Bathroom sink broke loose 2012 (Big Country 3650RL)

[jhm21849]

My bathroom sink has broken loose from the counter. I found the plastic threaded drain fitting/pop up plug broken just under the counter. Anybody know what the brand is? It is a heavy duty glass bowl that sits on top of the counter. I am travelling in Alaska near Anchorage but my dealer is in Fife, WA.

 

[danemayer]

Hi jhm21849,

Sorry about the mishap and I'm sorry I don't know the brand. You might need to call Heartland Customer Service at 877-262-8032 with your VIN #. They should be able to help.

Were there any preliminary indications that something was wrong?

 

[cookie]

If you can find a plumbing shop or hardware store up there they might have one for you.
A residential drain plug should work.
So tell us, was it the shaking from the rough roads that did your sink in?

Peace
Dave

 

[TedS]

Sounds like a vessel bath sink may not be appropriate for an RV. You may need to change to a metal residiential drain to withstand the shaking of road travel.

 

[jhm21849]

I do believe the rough Alaska roads caused the pipe to break. That heavy glass bowl may just not be suited for extensive travel. I contacted Heartland but probably won't hear from them until Monday. First indication of trouble was the bowl came loose and nearly fell off onto the floor.
Thanks, everyone.

Jim M.

 

[mikeandconnie]

If it helps I have a New Bathroom Faucet for a normal sink you can have for free. It came out of our new rig. Just PM me.

MIke

 

[jhm21849]

Internet research has paid off. The Vigo model pop-up sold at Lowes and Home Depot "looks" like a match. I have both stores nearby. That's all I need to get it back in use. I think that the brass model will be a bit more durable than the brass/plastic it came with. Not too expensive either. Thanks!!

Jim