Faucet replacement

[fable081]

Good day everyone.
The cold water faucet on my docking station started leaking from the valve. Has anyone replaced this on a Cougar 28RKS or similar station. There is no access from below and appears the only way to get at the faucet is to cut the caulking and remove the entire tub that contains the faucet.
Thanks for the assistance.
Chuck

[JRTJH]

I believe that if you open the lower cupboard door in the roadside rear corner of your trailer, you'll see that it has a "false panel" on the bottom half. There are two screws holding that panel in place. One on the top and one on the bottom. Remove those screws and the panel will pull away from the cupboard. in that space you'll find the back of the docking station. FIRST REMOVE ALL WATER PRESSURE by removing the city water hose and turning off the water pump (also located in that same space). Turn on a cold water faucet to bleed down the pressure, then unscrew the two water connections to the back of that faucet, unscrew the holding nuts and the faucet will pull out of the docking station. Take it to the parts counter to find a replacement and reverse the procedure. While you're in there, it's a perfect time to install a FloJet strainer to protect your water pump, all the valves in the faucets and the strainers/aerators from debris that's almost always found in the fresh water tank. You can buy a FloJet strainer on Amazon for about $8 or from any RV parts store for around $15. https://www.amazon.com/Flojet-017403...5341671&sr=8-4

[fable081]

John:
Thanks so much, funny how you never notice places until you need to get at them.
Your solution worked like a charm.
Open and out in 5 mins.
Appreciate the help as always.
Chuck

[JRTJH]

I'm glad it worked for you and the fix was an "easy to do" one...

You're right, it's funny how we never notice things until we need them, then with just a little help, it all falls into place...

I can't begin to count how many things I've started with "not a clue" what to do and once I started, it all "sort of came together in a way that makes perfect sense"...

Now that it's back together, enjoy your camper !!!!!

[fable081]

We are back on the road to Fundy National Park in Southern New Brunswick this coming weekend where we are meeting up with all our children and grandchildren for the first time in over a year.
Now that our COVID restrictions are easing and families are getting back together it will make this summers season more enjoyable.
We are also looking forward to the Canada/USA border opening so we can visit our American Family and friends.
Have a great season
Chuck