Installing New RV Water Pump - USA Adventure Gear 5300 ( Made in the USA)

In this video, I replace my old ShurFlo RV water pump with a higher quality Made in the USA brand, the USA Adventure Gear ProGear 5300. The Pro Gear 5300 is a more powerful pump with beefier "Made in America" components.

The company is a small business run by an RVer based in Colorado. The only downside I saw was the price, more than double the typical OEM pumps. I paid $189 on Amazon for it. I figure you get what you pay for. As avid boondockers, we use our pump a ton. Also, you can get excellent support over the phone even. It sounds like they stand behind their products.

Since the new pump has a higher max current rating of 12 amps, I also needed to install a high amperage relay. My existing water pump switch is only designed for an 8 amp max draw. I also decided to run new thicker power wiring for the pump. I ran six gauge wires for the negative ground and 12 VDC positive lines to a 15 amp fuse on the RV power distribution panel.

The plumbing hookup was dead simple since the old pump connectors threaded perfectly onto the new pump's quick connections. All that was left to do was mount it and tidy up the hoses.

So far, I'm impressed with the power and flow of the new pump but a little disappointed with how loud it is. I thought, for the money, it would be a quieter running pump. After using this pump for a few months, I'll come back with a review.

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[LongWalkerActual]

Thanks for the gear link & review, brother!!
So many others won't go that needed extra step!!
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[dirtroadsailing]

I have a motorhome with 3 different switches to turn the water pump on and off. What I discovered was that the wet bay switch had become "mushy" and would turn the pump on by itself. Last winter, I found the water pump running when I checked on my baby after a couple of months, no telling how long it had been running. To my surprise, the pump still works after running for who knows how long dry, I'm guessing at least a month. The pressure is weak, so I'm going to replace it, but I am amazed at the durability of the ShurFlo pumps.

[gocamp]

Like others have said, an accumulator tank makes a big difference. It stops the pulsating and also extends the life of the pump from what I was told. I've installed one in two of my trailers and one in my Roadtrek van.

[Badgeweefixstuff]

Awesome job buddy. Shut flow is quiet but the other looks well built 🇨🇦🛠️🇨🇦🛠️

[neilrankin]

Thanks Ray! I also have a Shurflo 4008 water pump in our 2016 Grayhawk 31FS. We don't boondock much, but we use the pump several times a when we driving our motorhome. It works perfectly for flushing the toilet, washing hands, fruit etc. When we boondock we use it for showering as well.

It will be interesting to see if the new pump is more durable than the Shurflo. My wife would have an issue with the decibel level of the new pump. Hopefully Anne is okay with it. LOL.

[tomrodgers]

I agree with adding an SHURflo 182-200 Pre-Pressurized Accumulator Tank. It stops the pump from running all the time. The pump fills the pressurized tank and the tank supplies the water. All well systems use a pressure tank to protect the pump and an RV water system isn't must different that a well system.

[desertseat]

You don’t need an accumulator tank, you just need a pump with a bypass built in. I think there’s better pumps for cheaper for your application

[kenc]

The sound level does seem a bit louder, and the frequency is (apparently) a little lower. From the exterior at least, the new pump seems to be well made. You did a nice job of installing it.

[cdix]

I added last spring an Onsen 1.0L Accumulator Tank. Made in Canada. Works great keeping the sound level and vibrations down in the system. The pump quieten down too. All that pump jerking is not good on all the pieces. About CDN$ 80.

Also, the check valve built in the pumps are junk. I had my pump refill my fresh tank In Newfoundland then again in Alberta. It was a new trailer and pump. The replace did the same. The third worked but I put a inline check valve just in case. I think it was CDN$ 20.

[screech]

Nice video Ray .Looks like there are times you don"t get what you pay for .I think I will stay with my Shurflo for now.

[doppler]

f the best upgrades I did to my cougar was to but in a holding tank. I used a two gallon pressure tank like you would see installed on a hot water heater for overpressure. You can also use a tank that is installed on a home well system but for whatever reason they are twice the cost for the same thing. It was a very simple install I just cut into the cold shower feed line in the basement. the water can run for a couple of minutes or at least a couple of flushes without turning on. It is now the first thing I do on any RV.

[robwoodward]

Install a tank Ray, less pump working = more batteries

[OmahaWayne]

Great and fair review Ray. Seemed a little louder to me as well.
That 6 ga wire though :) Going to add 50 amp service so you can power the coach when you fill the tank. Like a little hydro electric dam :) ... Just kidding buddy, great review as always.

[nvennard]

Yes does seem a bit loud as someone else said it might need a pressure tank.

[coreymerritt]

Hi ray my pump failed this year I put in a lippert flow max seems to be pretty decent but your right that one is quite a bit louder

[whitefeather]

I got one from tractor supply but notice it says not for potable water. Ugh

[robertburgess]

You need to add an accumulator tank it helps alot with the pulsating. I never did like when they put the pump in the living space.

[thomaslevy]

When I installed an Oxygenics shower head in my 5th wheel, the Shurflo 4008 pump bounced on and off like yours from the extra back-pressure. Cycling on-off rapidly is hard on the pump and pressure switch contacts. I eliminated the problem be adjusting the pressure switch cutoff point. It now pump constantly. It seems your new pump has the same problem and you should be able correct it the same way.

[carmas]

get a little pressure tank, that should help

[projet]

Nice job. I don’t fully get what a relay does. I thought new pump would be quieter too! It has an inner check valve too? Hopefully it does a better job. Can’t wait for follow up review :-0). That inner check valve on the sureflow lets water in the fresh tank even when new. As soon as there is debris. Even with an in line filter. I was going to try an second check valve on the line with a water hammer arrest or on the lines at the faucet and see what that does but never got around to it yet. In the end it’s still a 6g wire on the positive?