Shower valve AND shower failed

[flying banana]

So noticed the back of the van soaked. Everytime I ran the tap the valve at the back was spraying out. So I plugged in the shower to stop this happening til i got home but then find the shower hose has also failed. It's failed where it bends sharply in its foam holder. I had to do this Bush fix with a bolt to bung up the water pipe. The pipe was an absolute pig to get off. Anyway question is how much is a new shower valve and where can I get one. Also a new shower hose and has anyone trimmed the foam to enable it to sit better in the holder?

 

[Camperfamily]

Here you go @flying banana

Post in thread 'VW Camping Shower'
https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/vw-camping-shower.6423/post-425812

 

[Camperfamily]

https://www.lllparts.co.uk/en/product/shower-attachment/mpn/7E7067273

 

[flying banana]

Found a new shower hose on ebay. Got 3.50 off so £31.50. Going to have a look at the valve at home. May be able to adapt a gas valve to fit

 

[Ting Tong]

The hose and the outlet are all made by Reich. Google ‘Reich external shower’ on images and you should find it.

 

[flying banana]

The hose and the outlet are all made by Reich. Google ‘Reich external shower’ on images and you should find it.

Thanks . I have found a hose upto now on ebay. I'm still away camping and miss the shower attachment.

 

[KGCali]

Any use?

Bullfinch External Shower Point

The External shower point comes complete with a Shower head assembly (shower fitting, shower hose and swivel head). It uses the unit’s existing hot and cold water supplies. Inserting the shower assembly, locks it in place and turns on the water. Temperature adjustment by turning the assembly.

www.gasproducts.co.uk

 

[KGCali]

Think I'd fit an in-line tap to avoid that in the future ...

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[flying banana]

Think I'd fit an in-line tap to avoid that in the future ...

6mm Hose Barb Inline Brass Water/Air Gas Fuel Line Shut-off Ball Valve U FMYHU | eBay

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Now that is a good idea.

 

[flying banana]

Any use?

Bullfinch External Shower Point

The External shower point comes complete with a Shower head assembly (shower fitting, shower hose and swivel head). It uses the unit’s existing hot and cold water supplies. Inserting the shower assembly, locks it in place and turns on the water. Temperature adjustment by turning the assembly.

www.gasproducts.co.uk

Cali Is just cold water shower.

 

[flying banana]

So this is the part I now need. I've tried cleaning it out with foam etc. Operated the valve with a screwdriver. It won't have it and refuses to seal

 

[KGCali]

Found it!

Quick connector plug-in connection for Reich water connection

Quick connector plug-in connection for Reich water connection motorhome

www.eurotete.co.uk

 

[flying banana]

Found it!

Quick connector plug-in connection for Reich water connection

Quick connector plug-in connection for Reich water connection motorhome

www.eurotete.co.uk

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yes. thats the fella. amazingly i seem to have managed to fix it now. but going to order one anyway. cheers

 

[TheKolonel]

Dear community,

I am having the same problem how did you fix it with the screwdriver? Did you remove the brass connector from the van?

Thank you for any guidance you can give!

Tom

 

[PhilR]

Mine had literally just stuck in the open position. All it needed was “operating” a few times by inserting and removing the shower hose. But that was in a brand new van so it had probably never been used. Hope you get it sorted.

 

[kurienp]

Dear community,

I am having the same problem how did you fix it with the screwdriver? Did you remove the brass connector from the van?

Thank you for any guidance you can give!

Tom

a squirt of wd40 or a silicone lube into the brass connector and as Phil mentions - operating a few times by inserting and taking out the connector will do the trick. Also ensure that any jubilee clamps are tightened.

 

[dspuk]

Slightly off topic, but vaguely related, I noticed that Westfalia use the same shower head unit but provide this useful sucker device to attach to the window - much more usable than hanging in the grab handle - anyone know where it could be ordered? A search online yielded no results for me.

After seeing this thread though I’ll be getting the Stanley knife out to fix that sharp bend.

 

[TheKolonel]

Thank you for your very fast responses!

It certainly is stuck in the open position. I’ll keep trying what you suggest. My van is approaching 4 years old now… a few other issues are cropping up too… I need to find the thread about fridges and why it only works on max.

a squirt of wd40 or a silicone lube into the brass connector and as Phil mentions - operating a few times by inserting and taking out the connector will do the trick. Also ensure that any jubilee clamps are tightened.

 

[TheKolonel]

Well your advice is 5 stars! It worked like a treat!

 

[Stu@rt]

Slightly off topic, but vaguely related, I noticed that Westfalia use the same shower head unit but provide this useful sucker device to attach to the window - much more usable than hanging in the grab handle - anyone know where it could be ordered? A search online yielded no results for me.

After seeing this thread though I’ll be getting the Stanley knife out to fix that sharp bend.

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Is this the kind of thing you are after?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B072KYZR7Z/?tag=eliteelect-21

 

[dspuk]

Is this the kind of thing you are after?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B072KYZR7Z/?tag=eliteelect-21

Yeah - this one looks massive though and can imagine the slot size is for a full size shower head. Will have a closer look at diameters.