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RV Water Pump Main Jobs
  • 2017-08-21 09:24:48
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RV water pumps take the water from your tank, up into the piping system of your rig.  The RV water pump’s job is to increase the flow of the water, and stabilize it’s pressure.  In other words, it’s pretty important.

The average RV comes with a 50-gallon to 200-gallon fresh water tank.  This water is your lifeline when traveling, or when camping without hookups.  Your ability, to consume the water in your tanks, comes via the little wonder known as: the RV water pump.

Here are a water pump’s two main jobs:

Job #1 The first job of the RV water pump is to provide pressured water from your rig tank.  RVs store their water in built-in tanks, which are usually located in the base of the motorhome or trailer. Your unit has three types of tanks.  The fresh water, gray (or used) water, and black (or waste) water tank.  A pump allows you to get water from the kitchen and bathroom faucets, and keeps the shower and toilet flowing.  Most RV water pumps are small and run off your RV battery.  (Generally, that means water pumps are 12 volts).


There are a few major RV water pump brands. The key is finding a simple, easy to install pump, that features a quiet motor.  Aquatec boasts two units which are both quiet and offer basic installation.  Remember, an RV water pump will make noise, especially if you have multiple faucets open at one time.  This is not unusual.  Look for a pump with a 4-chamber design.  They offer greater water and pressure flow, along with a smooth overall action.  A good RV water pump will produce an even flow of water.  A jerky flow indicates variable speeds, with not enough pressure.  If choosing a unit at a service center, ask them to demonstrate the differences between the models that they use, before deciding on a purchase.

Job #2 The second job, of the RV water pump, is to provide a certain amount of water per minute.  Trailers or campers may use pumps that produce 3.5 gallons of water per minute.  Larger motorhomes may use pumps that provide 5.3 or greater gallons per minute.  Gallons of water per minute equate to pressure per square inch, or psi.  When your rig is connected to city water, it will often bypass the RV water pump, because city water is already pressurized.

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