Installing a new RV SHURflo Water Pump & some Vital Tips with a couple of wiring insights & how to use your water while camped to prevent catastrophic water accidents in your RV.
Our RV SHURflo water pump stopped working on the way to Maine for the summer, so it's time to replace. We rely on our RV water pump and fresh water tank a lot so this replacement is a must for us.
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THIS DEWALT SCREW GUN (USA) IS THE ONE I’M REPLACING MY OLD DEWALT THAT I’VE HAD FOR 15 YRS. DEWALT MAKES GREAT POWER TOOLS & ACCESSORIES
• DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless Drill / Driver Kit (USA) https://amzn.to/3ih9KmW
• DEWALT Titanium Drill Bit Set (21Pcs) https://amzn.to/3d2TuBW
• Craftsman Screwdriver Bit Set (208 pcs) https://amzn.to/2WtOSQb
PARTS AND OTHER TOOLS
• SHURflo water pump, 12V, Part# 4008101A65 (very common water pump in RV’s. Check your RV Part number 1st to be sure what your RV needs) https://amzn.to/32I7gbQ'
• SHURFLO (255313) 1/2" TwistOn Strainer https://amzn.to/3gAwzjk
• Heat Shrink Tubing Shields https://amzn.to/3eQiFso
• CRC Technician Grade DiElectric Grease (3.3 Oz) https://amzn.to/2WJUTYX
• CRC Brake Cleaner (Click the number of cans you want) https://amzn.to/2WTbHgg
• CRC Battery Terminal Protector 7.5oz. https://amzn.to/3oLOZTs
• Black electrical tape 1” wide https://amzn.to/2CAFMKr
• Electrical Spade Connectors https://amzn.to/3eVlU24
• Crimping Tool For Electrical Connectors https://amzn.to/3eNMnOV
• Diagonal Wire Cutting Pliers (6”) https://amzn.to/3hqgayC
• Wire Stripping Pliers Tool (my favorite tool) https://amzn.to/2WZiTGW
• Complete Starter Kit of wire nuts and everything you need to get started to add to your electrical repair gear https://amzn.to/2TbH9o5
• Assorted Twist on Wire Nut Connectors (160pcs) https://amzn.to/2T4rZ43
• Channellock Plier Set (5 Piece Set) (USA) https://amzn.to/2CnSv31
• INNOVA AutoRanging Digital Multimeter https://amzn.to/3j1YHhW
OTHER ITEMS I’VE UPGRADED IN OUR WET BAY ARE, WATER FILTERS, CUSTOM MADE TO LENGTH HOSES AND AN ESSENTIAL RV WATER SOFTENER
To buy the Custom Made to Length Water Hoses, Water Filters, or our "ESSENTIAL RV WATER SOFTENER" that we use, AND a complete Parts List of what we installed...please go to our RV Safe Water Video below, then scroll down to the description text all that info with links and part numbers will be right there. YT restricts me to how many characters I can use here & I didn't have enough room to list them here. Sorry.
RV Safe Water Video is here: • SET UP YOUR RV WATER RIGHT and be d...
NOTE: We’ve had our custom length hoses now for 4 years full timing, and have not had one problem with them. Top notch safe drinking water hoses.
OTHER WATER ITEMS I USE IN THE WET BAY AND TO REGENERATE/RECHARGE OUR WATER SOFTENER ARE
• Hach Sofchek Hardness Test (These strips are what I showed you how we test our water to see if we need to recharge our water softener) (50 strips) https://amzn.to/2WutLNq
• My Awesome Brass Quick Connect Fittings https://amzn.to/3k0PfvA
• Water Pressure Regulator Valve (this one is actually better than the one I have for less money) https://amzn.to/2S5wsml
• 2 Way Solid Brass “Y” Valve https://amzn.to/3cRPmW5
• Camco Inline Water Filter (Pack of 2) https://amzn.to/2Kv5mAY
AS AN ALTERNATIVE, HERE'S ANOTHER—TWO STAGE WATER FILTER SYSTEM—THAT CAN STAND OUTSIDE YOUR RV, OR BE MOUNTED INSIDE A BAY:
• Clearsource Premium RV Water Filter System https://amzn.to/2GqXphp
DISCLAIMER:
We are in no way experts or professional mechanics. Being a journeyman millwright for years & being EX Military, has proven to be very helpful in my lifetime learning how to care for & maintain all sorts of machinery & equipment like: helicopters, airplanes, tanks, motorcycles & many types of other vehicles. That, along with 18 months preparing & upgrading our RV before we went full time, & now traveling for several years has gained us a lot of knowledge. Regardless of what we recommend, consult a professional if you're unsure about working on your RV. Work you perform or products you purchase based on any information we provide is at your own risk.