malc d Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 After a habitation check on my van I was told that there were signs of cracking around the drain plug in the bathroom sink, which would in time cause a leakage. I asked what would have caused that and was told " Oh, it's quite a common problem". (Due to stresses in the plastic while travelling I think he said). Is it a known problem and if that is the case can anything be done to prevent it? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michele Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 What does that mean ? that you need or have to buy a new sink soon ? How old is your unit . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Yes, its quite common. A repair is to dismantle the plug hole bits and cut a wide plastic washer from something else then assemble the plughole bits with the washer underneath with a goodly layer of suitable white hardening mastic to provide a strengthening medium all clamped together by the plug hole screw. Sounds a bodge and it is, but it cannot be seen from the top and it works! If you bust your ankle and need to get off the loo you have to heave on something don't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankkia Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 I have seen quite a few Hymers with this problem. On one thread I saw some time back the dealer had blamed it on the mouth wash the owners were using! Try blaming the thin poor quality plastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malc d Posted October 12, 2007 Author Share Posted October 12, 2007 Michele The unit is 4 + half years old, and we have spent 364 nights in it. (26000 miles). I have bodged it up at the moment with some Duck tape which is successful, but unsightly. It will mean a new sink unless I can make some sort of repair on the lines that Clive is suggesting. I agree with the comment someone made about thin plastic - it's very thin. What I do really depends on the price of a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puerto Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 i tend to agree with clive, i do lots of domestic repairs and installtions being a plumber, depending on how far spread the cracks are, if it was at all possible to repair neatly, i would strip out the trap and waste, and try to reseal using a good rubber washer and a good quality grade A sanitary silicone sealant. that would atleast do the trick and save the expense of a new one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puerto Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 p.s, believe it or not, if left to cure properly before use, grade a silicone is the dogs doo daahs . strong as heck!! ive been to jobs before where baths are only held in place with the stuff and been a nightmare to get out!!! :-> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champstar Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 I had a similar problem with my waste drain on the kitchen sink in the van when on holiday and caused a small flood :'( :'( Got it fixed on warranty and was told the same that this is a common problem..cheap plastic drains... >:-( >:-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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