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Originally Posted by TylerH
Can I ask how you take the handles off to get at rubber o rings. I have same problem it’s leaking right behind handle. I have a 19 foot Escape. Victoria BC thanks
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I think I can help. This problem drove me to distraction. When I contacted the Escape Company tech support 'help line', the response was that I didn't know how to winterize my trailer. And that was the cause of the leak. Wrong response.
This issue had me stumped since the leak does appear like the source is the cold (right) side faucet. It's not. I have separate gasket and O-ring kits. I replaced the O-rings. The leak persisted. I even removed the mattress and inspected the water lines. If I hadn't winterized the trailer properly, did I cause one of the lines to split? No. Much to my relief there was no evidence of water.
It took some time but I finally figured out that the problem was with the Quick Connect valve. It was installed at the Escape facility without a rubber washer. That's why it leaked. Not because I didn't know how to winterize the trailer. I left a phone message with Escape tech support about my discovery but I never heard back. Installing a rubber washer stopped the leak.
You probably know what to do next, but here is a breakdown anyway.
1) To begin the replacement of the Quick-Connect, turn off the water to the RV and release the pressure. This includes turning off the water pump,
disconnecting the RV from any water source, and closing the valves. To relieve the pressure, you'll probably need to plug in the Spray-Away hose to the Quick-Connect and open the faucet by turning both the hot and cold faucets to the “flow” position.
2) Unscrew the existing Quick Connect with a 15/16th or 1” deep well socket. A pair of pliers will also work.
3) Be sure to seat the black rubber washer into the Quick-Connect. It should be flush with the top of inside of the quick connect to ensure that the Quick-Connect is properly sealed against the male threaded connection of the Spray-Away Faucet.
4) Screw the new Quick-Connect WITH THE WASHER IN PLACE onto the faucet
making sure to tighten down to prevent any leaks. “Hand tighten” the Quick Connect to the male part of the Spray-Away Faucet with a wrench or socket.
5) Turn on the water and check for any leaks. If there is a leak or no pressure, repeat the above steps to ensure the washer is flush in the Quick-Connect.
If you just want to go ahead and buy a new Quick-Connect,
here is one source.