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JBoldennew · 05-02-2008, 06:01 PM

I have the variable spped pump in my new MS RE3. The first time we had to use it it failed. Symptoms just like everyone is describing. It would pump, then stop on valve shut off and require a cycle of the power switch to start again, The next morning it wouldn't work at all. Really bad news for the first full day of 4 days of dry camping.

Anyway, the motor was pretty warm that morning. Got the unit to the dealer about 10 days later. (After the dry spell, used full hook-up sites) Guess what? Pump worked fine!!!

Kinda insisted on more thorough testing and the tech did manage to get it to heat up and quit pumping. Bottom line - bad pump and DT replaced under warrenty.

05-02-2008, 06:01 PM	#8
JBoldennew Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, Ohio Posts: 26	I have the variable spped pump in my new MS RE3. The first time we had to use it it failed. Symptoms just like everyone is describing. It would pump, then stop on valve shut off and require a cycle of the power switch to start again, The next morning it wouldn't work at all. Really bad news for the first full day of 4 days of dry camping. Anyway, the motor was pretty warm that morning. Got the unit to the dealer about 10 days later. (After the dry spell, used full hook-up sites) Guess what? Pump worked fine!!! Kinda insisted on more thorough testing and the tech did manage to get it to heat up and quit pumping. Bottom line - bad pump and DT replaced under warrenty. __________________ John & Bea & BC (aka Spot) Retired Air Force 1965 - 1991 2008 MS 36RE3 # 4490 W/Hidden TV 2003 Dodge 3500 HD 4:10 Waiting to retire again!