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As a space-saving measure, the bathtub faucets in mobile homes and large RVs often use a single-body design in which the tub spout and hot- and cold-water handles are incorporated into a single unit. Mobile home tub faucets can be mounted either on the wall or to the side of the tub, as is often seen in older mobile homes . These tub faucets often have a diverter that can be pulled up to block the water in the spout and force it up into the shower head, which connects to the faucet via a separate pipe behind the wall. Mobile home tub faucets  come in many types, but replacing one is fairly easy if you buy a new one that matches the hole configuration that is already present. There are tub faucets for holes 4" on-center or 8" on-center--the measurement from the center of the hot water pipe to the center of the cold water pipe . Also, the point where the tub spout extends can be offset, or it can be in line with the hot and cold water supply pipes . Repairing a leak in a mo...

This tutorial will show you not only how to remove and install a bathroom faucet (it’s not as hard as you might think!), but it will also show you a way to change from a three-hole faucet to a single. One option for this switch is to use a deck plate, which is included with many faucets. While this tutorial shows a different strategy for what happens with the faucet on top of the countertop (check out this article on creating a faux marble countertop for details), the method of hooking up the water for the plumbing will be the same. Let’s get started. View in gallery (You can also check out this tutorial for removing and installing a kitchen sink faucet .) View in gallery Start by turning off the water under your bathroom sink. Have a bucket handy, because you will have some water leak out when you go to unhook the hoses. View in gallery Turn off both the hot and the cold water valves . Also, while you’re down here, unhook the sink stopper. View in gallery Pull the sink stopper out so...