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Old 08-23-2020, 07:38 AM   #1
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Cougar 22RBS shower drain

Hi. Hoping for some feedback and advice. I have a 2019 Cougar 22RBS which we love. However, I have developed a leaking shower drain. In exploring, I found that the P trap does not line up exactly with the drain in the shower. It appears they tried to cement a piece on a slight angle to get the fitting to align with the drain threads. However, with the amount of flex in the shower floor and the tension the fitting created, the fitting cracked. Because we have been dress-rehearsing for full-time living, we are using the shower more often than for just occasional camping and revealed this problem more quickly.


I have added support underneath to keep the floor from flexing and attempted a new PVC hook-up, liberally lathered with silicone sealant. The problem seemed to stop buy started again last week. I believe I need another method of connecting the drain to the drain piping. My neighbor recommends I go for a flexible hosing and suggested going to a boat dealer to find it.


I agree that a flexible hose may be the best answer, but would appreciate any other ideas. I have access to the trap through an access panel on the front of the pan, but limited space to maneuver. I believe I will have to approach it from underneath to get a final solution applied.


Thanks for your contributions in advance
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Old 08-23-2020, 07:53 AM   #2
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Surprised it doesnt have a Hepvo valve instead of old fashion P trap setup... Id remove the P trap all together and install Hepvo valve and be done with it... Should be able to reconnect with standard pipe
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Old 08-23-2020, 08:26 AM   #3
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HepVo

Pardon my ignorance, but what is that and where is the best place to get one?
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Old 08-23-2020, 09:07 AM   #4
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OK. I googled and found it. I've ordered one; should be here later today.
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Old 08-23-2020, 09:19 AM   #5
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OK. I googled and found it. I've ordered one; should be here later today.
Guess I am old fashion still prefer a P trap, we full time so evaporation is not an issue.
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Guess I am old fashion still prefer a P trap, we full time so evaporation is not an issue.
The "nice thing" (if there is such a concept) about a HEPVO valve is that the "dirty water" won't back up into the shower when the gray tank is full. It just stops flowing down the drain and the water you're using stands in the shower pan.
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