Water pump replacement

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   I am looking to replace the water pump in my 2014 RPOD model 178. Does anyone have a recommendation for a quite pump?  Is there a certain model I need to buy for a 2014 model 178?
Thanks in advance.

Bret

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Bretboulder Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 25 May 2017 Location: Boulder Online Status: Offline Posts: 3	Topic: Water pump replacement Posted: 26 Dec 2018 at 9:01am
	I am looking to replace the water pump in my 2014 RPOD model 178. Does anyone have a recommendation for a quite pump? Is there a certain model I need to buy for a 2014 model 178? Thanks in advance. Bret

mcarter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419	Posted: 26 Dec 2018 at 3:12pm
	I replaced mine with the latest Sureflo direct replacement, I posted how impressed I was with the quietness, compared to the old pump that consistently filled fresh water tank. I wanted a same hook up and mounting. They make good products.
	Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

Tars Tarkas Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 14 Jan 2013 Location: Near Nashville Online Status: Offline Posts: 1446	Posted: 26 Dec 2018 at 3:59pm
	I got this one on Amazon around the time Mike replaced his I think. Not sure it's the same model he got, but I've been very happy with it. It is quieter and a little bit more powerful than what I had. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002XM5G70/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I also got this. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000N9VF6Q/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1. It's theoretically a good idea but I'm not sure how much benefit it really is. TT
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mcarter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419	Posted: 26 Dec 2018 at 4:07pm
	+1 same one I got. Much quieter.
	Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability."

podrunner Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 30 May 2013 Location: Draper, UT Online Status: Offline Posts: 106	Posted: 26 Dec 2018 at 10:25pm
	You might try adding an accumulator tank. I have the original pump, simply adding the tank made the pump operate less frequently, quieter and with less vibration. It is a less than 5 minute install. (Depending on location of your pump)
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