Shower water gets cold if someone uses kitchen faucet

**rogrhein** · 08-17-2022, 02:54 PM

Originally Posted by traveldawg

Maybe consider installing a temperature control faucet? Something like this.

Thanks, I think I will give that a try. I did buy a pressure gauge and it turns out we have about 36 pounds of pressure, which the utility district said is about average for our area, so the issue is apparently not too much pressure (Grand Design responded to my question concerning how much pressure becomes an issue, and they said don't go over 45.) In the meantime, the workaround in case one HAS to run a faucet while someone else (usually me) is in the shower is to make sure both the hot and cold are turned on equally so it doesn't make the shower hot or cold. I'm not optimistic.

**traveldawg** · 08-17-2022, 04:02 PM

Originally Posted by rogrhein

Thanks, I think I will give that a try. I did buy a pressure gauge and it turns out we have about 36 pounds of pressure, which the utility district said is about average for our area, so the issue is apparently not too much pressure (Grand Design responded to my question concerning how much pressure becomes an issue, and they said don't go over 45.) In the meantime, the workaround in case one HAS to run a faucet while someone else (usually me) is in the shower is to make sure both the hot and cold are turned on equally so it doesn't make the shower hot or cold. I'm not optimistic.

One of my good friends is an avid RV and tech-junkie like me. He has one of those thermostatic faucets and he like it a lot. I'm still in the double handle faucet mode.

**Boogiejack75** · 08-25-2022, 01:32 PM

Originally Posted by traveldawg

Maybe consider installing a temperature control faucet? Something like this.

Have you installed one of these in your rig? The instructions suggest that you need access to the rear of the shower enclosure, which would be impossible on my rig.

**traveldawg** · 08-25-2022, 04:05 PM

Originally Posted by Boogiejack75

Have you installed one of these in your rig? The instructions suggest that you need access to the rear of the shower enclosure, which would be impossible on my rig.

If you list your RV model maybe others can help. Here are some instructions (post #4 ) for creating a signature line if you want. Or just reply with what you own.

I did't install the temperature control faucet, but if I do I have access to the rear of my shower via the kitchen pantry.

**Boogiejack75** · 08-25-2022, 06:40 PM

Originally Posted by traveldawg

If you list your RV model maybe others can help. Here are some instructions (post #4 ) for creating a signature line if you want. Or just reply with what you own.

I did't install the temperature control faucet, but if I do I have access to the rear of my shower via the kitchen pantry.

Solitude 382WB-R. Shower plumbing on the rear cap wall.

Not trying to be argumentative. Just saying that this may not work for everyone.