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Title: Headhunter mach 5 water pump
Post by: Peter on August 05, 2025, 11:27:22 pm
Has anyone installed a mach 5 waterpump in a Foretravel? Specifically a 1996-2002 U 320?
I currently have a shurflo 4048 and yes, it works just fine but i still want water pressure like my house. Will the piping in a foretravel handle the added pressure?
And yes again... i know they are pricey
Title: Re: Headhunter mach 5 water pump
Post by: Barry & Cindy on August 06, 2025, 12:20:08 am
Peter, you are in an RV, enjoy its limitations.  Probably not would be my answer to your question.  Dome-type water pressure regulators are also needed for city water supply.
Title: Re: Headhunter mach 5 water pump
Post by: hypoxia on August 06, 2025, 07:38:07 am
I don't know about your plumbing pipe size, the Headhunter has a 1" inlet and outlet.  The Headhunter pressure can be easily adjusted up or down.  I think you will also want a 2 gallon surge tank.

Possible alternative is DAB Booster Silent 5M 120 VAC 60 Hz (https://www.dabpumps.com/en/products/multistage-centrifugal-and-self-priming-pumps/on-off-automatic-electronic-booster-system/booster-silent#description) Part # 60146274 I believe

Another possible alternative Grundfos Scala (https://product-selection.grundfos.com/us/products/scala?tab=products)
Title: Re: Headhunter mach 5 water pump
Post by: Jeff & Sandy on August 06, 2025, 09:04:35 am
I wouldn't.

Do you have an expansion tank? Those are pressurized and can boost water pressure.

You can also remove the water restriction washers in your shower head to increase flow. That change can be dramatic but you'll use more water.
Title: Re: Headhunter mach 5 water pump
Post by: Peter on August 06, 2025, 11:58:44 am
Hmm.  Not really the answers i was looking for but i appreciate the honesty. I know newells and prevosts have them installed so the curiosity was there. 
The thoughts were for full time living...
And yes i have a shurflo accumulator tank
Title: Re: Headhunter mach 5 water pump
Post by: turbojack on August 06, 2025, 12:04:21 pm
I know newells and prevosts have them installed so the curiosity was there.

I believe the new Foretravel's also use them.
Title: Re: Headhunter mach 5 water pump
Post by: Ted_L on August 06, 2025, 03:25:13 pm
Peter, maybe this will make you feel better.  I put one in my IH-45 and love it.  I added an accumulator, separate breaker and relay switch as well.  The relay allows me to use the original pump switch on the Silverleaf panel.  Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.