Wassermann 4WDP5 5.0 GPM 55 psi
#3 in 4 GPM and upFull review
The cheapest high-flow pump here by a wide margin. Buy it as a budget upgrade if you can live without a published warranty.
Amazon $63.16$63.16
The Wassermann 4WDP5 5.0 GPM 55 psi is the better RV water pump overall, rated 3.6 to 3.4. The Wassermann 4WDP5 5.0 GPM 55 psi leads on value. The Jabsco Par-Max HD5 wins on pressure. The Wassermann 4WDP5 5.0 GPM 55 psi costs $165.67 less ($63.16 vs $228.83).
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Jabsco Par-Max HD5
#6 in 4 GPM and upFull review
A heavy-duty 5 GPM, 60 psi pump for larger boats and motorhomes. Seaflo’s 55 Series gives more flow for half the price.
Amazon $228.83$228.83
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Wassermann 4WDP5 5.0 GPM 55 psi for value ($12.63 per GPM ($63.16, 5 GPM) vs $45.77 per GPM ($228.83, 5 GPM)).
- Choose the Jabsco Par-Max HD5 for pressure (60 psi shut-off vs 55 psi shut-off).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 4 GPM and up RV water pump; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Wassermann 4WDP5 5.0 GPM 55 psi | Jabsco Par-Max HD5 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Value 25% | 100 $12.63 per GPM ($63.16, 5 GPM) | 28 $45.77 per GPM ($228.83, 5 GPM) |
| Flow 20% | 75 5 GPM rated open flow | 75 5 GPM rated open flow |
| Pressure 15% | 71 55 psi shut-off | 86 60 psi shut-off |
| Efficiency 10% | 50 maximum current draw not published (neutral score used) | 38 0.38 GPM per amp (13 A max) |
| Features 15% | 30 runs dry without damage, strainer included | 35 runs dry without damage, thermal protection |
| Warranty 15% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 67 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| Wassermann 4WDP5 5.0 GPM 55 psi | Jabsco Par-Max HD5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Rated open flow | 5 GPM | 5 GPM |
| Shut-off pressure | 55 psi | 60 psi |
| Max current draw | - | 13 A |
| Price per GPM | $12.63 | $45.77 |
| Self-priming lift | - | 8 ft |
| Features | ||
| Control | Pressure switch | Pressure switch |
| Diaphragm chambers | - | 5 |
| Runs dry | Yes | Yes |
| Thermal protection | - | Yes |
| Strainer included | Yes | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | - | 6.5 lb |
| Warranty | - | 3 years |