New Water Pump Installed

On the way home we noticed the fresh water pump was leaking a little. There was a small puddle under the motorhome every morning and the compartment where the pump is mounted was wet. I had a good look with a flashlight and could see water beading around the pump where the two halves join together. I tried to tighten the screws without removing the pump but had no luck. I decided to replace the pump and try to fix the old one for a spare.

Pumps in our local RV repair place are over $200. I found one on eBay at an Elkhart, Indiana (where RV's are built) dealer for $58 US. It was out of the box but unused and the RV supply store had several dozen of them, likely unused stock from an RV manufacturer. I ordered one.

Today I made the swap. It is a different model than the one that I had and the intake and outlet are on the top where on the old one they were on the bottom. I had to use the old mounting bracket to lower the pump a little and I had to put a 2" wedge under one of the water lines but I got it in.

I called Norma and had her turn on the pump and try all the taps while I watched the pump for leaks. All was well. I left the pump turned on and will check it every few hours to make sure it remains leak-free.

Before and after photos. Note the piece of wood under the water line to make up for the difference in attachment points. I may build an insulated box to soundproof the whole thing.