Glenn Strom Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 (edited) The old shower valve was very very finicky. You could be scolding, hot and freezing, cold by barely moving it. I decided to upgrade it with a nice Delta, residential that you can dial in much easier and more accurately. I modified the connections using all shark bite fittings, turn on much cleaner install. I have posted before and after pictures of the install and valve assembly. Edited September 12, 2023 by ggsdrummer Forgot to add year and model. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacwjames Posted September 12, 2023 Share Posted September 12, 2023 Looks like you have pretty good access. In my case the access is through a small opening in the backsplash of the kitchen counter. I inspect every once in a while by removing the mirror. It would be a long stretch for me to reach the back of the shower valve. But at least I know there are options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Strom Posted September 12, 2023 Author Share Posted September 12, 2023 True it was fairly easy due to easy access from the bedroom wall. I'm not sure if what I replaced was original but I didn't like the way it was installed. I almost went with the Shower Only Valve but I realized that rotating it upside down would mess up Cold and Hot locations so I went with the Bathtub and shower & plugged in the Top Shower as the original showed as the setup uses the bottom bathtub connection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Motor Homers Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 I have a 2008 Diplomat. The plastic shower knob disintegrated soon after our purchase and a replacement was not readily available in the usual places of Lowe’s and Home Depot. Thank you for the excellent photos of your installation. It matches mine perfectly. We will be so happy not wrap a cloth around the “joystick” to adjust water temp. Thanks! And well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J A Posted September 13, 2023 Share Posted September 13, 2023 (edited) Those d*** plastic 90 degree elbows should be replaced by everyone. Monaco tightened them to a point they crack over time, water leaks down to sub floor, and all kinds of damage occurs, like tile replacement due to sub floor failure. Not an IF situation, but a WHEN. Replace the water lines too with Stainless Steel braided to the basement. Edited September 13, 2023 by Paul J A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveQAR Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 would you have the model number of the one you put in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution Glenn Strom Posted September 14, 2023 Author Solution Share Posted September 14, 2023 Yes! See attached picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveQAR Posted September 14, 2023 Share Posted September 14, 2023 thank you so much 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windsorbill06 Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 One nice thing about most new faucets including delta, Price Pfister, and Moen, is they will guarantee even the cartridge and send you a new one for free should it start leaking. Sand and hard water is the biggest cause of failures/leaks. The catch is you have to contact the mfg, and I wouldn't mention anything about an RV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6Wheels Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 With this faucet you have the added advantage of scalding protection in case of a flush during shower. https://youtu.be/ES2LfJEyhIk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn Strom Posted September 15, 2023 Author Share Posted September 15, 2023 I haven’t messed with the Temp settings, we tested it & the water temp range is easily adjusted. Wife is very happy! 😊👍🏻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveQAR Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Glenn That what I need to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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