Caravan fresh water pump fix

In this video i share what I did to fix a fault with our Whale EP-1642 pump. Our pump is a few years old, yet it was the caravan that had the issue. I fixed the Truma Ultraflow connection by using emery boards to remove corrosion whilst on holiday. Now i have improved the fix and i share the steps i went through.
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[@sueharrison8193]

Dan, your videos have become my "bible". We have had our 2008 Senator Vermont for 3 weeks now and have learned everything from your vlogs. They are our lifeline. I cant thankyou enough for being there when we need you! Sue and Cate, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

[@davidbotterill7549]

We too follow your adage “just in case” - my wife tows a spare caravan, the same name and model, just in case any part of the original one fails. Lol. Great video again Dan. A simple fix - but the untrained may be put off messing with electrics. So we’ll done in explaining step by step how to get out of a quandary. Dave.

[@TheTrudgians]

Thanks Dave, a spares caravan had me chuckling..

[@marienolan7682]

Thank you for this video. It saved me a lot of time and expense. Had put the sterilising fluid through the system yesterday, ready for our first trip next weekend. let it sit overnight, and the pump is working fine. Went to flush it this afternoon pump would not work. Searched on KZbin and your video popped, followed your instructions andhey presto, a bit of wet and dry problem resolved. Pump working great🎉 Thank you😊

[@jankaa5975]

Thanks! The first video that ACTUALLY fixing the water income (pump) problem, and not the taps and etc.

[@petebird7171]

Top tip there Dan, could also put some Vaseline on the terminals as well to protect them, 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@paulyork1817]

Hi Dan, thank you we just bought a new to us caravan. Water pump didn’t work when we got on site, so watched your video, and bang all working thank you so much for your advice. Cheers

[@raymondworth5092]

Hi, that video has saved the day, thank you. We’re on a CL without facilities and we have had an issue exactly as you described. Solved with an emery board. Thanks again and keep posting the videos! Cheers Baz

[@grantmayos9639]

Had same problem last month's trip mate. Had to drive to the local caravan centre. 60 quid later, the new one worked perfectly, but I wasn't happy with the connections, quite corroded. In fact now, the new pump is operating way better. Shower pressure is brilliant. That said, I don't know how old the original one was as it came with the van. I used some emery cloth to do what you've done and fingers crossed all good. Nice one.

[@keithmaddox9659]

Hi Dan, I had the same happen to me 3 weeks ago, I did exactly the same as you new pump and the wife's nail board to clean the terminals. Keep up the the great work. 👍

[@dereklawrence4622]

Dan, my Phoenix, same age as yours did the same last year. I also bought a whale replacement pump which incidentally is so much better to use and delivers better pressure than the supplied Truma. Just had four weeks away. Never missed a beat

[@andrewsly3183]

Fantastic-worked-many thanks 👍

[@colinrimmer789]

Glad to hear your pump wasn’t terminal Dan! I’ll get my coat 😂

[@colinmew6695]

Very good advice one should always have 2 pumps if one goes little you can do makes holiday hard work.

[@Mr1967flyingv]

Had a similar problem with our near side motor mover terminals, a quick rub with emery board and the mover has been fine ever since. 👍

[@alanpostma5861]

Hi Dan that the same problem I had last month when I asked for your advice ,I done the same what you have done ,I bought the new whale pump it a lot better thanks again Dan

[@617539]

Nice one Dan, these things happen when you least expect it.

[@martynlawrence2365]

Hi Dan, a little surprised that you didn't smear Vaseline on the terminals and secondly, why haven't you fitted an inboard pump? I had so much hassle with my Whale pump and it's manually adjusted pressure switch that I converted to an inboard pump with built-in pressure switch and self-priming and done away with the outside pump completely. The pump that bought was on Amazon at £99.00 and delivers 17ltrs per minute. Fantastic pump and 100% better than the old system.

[@Bunce1949]

Thanks for that tip Dan. Following your original review of that Whale pump we bought one to replace our original Truma one, which was awful. Sadly the Whale one lasted just 2 years and 9 months before the motor failed, which was pretty very annoying as it had hardly any use during the pandemic and was carefully looked after. I hope our replacement Whale lasts longer than that?

[@IkeBrider]

I have the same problem every time we go away. I am tinning my with a soldering iron and solder. I will let you know how it goes.

[@martinkitchin6204]

Thank you Dan. Very interesting. I'll make sure we take an emery board with us. Quick question: would the condition of the terminal be looked at the annual service ?

[@TheTrudgians]

Hi Martin, the only thing the service would pick up is if the pump worked or not, not the condition of the terminals so say. 👍

[@sparkie920]

Hi Dan. I also carry a spare water pump, just in case. Nothing worse than not been able to fill the kettle lol

[@gwen3572]

Thanks Dan, useful info, will keep in mind

[@ncaw646]

Thanks Dan !😊😎

[@MusicMistress29]

Enjoy following your channel. We’re into our second year without van and we love it.

