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dznf0g · 09-03-2011, 12:27 PM

I think the only thing you need to watch out for in removing that part is the potential for water to remain in the head and hose and subsequently freezing. The piece you removed, if I'm not mistaken, allows water to drain out of the hose and shower head. Just remember to flush well with pink stuff OR remove the hose and head for winter.

QED · 09-07-2011, 11:48 AM

Ah...great info and suggestions. I'm going to go with Palmtreegirl's idea and just remove the part and see how that goes. Thanks for posting that pic Palmtreegirl. And my thanks to all others who took the time to reply! Love this forum alright.
-Martin

jlovelady · 10-21-2011, 09:04 AM

Where can I purchase the plastic insert and gasket for the vacuum breaker?

arcamedies · 01-22-2012, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by jlovelady

Where can I purchase the plastic insert and gasket for the vacuum breaker?

You can order from your friendly Airstream dealer as mentioned.

arcamedies · 01-22-2012, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by palmtreegirl

Hey Martin!

This was my thread and I have solved my problem. I took the thing off and re-attached the shower hose to without it. I DID order a new Vacuum Breaker from Out of Doors Mart and have it just incase I would need it (not expensive and might be required by law type of thing)

At any rate, no more leaking! Here is a before and after picture. You will find a flat spot on the offending part to make use of a wrench - just be careful you don't pull the other piece off - I used two wrenches - one to take it off, the other to stabilize the rest. Note: I used that teflon tape on the threads when I re-installed it.

Good Luck! Don't you just love the Forum? Such nice people!

It's a shame to have tp pay $17 for a rubber washer (part that wears out) the rest is fine.

tinman1 · 01-22-2012, 11:15 AM

We also had a '93 Classic with same problem, while at campground. Finally in desperation, I removed the vacuum breaker part, attached hose without the vacuum breaker, worked fine. Don't really know that the vacuum breaker was necessary or not, however, we used the shower for approximately 10 more years without the vacuum breaker (until we sold the '93) without problems.