Mobile RV Plumbing and Water System Repair Across Florida
PEX repair, water-heater replacement (Atwood and Suburban gas/electric), water-pump diagnosis, faucet and toilet replacement, fresh/gray/black tank service, and winterization on-site.
Who: RV owners dealing with leaks, dead water heaters, weak water pressure, slow drains, or stuck tank valves.
What: PEX repair, water-heater replacement (Atwood and Suburban gas/electric), water-pump diagnosis, faucet and toilet replacement, fresh/gray/black tank service, and winterization on-site.
Where: Across Florida - we come to your campsite, storage facility, or driveway. Call (844) 843-3766.
Plumbing problems show up at the worst times - usually first morning at a campground, when you're trying to make coffee and water spits out the faucet for two seconds and quits. About 70% of the plumbing calls we run trace back to one of three things: a failed water pump, a leaking PEX fitting that finally let go, or a water heater that hasn't worked in two seasons but you didn't realize it because you've been on shore water.
Here's the deal with RV plumbing - it's basically house plumbing crammed into a vehicle that bounces and bakes. Things that would last 20 years in your kitchen wear out in 5-8 years on the road. We carry the most-replaced parts on every truck, so most calls finish in one visit.
Why Plumbing & Water Fails Faster in Florida
Three culprits cause about 80% of RV plumbing failures: PEX fitting fatigue, water-heater scale buildup, and pump impellers that wore down their carbon brushes. PEX fittings tighten and loosen with every temperature swing, and Florida has a lot of those. Eventually, the seal gives. You'll see it as a slow drip behind a panel, or a bigger leak when you pressurize the system.
Water heaters fail in Florida earlier than spec because of mineral content. We pull water heaters out of rigs in central Florida that look like they've been used for thirty years - they're covered in scale because folks never flushed the tank. An annual flush takes us about 45 minutes and adds years to a heater's life.
What We Fix - Plumbing & Water
What Our Plumbing & Water Service Includes
Plumbing service calls start with a pressurized leak test. We hook a regulated 50 PSI source to your city-water inlet, walk the rig with you, and look at every fitting from the bays to the bathroom. That tells us in 15 minutes where the leak is - which is usually 90% of the work.
After diagnosis, we either swap the failed component (most calls), or schedule a return for parts we don't keep stocked. Water heater replacements we usually finish in 3-4 hours including drain, swap, fill, and test.
Pressurized leak detection
We find leaks the same way the factory tests them - 50 PSI hold test with the water on. No guesswork about which fitting is dripping.
Tank-line repair
Black-tank flush valves, gray-tank gate valves, and macerator pumps - we replace them in the bay where they live, not at a shop.
Water-heater replacement
Atwood and Suburban gas/electric units stocked for same-day swap during peak season. We also do RecPro tankless conversions.
On-site PEX repair
We carry PEX in 1/2 and 3/8, plus push-fit and crimp tooling. Same-visit fix on most line failures.
Common Plumbing & Water Repairs and Pricing
Here's what most calls actually run. We give you a phone-quote range before scheduling, and an exact written quote at your site before any work starts.
Typical Pricing - $145-$1,950
- Water heater replacement (6-gallon Suburban gas/electric): $785-$1,250
- Water heater replacement (10-gallon Atwood): $895-$1,395
- Tankless conversion (RecPro / Furrion): $1,150-$1,950
- Water pump replacement (Shurflo / Aquajet): $325-$525
- PEX fitting repair: $145-$285 per location
- Toilet replacement (Dometic 310 / Thetford Aqua-Magic): $385-$685
- Faucet replacement (kitchen / bathroom): $185-$385
- Black tank flush valve replacement: $245-$425
Florida-Specific Plumbing & Water Considerations
Florida water has more dissolved minerals than most states - if you've ever seen the white crust on a tankless heater coil from a campground in Wauchula or a state park near Ocala, you know what I'm talking about. That mineral content shortens water-heater life and fouls pump check-valves over time.
