Well, what isn't leaking?

Oh, gather 'round, dear friends, for I have a tale of drama, disaster, and... polybutylene! Yes, you heard me right. Remember when I casually mentioned my judging tendencies? Well, let me tell you, I have become the Shakespeare of water line evaluations! There are different ratings and uses for the myriad types of water lines and hoses, and while polybutylene is indeed a choice—like choosing to wear socks with sandals—it's not a good one when hot water is involved. These lines have been phased out for a reason, folks! They're like that one friend who always shows up to the party uninvited and ruins everything.

Picture this: polybutylene is the dramatic diva of the plumbing world, more prone to freezing in cold weather than a popsicle at the North Pole and developing pinhole leaks like a bad case of the hiccups. And don’t even get me started on its meltdown tendencies when tasked with transporting water from the water heater to the faucet. That’s exactly what happened on day 2 of our grand RV adventure. Yes, you heard that right—day TWO! So, if I catch someone intentionally swapping out their water lines for this ticking time bomb, you better believe I’ll be judging harder than a reality show panel at a talent competition!

Now, I’m not even sure if you can still buy this plumbing catastrophe, but if those water lines were touched in the past decade, they should have been replaced faster than a contestant on a cooking show can burn a soufflé. Just imagine this: it's 5 AM, the sun is barely awake, you’re prepping for work, savoring that precious cup of coffee, and brushing your teeth like a responsible adult. Suddenly, without warning, a water line filled with scalding water decides to burst forth, transforming your brand-new RV bathroom into a scene straight out of a disaster movie!

Boiling water floods the space, and there isn’t a dry towel or oven mitt in sight! Every bowl is brimming with water, as if your RV decided to host an impromptu swimming party. We had grand plans to slowly upgrade appliances and fixtures, but instead, we were left with a watery apocalypse! So, heed my warning: if you value your morning routine and your sanity, stay far, far away from polybutylene. Trust me, your future self will thank you!

And with that the next couple posts will be some tips on how to repair and replace your waterlines and water heater.