Shower pressure I need help!

Heleneva replied on 22/09/2019 11:37

Posted on 22/09/2019 11:37

we have just bought a compass avantegarde 400 Luxe on a 04 plate, we have never owned a motorhome before so this is all new to us, we are having a problem with the shower water pressure it comes out as more of a dribble( no good for showering) the kitchen pressure is fine it’s just the bathroom any help would be much appreciated.

replied on 22/09/2019 13:25

Posted on 22/09/2019 13:25

First thing that I would do is to soak the shower head in white vinegar to get rid of any calcium scale as a starter and then, as BB asks is there good pressure at wash basin?

Takethedogalong replied on 22/09/2019 15:13

Posted on 22/09/2019 15:13

Yes a good few things to check out given the age of the outfit. Pipework needs checking/cleaning, showerhead cleaning, check how efficient your pump is. Sometimes the size of the showerhead can be crucial as well. Hope you get it sorted. We have a 1984 van, pump is good, straight short runs to delivery point have kept our pressure good for such an old van.

derekcyril replied on 22/09/2019 16:55

Posted on 22/09/2019 16:55

What 1984 van ,have you got takethedogalong ? Makes my 1994 Swift new !! Bet it was better built than mine Derek

Takethedogalong replied on 22/09/2019 19:44

Posted on 22/09/2019 19:44

It’s a Cotswold Windrush DC, we bought it in fantastic condition in 1996.  Super little van, coachbuilt, only small a 13 ft 2 berth. She hasn’t been out for a couple of years, being refurbished when we are home to do it. Got a tiny bit of damp in one small place, but otherwise sound. That will get fixed as part of refurb. OH has put in new shower tray, new heater, new water heater, and we are looking to replace hob as well possibly. Then it’s all cosmetic stuff, inside and out. Too many holidays at moment, and OH was too ill to do much for a couple of years, but we are enjoying our little MH as well!😁

Bakers2 replied on 23/09/2019 08:32

Posted on 23/09/2019 08:17 by Heleneva

The shower is the tap it pulls out to attach to the wall.

I will try the white vinegar thank you

Posted on 23/09/2019 08:32

We have similar, probably obvious but have you checked the pipe for kinks? It can easily happen as you feed it back down πŸ˜‰. Is the hose properly screwed onto fixing? Does the water flow freely without the shower head attached? Do check the vanity cupboard isn't damp, leaks may be evaporating or finding an exit route. Could be scale in the shower head white vinegar won't hurt. Do keep us posted.

derekcyril replied on 23/09/2019 17:07

Posted on 22/09/2019 19:44 by Takethedogalong

It’s a Cotswold Windrush DC, we bought it in fantastic condition in 1996.  Super little van, coachbuilt, only small a 13 ft 2 berth. She hasn’t been out for a couple of years, being refurbished when we are home to do it. Got a tiny bit of damp in one small place, but otherwise sound. That will get fixed as part of refurb. OH has put in new shower tray, new heater, new water heater, and we are looking to replace hob as well possibly. Then it’s all cosmetic stuff, inside and out. Too many holidays at moment, and OH was too ill to do much for a couple of years, but we are enjoying our little MH as well!😁

Posted on 23/09/2019 17:07

Lovely little van , as you say coachbuilt . I still miss gas lighting from my parents 14 foot 4 berth 

Takethedogalong replied on 23/09/2019 22:00

Posted on 23/09/2019 22:00

We have one gas mantle. We used it years ago, but never nowadays. OH used to like to play at camping every now and then......πŸ˜‚ Compared with today’s vans, it’s simple and uncomplicated, easy to sort out any problems. Got all we need.😁

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