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Headhunter mach 5 water pump

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
Peter    Alberta Canada
'98 U320 40'  Build 5359 M11 450 HP, Aqua hot, Blu Ox

Re: Headhunter mach 5 water pump

Reply #1 –
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.

Re: Headhunter mach 5 water pump

Reply #2 –
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 Part # 60146274 I believe

Another possible alternative Grundfos Scala
2014 Newell 2020P

Re: Headhunter mach 5 water pump

Reply #3 –
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.
1993 U300 40ft GV SE
Build # 4344

Re: Headhunter mach 5 water pump

Reply #4 –
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
Peter    Alberta Canada
'98 U320 40'  Build 5359 M11 450 HP, Aqua hot, Blu Ox

Re: Headhunter mach 5 water pump

Reply #5 –
Quote from: Peter –
I know newells and prevosts have them installed so the curiosity was there.

I believe the new Foretravel's also use them.
2014 ih45  (4th Foretravel owned)
 1997 36' U295 Sold in 2020, owned for 19 years
  U240 36' Sold to insurance company after melting in garage fire
    33' Foretravel on Dodge Chassis  Sold very long time ago
 

Re: Headhunter mach 5 water pump

Reply #6 –
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.
Ted
2014 IH-45  #6585
Louisville, KY