Noisy water when tap turned on

Joshuasdad replied on 22/08/2019 22:04

Posted on 22/08/2019 22:04

We have just bought a new to us caravan, a 2012 swift challenger. We love the van, but when the water is switched on (hot or cold), there is a vibrating type noise coming from under the front bunk, like the pump making a noise. The van does not have in-board water system. Does anyone know how to cure it?

 

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

cleudo replied on 26/06/2021 13:39

Posted on 26/06/2021 13:39

Our new 2021 Swift Alpine 2 has the same issue.  Sounds like a motor boat when on.  Only 2 screws holding it on to a vertical piece of wood, and rigid 12mm pipes in and out - which seems to be in contravention of the flojet  fitting instructions.

To change it would require clampable spigots for the pump, flexible hose, and converters back to 12mm pipe network.  Probably around £50 worth of fittings.

Not sure I want to do this in a brand new van though.

 

Foyze replied on 01/10/2023 18:16

Posted on 01/10/2023 18:16

Ours is really noisy.  We have a 2014 Swift Challenger SE.  We have the submersible type used with an Aquaroll.  The water pump is situated under the front bunk.  It sounds like a tractor when tap switched on.

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