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07-08-2021, 12:11 PM
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Location: Chicago area
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In a rush....left the water pump on
Was in a rush to dump the tanks on the way out after using fresh water tank for a week. When I left with no water in the fresh water tank I forgot to shut the water pump off. After a 5 hr drive back home I went into the TT to unload and heard it still running. Dang! Been camping with a TT for 15+ yrs and just forgot.
Should I just assume it's probably trashed or is there hope it will work ok? Pump is Pentair Shurflo 4008. This happened yesterday and haven't had a chance to re-visit it yet.
2020 Grey Wolf 19SM
2009 Chevy 2500 Silverado
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07-08-2021, 12:13 PM
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My bet, you're OK.
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07-08-2021, 02:04 PM
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I had a similar brain fart. Decided to drain my water tank on the way home for a trip to avoid the sulfur smell from well water sitting in the tank until next trip. Opened the tank drain, and forgot to turn off the pump.
Noticed pump was on when I got home (6 hours). Turned it off, put water in tank, turned pump on. Nothing. Motor would run but no pumping. Replaced pump, worked good. Stern reminder to self to turn pump off whenever trailering. I have since learned to dump water pressure in addition to turning pump off before trailering.
Fred W
2019 Flagstaff T21TBHW A-frame
2008 Hyundai Entourage minivan
camping Colorado and adjacent states one weekend at a time
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07-08-2021, 04:08 PM
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Trailer Park Supervisor
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Location: Northern NJ
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Hopefully didn't burn up pump, but that is a long time. Good news is a replacement pump is reasonable price and easy to find.
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2015 Ford F150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 V8
Yes, I drink the water!
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07-08-2021, 04:28 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Chicago area
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I'll try to fill the fresh water tank tonight and see what happens with the pump and report back. Hopefully it still works.
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2009 Chevy 2500 Silverado
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07-08-2021, 04:52 PM
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FLY4FUN
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: PIEDMONT NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WhiteSoxFan4
I'll try to fill the fresh water tank tonight and see what happens with the pump and report back. Hopefully it still works.
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It might...but, you'll always wonder if it may be wounded and potentially quit in midst of a future camping trip. Prob good idea to replace(?). If it's like mine, it's in a spot that requires a lot of fussin and cussin to get to...but may be worth it.
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07-08-2021, 04:56 PM
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Site Team
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Location: Southwest Alabama
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According to the manual and website that's a 'Run-Dry' pump, so I guess you'll see how good their marketing is.
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07-08-2021, 05:57 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Chicago area
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Filled the fresh water tank...turned on the pump and it filled the hot water tank completely and had regular pressure in the faucets so seems to have survived. But to Apex's point, I think I'm going to buy a replacement to keep on hand.......which means it will now last forever. Otherwise if I don't, it will crap out on me on our next trip. Thanks everyone!
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07-08-2021, 06:01 PM
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Trailer Park Supervisor
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Location: Northern NJ
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You can always set up the spare pump to do water transfers to your RV at dry parks. Lots of nice threads on that. This way you get to test it too, make sure it's good while still under warranty!
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2019 Rockwood Geo Pro G19FD w/off road package
2015 Ford F150 XLT Super Cab 4x4 V8
Yes, I drink the water!
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07-09-2021, 04:15 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: USA
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I moved my switch to a more logical location but in a rare blue moon it is easy to bump the switch and tun on the pump. The rare blue moon happened once in 12 years and burned ours up. Now part of my going home procedures is to take the fuse out of the power wire to the pump. Pump is easy to access.
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07-09-2021, 04:23 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Southern NM
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I've let mine run dry several times. The first time was a few hours about 5 years ago
The last time was almost 24 hours about two years ago. Still works perfect. I quit worrying about it 
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2012 Wildcat Sterling 32RL - w/level up (best option ever)
2007 Chevy 2500HD Duramax
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07-09-2021, 04:27 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Louisville, KY
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I bet your pump is fine.
I've left mine on more than once.
Like the Timex ad... It takes a licking and keeps on ticking!
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Dan & Rita D
2017 Nissan Titan 5.6L King cab 4wd
2016 Evergreen Everlite 242RBS
29' empty nest model. Blue Ox WD hitch
(1 queen bed, large main cabin and huge bathroom)
Camping days 2010-53, 2011-47, 2012-41, 2013-41, 2014-31, 2015-40, 2016-44, 2017-63, 2018-75, 2019-32, 2020-41, 2021-49, 2022-43, 2023-66
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07-09-2021, 04:34 PM
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54 Years, 13 RV's
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Northern Colorado
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WhiteSoxFan4
Filled the fresh water tank...turned on the pump and it filled the hot water tank completely and had regular pressure in the faucets so seems to have survived. But to Apex's point, I think I'm going to buy a replacement to keep on hand.......which means it will now last forever. Otherwise if I don't, it will crap out on me on our next trip. Thanks everyone!
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I think buying a new pump and putting it in the trailer storage compartment is THE BEST WAY to insure that your current pump will last forever. And, you can sell the new one in 20 years for double the money!
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07-09-2021, 04:34 PM
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54 Years, 13 RV's
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Northern Colorado
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Pretty good ROI.
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07-09-2021, 04:44 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
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When these pumps go bad it’s usually the diaphragm which is very
easy to replace so rather then buy the whole pump just keep a spare diaphragm…
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2018 Forest River Heritage Glen 272RL
2018 Ford F150 Lariat 3.5 Ecoboost Max Trailer Package
Curt Trutrack WDH
HD Roadmaster Active Suspension
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07-10-2021, 05:55 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Southern NM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by njfishing
When these pumps go bad it’s usually the diaphragm which is very
easy to replace so rather then buy the whole pump just keep a spare diaphragm…
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You are absolutely correct. But if it is the original pump, I would just as soon replace it with an upgrade. You can usually get a lot of improvement for not much money. And then I might get an extra diaphragm for the new pump
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2012 Wildcat Sterling 32RL - w/level up (best option ever)
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Reese Fifth Airborne Sidewinder
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