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Old 11-13-2015, 10:36 AM   #1
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Water pump upgrade

Has anyone changed out their water pump to increase pressure and GPM flow? If so, what did you install and why.

Most of our camping is done in state parks. The sites only provide electric and I'm tired of the weak pressure and minimal Flo provided by the pump installed at the factory.
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Old 11-13-2015, 01:04 PM   #2
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Has anyone changed out their water pump to increase pressure and GPM flow? If so, what did you install and why.

Most of our camping is done in state parks. The sites only provide electric and I'm tired of the weak pressure and minimal Flo provided by the pump installed at the factory.
There are previous threads on this general topic containing lots of detailed discussion. I encourage you to find and read them.

Before you spend any money on a new pump, you should understand that these symptoms are usually caused by some kind of physical problem in the water system, not the pump. A kinked hose, a partially open/closed winterizing valve, a partial blockage in a hose or the fresh water tank, and more are all possibilities.

The standard pump that comes in your trailer is more than capable of supplying adequate pressure and flow. The only upgrade some folks make is a better shower head. Again, lots of previous threads on that topic.

If you'd determine what pump you actually have in the trailer, and then compare it to other RV water pumps, you may find that there is not much difference across the entire product range when it comes to pressure and gpm.

We also camp in parks with no water hookups. Because of that we tend to be a bit frugal with water usage, but still find the stock pump more than adequate.
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Old 11-13-2015, 02:34 PM   #3
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Like Steve says, if you're changing for more actual pressure - that's probably an exercise in futility.

What are you actual symptoms?

If you're looking for more volume - there are upgrades that can help. These will not help with actual pressure.

One reason I've upgraded a pump before is to get less noise - some of them can be really noisy, especially depending on how they are mounted.

Adding a pressure tank can also help with the constant on/off, but it does nothing for actual pressure.

Do you exactly which pump you've got?
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Old 11-14-2015, 04:03 AM   #4
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If your home is on city water and not a well, you're probably used to far greater pressure than almost any RV is built to handle. That's why one should have at least a $5 pressure regulator on the end of the hose that's connected to the water faucet supplying CG water. The ~40 lbs pressure out of one of these is close to the same as you'd get from any RV water pump in good condition.

Anyone who's had higher water pressure fed into the city connection can tell you about plumbing leaks (or worse). I used to have the pressure regulator on the trailer end of our hose. Had two hoses blow from way high pressure at a CG "resort" in Phoenix and that changed my approach.
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Old 11-14-2015, 06:24 AM   #5
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If your home is on city water and not a well, you're probably used to far greater pressure than almost any RV is built to handle. That's why one should have at least a $5 pressure regulator on the end of the hose that's connected to the water faucet supplying CG water. The ~40 lbs pressure out of one of these is close to the same as you'd get from any RV water pump in good condition.

Anyone who's had higher water pressure fed into the city connection can tell you about plumbing leaks (or worse). I used to have the pressure regulator on the trailer end of our hose. Had two hoses blow from way high pressure at a CG "resort" in Phoenix and that changed my approach.
+1

Protect the hose and filters, if used, equally as well as the trailer.
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Old 11-14-2015, 07:35 PM   #6
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When dry camping I got tired of the low pressure in the shower so I drilled out the washer that reduces the pressure in the shower head. It worked. Then, surprise, surprise, I blew through the water in tank in no time at all. Moral of the story: high pressure while dry camping is no solution. Gotta live with that lower pressure to conserve water.
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Old 11-15-2015, 09:54 AM   #7
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When dry camping I got tired of the low pressure in the shower so I drilled out the washer that reduces the pressure in the shower head. It worked. Then, surprise, surprise, I blew through the water in tank in no time at all. Moral of the story: high pressure while dry camping is no solution. Gotta live with that lower pressure to conserve water.
LOL Very true !!! Somehow I've got this image of someone, soapy in the shower and no way to rinse, no hot water, well, no water at all.......

Sometimes a "dribble" is a good thing...............
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Old 11-17-2015, 06:28 AM   #8
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I got the Shurflo Revolution for quiet operation. The Oxygenics shower heads increase shower pressure. The Ecocamel JetStorm does as well with a broader spray then the Oxygenics.
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Old 11-27-2015, 03:24 PM   #9
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Expansion tank

Ive thought of putting a two gallon expansion tank on the water system to provide a more consistent flow to the faucets. This should also reduce pump cycling.
Perhaps this could also ward off campground high pressure issues?
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Old 11-27-2015, 03:52 PM   #10
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Ive thought of putting a two gallon expansion tank on the water system to provide a more consistent flow to the faucets. This should also reduce pump cycling.
Perhaps this could also ward off campground high pressure issues?
I don't think the expansion /accumulator tank would do anything to reduce campground water pressure. The tank works in conjunction with and is hooked up to the FW pump and the FW tank. It has nothing to do with the campground/city water supply system - only the FW pump system.

The tank may indeed help with the other two issues - a more consistent flow and less pump cycling.
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Old 11-28-2015, 12:44 PM   #11
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Thanks for the clarification Festus2. So a prv on the inlet is required to control high pressure. Haven't run into that yet but I guess it will happen.
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Old 11-30-2015, 09:04 AM   #12
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Thanks for the clarification Festus2. So a prv on the inlet is required to control high pressure. Haven't run into that yet but I guess it will happen.
You really need a pressure valve. Connect it to the campground faucet and hook your hose to it.

The tank is useful when not hooked to campground water and using your pump. The pump cycles less and I can get a couple of good flushes in at night with the pump turned off. Our pump is right next to the bed so I don't run it at night.
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Old 11-30-2015, 11:50 AM   #13
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X2 on installing the $6 pressure regulator/valve at the faucet. Otherwise you might end up with a ruptured hose like I did in AZ.
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