Kitchen Tap

Muso101
Muso101 Forum Participant Posts: 28
edited July 2022 in Caravans #1

Good Afternoon,

I have a 2010 Pegasus 534,and the tap in the 'kitchen' area is starting to become loose...so was wondering if anyone can tell me how to tighten the tap,how do I access the area under the tap etc... save me having to call out an engineer!

Thanks in advance!

Comments

  • EmilysDad
    EmilysDad Forum Participant Posts: 8,973
    1000 Comments
    edited July 2022 #2

    They're usually held by a horse shoe shaped clamp secured via a long stud on the tap that passes through the worktop/sink. You'll need a deep socket (12mm or 13mm at a guess) a torch & a very flexible back to reach in under the worktop.

  • commeyras
    commeyras Forum Participant Posts: 1,853
    1000 Comments
    edited July 2022 #3

    On my Bailey Ranger the fridge is under the sink so I was able to access the tap nut by removing the exterior top fridge vent cover.  Much easier than removing the sink!

  • Muso101
    Muso101 Forum Participant Posts: 28
    edited July 2022 #4

    Like the idea of accessing the tap by removing the exterior top fridge cover.... is this quite easy to do? can't see how to remove it?...any instructions? would be much appreciated!

  • commeyras
    commeyras Forum Participant Posts: 1,853
    1000 Comments
    edited July 2022 #5

    Muso. On my 2009 Ranger it is simple and I would assume your Pegasus is similar.  Under the top part of the vent there are 2 black slides at either end.  Just slide them and ease the vent off, there is then a dust screen which just lifts out.  Replacement is the reverse!  The slides may be stiff if they have never been used; WD40 is you friend just spray on and leave for a couple of minutes.

  • Muso101
    Muso101 Forum Participant Posts: 28
    edited July 2022 #6

    Doesn't seem to be any slides on the vent,(I've attached a photo),or a horse shoe shaped clamp and long stud as Emilysdad suggested,so still struggling!     Someone suggested I should remove the sink? but not sure if that would work either...so back to the drawing board??

  • EmilysDad
    EmilysDad Forum Participant Posts: 8,973
    1000 Comments
    edited July 2022 #7

    from about 4mins 40sec Dan slides the catch on the left up & then the whole thing comes out ... 🤔

  • commeyras
    commeyras Forum Participant Posts: 1,853
    1000 Comments
    edited July 2022 #8

    ED has provided the answer for access.  My fridge is a Thetford hence the difference.  Good luck.

  • JohnM20
    JohnM20 Forum Participant Posts: 1,416
    1000 Comments
    edited July 2022 #9

    We have a very small leak around the base of kitchen tap. My immediate thought was access the tap base through the upper vent of the fridge but, alas, this won't work. There is an aluminium sheet between the fridge and the sink base with no obvious method of removing it.

  • commeyras
    commeyras Forum Participant Posts: 1,853
    1000 Comments
    edited July 2022 #10

    The aluminium sheet is, I think, a heat shield.  It was held in place by a number of screws which were quite easy to remove - and re fit.  I had to use my 'bendy' screw driver though.  Once removed you can access the bottom of the tap.

  • JohnM20
    JohnM20 Forum Participant Posts: 1,416
    1000 Comments
    edited July 2022 #11

    Thanks, Commeyras, I'll go and have a closer look.

  • JohnM20
    JohnM20 Forum Participant Posts: 1,416
    1000 Comments
    edited July 2022 #12

    Just looked again, carefully, and there are no screws holding the heat shield, just a mass of sealant. I don't feel inclined to start disturbing that. The leak is only a very tiny weep so I think I'll live with it.

  • commeyras
    commeyras Forum Participant Posts: 1,853
    1000 Comments
    edited July 2022 #13

    Sorry my suggestion has not helped, I have a 2009 caravan so they are probably made differently now!  Don't want a leak anywhere in the caravan, little leaks can lead to big problems.

  • Muso101
    Muso101 Forum Participant Posts: 28
    edited July 2022 #14

    Thank you everyone for all your help and advice,much appreciated.    Job now completed,and tap is tight!    Bit of a tricky job working around the heat shields,besides the screws being in awkward places,the water pipes went through one of the shields so couldn't remove that one,anyway job done,so 'she who must be obeyed' is very pleased!... Off to Cornwell on Monday...take care and stay safe and cool!!cool

Categories