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10-25-2015, 10:43 PM
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Hmm, that's been a good pump for me on two recent Scamp remodels, but it hasn't been available that long. I've never had to consider carrying a spare $90 pump, because in my experience to date, that hasn't ever been an unreliable component. When I do a remodel, I normally replace the water pump as a preventative, but those pumps are usually 10-20 years old and most are still running.
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10-26-2015, 01:31 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gbaglo
A question might be, what part of the pump is failing?
Mine is fine after seven years, but, I only turn it on when I'm going to run water and turn it off when I'm done.
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The problem my pump had was allowing "city water" to leach into the fresh water tank. As I mentioned this wasn't discovered for the first 8 months because I never hooked up, always used water from the fresh water tank.
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10-26-2015, 02:22 PM
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1st one I have ever had fail in 5 campers over 20+ years. On mine the pump section has failed. Motor still runs but pump will not move any water even with discharge line off and a hose hooked to the suction side full of water and holding it above the pump so that pump is primed. It worked a few weeks back but now when its running it is very quiet and you can tell its not under any load and does not have its usual load vibrating sound. I only turn ours on when we need it too so that's not the cause of the failure.
Oh well, probably just made in China like most things these days.
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10-26-2015, 02:36 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kountrykamper
1st one I have ever had fail in 5 campers over 20+ years. On mine the pump section has failed. Motor still runs but pump will not move any water even with discharge line off and a hose hooked to the suction side full of water and holding it above the pump so that pump is primed. It worked a few weeks back but now when its running it is very quiet and you can tell its not under any load and does not have its usual load vibrating sound. I only turn ours on when we need it too so that's not the cause of the failure.
Oh well, probably just made in China like most things these days.
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Hi Tom mine says made in Mexico . Just got off the phone with Shurflo seams like mine is out of 1 year warranty . However after a long talk they will send me a new pump head to put on this one . Can't wait to open up and see what I see . I will put this together and can have a spare . Pretty sad . Our pump was doing exactly what your's is doing . Pat
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10-26-2015, 02:45 PM
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In addition to a spare pump, what tools are required to replace it?
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10-26-2015, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by gbaglo
In addition to a spare pump, what tools are required to replace it?
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It is just a matter of hooking up your wires , removing 4 screws with Robertson screw driver , the 2 water lines just screw on finger tight , put your filter back on pump too . A little Teflon tape on one end . The biggest problem is where it is , not much room , in my case under bed in corner , laying on your side , that hurts a lot . So I cut and hinged the wood platform for my bed , to work up top for next time . I do not have mattress anymore , so I can get that out of the way easy . Latex . Pat
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10-26-2015, 04:17 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gbaglo
In addition to a spare pump, what tools are required to replace it?
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Poked my head in the hatch; pump under bed by water heater in a 21. the lines look like hand tightened plastic fittings; sort of like you see to hold a toilet seat down. The Robertson bit size is #2- same as the door hinges.
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10-26-2015, 05:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Patandlinda
Hi Tom mine says made in Mexico . Just got off the phone with Shurflo seams like mine is out of 1 year warranty . However after a long talk they will send me a new pump head to put on this one . Can't wait to open up and see what I see . I will put this together and can have a spare . Pretty sad . Our pump was doing exactly what your's is doing . Pat
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China, Mexico, Taiwan ...
I'm trying to find wheel bearings right now made in the USA. Tough job!
I will take ours apart too once removed and see what's up but I'm sure the pump is shot. I will probably rebuild it for a spare.
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10-26-2015, 06:12 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kountrykamper
China, Mexico, Taiwan ...
I'm trying to find wheel bearings right now made in the USA. Tough job!
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Try Googling "Virtual wheel bearings".
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10-29-2015, 04:10 PM
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Thanks for all your help. We did all what was recommended by you folks and double-checked everything Looks like we have a bad pump and ETi has put us in contact with the manufacturer.
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10-29-2015, 10:31 PM
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Just replaced my pump with one Tammie sent me. Was in Glacier Park when it went out!
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10-31-2015, 04:25 PM
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Replaced ours today and it took right off and sounds better than the old one ever did. Also I like the new style filter because you can see in it without taking it apart.
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10-31-2015, 04:32 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kountrykamper
Replaced ours today and it took right off and sounds better than the old one ever did. Also I like the new style filter because you can see in it without taking it apart.
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Tom received new pump head from Shurflo and replaced on pump . Hope it works if needed . Unless I take removed pump all apart can't see anything different . Hopefully have a replacement for free . Pat
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10-31-2015, 04:42 PM
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New and old filter
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10-31-2015, 04:50 PM
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New and old filter
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The old flat filter screen cut the top on one side and leaked air . The dome lid is a better design to not cut the lid . Pat
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10-31-2015, 04:51 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kountrykamper
Replaced ours today and it took right off and sounds better than the old one ever did. Also I like the new style filter because you can see in it without taking it apart.
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What is the part number for the replacement pump?
Thanks
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10-31-2015, 08:36 PM
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11-07-2015, 08:04 PM
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Replaced the pump and now all is well. We were unsure what the problem was and wondered if there was a slight air leak in the system because the pump sounded like it was working . Turns out, it failed.
Now on to San Diego for a visit with family.
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