Does anyone else have an issue with the waterfall type faucet spitting water at you? If so what have you done to correct this problem? I figure I’ll replace the faucet, unless there’s a fix for this. Not sure if Grand Design would replace it with a different type since it’s not defective.
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Originally posted by Twieckjr View PostDoes anyone else have an issue with the waterfall type faucet spitting water at you?
Welcome to the forum BTW!Brian & Kellie
2020 Grand Design Solitude 310GK-R, FBP, MORryde IS, 1,460w solar and 540ah BBGC3
2020 Ford F-350 Platinum SRW PSD Tremor, 60g TF fuel tank, Hensley BD3-F air bag hitch
Previous setups:
2019 Grand Design Solitude 373FB-R, 2019 Ford F-350 Platinum DRW Powerstroke, Hensley BD5 air bag hitch
2016 Grand Design Reflection 318RST, 2016 GMC 3500 Denali SRW Duramax, Hensley BD3 air bag hitch
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Welcome to the forum. It might be worth calling GDRV customer service to discuss it with them. Their number is 574-825-9679. In the mean time, I'll be monitoring this thread to see if your concern has been encountered by others. If so, I'll work with GDRV to see if they would consider a change to future builds. If others aren't experiencing it, then you probably have a defective faucet which would fall under warranty.
Jim
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2024 Solitude 310GK - 2020 F350 Dually
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The problem with the waterfall style faucet is it "points" directly at the user rather than down into the sink. When air gets in the plumbing (which happens every time you move), you will get sprayed with water if you stand in front of the faucet after reconnecting to your water source and opening the faucet. You will either get sprayed with water or you need to cover the faucet with your hand and wait until all the air is purged from the lines.
The other issue we had with the waterfall design is calcium builds up on it and it's unsightly.
In the end, my shorts got nailed one too many times by the OEM faucet so it had to go!Brian & Kellie
2020 Grand Design Solitude 310GK-R, FBP, MORryde IS, 1,460w solar and 540ah BBGC3
2020 Ford F-350 Platinum SRW PSD Tremor, 60g TF fuel tank, Hensley BD3-F air bag hitch
Previous setups:
2019 Grand Design Solitude 373FB-R, 2019 Ford F-350 Platinum DRW Powerstroke, Hensley BD5 air bag hitch
2016 Grand Design Reflection 318RST, 2016 GMC 3500 Denali SRW Duramax, Hensley BD3 air bag hitch
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Yes, on both complaints of spitting and calcium build up. Also we don’t like waterfall anyway. We’re replacing it with a Costco faucet that discharges at about 30-45 degree down angle. Fittings are different, but I found adapter fittings at Ace hardware. Saving that job for after Thanksgiving.
BERTSCHB, we’re the fittings on you Amazon faucet a direct fit, or did you have find adapter fittings to make the water line connections.Doug & Barb
2020 Solitude 377MBS-R
2013 F-150 Lariat SuperCrew SB, 2WD, 3.5 EB, Stock Suspension & Michelin Tires
No, we don’t pull the Solitude, it’s permanently parked on our campsite in SW Fla.
Previous: Keystone Premier 31BHPR w/Equalizer 1200 WD Hitch
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Originally posted by SolitudeAtLast View PostBERTSCHB, we’re the fittings on you Amazon faucet a direct fit, or did you have find adapter fittings to make the water line connections.Brian & Kellie
2020 Grand Design Solitude 310GK-R, FBP, MORryde IS, 1,460w solar and 540ah BBGC3
2020 Ford F-350 Platinum SRW PSD Tremor, 60g TF fuel tank, Hensley BD3-F air bag hitch
Previous setups:
2019 Grand Design Solitude 373FB-R, 2019 Ford F-350 Platinum DRW Powerstroke, Hensley BD5 air bag hitch
2016 Grand Design Reflection 318RST, 2016 GMC 3500 Denali SRW Duramax, Hensley BD3 air bag hitch
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I replaced my Bathroom Faucet (late 2021 S-Class 2930RL) with one from Home Depot .... https://www.homedepot.com/p/MOEN-Gen...60BL/304930079
Not cheap, but it matches the original one in finish and function except for the explosive water shower part (when air is in the lines).
