OT, camper water system

What is the pressure for a water system in a camper? it is a 89 model trailer. The pump is bad and needs to be replaced. I found a pump that would be correct in everything but question on pressure as it is a 60 pound shut off pressure. Would the water lines stand that?

The general rule of thumb is a max of 50-60 PSI

In a camper of that age, I would not run over 40 PSI. Check to see if you can adjust the pressure on that pump.

I have owned RV's over 40 years and was also a dealer some years back. In years past shut off pressures in the range of 30 to 30+ or so PSI for demand pump systems were fairly typical. HOWEVER in more recent years I have seen some (not all) pump brands and models increase that shut off pressure. If I recall (would have to go look) my current pump is 50 PSI.

YES provided the plumbing system and piping and fittings are ALL up to par????? it should withstand 60 PSI fine.

Some city water outlets at some RV parks may be HIGH like 70/80 or more PSI which is why I always use a water pressure regulator when I connect that limits the pressure to around 40 to 50 PSI.

NOTE AND WARNING However some RV water systems may be poor quality or over time the splices and fittings etc may have deteriorated plus I have seen those PEX or Gray Polybutelyne tubing fittings and splices (hose barb with crimp ring) start to LEAK grrrrrrrrrrr

BOTTOM LINE 60 PSI doesn't scare me and even decent quality RV piping should handle it just fine, BUT I DONT KNOW YOUR RV AND SURE CANT GUARANTEEE IT. However, if it cant handle 60 PSI it needs some repair or upgrades anyway, because if it cant handle 60 PSI it could sure have a problem eventually even at 40 PSI. I cant say what pipe your RV used, but wouldn't be surprised if it wasn't initially rated at like 100 PSI or more!!!!!!!!!! and if so and if its all okay, 60 PSI is not a problem

GIVE IT A TRY I like my RV;s that have had 40 to 50 PSI water pressure much more then the old ones that were 30 or so.

Maybe conduct some sort of a pressure test prior to the new pumps installation???

John T

Lester, RV water systems are tested to at least 100 PSI bursting pressure. My old 83 Winnebago water pump was replaced by the 60 PSI pump and worked just fine.

Are you taking it to Greenville next week? I will be running the sawmill with my LA.

Gene

Gene, not planning on that as will probably be down for just one day and it is not that far to drive. Have to check dates again but plan on first day. Planning on if things work out taking to Winamac, In. the 3rd week of july for thursday thru sunday. Before when I checked milage it was 166 mile one way.