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Old 10-28-2018, 11:28 PM   #1
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Can't access bathroom sink drain pipe

Hi I have a 2017 Coleman 17rd. The sink drain starting leaking to the ground. I noticed this black pipe is very loose like something disconnected. I cannot get at the access panel to investigate. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance
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Old 10-28-2018, 11:43 PM   #2
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Hi I have a 2017 Coleman 17rd. The sink drain starting leaking to the ground. I noticed this black pipe is very loose like something disconnected. I cannot get at the access panel to investigate. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance
Rick

There aren't any screws hold an access panel on? They may have sort of completed the plumbing and then stapled the panel on.



Can you provide a photo of below the sink?
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Old 10-28-2018, 11:54 PM   #3
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Here is that panel. Go

Panel has nothing to open it with. I may be missing something.
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Panel has nothing to open it with. I may be missing something.

The photo didn't upload.
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Truck again

Panel does look stapled shut. The pipe may of disconnected below the panel area and above the plywood on the bottom.thanks for helping .
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Old 10-29-2018, 12:03 AM   #6
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the panel is probably stapled on. You will either need to cut a hole (put some hinges on it and make a door) or pry the panel off (still make a door).
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Good idea. Thanks again
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It is possible the ABS pipe didn't get glued on and finally fell off giving you the problem you have now.


Regardless, the panel will have to be removed by you or a repairman to look at the situation and make the proper repair.
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Forgive my ignorance but the ABS pipe is the black drain pipe? What type of glue is used? I am new to rving as you can tell
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Forgive my ignorance but the ABS pipe is the black drain pipe? What type of glue is used? I am new to rving as you can tell

Yep, black pipe or ABS is commonly used in plumbing drains. ABS glue is best, multi-use glue will work also but I'd use the ABS glue.
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Got it. Thanks so much. You have been a huge help!
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Got it. Thanks so much. You have been a huge help!
Get the smallest amount you can because it will dry up before you get to use it again.



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Ok working on the RV is worth it because of the fun and happiness I get from camping with it. Thanks again
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Forgive my ignorance but the ABS pipe is the black drain pipe? What type of glue is used? I am new to rving as you can tell

Get the correct glue at Lowes or Home Depot.



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Take fist, punch through panel and tear off. Fix plumbing then trace outline of panel on a piece of cardboard, stain to match, staple back on. It will be stronger than the original piece.
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Take fist, punch through panel and tear off. Fix plumbing then trace outline of panel on a piece of cardboard, stain to match, staple back on. It will be stronger than the original piece.


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Thanks!

Got the panel off. The connection of the abs pipe was apart. Unbelievable. Anyway , got the glue you suggested job done. Now I will put panel back on , after staining the edges, with screws on the outside.
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