The fix is preventive: flush your water heater annually, run a vinegar treatment through the lines once a year, and use a pressure regulator at every campground. That last one is huge - half the burst-pipe calls we run trace back to a campground pedestal that was running 80 PSI when the rig is rated for 60.
Emergency Plumbing & Water Service Across Florida
Active leaks where water is pouring or pooling are emergencies. Cut the city water at your inlet (or the campground pedestal), turn off the water pump, and call (844) 843-3766. Tell whoever picks up where the water is coming from. If you can take a photo and text it to that same number, even better - we can show up with the right parts.
If your rig is filling with water and you can't find the source, get the contents out of the way of the wet area, lift any wet cushions or rugs, and start a fan in the room if you have power. Water damage is mostly about how fast you can dry the area, not how fast you can fix the leak.
Plumbing & Water Specialties We Handle
Common subspecialties under plumbing & water - all done at your location, all in one visit when possible.
Water Heater Replacement
Suburban and Atwood gas/electric, plus RecPro and Furrion tankless conversions. 3-4 hours on-site.
PEX Line Repair
Push-fit and crimp repairs on 1/2 and 3/8 PEX. Most line breaks are one-visit fixes.
Toilet & Bathroom
Dometic 310, Thetford Aqua-Magic, and Domestic 510 swaps. Plus shower-valve and faucet service.
Tank & Valve Service
Black-tank flush valves, gray-tank gates, macerator pumps, and tank sensor cleaning.
Water Pump
Shurflo Revolution, Aquajet, and Flojet replacements. Plus accumulator-tank installs to smooth out pump pulsing.
Winterization & De-Winterization
Antifreeze pump-through and seasonal recommissioning. Most rigs in 90 minutes or less.
Plumbing & Water - Common Questions
Straight answers from our plumbing & water call log.
My water pump runs but no water comes out - what is it?
Almost always a clog at the inlet strainer or a failed check valve in the pump. Both are quick fixes - usually under an hour on-site. - Helena
Can you replace my water heater with a tankless?
Yes. RecPro and Furrion tankless units are popular swaps and we do a few of these every month. Plan on $1,150-$1,950 with installation depending on which unit and what plumbing rerouting it needs.
What's that smell from my black tank?
Could be three things: dry seals letting tank gas up the toilet, a clogged vent stack, or a sensor probe gummed up enough to read empty when it's full. We can diagnose all three in one visit.
How often should I flush my water heater?
Once a year minimum in Florida. The mineral content here is high enough that scale builds fast. We do a flush as a $145 service if you want us to handle it. - Helena
My toilet won't hold water in the bowl - is it the seal?
99% of the time, yes - the ball-valve seal under the bowl is shot. We carry replacement seal kits for Dometic 310, Thetford Aqua-Magic, and Domestic 510. About 45 minutes per bathroom.
Can you install a water filter under the sink?
Yes - we install Clearsource, Camco, and Hydro Life systems regularly. Plan on $245-$425 with parts and labor depending on which system.
What about a softener for hard Florida water?
We install in-line softeners (the manual-regen kind) and full automatic systems. The manual-regen ones cost less and work fine for snowbird season - about $295 installed.
Do you fix slide-out plumbing leaks?
Yes. The slide-out's PEX flex line where it crosses the gap is one of the most common leak points on Class A's. We replace those with a higher-spec flex line - about $245-$385 per slide.
Will antifreeze damage my water lines?
Pink RV antifreeze is fine for PEX. Don't use automotive antifreeze - that'll kill your seals and you do not want it in your drinking-water system. We use Splash or Camco non-toxic and we'd rather pour it through your system in November than rebuild your plumbing in March.
How much for a full plumbing inspection?
$185 for a complete pressure test plus visual on every fitting. If you're buying a used rig, this is part of our $295-$475 pre-purchase inspection. - Helena
Where We Provide Plumbing & Water in Florida
Tidepool RV Repair runs plumbing & water jobs across these Florida cities. Click your closest one for local-specific info, response times, and campground coverage.