A low-pressure pump for boats and gravity-style systems where gentle 25 psi flow is wanted. Most RVs want a 45 to 55 psi pump instead.
Amazon $121.48
A heavy-duty 3 GPM marine pump with a 3-year warranty. It costs more than lighter pumps with higher pressure.
- 3 GPMFlow
- 40 psiShut-off
- 8 AMax draw
- Pressure switchControl
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- Low-draw heavy-duty pump for a single-head boat or trailer
- Heavy-duty cast aluminum motor housing
- 3-year warranty
- 40 psi shut-off is softer than most RV pumps
- Costs about $55 per GPM
The Jabsco Par-Max HD family
Every Jabsco Par-Max HD model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own flow.
| Model | Flow | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jabsco Par-Max HD3 (this one) | 3 GPM | 2.5/5 | $166.06 |
| Jabsco Par-Max HD4 | 4 GPM | 3.2/5 | $165.60 |
| Jabsco Par-Max HD5 | 5 GPM | 3.4/5 | $228.83 |
| Jabsco Par-Max HD6 | 6 GPM | 3.4/5 | $266.47 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 6 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its flow. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | Q301J-115S-3A |
|---|---|
| Performance | |
| Rated open flow | 3 GPM |
| Shut-off pressure | 40 psi |
| Max current draw | 8 A |
| Price per GPM | $55.35 |
| Self-priming lift | 8 ft |
| Features | |
| Control | Pressure switch |
| Diaphragm chambers | 4 |
| Thermal protection | Yes |
| Build | |
| Weight | 5.1 lb |
| Warranty | 3 years |
Alternatives in this flow
A low-draw 2.3 GPM pump for a small camper or van with one fixture in use at a time. Larger rigs get more water per dollar from a 3 GPM pump.
Amazon $120.10A small, low-draw pump for a single galley tap on a boat or van. Its 2 GPM at 30 psi is too little for an RV with a shower.
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