Water Pump

[MikeGL]

Hey y'all. We have a 2012 Forest River Shamrock 21SS Hybrid. We do some boondocking and I want to up upgrade the water pump. Can someone tell me what the flow rate is on the factory one, since I cannot seem to find it anywhere and I can't run check as the trailer is in storage. I'm looking at a new one that's 4.5 GPM. But, I don't know how that compares to whats in there now. Thanks, appreciate it.
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[Teacher_s_Pet]

An Oxygenics Showerhead does wonders if you are looking for more a more powerful shower. Also look for flow restrictor washers at faucet aerators.

[Bobbo]

The one in my RV is listed as 3.0 gpm.

[MikeGL]

I'm in Canada, no such restrictions on shower heads. Anyway, I was just hoping someone had experience, I can wait till I can get at it, just would like to shop around for a new one before then. I'm not sure 1/2 inch water lines classify as tiny? Our water lines in the house are 1/2 inch.

[MikeGL]

I can get to it, just not right now, it's in storage and not easily accessible. Just figured someone might know is all. No biggie.

[Dutch_12078]

Be aware that in the US, shower heads are limited to 2.5 GPM at 80 PSI per EPA regulations. A higher flow pump won't change that.

[Artum_Snowbird]

Without knowing what you might have, why not try a test as home with a measured container. Run the pump and fill the container, then connect to city water with a pressure regulator and see how much faster you fill the container.

You could also fill the container as a house tap with city water, and then through a regulator to see how much slower it might be.

I just wonder whether the tiny lines in most RV's might be restrictive as well.

[MikeGL]

I can get to it, just not right now, it's in storage and not easily accessible. Just figured someone might know is all. No biggie.

[ScottG]

Can you get to the existing pump? They're normally marked with their delivery rate. The ones they install at the factory are usually in the 3.X range.

[MikeGL]

I would just like a stronger flow rate is all. I understand water conservation, but there is usually a water tap where we camp that 150 feet of hose will reach if we run out. Absolutely nothing wrong with what we have, just somewhat weak, as I assume it is in all RV's running off a battery or generator.

[azrving]

Boondocking? You dont want to pump more water, you want to pump less. Is there a problem with you system now?