Connecting to City Water On RV That Has Water Pump

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I am building a tear trailer and have a question about installation of this pump relative to city water. Can I still connect to city water, and if so, where do I make the city water connection line relative to the pump? I have been told that I need to install a tee from the city water line after the pump, before the fixture connections. Is that the case? I am using this in conjunction with the Valterra City Water Inlet for RVs - Black - Gravity Fill Item # A01-2001BKVP and the DandW Inc. Spray-Port RV Exterior Hose Hookup - 2-3/4inch Round - Black Item # PF147006.

asked by: Ben K

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When connecting to city water that is pressurized you do need to bypass the water pump like part # P25201 that you referenced. To do that you can use a diverter like part # P23401LF. This would install after the water pump and as long as you switch it to the correct position it will allow you to have city water pressure without it backflowing to the water pump outlet.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Yes, you can use the Seaflo Submersible Utility Pump for Boats and RVs #SE54FR to pump already hot water. The only discrepancy is that you do not pump water that is warmer than 140°F, or below 0°F.

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Answer 2

Most RV fresh water tanks have to be gravity or hand pump fed and cannot be filled using an electric pump. That is because they are designed as a low pressure application. You can either take the hose straight to the water inlet or you can use a hand…

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You could use the Valterra RV Water Tank, #R8036 on a system with a hand pump, but not an electric water pump. At this time we do not have a water tank available that can be used with an electric water pump.

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Sounds like your water pump lost it's prime since you ran it dry. I can help you try priming the system with the steps below. If that doesn't help you may have a blockage or need a new pump. Fill up your fresh water tank. Turn on the cold…

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Answer 5

Actually, the back flow preventer of the #CAM23303 that you referenced allows the water to flow from the male side to the female side but not in reverse.

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A backflow preventer like the Camco RV Fresh Water System Backflow Preventer - 1/2" Diameter - Brass #CAM23303. will allow water to flow only in one direction so that your fresh water tank doesn't fill up from water backfilling into it from…

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We have a direct replacement for your OEM 12-volt Shurflo 2088-422-144 fresh water pump with HydroMax RV Fresh Water Pump #P25201 which uses the same inlet and outlet size you have now and has pressure and output specs as well. This has 1/2 inch…

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Answer 8

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 9

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 10

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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