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    “Flexible” tubing in a 2600RB ???

    We purchased a new 2600RB last summer which was built in May 2020. Yesterday when I kicked on the pump to start the de-winterization process, a Pex fitting connected to the rear outside Spray-Port came apart. The port was connected to the Pex piping that supplies the bathroom and water heater. It was plumbed with the “flexible” tubing shown below using Pex fittings and the same Pex pinch clamps used on the other piping.

    Having read some of the other threads about issues with flexible piping, when I got it pulled out I disassembled it to see what I was dealing with. It looked like the ends had been heated which was confirmed when I cut a pinch clamp off. When I cut the tubing in half, the “unshrunk” O.D. and I.D. were noticeably bigger than the Pex tubing - it wouldn’t fit inside a 1/2” pinch clamp, and a Pex fitting as loose in the tubing. The tubing actually turned pretty easily on the fitting at one of the undisturbed joints.

    There is apparently quite a bit of the flexible tubing in the trailer, most noticeably the winterization piping at the pump under the kitchen cabinets. The pictures on the other threads that mention flexible tubing show red and blue tubing - is that a type or variant of Pex tubing? Has anyone else seen the type of tubing I have, with the ends heated and shrunk? Do you have any of this in your GD unit? And yes, I will be calling GD for an explanation.

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    Last edited by RustyCas; 06-01-2021 at 07:30 PM.
    Rusty & Cathy
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    There’s a flexible tube run to the docking station as well. 1 color each for cold supply, hot supply, and fresh water fill.

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    My encounter was the hot elbow screw adapter coming apart when I attempted to hand tighten a slow leak. You can see the brass elbow replacement in the picture.

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    I can feel your pain. I just finished replumbing my 28BH Reflection. I posted some info in the link below that should help.

    https://www.mygrandrv.com/forum/show...ebuild-started

    Good luck,
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cdburgerjr View Post

    My encounter was the hot elbow screw adapter coming apart when I attempted to hand tighten a slow leak. You can see the brass elbow replacement in the picture.

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    Oh wow, that is exactly the fitting that failed on mine! It was connected to the Spray-Port. Failed in exactly the same manner. I hadn’t touched it, so must have been overtightened when installed. Thanks for the picture because my wife seems to think I broke it somehow - gotta show her that picture!
    Last edited by RustyCas; 06-02-2021 at 09:34 PM.
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    2016 GMC 2500HD Crew Cab Long Bed 4WD 6L
    Husky 32217 Centerline WDH

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    Also, sorry I started this thread in the wrong place - for some reason the technical forums just weren’t showing up on my phone. Now I see them. Again, sorry.
    Rusty & Cathy
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