|
|
11-22-2017, 11:25 AM
|
#21
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Vancouver Island
Posts: 894
M.O.C. #14417
|
The first thing that I did when we got our Montana was replace the unbelievably loud Flojet with a Shurflo 4008. The difference was huge. Then I added, like many others, the extra flexible hoses which made it better still.
I also had tried the flexible hoses on the Flojet before replacing it, but it was still extremely loud.
__________________
Lenny and Ros
2012 Montana 3400RL,680 Watts Solar,4xT-105 Trojans,GP-ISW2000-12 Inverter,Trimetric 2020, EMSHW50C
2009 Chevy Silverado 3500 LTZ Duramax 4x4 CC Dually, Banks Speed Brake
|
|
|
11-25-2017, 10:10 AM
|
#22
|
Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: North Bay Area
Posts: 351
M.O.C. #19469
|
Why is the noisy water pump worse on Montana's? I've never had a water pump this loud on any of the SOB'S I've owned before. The wife and I just except it, not the end of the world. Just makes no sense
|
|
|
11-25-2017, 10:20 AM
|
#23
|
Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
Posts: 3,940
M.O.C. #20477
|
My original pump is actually fairly quiet.
__________________
Zack and Donna plus Millie and Ranger
2018 3160RL
"Life is too short to stay indoors, enjoy the ride!"
|
|
|
12-05-2017, 05:44 PM
|
#24
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Northern Illinois
Posts: 525
M.O.C. #19994
|
I have always changed our pumps out and did the rubber base and flex hose. In our new 3731, i wish i could even see mine, its behind this mess. It is at the dealer as of today to clean this up and few other "minor" warranty issues
__________________
The "Black Pearl"-2017 3731FL Legacy Package
2017 F-450 Platinum, 6.7 PSD
|
|
|
12-05-2017, 07:41 PM
|
#25
|
Montana Fan
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Monett
Posts: 138
M.O.C. #20129
|
Thanks for all the recommendations, I have not searched out of made the modifications yet but it is on my to do list when weather accommodates.
__________________
Jeff & Lori Banning + the Yorkies Lucy and Ricky
2018 3950BR
2017 Ford F350 King Ranch DRW 6.7L PS 4:10's
Monett, MO
|
|
|
01-03-2018, 05:53 AM
|
#26
|
Established Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Noble
Posts: 11
M.O.C. #16037
|
Tee he he. My attitude these days is it it’s make by noise that means it’s working and I don’t have to repair it.
|
|
|
01-03-2018, 08:02 AM
|
#27
|
Montana Master
Join Date: May 2017
Location: South East NC
Posts: 1,768
M.O.C. #19865
|
I was surprised how quiet the original pump is. Not even wanting to look at it in fear of Jinx showing up now.
|
|
|
01-03-2018, 10:36 AM
|
#28
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Vancouver Island
Posts: 894
M.O.C. #14417
|
I wonder if Keystone went with a Shurflo water pump instead of the Flojet which is why the pump is quieter.
__________________
Lenny and Ros
2012 Montana 3400RL,680 Watts Solar,4xT-105 Trojans,GP-ISW2000-12 Inverter,Trimetric 2020, EMSHW50C
2009 Chevy Silverado 3500 LTZ Duramax 4x4 CC Dually, Banks Speed Brake
|
|
|
01-03-2018, 03:18 PM
|
#29
|
Montana Master
Join Date: May 2017
Location: South East NC
Posts: 1,768
M.O.C. #19865
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by Lenny K
I wonder if Keystone went with a Shurflo water pump instead of the Flojet which is why the pump is quieter.
|
They went with the lowest bid which can change at anytime. Usually companies bid for XXX number of units.
|
|
|
01-03-2018, 03:38 PM
|
#30
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Lincoln
Posts: 860
M.O.C. #8154
|
Just a FYI. Years ago at the Quartzsite RV show, a Shurflo dealer had the bottom of the line, cheapest pump on display running into an aquarium. It was virtually silent.
I had just upgraded the pump, installed pads and insulators and used the kit to quite the pump noise. There was only slight improvement. Lots of wasted money and time working on the wrong issue.
The point is that it is really not the pump but hammering within the pipes installed in the rig. I now have a SOB, cheap pump but all the water pipes are secured. There is no noticeable noise.