[@martinkitchin6204]

Hi Dan, Trust you're well. Just a thought, is the better quality Whale water pump readily compatible with the Truma water system ? Martin

[@keithdonnelly8636]

I have a swift Charisma 2004 and I have an airlock that I can't get rid of. For 5 days I have been bleeding my boiler opening the 3 hot taps on the van and running water for up to 5 minutes as advised online then turning them off ans leaving them for varying lengths of time before turning the taps on again. The pump appears to work fine... Do you have any suggestions or advice?

[@ben2e0omr]

Cracking video Dan

[@ronhill2]

Hello Dan, you can also buy the actual pump at the end of the hose for a lot less money.

[@markbradbury6076]

You pump from the Lunar days. Its great to see these things can last a long time, but didnt you get a new one with the new caravan?

[@MatWatkins-xq2uc]

Dan, thanks as always for your content. Could I be cheeky and ask do you know what the difference between the Truma pump with like a small puck on the end and the one everyone seems to have with a smaller barrel type pump on the end of the hose? They are drastically different in price but I haven't seen the cheaper one before? Mines had it so need to order a new one! Thanks as always

[@TheTrudgians]

Hi Mat, yes indeed this is very easy to answer. The pump with a small puck on the end isn't a pump. It is literally a filter, with a pipe and a connecting handle. These rely on an internal pump in the caravan. The bigger "end" and the more expensive hose does have an impeller pump on the end, as there is usually no internal pump in the caravan. Hope that helps.

[@andrewormondroyd7409]

Hi Dan you could try a fibre glass cleaning pencil, I used them cleaning loads of electrical relay terminals

[@TheTrudgians]

Hi Andrew, yes - i have a couple of fibre glass pens, i use them on PCBs, but i didnt want any fibreglass rubbings anywhere near the contacts here.

[@sandralowe2874]

This is very interesting as my water pump kept blowing the fuse and wonder is it the pump or a problem with my 2 year old caravan?

[@robrothwell4886]

I just had exactly the same problem. New pump fixed it for me.

[@sandralowe2874]

@@robrothwell4886 really? Thank you 👍

[@mwffoto7698]

Dan… another great vid… can I just ask which whale pump that is in particular? Mine is so hard to engage and remove and feels very brittle in my hands and regularly come apart. Yours clicked in with such ease my mouth hid the floor. Thanks (Just seen in the description you’ve listed it sorry. Maybe I’ll try one out. )

[@TheTrudgians]

Just about to type a reply 😂😂 hope it helps.

[@simracer1256]

Interesting. My truma connector doesn't have those terminals

[@stevezodiac491]

I am in my caravan now and my inboard pump stopped working as we were charging the system up, on arrival, after the caravan was idle for a fortnight in the storage yard. A few minutes later, the pump burst back into action. This is something the pump has never done before. Evidently the pump has an over temp motor cut out sensor on it. My belief is that the culprit is alge formation in the pump causing the pump to be harder to power because it is sticking. My plan is to put a couple of milton sterilizing tablets, all broken up, into the water hog and purge the water system, including the pump, with sterilized water, when we are leaving site ?

[@TheTrudgians]

Hi, if possible - don’t use Milton - use Puriclean. Milton can and will damage any metal parts in your system, including hot water tank. Puriclean will dissolve any micro bio film and sterilise the system too. Do this about once a year. Have a look for my vid about sterilising fresh water. 👍

[@stevezodiac491]

Thanks !

[@tonyska]

I'm having the same problem but I don't see any terminals on my Truma pistol grip type. It's just all plastic. Anyone got any advice please before I lose my mind 😫

[@brendanoneill4069]

An idea to put a bung into the water intake to prevent contaminated pieces entering the hole. WD40 also make a contact cleaner that evaporates once used 👍good spare though 🔫

[@paulmissen8798]

You could try lemon juice and salt it cleans copper pans with just a rub

[@garethlewis3647]

Thanks for the information. Perhaps others have had similar problems

[@dhdronefilming]

Some form of plug could have been used to plug the orifice to prevent dirt getting in!

[@jamespaterson7405]

Different pump and fitting mine is a carva system

[@lukemee1471]

You could have sprayed electrical contact cleaner on the sand paper

[@TheTrudgians]

you are right, BUT.... i didnt want to introduce any cleaners or solvents in a housing so close to our drinking water supply. On other connections that are a bit further away from the water pipe, (like the Whale) i'd do exactly as you suggested.

[@stevenyoung1901]

Smear of vasaleen

[@TheTrudgians]

I’ll try that. Never had a good experience with it on electrical contacts though, the introduction of dirt sticking to the contacts, and reduced continuity. but I’ll try.

[@jacketrussell]

Open terminals in a moist environment? Crap design. Typical of most caravan engineering.