Let’s be real: when it comes to the Winnebago Revel’s factory plumbing system, “four-season” is a generous label. If you’ve ever tried to use it in freezing temps—or even just looked at it sideways—you know it’s more “starter kit” than “adventure-ready.”
Plastic fittings. Awkward panel placement. It’s the kind of system that’ll leave you high and dry. Or wet and cursing.
So we’ve been ripping that stuff out and replacing it with something that actually holds up: the RoamRig Revel Plumbing Upgrade. After seeing this kit in action and installing it ourselves, we can confidently say—it’s not just an upgrade, it’s a complete rethinking of what van plumbing should be.
Why the Stock System Falls Short
Let’s start with what RoamRig calls out as the weak points—and what we’ve seen firsthand in our shop:
- Crack-prone plastic fittings throughout the system, including at major failure points like the shower mixer and water connections.
- PEX tubing that can’t take much abuse or expansion when temps drop.
- Confusing knobs.
- An awkward freshwater drain you have to dig around for underneath.
All this adds up to a system that might work in ideal conditions—but vanlife doesn’t come with ideal conditions.
Enter RoamRig: Built by People Who Actually Use Their Vans
RoamRig didn’t just upgrade a few fittings and call it good. They went full mad scientist (in a good way) and built a modular, metal-heavy system that’s more durable, off-grid functional, and cleanly laid out.
Here’s what makes it next-level:
Brass Fittings + Steel-Braided Lines
This kit swaps out every vulnerable joint with solid brass, and most of the tubing with steel-braided hoses. That means no more cracks, leaks, or blown-out connections when things get cold or bumpy.
Siphon Fill, City Water, and Pressure Fill—Simplified
The RoamRig system lets you fill your tank however you want: via hose, pressure fill, or jerry can. Want to grab water from a river or off-grid tank? Siphon it in. And you can do it all without needing a sprawl of buttons and confusing diagrams.
Metal Shower Mixer
It sounds minor, but that cheap plastic mixer in the stock Revel? That’s one of the first things to fail. RoamRig replaces it with an all-metal mixer that feels solid and lasts longer.
Freeze-Proofing That Works
With better internal routing, durable materials, and smarter layout, this system is designed to hold up when the mercury drops. It’ll hold up better than plastic in low temps – but it’s not insulated or a replacement for winterization.
We’ve Installed It—Here’s What You Need to Know
At Reparadise, we’ve gotten our hands dirty with these installs and can say without a doubt: the RoamRig kit is worth it. It’s thoughtfully engineered, the components are beefy, and once it’s in, it’s way easier to maintain and winterize than the stock setup.
Plus, let’s be honest—it looks better. There’s something satisfying about opening up a service panel and seeing clean metal fittings instead of sad spaghetti noodles of PEX.
We’ve installed this kit on builds headed for snowy mountains, sandy deserts, and long-term off-grid setups. It’s held up beautifully in all of them.
So, Should You Upgrade
If you’re serious about using your Revel for four-season travel—or just want to avoid surprise leaks in the middle of nowhere—the answer is a no-brainer: yes.
The RoamRig Revel Plumbing Kit is more than an upgrade. It’s a long-overdue fix to a system that’s been underbuilt from the start.
Ready to Ditch the Plastic?
You can dive into the full product breakdown on RoamRig’s site, or better yet—let us handle the install so you can get back to the good part: actually using your van.
DM us, call us, or swing by the shop. We’ll make your Revel water system bulletproof.