Fresh water pumps used in factory conversions?

[flynbanjo]

Would anyone know what water pumps the factory built conversion companies are using for there coaches?  From the pictures I have seen they seem quite a bit larger that the standard RV water pumps. 

[sledhead]

this is similar to the one in the featherlite but a lot newer

http://www.headhunterinc.com/product/mach5-breaking-the-sound-barrier/ 

works great but it now works better after I put on a 2 gal pressure tank in the system

dave

[TomC]

Keep life simple and use one or two of the normal water pumps all RV's work. Good Luck, TomC

[flynbanjo]

Dave, thanks Just the information I was looking for.  I thought they may be 110v units. 

TomC, thanks as well, you are probably right to try and keep it simple. 

[TomC]

This is my choice of water pumps- http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/cfp/plumbing-fresh/water-pumps-shurflo-revolution/86-8398.htm?utm_source=google&utm_medium=partsshopping&utm_campaign=partsfeed&jt=1&jap=1o2&js=1&jsid=36859&jcpid=8a8ae4cd48005458014820e2e0170ec4&jkId=gcp:se_36859:pp_55181564064:ag_15211804824:cp_194253624:n_g:d_c:cr_52737673584&gclid=CjwKEAiAj7TCBRCp2Z22ue-zrj4SJACG7SBEZttaAYv6nJUTwGL3EQF2xau-CaSsNYRC_gX5L-HAHRoCMJDw_wcB
$60 is a lot cheaper than $1200. I use two in parallel for more volume and redundancy. Good Luck, TomC

[Gary Hatt - Publisher BCM]

I use the Shurflo pumps as well and have for years.  They have always worked well for me.  Eventually I want to install a second pump in my bus so have a backup as they do eventually wear out or have electrical issues like everything else.  The 5 GPM pumps will ensure you get a good head on your shower and your potty will flush well, but if you are boondocking a lot you may want to lean towards a 3 GPM pump so your fresh water supply will last longer.

When I put my backup pump in my Eagle, one will be a 3 GPM pump and the other will be a 5 GPM pump with two separate controls so I can use the BIG pump if I can afford the water usage/pressure and the smaller pump if I need to stretch out my water supply.

I am also considering installing an additional 20 gal tank as a backup because it has happened more than once when I just finished soaping up my eyes in the shower and the well runs dry.  You can usually get the head to spit enuf to wash off the soap, but if I could switch over from Tank "1" to Tank "B" and get enuf water to finish my shower that would be great.

BTW, am I the only one that has run out of water whilst in the shower?

[Oonrahnjay]

...  if I could switch over from Tank "1" to Tank "B" and get enuf water to finish my shower that would be great. 

     You could put a 2" standpipe in your tank with a 3gph pump on it.  If you run out on that circuit in the future, you could then just switch over to the drain in the bottom of the tank.  No cost of new tank and no worrying with where to put it.

[Gary Hatt - Publisher BCM]

Actually I was planning on putting the new smaller tank inside the big existing tank so it would take up no additional room in my bus. 

But you have a good point there on the standpipe, that may be a better solution, or spin a new fitting in the side of my tank 3" off the bottom. But I still would like to have two different pumps because if I decide to go boondocking for say 2 weeks, I would want Day 1 to start out pumping at 3 GPM so stretch the water supply out.

[Dave5Cs]

Also how about a suction pump with a hose connection so you could pump water into your tank from a River or pond etc.?
Dave

[Gary Hatt - Publisher BCM]

Good Idea Dave.  Had that on my 4x4 Sportsmobile.  Guy before me used to go camping somewhere in the AZ desert with a nice clean spring and he would fill his tanks when he passed by there and he also spent a lot of time roaming around Mexico where he found some clean waterholes too. 

You can also use it to pump water from another unsuspected bus if you park close enuf to them in the night. :-)

[Dave5Cs]

Gary ; or from your grey tank to get enough to finish your shower, Your Welcome!.....

Dave5Cs

[Gary Hatt - Publisher BCM]

Sure Dave.  That is just a SWELL idea.    Maybe if I take it from the top of the grey tank instead of sucking it off the bottom aye?

[Gary Hatt - Publisher BCM]

I just changed my mind.  I am going to get one of these units so I never have to wait in line to take on fresh water  ever again. I will just get water out of the air from now on wherever I happen to be at the time.

https://youtu.be/s6w0-RkDnLA

Now all I need is a unit to get Chardonnay out of the air. 

[Scott & Heather]

I have always used house well pumps...Flotec or whatever from Home Depot. They work well, are quiet if you mount them on rubber dampers, move a lot of water and give you house pressure and volume.. if it dies, find the nearest ACE, Lowes or Home Depot and you can buy a new one. If your rv 12 volt pump dies, you have to find an rv parts place. There's a lot less of those around. Take it from me. I've been full timing and converted two buses over 7 years.


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[TomC]

In the 22 years I've been using the bus, I've replaced the two water pumps once. They are very reliable.