Valterra - RP800 Rocket Hand Pump for RV, Camper Holding Tank Faucet Pump - Chrome

We have a vintage trailer for camping. When off grid camping we still need water. This is the exact same pump that was installed way back in 1963 when our trailer was new. It even has the same name molded into the base. Works perfectly. Draws water from a 10 gallon tank that is set below and about 4 feet away from the pump. Has a hold position so that constant flow is ready when needed. Not a single leak was found. Pumps a good volume too. A couple pumps will give you approx. a cup of water. Installation was a snap. Just mount the pump in the existing hole as it is the exact same dimentions. Push and clamp the inlet hose and pump away. If you have no hole in the location that you want to mount it, just measure the base and cut a round circle to allow it to drop into place. Comes in a blister pack and includes the pump and mounting screws. We are please with it so far. We see that some have had crack issues and we will keep an eye out for that. So far not a single problem. This could be a good option for all of out vintage camper friends rebuilding their rigs.

Replaced an older model of this unit and it was probably the easiest project I've done on my boat so far. The old one wouldn't hold prime and leaked from the spout and handle. This one is completely leak free and holds prime perfectly. I was leery about replacing it with the same model due to the issues with the old one, but I think the old one was just worn out, there are no issues with this one.

I read mixed reviews on the leaking but it's the best deal I could find out there so I gave it a try. I connected it up with my hose first thing when I bought it to see if it leaked or not (as many reviews made it sound like you either got a leaking one or you didn't and you'd know immediately). I didn't see any leaking off the bat so I went forward with installing it in my truck camper... sadly first camping day out, after using the lever for only 5-10 pulls, the sucker started a trickling leak out the side where the pull handle is. It's slow, but it's relatively consistent. When you leave it primed, it then continues to leak a little as it maintains it's suction, so for the 3 night camping trip we had to keep a sponge and towel right next to it to slowly soak up all the leaking and then ring it out. Of course that then resulted in the water leaking down into the hole it's installed in and now I have water damage on the actual sink area... I fortunately had some cementing caulk handy and used that to at least seal up the leaking down into the wood frame, but of course that doesn't solve the problem of the leak in general. It's usable with the sponge maneuver, and not keeping it primed with suction (so what leaks out is only what remains in the hose).... but I def wouldn't recommend the product. Spend a bit more and get a proper functioning one.

We have a small van we are converting, a 2020 Metris. Compared to Sprinters you have more concerns about space. We won't have a shower, nor be doing a lot of dishes so why go to all the work of wiring an electric pump? This works well enough to wash hands, brush your teeth, was a few things. You just have to pump it so it is not as convenient as electric but it works.

OMG. Finally a hand pump for my boat sink that works. I’ve tried 2 others that broke after a few uses. This thing is strong with good water flow. Was easy to install too!

I bought a used - like new one. They sent me two instead of one. They both work great. I can't complain. Exactly what I needed.

Generally seems okay. Note: two things of concern: the unit did not work at 9,000 ft, when I was van camping in the mountains. Would NOT push water up and out of the very same water can we successfully used at 5,000 ft. Second item of real concern for the future is that the unit is leaking in it's interior and coming out of the base, pooling quite small amounts of water on the Van counter which I wipe up. Otherwise, it's a satisfying squirt of water once it's brought up to the unit from water can and the handle is pushed back to "lock" the water at the top, "primed" and ready for instance use. I suggest as well if going up and down in the mountains, do not leave it primed, but pull the pump handle forward and release the pressure. I have a concern leaving it "primed" going up into the mountains, gaining 5,000 ft elevation, may have lead to the problem of minor leakage, which I hope does not turn into major leakage, of the unit at its base on the countertop. If I uncover more to this mystery I will re-post here. I made a "sink" in my counter by cutting a large circular hose, about 9" in diameter and putting a steel mixing bowl in the hole, and then mounted the Valterra Hand Pump to squirt into it. I like that I am able to have a sink and "faucet" to cook and wash without picking up a gallon plastic jug to pour water into a bowl. Peace.

I have been using one of these in my fish house kitchenette for over 20 years. They work perfect but you do need to push the handle down as instructed so that it drains. If not for winter use, if you're heat goes out you'll have to replace it because it will break from freezing water expansion.

Nothing negative to say — it works well.

Excelente calidad

Ease of installation.

The product looked like it was damaged return that had just been repackaged and sent on to me. Unusable rubbish!

Es de un material muy poco resistente y de muy mala calidad. Lástima por que de diseño está muy padre.