RV water lines are made of flexible polyethylene or PEX tubing, which handles the constant vibration and flex of travel better than rigid copper pipe. But these lines fail in specific ways: fitting connections at elbows and tees can develop pinhole leaks from vibration, high-pressure campground water can blow out fittings, and freezing (rare in Florida but possible in north-bound travel) can burst lines.
The most common water line repair we make is at fitting connections - the push-to-connect (John Guest style) or compression fittings at every 90-degree turn, tee junction, and appliance connection. These fittings develop small leaks after years of use and vibration. A fitting leak inside a wall cavity causes the pump to cycle constantly and eventually causes interior water damage.
Water Line Repair Methods
- Fitting replacement - old or damaged push-to-connect or compression fitting swapped for new
- Line section replacement - cut out the damaged section, splice in new polyethylene or PEX
- Full line replacement - when multiple sections are compromised or line routing needs updating
- Fitting accessibility - most RV water line fittings have access panels or are in storage compartments
Finding Water Line Leaks
Constant pump cycling (pump runs every 2 to 4 minutes with no water use) is the most reliable sign of a water line leak. To localize the leak, we close off sections of the system one at a time while monitoring pump cycling frequency - this narrows the leak to a specific zone. Once in the zone, we listen and look for water at all accessible fittings. Leaks behind walls often show up as water staining or soft panels before they show as drips.
Service area: Apopka, Longwood, Casselberry, Altamonte Springs, Sanford, Lake Mary, DeLand, Deltona, DeBary, Mount Dora, Tavares, Leesburg, and all surrounding communities in Orange, Seminole, Lake, and Volusia counties.
Pricing for RV Water Line Repair
Starting price range: $95 - $285. Flat-rate quote provided before any work begins. Request a free quote online or call (407) 326-5500.
*Estimates only. Final price determined on-site after diagnosis. Parts and labor included in flat rate.
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