Water Pump Runs Continuously

craftsman · 08-19-2009, 10:33 AM

Just discovered my water pump is running continuously. This must have just started because I was in it just yesterday and it wasn't running. Also turned on the water and the pressure seems a little low. Any ideas as to what would cause this?

Rebee · 08-19-2009, 11:03 AM

Make sure you have water in the fresh water tank. If so, then look for a broken hose. Pump will stop when it has back pressure. Without water it will not turn off.

SteveH · 08-19-2009, 12:15 PM

Also if the pump has water and still won't turn off, it could be bad. Depending on what type of pump you have, they are either a series of diaphrams or a single diaphram if it is the older type, and they all have check valves internally. If the check valves start leaking, or a diaphram fails, they will run continously.

craftsman · 08-19-2009, 01:57 PM

Thanks guys. May be time for a new pump.

SteveH · 08-19-2009, 02:05 PM

I see you have a newer trailer. Don't know about the new pumps, but you could by parts to repair the older ones. Might be worth a call to a dealer, as they are easy to work on.

mello mike · 08-19-2009, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by craftsman

Thanks guys. May be time for a new pump.

Unless you have freeze damage, I'd be surprised if your 2007 already needs a new pump. You may have an intake problem like I'm presently having with mine. A fitting on the intake side of your pump may have a crack or even the hose itself. It may also be as simple as tightening down a clamp to ensure an airtight fit.