Finally replaced factory water pump

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Since we only dry camp (boondock), after two outings in our 2015 I knew I had to do something this year to quiet the water pump... What a loud, obnoxious, growl it makes! So much so, that we avoided running any water at night or early morning :(

So we first tried adding the Shurflo pump silencing kit, and it made no difference.
We then added some foam under the mount, with no noticeable results either.
I finally ordered a SHURflo 4008-101-E65 3.0 Revolution Water Pump and installed it today...
OMG! I wish I had done this sooner! 
Now I only hear a purr when the pump runs....Peace and quiet for $60. Well worth the upgrade.
http://www.amazon.com/SHURflo-4008-101-E65-Revolution-Water-Pump/dp/B002XM5G70?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

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johnmaci Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 17 Jun 2014 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 202	Topic: Finally replaced factory water pump Posted: 29 May 2016 at 4:39pm
	Since we only dry camp (boondock), after two outings in our 2015 I knew I had to do something this year to quiet the water pump... What a loud, obnoxious, growl it makes! So much so, that we avoided running any water at night or early morning :( So we first tried adding the Shurflo pump silencing kit, and it made no difference. We then added some foam under the mount, with no noticeable results either. I finally ordered a SHURflo 4008-101-E65 3.0 Revolution Water Pump and installed it today... OMG! I wish I had done this sooner! Now I only hear a purr when the pump runs....Peace and quiet for $60. Well worth the upgrade. http://www.amazon.com/SHURflo-4008-101-E65-Revolution-Water-Pump/dp/B002XM5G70?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

J&Jcf Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 17 Aug 2014 Location: central Florida Online Status: Offline Posts: 90	Posted: 29 May 2016 at 6:18pm
	Our other tt & pod have the same sound. It's nice to know there's a replacement that is quiet. I am glad you put part # on forum. I will keep for reference when I replace the current pump.
	J. - 2011 rpod 171

johnmaci Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 17 Jun 2014 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 202	Posted: 30 May 2016 at 7:37am
	A very easy install, two same color wires to cut and splice (positive and ground). The inlet and outlet hose connections are also "plug and play"; Took no more than 10-15 minutes total. It's just where the pumps are installed that takes a bit of body contortionism :) I also ordered a SHURflo 182-200 Pre-Pressurized Accumulator Tank to minimize the amount of pump cycling and plan on installing soon. http://www.amazon.com/SHURflo-182-200-Pre-Pressurized-Accumulator-Tank/dp/B000N9VF6Q?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage I know we can go crazy modding and nickel and dime ourselves to death, but I feel these are important upgrades since the factory installs such low quality parts to keep their costs down.

sailor323 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 11 Jun 2015 Location: S Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 281	Posted: 30 May 2016 at 7:42am
	An accumulator tank is a good idea. And, yes, the pump is noisy and very annoying. It is also a handy alarm system that will alert you to leaks in the plumbing.

johnmaci Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 17 Jun 2014 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 202	Posted: 30 May 2016 at 7:53am
	True, but I think Ill stay with the quiet pump and check my fittings as part of an annual "walk-around and tighten stuff that may have come loose inspection" and forego the alarm feature. Besides, I already have the DW to let me know when something is wrong :)