. I doubt you will find any service parts. If that's where the leak is.. the easiest answer is a new faucet fixture. A better one.

I agree. The standard r-pod faucet is one step down from #*@*!!  worthless junk, it could be leaking anywhere inside. Switching out with a quality faucet is simple, I did it successfully myself and am definitely not a 'handy man'.
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