New Caravan trouble in Mt Isa

I don't know what Park they are in, you didn;\'t say but if they were to book into The Mount Isa Caravan Pk on the corner of Abel Smith Pde and Marian St (Barkley Hwy) opposite the Overland Hotel I'm the caretaker there will point them in the rifgr direction , he's pretty handy with repairs as it is so he might be able to help ,

HOVI Plumbing Service
149 Simpson St
Mount Isa, QLD 4825
(07) 4743 6617?

Barry Bower's 7 Day Plumbing Service
Mount Isa - Plumbers & Gasfitters
Elizabeth Street
Mount Isa, QLD, 4825
07 4743 0332

Bob Krause Domestic Plumbing & Roofing
Oxide Street
Mount Isa, QLD, 4825
0412 36 1121

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Hi Cam - Do you mean the cold/hot water pipes (blue/black/red) and the clip-in style joinerss?

I have had it happen, but only once - out of about 16 connectors in our off-road van.
Many vans have the blue or black pipe and the clip-in connectors. They are very simple and seal well, however the mechanism does have one small "trick".
The pipe simply pushes in, but you must ensure you push the pipe through (eg by "feel") the 2 (two) seals.

The first seal is the metal fingers that hold the pipe in place, and the second is the O ring that seals the water. It is easy to to think the pipe is fitted correctly when it has only clicked into the first "seal" eg the metal fingers that hold the pipe in place. You must ensure the pipe is pushed in further - into the O ring, which does the actual sealing. Use sand paper etc and put a bevel on the leading edge of the pipe helps, and perhaps some food grade canola or olive oil. This will help the pipe to push into the O ring and actually seal properly.

A very simple task to do........................Keith

Probably staing the obvious, but isn't it a job for the manufacturer. If you take it to a 'non-approved' repairer could you have problems with later warranty claim? I'd be jumping onto the manufacturer (hob nail boots and all) and making absolutely sure that it was totally repaired and not liekly to happen again -m before heading off on any trip.

Is it jay..? as I had same problem over and over until fixed by my self....

The ends of the John Guest pipes get damaged by the little razor blades inside the fitting. If they are removed and refitted a few times, the clips no longer grab. You will need to cut the end of the pipe off so that the razor blades have a good surface to grab. A bad cut will damage the seal (or not engage the seal, which I think is what has happened here). The cut needs to be clean and square.

Cam - forgot to mention - to release the pipe from the joiners, you just push the small inner ring in (and hold it there). This expands the metal fingers, and lets the pipe pull free. The suggestion re a clean cut is very true - and may even be the main cause of their problem. Make sure you pass that comment also.

On the subject of poor workmanship, our Supreme is a good example. Wood rot within 11 months of delivery, caused by insufficient sealant when made, and the manufacturer just refused to get involved. ...............Keith