LEAKING HOSE OUTDOOR SHOWER

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   I have a leak in both hoses that connect to the outdoor shower (brand new 2017 178 R-pod). There doesn’t seem to be a leak at the other end of the hose where they connect to the sink.  I have hand-tightened as much as possible.  I don’t want to break the plastic connectors.  I did get a new hose at Home Depot but the problem persists.

However, when the water is turned on, pressure in the lines builds up and the leaks start.  Am I missing something in the installation process?  Will plumber’s tape help fix the problem?

We are scheduled to have Camping World look at it on 5/3 the earliest we could get in.  We have a trip planned leaving 5/5.  So we are trying to fix the problem on our own.

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scott59 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 12 Jan 2015 Online Status: Offline Posts: 9	Topic: LEAKING HOSE OUTDOOR SHOWER Posted: 24 Apr 2017 at 12:31pm
	I have a leak in both hoses that connect to the outdoor shower (brand new 2017 178 R-pod). There doesn’t seem to be a leak at the other end of the hose where they connect to the sink. I have hand-tightened as much as possible. I don’t want to break the plastic connectors. I did get a new hose at Home Depot but the problem persists. However, when the water is turned on, pressure in the lines builds up and the leaks start. Am I missing something in the installation process? Will plumber’s tape help fix the problem? We are scheduled to have Camping World look at it on 5/3 the earliest we could get in. We have a trip planned leaving 5/5. So we are trying to fix the problem on our own.

Subzilla Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Jan 2017 Location: Concord, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 302	Posted: 24 Apr 2017 at 1:58pm
	Unscrew it, look in and make sure the rubber washer is in the hose connection. Or make sure it's not damaged. The new hose should have included new rubber washers. Look closely at the male connection at the faucet to make sure it's not damaged.
	Mark Concord, NC 2017 RP 179 "Podzilla" 2011 Silverado 1500 4X4

StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6326	Posted: 24 Apr 2017 at 3:51pm
	If your 178 is like my 179, then the lines connecting to the outside shower were just brought up and bent to attach to the shower. I saw that mine were leaking and one of them was somewhat kinked. I did not like that, so I bought two elbows. I used some Teflon tape and attached the elbows to the shower connections. Then I attached the supply lines to the elbows. Now they run straight up to the connection with no bend. You may wish to do something similar depending on the setup in your 178.
	StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS

Subzilla Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Jan 2017 Location: Concord, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 302	Posted: 25 Apr 2017 at 7:30am
	Didn't pay attention and realize you were talking about the supply lines...thought you were talking about the faucet-to-showerhead line...my bad. I would have suggested the Teflon tape or liquid Teflon to fix.
	Mark Concord, NC 2017 RP 179 "Podzilla" 2011 Silverado 1500 4X4