Which pump/filter do I need? (old caravan)

[Tombo46]

Hi everyone. I'm fixing up my sisters old caravan as a temporary accommodation and so far I've managed to get tonnes of it working (amazingly!). It's an Abi Award Tristar and I am not sure of the year but I guesstimate it's early 90's. It has no water pump with it currently but I'm unsure which pump/filters to buy? Here's a picture if anyone can help. Apologies for the state of it. I've been concentrating on the inside of it for the time being!



All the best,

Tom

 

[Damian]

You have the old style Crystal Mk 2 inlet system .which is now obsolete
This has been replaced by the Truma Ultraflow which will need the inlet housing replacing the old one and the Ultraflow pump which has a different connection to your old one.

 

[Tombo46]

Damn! not what I wanted to hear =( I was hoping I'd just find a plug and play option. I saw these on eBay and it looked like it would fit perfect but I'm assuming I'm mistaken?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WHALE-Water-Pump-Truma-Carver-EP1622-Caravan-Motorhome-Boat/261434910418?epid=1022838022&hash=item3cdebc26d2:g:rGMAAOSwnHZYQaki:rk:2f:0

 

[Tombo46]

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[Damian]

That pump will fit.
I must admit I did not search the net for possible pumps.
Also at the moment the filter is available from Leisureshop Direct but what I would recommend is removing the filter part and just using the screw cap to provide the seal needed.
As long as your fitted unit does not have a crack in it, it should be OK, but many filter housings of that age do have cracks, in which case the inlet will need replacing.

 

[Tombo46]

Brilliant, thanks for the information. It does currently just have the cap installed with no filter but was removed for the picture. I'll grab that pump and give it a whirl. Fingers crossed it works. Everything else seems to have been an easy fix so I'm just waiting for that soul destroying problem to rear it's head haha.

Thanks again!