Modern RV water pump time.

[Tuesdak]

The OEM Shurflo model 2088-422-144 is at the rebuild/replace point due to a seepage on the pressure switch. It appears to be the OEM from 2003. Other than "waking the dead" noise at night with low pressure to flush the toilet it did the job.

The OEM is 2.8 GPM, 45 PSI, 7.0A max at 12V DC.

What would be a reliable pump to replace it with? Specifically wondering if the constant pressure and variable speed drive pumps are reliable enough to look at? Noise reduction would be welcome.

What about a "high flow" pump? I have a simple on off switch for it, but, the wires are in a wall.

Considering:
Shurflo 4048 High-Flow Water Pump, 4 GPM. But the 120 AMP rating vs. OEM of 7 is a concern.
Remco 55AQUAJET-ARV Aquajet Variable Speed 5.3 GPM RV Water Pump 6.5A max

 

[DavidC]

I have your second choice with the variable speed. You can actually partially open the faucet and barely hear the pump. At full open or flushing the toilet it is the typical noise. I picked it up at camping world online when they had a sale and became the cheapest place to purchase.

 

[AH64ID]

I’ve been eyeing the 4048 to replace my 2088 with. I do have a straight shot to the distribution panel if I need to upgrade the wiring thou. I’m fairly certain the stock wiring is large enough thou.

An accumulator tank is a great way to eliminate the pump surging during use, and the wake the dead in the middle of the night noise. I had a 2 gallon one in my TT that gave me about .7 gallons of water to use before the pump kicked on. My 5th wheel has a 5.5 gallon tank. I haven’t measured the volume yet but I think it holds around 2 gallons of water.

 

[Ozymandias]

I'm done with Shurflo, quality is way down of them today.
Last one just worked for half a year.
I got a nice FLOJET now.

 

[Jim W]

For sound reduction I would not mount the pump solidly to the wall or floor like most RV manufactures do.

It may take some time and re-engineering of the pump location and water lines, but you could make a sound wall for the pump. This will help with sound reduction when the pump runs.

I did this on my last camper a Cougar 5th wheel. It did help to quite the pump noise some. On my current 5er, the only time the pump runs now is when I winterize the trailer.

 

[AH64ID]

On my current 5er, the only time the pump runs now is when I winterize the trailer.

Only camp with hookups?

 

[Jim W]

John, Yes! We now pull a 34RL Cedar Creek 5er. I can't or won’t go to state parks and east of the Mississippi River there is no BLM to camp on. I have been to a couple of COE parks but they also have full-hook sites, which I can get into.

I am now reaching that age were comfort is more important to me than saving a few dollars and still enjoy the outdoors. I like taking long hot showers and having all of the creature comforts of home. We now Glamp instead of Camping.

We now take the Keurig K-cup brewer for coffee and the Air-Fryer plus a crock pot for our needs when cooking. So, I do need the 50AMP service.

 

[AH64ID]

We take a crock-pot fairly often too.. but normally power it off an inverter.

 

[Jim W]

I agree a few simply electric devices can run off of the inverter and battery. But when we Glamp it is usually in the warmer months so, both AC units are running along with the other electronic device that are being used hence the 50AMP service.

 

[Tuesdak]

I have your second choice with the variable speed. You can actually partially open the faucet and barely hear the pump. At full open or flushing the toilet it is the typical noise. I picked it up at camping world online when they had a sale and became the cheapest place to purchase.

Looks like a Remco install requires adapters sold separately?

@Ozymandias Where is the FLOJET pump made?

With online shopping "where it's made" appears to be the last info they want to list.

 

[Ozymandias]

Looks like a Remco install requires adapters sold separately?

@Ozymandias Where is the FLOJET pump made?

With online shopping "where it's made" appears to be the last info they want to list.

Probably, China too, I'd have to check this. But it is well built, not cheap made like the Shurflo that I had before.

If I had the time last summer i'd have bought this MARCO Pump >>>> https://www.go2marine.com/Marco-UP3...PMgHwi21yHEDwHp82aSS-i1Bs2Lg7B4AaAsMhEALw_wcB

Made in Italy, top notch yachting quality. Check it out, they have gear Pumps for all needs.

 

[DavidC]

Looks like a Remco install requires adapters sold separately?

@Ozymandias Where is the FLOJET pump made?

With online shopping "where it's made" appears to be the last info they want to list.

When I did mine everything was included, that was about 2 years ago.

 

[Ozymandias]

This REMCO pumps are sold under several labels and brands, made in China.
This is the one I had under the Shurflow label.
https://www.freshwatersystems.com/products/remco-rebel-powerrv-pump-60-psi-3-4-qc

https://www.usaadventuregear.com/pr...vdc-3-0-gpm-14-ft-lift?variant=20403356565617

https://www.lilie.com/en/products/watertuning/pumps/pumps-for-caravanning/smartserie/

https://www.pumpvendor.com/Johnson_10-13329_series.html

 

[DavidC]

This REMCO pumps are sold under several labels and brands, made in China.
This is the one I had under the Shurflow label.
https://www.freshwatersystems.com/products/remco-rebel-powerrv-pump-60-psi-3-4-qc

That one states made in the USA

 

[DavidC]

Features:

• This pumps features a heavier wire for lower amp draw and a check valve on the outlet to stop backflow.
• Designed to be used in recreational RVs, as well as general industrial applications.
• Made in the USA
• The Remco Rebel is self-priming and runs dry without damage.
• This pump includes 3/4" Quick Attach ports, for easy installation and maintenance.

 

[Ozymandias]

That one states made in the USA

I know, I fell for this to.
Just think about the asked price - you know that isn't possible to manufacture it for this price in the US.

 

[jhenderson]

Even their website claims components and pump all made here. I wonder how to prove it one way or the other?

 

[CBari]

I see the issue with the whole made in the USA thing as I have several friends in the lighting industry who have factories in china that produce most of the components and assembly plants in the USA the put it all together and they are allowed the made in USA label due to this process. I would suspect that is what Remco does also. As for pumps I have put several Remco pumps on different trailers and the only failure I have had was on my personal trail due to it running dry for probably a week. The pump would still work but wouldn't pick up the water if the tank was half full nor would it hold the pressure in the lines. This is my pump of choice make sure you have enough amps to run it though. Amazon product ASIN B004RCSLFS

 

[jhenderson]

If you read my post or went to their website you’d see they claim the components are of U.S. origin. So much for that theory.

 

[Tuesdak]

First a correction on the amp draw.

Shurflo 4048 High-Flow water pump, 4 GPM. But the 10 AMP rating vs. OEM of 7 is a concern.
Remco 55AQUAJET-ARV Aquajet Variable Speed 5.3 GPM RV Water Pump 10A max

And looks like there is a lower flow and amp model now.

Remco 55AQUAJET-AES Aquajet Variable Speed 3.4 GPM RV Water Pump 6.5A max

http://www.remcoindustries.com/aquajet-pump/

Some of the reviews on Amazon for the 5.3 GPM pump indicate extreme pressure of 80-100 PSI before the pump shuts off.

After looking into both pumps and my boondocking use I decided to go with the 3.4 GPM Remco. I will be checking the pressure after install.

MARCO Pump

I checked that pump out and it failed my criteria as the warranty is void if the water is over 104 degrees F. Nice pump otherwise. Summer here can take water in the tanks over 104F easy.