About Dave Cunningham Expertise I have been in the RV industry for over 25 years. I am currently the Parts Manager in the Parts, Service, and Warranty division at a major RV company. I can answer all questions regarding RV`s, and if I need to, I can get answers from our Engineering or Service Department. I worked on the production line for 20 years before getting into management, so I know how units are put together. Most of my expertise is in the structural aspects of an RV. Interiors, Roofs, and sidewalls are my forte.
I can not answer questions about engines, transmissions, etc. on motorhomes. I've worked only with towables. I can still answer questions that deal with motorhomes, just not their engines.
Experience
Education/Credentials Bachelors degree in Organizational Management - Goshen College, Goshen, IN
RV Repair - water pump on the rv system not working
Expert: Dave Cunningham - 3/30/2006
Question The water pump is not pumping any water. What do I need to check for to try to trouble shoot the system? I have never worked on the system before.
I just took the coach out of storage and filled it up with water and it would not pump any water. The coach is a 1997 Gulfstream Sun Voyager. I have only owned it for 1 1/2 years and have not had any trouble out of it and know of no repair work that has been done on the pump.
Answer It is probably a ShurFlo pump. This is what most RVs use.
I am going to try and attach a brochure for you. If it doesn't work, go to the website (www.shurflo.com)and you can request an owners manual.
There are a number of things that could be wrong with it. Did you drain your lines before winterizing? Did you check all the circuit breakers and wires that lead to it? Sometimes water pumps can become jammed (like a car starter). Try taking it loose and tapping it and see if that helps.
Unfortunately, it is probably about time for it to be replaced. They are not too expensive. I would suggest getting a new one. You don't want it to go out on you when you are camping.
The attachment wouldn't work, so go to the website. If it is not a Shurflo, then go to Google and type in the kind that it is and see what you come up with. Good luck.
DaveC.
