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09-18-2016, 12:44 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
2015 28' Flying Cloud
Newtown
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Join Date: Jan 2015
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New water pump. YES!!!
Replaced the Airstream "quality" water pump with a Flojet VFlo 5.0. What a difference. Quiet. A whisper at normal flow rates. Flushes the toilet bowl clean with plenty of flow. Wasted so much water to get the old pump to rinse the bowl. Did I say quiet? No off and on hammering. What a joy.
Bruce
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50 amp, Awning package
2015 Ram 2500 6.7 TD, Blue Ox 1000 lb.
400ah LiFePo4, 800 watts solar, 2x eu2000i Propane
PD9160 converter, Prosine 1800 inverter
2x Victron 100/30 Smart Solar, Victron Smart Shunt
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09-18-2016, 01:33 PM
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Rivet Master 
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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I replaced mine a couple of weeks ago with a SHURflo 4008-101-E65 3.0 Revolution Water Pump.
Very easy project with immediate benefits. New pump when running has a hum that I can only hear if I open the compartment door and stick my head in. No more banging and clanging or leaks. Pressure is higher and consistent based on demand.
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09-18-2016, 01:55 PM
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Rivet Master
2008 25' Classic
Full Time
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 4,309
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That is one of the more expensive pumps, $280 to $315. Some reviews in 2013 on Amazon state when the battery charger boosts to 15 volts for bulk charge the pump's intelligence doesn't allow the pump to function. My charger only goes to 14.2v. Have you observed any issues with the pump when charger is in bulk mode? Others state if the battery charge goes below 12.5v the pump does run at full capacity.
Is yours model 42755-0092?
Thanks
Kelvin
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2008 Classic 25fb "Silver Mistress"
2015 Ram 2500 6.7L Cummins. Crew Cab, 4x4, Silver
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09-18-2016, 02:48 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 28' Flying Cloud
2014 25' FB Flying Cloud
2008 25' Safari FB SE
Georgetown (winter)Thayne (summer)
, Texas & Wyoming
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 6,689
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AstroBruce
Replaced the Airstream "quality" water pump with a Flojet VFlo 5.0. What a difference. Quiet. A whisper at normal flow rates. Flushes the toilet bowl clean with plenty of flow. Wasted so much water to get the old pump to rinse the bowl. Did I say quiet? No off and on hammering. What a joy.
Bruce
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Did you do the change yourself? Any pictures and pricing/ordering info you can share?
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09-18-2016, 06:52 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2015 28' Flying Cloud
Newtown
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 315
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KJRitchie
That is one of the more expensive pumps, $280 to $315. Some reviews in 2013 on Amazon state when the battery charger boosts to 15 volts for bulk charge the pump's intelligence doesn't allow the pump to function. My charger only goes to 14.2v. Have you observed any issues with the pump when charger is in bulk mode? Others state if the battery charge goes below 12.5v the pump does run at full capacity.
Is yours model 42755-0092?
Thanks
Kelvin
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Got mine at Camping World. Model R4426143A $199.99. My converter boosts to 14.4 volts. I will try running the pump at below 12.5 volts and see what happens. Thanks for the "Heads Up". Now I'm not so happy.
Bruce
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50 amp, Awning package
2015 Ram 2500 6.7 TD, Blue Ox 1000 lb.
400ah LiFePo4, 800 watts solar, 2x eu2000i Propane
PD9160 converter, Prosine 1800 inverter
2x Victron 100/30 Smart Solar, Victron Smart Shunt
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09-19-2016, 07:34 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AstroBruce
Got mine at Camping World. Model R4426143A $199.99. My converter boosts to 14.4 volts. I will try running the pump at below 12.5 volts and see what happens. Thanks for the "Heads Up". Now I'm not so happy.
Bruce
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Just reading a negative post here is no reason to not be happy if you are satisfied with the performance of your pump.
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MICHAEL
Do you know what a learning experience is? A learning experience is one of those things that says "You know that thing that you just did? Don't do that."
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09-19-2016, 09:01 AM
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Rivet Master
2008 25' Classic
Full Time
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2012
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I would like to upgrade my older Flojet. Compared to the OP results on noise it sounds like a good replacement since it uses the same quick disconnect fittings. Should be drop in replacement which is needed since my pump is in a horrendous location.
Kelvin
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2008 Classic 25fb "Silver Mistress"
2015 Ram 2500 6.7L Cummins. Crew Cab, 4x4, Silver
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11-05-2016, 08:02 AM
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Rivet Master
2017 25' Flying Cloud
Florence
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2015
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Quote:
Originally Posted by KJRitchie
I would like to upgrade my older Flojet. Compared to the OP results on noise it sounds like a good replacement since it uses the same quick disconnect fittings. Should be drop in replacement which is needed since my pump is in a horrendous location.
Kelvin
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Did you swap out your pump, yet?
DBLee and Southern Belle on the road
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11-05-2016, 08:04 AM
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Rivet Master
2017 25' Flying Cloud
Florence
, Alabama
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 713
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AWCHIEF
I replaced mine a couple of weeks ago with a SHURflo 4008-101-E65 3.0 Revolution Water Pump.
Very easy project with immediate benefits. New pump when running has a hum that I can only hear if I open the compartment door and stick my head in. No more banging and clanging or leaks. Pressure is higher and consistent based on demand.
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Chief, how's your pump doing? I'm wanting to swap mine
DBLee and Southern Belle on the road
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11-05-2016, 08:40 AM
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Rivet Master
2013 28' Flying Cloud
Central
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Join Date: Mar 2014
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Tagging in, as I would like to look at changing my pump out also. Not sure the best one to get (where to get it) or what's involved in doing it. So any input on this would be great.
Thanks
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11-05-2016, 09:42 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
1988 34' Limited
Folly Beach
, South Carolina
Join Date: Nov 2016
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My original Shurflo 205-213 failed. Took me a minute to find it under the closet floor. I've ordered the 4008-101-E65 from Amazon for $65. It has great reviews, but I will report back once received and installed.
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11-06-2016, 06:02 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dblee1950
Chief, how's your pump doing? I'm wanting to swap mine
DBLee and Southern Belle on the road
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On my last trip it starting developing a loud pulsing noise and pressure seems to be down a bit. When I have the time I will pull the hoses and recheck for leaks etc.
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MICHAEL
Do you know what a learning experience is? A learning experience is one of those things that says "You know that thing that you just did? Don't do that."
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11-07-2016, 10:58 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1988 34' Limited
Folly Beach
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Join Date: Nov 2016
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