Have developed a problem when connecting mains water hose to caravan.
After connection, the water is leaking out of the hose attachment connected to the water intake on the side of caravan.
Have tried to seal it with plumbing tape, but no joy.
Have tried different click on connections, plastic and brass but problem persists.
Suggestions please as it is very frustrating.
Possum3 said
08:57 PM Jul 21, 2021
Is it leaking at the o ring seal in the hose fitting or the plastic connection bush? - usually 1 1/4 American thread.
FMC said
10:17 AM Jul 22, 2021
Not sure if this may help, I had 2 different connectors in my tool box and although they look the same I found that one did not seat properly and leaked, also changed the inlet connector rubber seal. I have attached a picture FYI.
New fittings required on hose and on van.Perhaps a pressure reducer at the tap
Peter_n_Margaret said
10:47 AM Jul 22, 2021
We NEVER connect to mains water.
Any slight leak in the pressure control valve and the van plumbing is subjected to pressures way above that which they are designed for.
That can be very expensive. The HWS is a likely casualty sooner or later.
Just fill the tanks as you need it and use the van pump.
Cheers,
Peter
Hawk7 said
12:51 PM Aug 2, 2021
Never use plumbers tape on hose fittings and taps. The easier they screw up to the rubber washer the better and easier seal.
Tony LEE said
12:53 PM Aug 2, 2021
Could be your inlet is American thread rather than british
Tony LEE said
12:57 PM Aug 2, 2021
Could be your inlet is American thread rather than british
Tony Bev said
01:27 PM Aug 2, 2021
Hi Cristos
I do not know what brand of caravan you have
My Jayco Conquest motorhome has an American female thread, and I will assume that all Jayco caravans, will have the same thread
The pic below is what I used, (purchased from Bunnings), I have circled the item number, and the isle it is in
If you can let us know, if this worked or not, it may help others in the future
KJB said
01:28 PM Aug 2, 2021
Peter_n_Margaret wrote:
We NEVER connect to mains water. Any slight leak in the pressure control valve and the van plumbing is subjected to pressures way above that which they are designed for. That can be very expensive. The HWS is a likely casualty sooner or later. Just fill the tanks as you need it and use the van pump. Cheers, Peter
.......easy , simple - and it works.....! KB
Mobi Condo said
08:04 PM Aug 6, 2021
Hawk7 wrote:
Never use plumbers tape on hose fittings and taps. The easier they screw up to the rubber washer the better and easier seal.
So absolutely true.
Warren-Pat_01 said
01:19 PM Aug 17, 2021
Hi Christos,
Sorry I haven't seen your problem until now. I too had the same problem & tried everything except replacing the van!
Fixed it by replacing the filler piece - they are readily available from caravan parts suppliers, easy to remove, replace. The one I took out looked almost as good as the one I put in but ...... it worked!
patrol03 said
03:31 PM Dec 23, 2021
Hawk7 wrote:
Never use plumbers tape on hose fittings and taps. The easier they screw up to the rubber washer the better and easier seal.
Don't you just hate it.I do. I am sick of cleaning tape off tap threads that some DH has put on to stop leaks. When will they realise that a new washer in the screw on fitting is all that is needed.
SoloMC said
07:12 PM Dec 23, 2021
i had the same problem and the simple solution as described above it to get the correct fitting.
I ended up getting
3 x British and 3 x Murcan fittings from bunnings. returned the British ones.
Help please!!
Have developed a problem when connecting mains water hose to caravan.
After connection, the water is leaking out of the hose attachment connected to the water intake on the side of caravan.
Have tried to seal it with plumbing tape, but no joy.
Have tried different click on connections, plastic and brass but problem persists.
Suggestions please as it is very frustrating.
Not sure if this may help, I had 2 different connectors in my tool box and although they look the same I found that one did not seat properly and leaked, also changed the inlet connector rubber seal. I have attached a picture FYI.
Good luck and cheers
New fittings required on hose and on van.Perhaps a pressure reducer at the tap
Any slight leak in the pressure control valve and the van plumbing is subjected to pressures way above that which they are designed for.
That can be very expensive. The HWS is a likely casualty sooner or later.
Just fill the tanks as you need it and use the van pump.
Cheers,
Peter
Hi Cristos
I do not know what brand of caravan you have
My Jayco Conquest motorhome has an American female thread, and I will assume that all Jayco caravans, will have the same thread
The pic below is what I used, (purchased from Bunnings), I have circled the item number, and the isle it is in
If you can let us know, if this worked or not, it may help others in the future
.......easy , simple - and it works.....! KB
So absolutely true.
Sorry I haven't seen your problem until now. I too had the same problem & tried everything except replacing the van!
Fixed it by replacing the filler piece - they are readily available from caravan parts suppliers, easy to remove, replace. The one I took out looked almost as good as the one I put in but ...... it worked!
Don't you just hate it.I do. I am sick of cleaning tape off tap threads that some DH has put on to stop leaks. When will they realise that a new washer in the screw on fitting is all that is needed.
I ended up getting
3 x British and 3 x Murcan fittings from bunnings. returned the British ones.
dont use tape, ever!
www.hoselink.com.au/collections/hose-connectors-starter-kits
haha
i always try to get back here when i have a solution. hope fully he didnt drown :)