I had the same problem and I convered from the original copper tubing to
Pex plastic tubing with Pex compression fitting. All in all the job took
about two days. The trailer was 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. 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. They have a section
on PEX. Good Luck
I would be happy to answer additional questions if you are interested. Also
go to www.airstreamdreams.com
They have a section on PEX. Good Luck
----- Original Message -----
From: asbestos <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2000 5:25 PM
Subject: [VAC] plumbing
> I am trying to redo the plumbing in my as but it is a total mis-mash of
> parts. Nothing fits. I have some quest and some copper tube. The copper
tube
> going to the sink is to very slightly different sizes. one barely fits a
3/8
> flair nut. the other not at all, but it is two small for a 1/2 flare I
tried
> quest fittings and had the same problem I have 3 sizes of copper tube and
> only one seems to be a standard size, and then not really. What a joke. I
am
> so mad I could eat tacks. I have never encountered anything like it
before.
> I am tempted to put the Mickey mouse arrangement of plastic and vinyl
> tubing and hose clamps back in.
> Ron
>
>
