Submersible waterpumps for Carver/Truma

CPH · Jun 25th, 2013, 20:41

My 'van is old, really old, probably about '93 or so.

The water system is a Carver Crystal Filter type and I need to purchase a new water pump for it. The only ones I can find are Truma Crystal II.

I'm assuming there's some affiliation with Carver and Truma and logically I'm guessing that the system in my van is older that the Truma II.

So, my question is; will a pump for a Truma Crystal II fit and work with a Carver Crystal Filter system?

The physical connection looks the same but that's no guarantee in my experience.

Cheers.

244T · Jun 25th, 2013, 21:45

I may have one if your interested?

CPH · Jun 25th, 2013, 21:49

Very possibly! Thank you.

What type/manufacturer is it? Is it new or used and would you be able to send a pic or two? And price, of course - that's quite important I would have thought, lol.

Sorry for being a bit OTT but I have no clue about these things.

Cheers,

Chris

60041 · Jun 26th, 2013, 23:48

Truma took Carver over some years ago and all their products are now badged as Truma.
There are 2 different systems; the old Crystal and the later Watermaster: the pumps are interchangeable, but they have different fittings on the end of the hose that plugs into the caravan.
The cheapest repair is to buy a bare pump and reuse the hose and plug from the old one; it is quite easy to do and saves a lot of money over the cost of a complete assembly.
Some dealers are selling German made pumps that they claim to be much more reliable than the Truma ones; I have not tried one yet but would consider it when I next need to buy a pump as the Truma / Carver ones are not particularly good. I always carry a spare because they always fail at the most inconvenient time and I rarely get more than a 2 or 3 years out of a pump, sometimes much less. The main cause of failure is allowing them to run dry, even just half a minute or so is enough to ruin a pump.

244T · Jun 27th, 2013, 07:47

Well its used
it's the in tank external one
FOC just pay for postage

PM me if you wish

rogerthechorister · Jul 22nd, 2013, 15:04

My main bitch about the Carver/Truma ones are that they dribble rather than gush. The Reichs produce a far better shower. Mr Ebay will supply at about 20 squid, maybe 30.

Jun 25th, 2013, 20:41	#1
CPH Senior Member Last Online: Dec 10th, 2020 09:39 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Caldicot	Submersible waterpumps for Carver/Truma My 'van is old, really old, probably about '93 or so. The water system is a Carver Crystal Filter type and I need to purchase a new water pump for it. The only ones I can find are Truma Crystal II. I'm assuming there's some affiliation with Carver and Truma and logically I'm guessing that the system in my van is older that the Truma II. So, my question is; will a pump for a Truma Crystal II fit and work with a Carver Crystal Filter system? The physical connection looks the same but that's no guarantee in my experience. Cheers. __________________ Where are we going and why are we in this hand basket?

Jun 25th, 2013, 21:45	#2
244T VOC Member Last Online: Jan 5th, 2020 18:09 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Preston	Pump I may have one if your interested? __________________ Andrew... 244T '90 740 GLT: Standard car '80 240 DL: Lots of bits and bobs inc turbo intercooler etc etc

Jun 25th, 2013, 21:49	#3
CPH Senior Member Last Online: Dec 10th, 2020 09:39 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Caldicot	Very possibly! Thank you. What type/manufacturer is it? Is it new or used and would you be able to send a pic or two? And price, of course - that's quite important I would have thought, lol. Sorry for being a bit OTT but I have no clue about these things. Cheers, Chris __________________ Where are we going and why are we in this hand basket?

Jun 26th, 2013, 23:48	#4
60041 Premier Member Last Online: May 23rd, 2024 21:01 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: North Northumberland	Truma took Carver over some years ago and all their products are now badged as Truma. There are 2 different systems; the old Crystal and the later Watermaster: the pumps are interchangeable, but they have different fittings on the end of the hose that plugs into the caravan. The cheapest repair is to buy a bare pump and reuse the hose and plug from the old one; it is quite easy to do and saves a lot of money over the cost of a complete assembly. Some dealers are selling German made pumps that they claim to be much more reliable than the Truma ones; I have not tried one yet but would consider it when I next need to buy a pump as the Truma / Carver ones are not particularly good. I always carry a spare because they always fail at the most inconvenient time and I rarely get more than a 2 or 3 years out of a pump, sometimes much less. The main cause of failure is allowing them to run dry, even just half a minute or so is enough to ruin a pump. __________________ 2018 V90CC D4, 2022 XC40 1940 Matchless G3, 1980 Moto Guzzi T3 Coming soon:- 1947Rover 14 P2

Jun 27th, 2013, 07:47	#5
244T VOC Member Last Online: Jan 5th, 2020 18:09 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Preston	Pump Well its used it's the in tank external one FOC just pay for postage PM me if you wish __________________ Andrew... 244T '90 740 GLT: Standard car '80 240 DL: Lots of bits and bobs inc turbo intercooler etc etc

Jul 22nd, 2013, 15:04	#6
rogerthechorister Rogerthechorister Last Online: Dec 16th, 2023 02:15 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Rochester	Reich My main bitch about the Carver/Truma ones are that they dribble rather than gush. The Reichs produce a far better shower. Mr Ebay will supply at about 20 squid, maybe 30.

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