Lavatory Faucet Dripping

[eddugo]

2009 2720 SL. Last trip the Lav faucet would not stop dripping. Took it apart yesterday and was pleasantly surprised to find out it uses Delta cartridges, o-rings and seals. Had them in stock for the house Deltas, so 20 minutes later DONE!

[TnP-2027]

This is good news!

We also have an '09 2720.

This past weekend the cold side lav faucet ran a steady stream when switched off, so we had to keep turning off the water pump so as not to waste our fresh water.

I got the handles off, but when it came to unscrew the inserts, things felt a little fragile, so I thought I would search before I break something.

[TnP-2027]

In my Search for faucet repairs, it looked like most threads were for faucet replacement, not repair.

I hope that is not my path - I would rather just repair old o-rings.

I started at the bathroom sink, on the hot side (L faucet). I removed the handles and saw a hex that might seat the insert. I tried to turn counter-clockwise with a crescent wrench and it did not want to turn, so I stopped for the night.

This morning I thought, "I wonder if the hot side is reverse-thread?". Meaning I would need to turn clockwise to loosen.

I hope to check at the lunch break.

Any tips or tricks are welcome!

[TnP-2027]

Trying to loosen the housing that holds the faucet housing - I am afraid that I am going break something, or round off the hex. The piece looks to deform when I try to loosen.

The bathroom cold faucet is so close to the wall, there is not much room!

Any ideas TM folks?

[TnP-2027]

I decided this was not the time to potentially break something - right before putting the camper back into storage.

When I get the TM out next time, I will try some penetrating oil through the top of the hex, and heat from my heat gun.

Meanwhile, if any others have had success loosening these, I would love to hear your stories!