Plumbing and Tanks
Plumbing and Tanks for RVs, vans, and trailers
TLDR
OCRV Center performs plumbing and tanks in-shop in Yorba Linda for RVs, vans, and trailers. Thorough collision estimates, direct insurance billing, and a written estimate before any work begins.
What RV plumbing and tank repair do you do?
OCRV Center repairs RV plumbing and tank systems in-shop: fresh-water lines and pumps, black and gray tanks, macerators, toilets, showers, and fixtures, plus winterization. RV plumbing has to survive travel, freezing, and constant vibration, so the repairs are built for that, not for a fixed house.
What plumbing and tanks covers
OCRV Center handles plumbing and tanks in-shop at our Yorba Linda facility for RVs, vans, trailers, and commercial vehicles. Fresh water, black and gray tanks, pumps, toilets, and fixtures. Because we only work on these vehicles, this is something our technicians do every week, not an occasional job squeezed in between cars.
Fresh-water systems and pumps
The fresh-water side runs from the tank and pump through lines to every fixture, and leaks, weak pumps, and split lines are common, especially after a freeze. We repair lines, replace pumps, and pressure-test the system so it holds.
A small fresh-water leak hidden behind a panel can do as much damage as a roof leak over time, so finding and fixing the source matters.
Black and gray tanks and macerators
Holding tanks, valves, and macerators are the least glamorous and most important part of the system, and clogs, stuck valves, and leaks are the usual complaints. We service and replace tanks, valves, and macerator pumps and clear stubborn clogs.
Sensors that read wrong and valves that will not seal are frequent, and we fix the cause so the system reads and dumps correctly.
Toilets, showers, fixtures, and winterizing
We repair and replace toilets, showers, faucets, and fixtures, matching parts that fit the RV plumbing standard rather than home parts that will not seal or survive travel. We also winterize and de-winterize, which prevents the split lines and cracked fittings that a freeze causes.
In a climate with cold desert nights, winterizing is cheap insurance against an expensive freeze repair.
What affects the cost
Several things move the price of plumbing and tanks up or down. The biggest are usually the extent of the damage and whether the work is structural or cosmetic.
- Extent of line, pump, or fixture repair
- Tank, valve, or macerator replacement
- Hidden leaks and the damage they have caused
- Fixture grade and RV-spec parts
- Winterization and freeze-damage repair
- Access behind finished panels
What is included
Every job begins with an inspection and a written estimate. A typical job includes:
- Fresh-water line and pump repair
- Pressure testing for leaks
- Black and gray tank, valve, and macerator service
- Toilet, shower, and fixture repair and replacement
- Tank-sensor diagnosis
- Winterization and de-winterization
Ballpark cost
Here is what plumbing and tanks typically costs, and what moves the number up or down.
Ballpark cost
Ballpark ranges to help you plan, not a quote. Collision estimates are written after inspection. Final pricing comes from a written estimate after inspection. See full pricing.
| Service | Ballpark | Labor hours |
|---|---|---|
| Plumbing and Tanks | ||
| Fresh water plumbing service and repair | $285 to $4,500 | 1 to 18 hours |
| Black and gray tank repair and replacement | $750 to $8,500 | 5 to 35 hours |
| Macerator and sewer pump replacement | $400 to $1,800 | 2 to 8 hours |
| Toilet replacement (Dometic, Thetford) | $300 to $1,500 | 1 to 6 hours |
| Shower, tub, and pan replacement | $750 to $5,500 | 4 to 25 hours |
| Faucet and fixture replacement (kitchen and bath) | $200 to $800 | 1 to 4 hours |
| Plumbing, tank, and water pump repair | $285 to $4,500 | 1 to 18 hours |
| Toilet, shower, and faucet replacement | $200 to $1,500 | 1 to 6 hours |
These are ballparks to help you plan, not quotes. Final pricing comes from a written estimate after inspection, and insurance-billed work may use carrier-negotiated rates.
Our in-shop process
We run the same transparent process on every repair, from a quick cosmetic fix to a full insurance claim.
Bring it in or file a claim
Drive in for a thorough collision estimate or open an insurance claim. We work direct with every major carrier and handle the paperwork with your adjuster.
Inspection and written estimate
A specialist inspects the vehicle and writes a detailed estimate. Hidden damage is documented with photos so your claim reflects the real repair.
Approval and scheduling
We get carrier approval, order parts, and schedule the work. You get a clear timeline and a point of contact for the whole job.
Repair by specialists
Structural, body, paint, and systems work is performed in-house by techs who only work on RVs, vans, and trailers. No farming the hard parts out.
Quality control and delivery
Every repair is inspected against our standards, color matched, and road-tested where applicable. You pick up a vehicle that looks and works right, backed by our warranty.
Why OCRV Center
What sets our plumbing and tanks apart is simple: specialists, one roof, and a warranty that means it.
- Specialists, not generalists: structural, fiberglass, slide, paint, and systems work performed in-house by techs who only work on RVs, vans, and trailers.
- The insurance repair expert: we bill every major carrier direct, document hidden damage, and push for the correct repair so your claim covers the real cost.
- Warranty that means it: written workmanship guarantee on all collision repair, plus our systems and paint warranties.
- In-shop only, one standard: everything happens at our 35,000 square foot Yorba Linda facility, with no mobile shortcuts and no sublet surprises.
- Honest, written pricing: thorough collision estimates, ballpark ranges on every page, and a written estimate before any work begins.
Insurance and your claim
You have the right to choose your own repair shop, and the right specialist protects your payout.
We document visible and hidden damage with photos, write a complete estimate, and submit supplements when teardown reveals more, so a thin first estimate does not leave you paying out of pocket. Collision estimates are written after inspection and insurance walk-ins are always welcome.
We bill these carriers direct: Progressive, GEICO, State Farm, AAA SoCal, AAA Enterprises, Mercury, Allstate, American Family, Wawanesa, National General, CSAA, Foremost, Liberty Mutual, Tesla, Cincinnati, AGWS, with direct repair relationships on select carriers. Insurance-billed jobs may use carrier-negotiated rates that differ from our posted retail rates.
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Questions about plumbing and tanks
Can you fix a leak in my RV water system?
Yes. We find and repair fresh-water and drain leaks, replace lines, pumps, and fixtures, and pressure-test the system so it holds, because a hidden leak does real damage over time.
My holding-tank valve will not seal or the sensors read wrong, can you help?
Yes. We service and replace tanks, valves, and macerators and diagnose tank sensors so the system dumps and reads correctly.
Do you winterize RVs?
Yes. We winterize and de-winterize in-shop, which prevents the split lines and cracked fittings a freeze causes, and is cheap insurance on cold desert nights.
How do I get a quote?
Call us or request an estimate online and bring the vehicle to our Yorba Linda facility. Collision estimates are written after inspection, and final pricing comes from a written estimate after inspection.
Do you offer mobile or on-site repair?
No. All work is performed in-shop at our Yorba Linda facility. This lets us do structural, paint, and systems work to a standard mobile service cannot match. Customers bring their vehicle to us from across Southern California.
Do you work directly with insurance companies?
Yes. We bill every major carrier direct, document hidden damage, and handle the paperwork and supplements. Collision estimates are written after inspection and insurance walk-ins are welcome.
What warranty do you offer?
A written workmanship guarantee on collision repair, a 12 month and 12,000 mile warranty on RV systems and mechanical and electrical work, and a 5 year color match and adhesion warranty on paint.
Bring it in for a thorough collision estimate
Insurance walk-ins welcome. We work direct with every major carrier and back our collision work with a written workmanship guarantee.