Nothing wrong with the original one (it looks nice and works fine) except for the spitting water shower effect when air is in the lines. 1st world problems2021 Solitude S-2930 RL
1200 watts solar, 3KW inverter, 400 A/Hr LiFePO4 batteries
2020 Ford F-350 CC LB Crew Cab SRW 6.7L 4x4 3.55
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Originally posted by GDRV-Megan View PostI haven't heard of this issue, but that doesn't mean there aren't others out there that have the same complaint. I'll pass this feedback to production and update here if I hear anything back. Thanks!
Brian & Kellie
2020 Grand Design Solitude 310GK-R, FBP, MORryde IS, 1,460w solar and 540ah BBGC3
2020 Ford F-350 Platinum SRW PSD Tremor, 60g TF fuel tank, Hensley BD3-F air bag hitch
Previous setups:
2019 Grand Design Solitude 373FB-R, 2019 Ford F-350 Platinum DRW Powerstroke, Hensley BD5 air bag hitch
2016 Grand Design Reflection 318RST, 2016 GMC 3500 Denali SRW Duramax, Hensley BD3 air bag hitch
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Originally posted by bertschb View PostJim-
The problem with the waterfall style faucet is it "points" directly at the user rather than down into the sink. When air gets in the plumbing (which happens every time you move), you will get sprayed with water if you stand in front of the faucet after reconnecting to your water source and opening the faucet. You will either get sprayed with water or you need to cover the faucet with your hand and wait until all the air is purged from the lines.
The other issue we had with the waterfall design is calcium builds up on it and it's unsightly.
In the end, my shorts got nailed one too many times by the OEM faucet so it had to go!
We, too, replaced our bathroom faucet for the same reasons. As Brian said, it's the waterfall design - nothing can be done about it.
RobRob & Laura
U.S. Army Retired (Rob)
2012 F350 DRW CC Lariat PS 6.7, PullRite OE 18K
2020 Solitude 310GK-R, MORryde IS and disc brakes, solar, BB LiFePO4, DP windows
(Previously in a 2016 Reflection 337RLS)
Full time since 08/2015
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Second Chance bertschb openrangeowners We are doing this today, and of course, started the job before realizing the difference in the supply line to the new faucet! The waterfall faucet has a 1/2 inch male fitting and the supply line is 1/2 inch female fitting, both with coarse threads. We purchased a Delta bath faucet that has a 3/8 inch female fitting with fine threads. So, have to purchase a male 3/8" fine to 1/2" coarse adaptor. (Husband is running around now trying to find one in local stores!) Hopefully he will find one today so our water can be turned back on!
Ed & Cindy, pups: Daisy and Penny
2020 Ford F-450 Lariat CCLB Diesel
2020 Solitude 2930rl-R
Previously 2019 Reflection 260RD
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Originally posted by TS_Breezes View PostSecond Chance bertschb openrangeowners We are doing this today, and of course, started the job before realizing the difference in the supply line to the new faucet! The waterfall faucet has a 1/2 inch male fitting and the supply line is 1/2 inch female fitting, both with coarse threads. We purchased a Delta bath faucet that has a 3/8 inch female fitting with fine threads. So, have to purchase a male 3/8" fine to 1/2" coarse adaptor. (Husband is running around now trying to find one in local stores!) Hopefully he will find one today so our water can be turned back on!
RobRob & Laura
U.S. Army Retired (Rob)
2012 F350 DRW CC Lariat PS 6.7, PullRite OE 18K
2020 Solitude 310GK-R, MORryde IS and disc brakes, solar, BB LiFePO4, DP windows
(Previously in a 2016 Reflection 337RLS)
Full time since 08/2015
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