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  1. srappleby

    Block Heater

    2014 Legacy. Living in South Florida, when I bought my Coach, I turned off the breaker labeled “Block Heater”. We are currently camping in places at, or just below freezing. I’d like to know more about the block heater. Is it the chassis engine, the genset, or both? Where does it get its...
  2. BE

    Eagle heater making vibrating noises

    My eagle 29.5 heater recently started making loud vibrating noises when on. Any idea what could be causing this?
  3. TG

    Trailer heater

    I bought a Coleman 17b this winter. I've had a number of trailers over the years for summer camping and fall hunting. Every trailer I ever had came with a propane heater. We typically only use it early in the morning and at night before bed for an hour or so at a time. This trailer only has an...
  4. TK

    NEW Cottage Destination Models - What Brand Theater Seats?

    I'm buying a used Cedar Creek Cottage. I want to get new theater seating and liked the feel of the ones in the 2022 models. If you have a 2022 Cedar Creek Cottage, can you tell me what brand your theater seating is? I'm not near a dealer to go look.
  5. Russellvh

    Water heater

    My water heater has an on / off switch on it. Then inside on my panel there is 1 switch that has elect on top that lights up if in this position and gas on bottom. Can someone please explain which switch should be in which position for gas or if I want elect only.
  6. LI

    hot water heater

    Hi , After dewinterizing we discovered we had only lukewarm water . hot water heater seemed not to be firing . any trouble shooting suggestions? We checked fuses ,gas , cleaned out area . thanks for suggestions 2015 shamrockRoo.
  7. KA

    Water heater fires for only five minutes...

    NOBO 19.8 with a AIRXCEL, INC. - Suburban direct vent gas water heater. We have been using the heater without issues for two seasons. Our first trip out last weekend we parked in full hook-up spot, connected water to incoming City Water connection, turned water on to trailer, turned propane on...
  8. VO

    Does Electric Water Heater run on Generator?

    My new 5th wheel has a Suburban SW10DE water heater that will run on 120V, and a built-in Onan 5500 generator. Does the generator supply power to the water heater, or is the WH only 'electric' with shore power? Thanks!
  9. BI

    Sw6 d propane water heater

    I am having trouble with my water heater. I found I had a bad circuit board so I replaced it. I haveno spark now when I flip switch on the control panel. Attached is a picture of the new circuit board label.Could I have the wrong circuitboard or is there another problem to look for?
  10. JI

    Suburban furnace and the hot water heater will not light

    Hi We are having issues with the hot water heater as well as the furnace not igniting. The gas stove works, as well as the fridge when it transfers to propane. For both water heater and furnace, we can here it trying to ignite and can smell the propane, but neither will lite! Propane tank...
  11. DR

    First use of water heater

    I have a new Wolf Pup 16HE. I drained the water heater after we used it New Years weekend. ( we had just bought it). What is the proper procedure to refill it, before turning it on to prevent burning up the heating elements? I assume that I open the valves at the heater, then open the faucet...
  12. MO

    Suburban Water Heater swap has to electric

    I own a 2020 Cherokee Grey wolf 264BH and I am familiar with running my suburban water heater on gas but I can’t seem to switch to electric. I am aware of the black on/off switch in the bottom left corner of my outside water heater unit, but there is no secondary switch on the inside of the...
  13. BE

    Are portable water softeners safe for FR3 pipes and water heaters?

    Not sure if the excess salt can cause any issues down the road (pun intended).
  14. RO

    Electric on on empty water heater

    I just bought a slightly used 2021 Puma. When I got it home and plugged it in. As I was washing the trailer I noticed the water heater door was warm. I checked and the electric switch in the water heater was on. There was no water in it as it was winterized. I released the pressure valve...
  15. RU

    Suburban Heater Problem Columbus 389FL

    I'm new to the forum. We have a 2018Columbus 389FL and we are having problems with our Suburban SFV-35Q heater. I am a HVAC Tech. I'm relatively sure it's the igniter or gas valve. It goes thru the 3 trial sequences to light the burner then locks out and shuts off after the 3 minute cycle. Does...
  16. FO

    Suggestions on Theater Seating

    We own a 2015 Rockwood Mini-Lite 2503S. The kitchen is on the slide side leaving the U-shaped dining table on the opposite side. The table configuration has never been comfortable or practical for the two of us, so a decision was made to replace it with some variation of theater seating...
  17. BR

    Got a diagram of the lines to my Roo 19 water heater?

    I had a good one, but lost it. This time I’ll tape it to the water heater cover. Thanks in advance.
  18. KNMIB

    Smoking water heater

    2018 Leprechaun, Atwood 6 gallon water heater. White smoke coming out of back, smells like electrical plastic melting. It is under backside of water heater that looks like a control box. Anyone have this experience. Did not blow circuit but I shut everything down.
  19. SE

    Suburban heater issue

    Today I was cleaning out my 6 gallon Suburban heater tank through the anode hole with a cleaning wand and suddenly the plastic wand broke and flew into the tank. I tried to find it using a coat hanger to no avail. Suggestions?
  20. RK

    Electric Water Heater Clicking Noise

    This past week I replaced the anode rod on my eight month old Forest River Vibe’s Suburban hot water heater. I flushed the tank out before replacing the anode rod. A couple days into our most recent trip I heard a rapid clicking sound coming from the hot water heater after using the hot water in...
  21. CR

    Propane Water Heater

    Hello All, I have a 2020 Wildwood X-Lite 263bhxl. My water heater is propane only from what I can tell. Does anyone know specifically how this water heater works? I can’t find a water heater storage tank anywhere. I do get hot water, but I don’t get even enough hot water to take a shower. I...
  22. doanshop

    Diesel Heater

    Well just a follow up after measuring checking for studs and tubing in the wall the places I want to install heater has problems the places I can install I don't want it there, so I have given up on the idea. Thanks to all of you that have replied and ideas I kind of wish it would fit where I...
  23. 20

    Replacing water heater

    Last winter, I was winterizing my Lexington and turned off the water heater electrically and turned off the Propane. I tried to remove the drain plug and it was so corroded that it wouldn’t come out. I rotated it back and forth and it ultimately came out. This Motorhome has only 30,000 miles...
  24. LO

    Therma Pad heaters in our Rockwood

    Looking for info with regards to Therma pad heaters. Our new travel trailer has them installed. Owner's manual states that as long has the switch is turned on heaters will keep water in the tanks from freezing. They kick on at 45 F and off at 60 F. Just wondering if anyone has any thoughts.
  25. CA

    Water heater problem

    We have a 2017 Rockwood Minilite 2507S which we love - except for one issue I can't figure out. When trying to light the water heater with propane, I can hear the ticking of the lighter, and it often won't light on the first try which includes 3 set of ticking. So, shut it off, wait 5 minutes +...

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