Tub drain pipe broke in half! Need help!

[Jamie_Andrews]

I just recently purchased a 2003 3023 and the previous owners said they never used the tub. Well I found out on our first camping trip that the water runs out from under the camper! Upon closer inspection I found the pipe broken in half under the rear of the tub close to where it goes into the tank. See photos where the red line is where the break is located and a photo of my break.

Does anyone have any suggestion? I am thinking about using glue and prayer! I know from others on here that the pipe is cemented to the top of the gray water tank and this location is not easy to get to.

[Kidkraz]

I've used a pvc cutter in the past; see link. You have to be careful that you drill straight/level. You can also go to hardware store and assemble pieces and rebuild this run.

https://www.amazon.com/PlumBest-J443...92297306&psc=1

[Jamie_Andrews]

Originally Posted by Kidkraz

I've used a pvc cutter in the past; see link. You have to be careful that you drill straight/level. You can also go to hardware store and assemble pieces and rebuild this run.

https://www.amazon.com/PlumBest-J443...92297306&psc=1

First thanks for your response! I did not know about such a tool. Looked up a video to understand how it works. Neat! It appears that it is the T that goes up to the vent that broke in half and not the pipe. Rebuilding may work, but because it is laying in that channel things are going to be difficult for sure.

[Kidkraz]

I saw it used on Ask This Old House awhile back. It works well, but again keeping it straight is the important part of using it. Good luck with the your task, I know it won’t be hard, but getting it all aligned properly will be the hardest.

[Bill]

I never heard of this tool either, and already I love it! Years ago I had a good friend who used to say "The best projects are the ones that make you buy a new tool." I'm on it!

I'm sure it is obvious, but be sure to get the correct size. The link seems to point to a 3" tool, but I think the pipe in a TM is 1-1/2".

Bill

[Kidkraz]

Bill, thank you for addressing that. I forgot to clarify getting the proper size. As for new tools. Years ago while camping friends came to my rig to see if I had a screwdriver they could use. One of the ladies commented the proper question should be what don’t you have in my tool kit. I totally agreed with that comment. Again, thanks for have the forums back.

[Tx2619Dallas]

Is it possible to successfully glue white PVC to the Black pipe?

If so, it might be possible that the 1 1/2 the flexible PVC that can be purchased at a lot of swimming pool supply houses will fit inside both broken ends would need much and leave the gap like it is?

I know I read on here a few years back that you can go buy the black plastic ABS and the proper glue for ABS and then make several cuts in the new piece of pipe and then save the shavings and then make a "Paste" from the dry shavings and ABS glue and then you can "weld" broken pieces together.

I did it on the pipe that went to my black water tank when I rebuilt the floor in the bathroom and created a leak from moving everything around too much. The repair has held for 10 years. It sounds kind of lazy, but if your drain pipe is never under too much pressure, one of these might work for you.

[Bill]

Originally Posted by Tx2619Dallas

Is it possible to successfully glue white PVC to the Black pipe? .

Oatey (in any hardware store plumbing section) makes a combination cement that works on ABS, PVC, and CPVC.

Bill

[Onyrlef]

ABS can be welded, as can most any plastic, PVC, HD plastics, etc. Hot air welders are quite inexpensive at Harbor Freight. You need a compressor, however ( uses a steady 3-4 lbs of air to disperse the heat from the tip). I do repairs with mine fairly often. The plastic rods can be ordered on Amazon, just keep in mind ABS rods for ABS, PVC for PVC etc. You can also use a soldering iron and just a piece of like material. YouTube it.