Ken
|
|
|
02-01-2018, 03:09 PM
|
#31
|
Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Deming
Posts: 52
M.O.C. #21090
|
Pump
May sound daft, how about hanging the pump from the ceiling on a platform of wood with 4 rubber straps. Cause I held the pump in my hand and no loud noise whilest running still conected to the circuit.
__________________
2006 Everest 344J Solar. 7K Axles.
SeeLevel II Gauges Samsung RF197 Fridge.
2015 Chevy C/C L/B 3500LTZ DRW.
|
|
|
02-01-2018, 04:02 PM
|
#32
|
Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: ALAMEDA
Posts: 227
M.O.C. #20448
|
Daft you English? I lived 3 years in Blackpool. Great country btw.
__________________
2017 Montana High Country 310RE
2017 Ram 2500 Diesel, 4 wd crew cab, slr, pulrite super glide, short bed, 2 ea 100 Ah LiFePO4 12 volt Deep Cycle Battery
|
|
|
02-01-2018, 05:39 PM
|
#33
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: westminster md
Posts: 2,321
M.O.C. #17894
|
I added the flex lines to mine along with a pressure tank so it will not run as much. What made to biggest difference was to unscrew it from the floor and sit it un-mounted on a thick bed of fiberglass insulation and then surround it with more insulation. It is nearly silent now.
|
|
|
02-02-2018, 06:07 AM
|
#34
|
Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
Posts: 3,436
M.O.C. #11397
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by beeje
I added the flex lines to mine along with a pressure tank so it will not run as much. What made to biggest difference was to unscrew it from the floor and sit it un-mounted on a thick bed of fiberglass insulation and then surround it with more insulation. It is nearly silent now.
|
Can you be sure that "surrounding" it with insulation won't make it overheat?
__________________
2018.5 Montana 3791RD
Full Timers 9/1/2010 through 1/16/2020.
|
|
|
02-02-2018, 06:58 AM
|
#35
|
Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Forked River
Posts: 82
M.O.C. #21148
|
Flo-jet and shur-flo pumps are both a bit noisy. rubber feet insulators and covering it with an insulated box or similar will cut it down. I've dealt with these pumps for years in the marine industry which are identical to the RV industry, along with a lot of other vendor components.
|
|
|
02-02-2018, 09:16 AM
|
#36
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Denver
Posts: 1,046
M.O.C. #5329
|
We have a 2006 2955RL. It has a water pump that sounds like someone jackhammering under the rig. I have tried the rubber pad thing, foam pipe insulation on the pipes, and a few other things, without much improvement. On our rig, the space around the pump looks like a plumber’s nightmare, so we have just learned to live with it.
|
|
|
02-02-2018, 10:28 AM
|
#37
|
Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Forked River
Posts: 82
M.O.C. #21148
|
There's many different pump models out there, most of the quad pumps are quieter than other models, still fairly loud especially if mounted under the sink or in the camper somewhere. Mines in the baggage compartment so not so bad!
|
|
|
02-02-2018, 04:16 PM
|
#38
|
Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: westminster md
Posts: 2,321
M.O.C. #17894
|
I was worried about the overheating issue also. So after a long run of the pump from a shower I went directly to it and put my hands around it and felt no heat what so ever.
|
|
|
02-02-2018, 04:28 PM
|
#39
|
Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Forked River
Posts: 82
M.O.C. #21148
|
These pumps are lots of times mounted in hot engine compartments in boats, never seen a overheat issue.
|
|
|
09-15-2021, 04:20 PM
|
#40
|
Established Member
Join Date: Jul 2021
Location: Niceville
Posts: 38
M.O.C. #29201
|
Looking for help in converting from the Flojet to a ShurFlo Rev 3 pump.
First off did Keystone ignore the installation recommendations as a matter of practice, or is it just mine? There isn't enough room in the pump area to connect the hoses straight on, as recommended, so they are immediately elbowed. Then, to top it off, the pump is connected directly into the rigid PEX tubing.
I have 2- 30" flexible, steel braid hoses with 1/2" FIP I plan to connect between the pump and PEX.
For anyone who has made the conversion, what did you use for the pump to hose connections? 1/2 inch brass street elbows? I couldn't find any other pre-made elbows and am considering making a comparable elbow of PVC.
How did you transition to the PEX? Shark bite? How far did you go from the pump? Should I put a loop in my flexible hoses?
__________________
Craig & Sharon, Niceville, FL
2015 Montana 3582RL
2015 Ford F-350 DRW, 6.7 diesel, Anderson Ultimate Connection Gooseneck Hitch
|
|
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Threads |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|