Water Pump won't prime, suggestions?

[astraelraen]

We own a 2007 Nash travel trailer we purchased last year. We have never used the pump (always used campground water) Well, I was testing the pump the other day and it doesn't prime. I can't get it to prime on a tank full of water nor can I get it to prime by putting the "winterizing tube" in a bucket of water and using that as my water source.

The pump also sounds "less loud" than I am used to RV Pumps sounding. Is there any way to check the pump or should I give up and buy a new one? I'm guessing the pump is 7+ years old.

[Golden_HVAC]

A new pump will solve the problem. A pump rebuild kit takes about 10 minutes to install (about the time to install the new pump) and only cost about $18.

Try the pump kit first. IT will likely solve the problem.

Fred.