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  1. PH

    Thomas Payne Theater Seating footrest release not working

    Hello to all - 2024 Wildwood Her Glen 308RL On the manually operated theater seats, one of them won't 'release' and recline when you pull the strap. These are manual recline - not power. Usually you pull the strap and the footrest pops up. Now, you can pull as hard as you want but footrest...
  2. CH

    Water heater

    2018 Alpha Wolf. Trailer in storage, so I don't have the model of the water heater but when I bought it new, I recall the dealer telling me the water heater was gas only. I had some issues this past trip and a buddy had the same heater and told me his was both electric and gas. I look at mine...
  3. PH

    Thomas Payne Theater Seating won't recline

    Hello to all - 2024 Wildwood Her Glen 308RL On the manually operated theater seats, one of them won't 'release' and recline when you pull the strap. These are manual recline - not power. Usually you pull the strap and the footrest pops up. Now, you can pull as hard as you want but...
  4. RO

    Explanation of electric element in gas water heater

    2022 Alta 1900MMK. Suburban 6 gallon gas WH with electric element. It seems to be working well but since this is our first TT and we bought this privately, I don't have anything experience to compare it to. A couple of questions: Is the purpose of the element to simply assist the gas burner...
  5. WO

    Any suggested/not instant on water heaters?

    I have a Sw6de in a 2021 Vibe 28RL I plan on upgrading to a propane powered instant on, there seem to be about a zillion of them out there, any particular recommendations/warnings? Suburban has an ST and Advantage model, they made the water heater I have now. Furrion makes one. There are a...
  6. DA

    Water Heater wont fill after draining coolant from main system after winterizing

    Un-Winterized the water supply, turned the bypass back degrees to open main flow back. Ran water for about minutes from all openings to ensure coolant is flushed. Figured that was all I needed to do. Went 1st trip of season and had no hot water. Checked fuses, breakers, propane level and...
  7. JK

    2024 DX3 Firefly heater roof fan shore power

    We have a 2024 DX3 34kd with the new firefly panel. All electric with aqua hot. Going to the aqua hot system has had a slight learning curve. My question is going to be around the heater and the overhead roof fans The heater works every time, when not plugged into shore power or having the...
  8. JK

    2024 DX3 Firefly heater roof fan shore power

    We have a 2024 DX3 34kd with the new firefly panel. All electric with aqua hot. Going to the aqua hot system has had a slight learning curve. My question is going to be around the heater and the overhead roof fans The heater works every time, when not plugged into shore power or having the...
  9. MA

    Electric hot water heater = stopped working FR3 30DS

    Our 2021 FR3 30DS "electric" hot water heater has stopped working. It has been working fine until this past weekend. We had to use the propane for hot water. Any suggestions as to why it has stopped heating the water? Thank you! ***Water heater = SUBURBAN 5w6de. 6 gallon***
  10. Inky

    Tankless heater not consistent

    First Glamping trip out in our new 365RL. Tankless hot water to Shower is either hot or cold. It does not make for a happy Mrs. Does anny know of work around or setting adjustments to make water temperature stay consistent? Thanks
  11. JC

    Water heater upgrade

    I have a 2010 forest river wildwood. I'm replacing the old hot water heater Sw6pr it only has 1 wire running to it. Suburban told me the replacement is a Sw6D the wiring on it has 3 wires, red, blue,green. I'm lost as to how to wire it from what I understand is I would need to install a hot...
  12. TB

    Suburban water heater

    I have a 2022 electric/ propane 6 gallon water heater . Lights up initially when you turn on switch on propane. Does not relight when water begins to cool. Can turn switch off , then back on it will light right up. Anyone had this problem , or have any ideas what might be wrong? Thanks in advance.
  13. RV

    Hot water heater bust

    Have an 18 F.R. Vibe 287qbs and it has sprung a leak under kitchen sink at hot water out 3 way shutoff valve cant find threaded fitting that screws into hot water heater. Any one know what part we need. Photos for reference.
  14. HE

    Yet another newbie question… water heater reset

    Hello to all, Trying to figure the hot water reset out … When I turn on the hot water switch at the panel there is a red “reset” light that comes on, there is no way to reset it from the panel so I am “assuming” there is a reset on the hot water heater…. So where is this mythical magical water...
  15. JE

    Which water heater element?

    I think I burned up my element by leaving the switch on at the heater and then draining the system for storage. The ohms climb from about 12 and my meter seems to stop working once the value pass 19. I have ordered the longer removal 1-1/2" tool, but need to also pick up an element. Are...
  16. NO

    Sub floor heater vent

    Have a Rockwood minilite 2104s (2019). Do a lot of cold weather camping. Have tank pad heaters but can not verify if furnace has sub- floor vent to help pipes. Dealer (sales guy) told me yes , but have searched web and most say no. Do not see duct off furnace other than living room and...
  17. MC

    Tank heater defaults

    I want to run the tank heater. I push the button, the default light just beneath the row of tank level gauges comes on, then all the gauges go blank. I have to turn the whole panel off and on then the gauge levels reappear. Why is it defaulting?
  18. BA

    Water heater

    Hi! We have a 2022 Forester 2501TS, which is new to us. When we turn on the electric water heater, nothing happens. When we turn on the propane, the water heater runs for about 30 seconds and shuts off. It’s a Dometic dual water heater. Any comments on what might be causing these problems? I’m...
  19. WY

    Water heater on Electric ?

    I have the traditional suburban 6 gallon water heater. It heat up fine on propane but not on electric. I have checked the button inside the heater and it is on. I have checked the switch inside the RV to on. Fuse is not tripped. Suggestions as I hate to use my propane but need hot water. I...
  20. DO

    House power and heater

    Hello All: I have a pop-up camper and plan on using a pigtail from the main power cable to plug into house power this weekend. Will I be able to run the heater? What else do I need to know about this? P.S. The used camper came with electric heater coils under the mattress. Will those be usable...
  21. UP

    2023 Surveyor legend 19ssle water heater

    Help help help please We just bought a brand new 2023 Surveyor legend 19ssle leftover in ohio. I went to use the hot water at home hooked up to city water after dewinterizing, and the electric source failed to heat up the water after 60 minutes. With the electric toggle switch activated you...
  22. SC

    Unusual wiring with water heater AC switch

    Good day. The AC portion of my Suburban Water Heater stopped functioning, although the LPG side works perfectly. The AC switch on the water heater seemed very corroded. So, I pulled it off, and it was fried on one of the two switch terminals. The trouble is, the wiring on the AC switch...
  23. Poodlecamper

    New Instant he heater pilot not lighting

    First trip out in 2024 Forest River Surveyor Legend 19ssle. Husband tried hot water in driveway and water heated. Got to campground, everything is working (reserving opinion on solar until we figure it out) except the hot water. No water hookup, so using pump. Heater pilot could be heard trying...
  24. PA

    Water heater keeps going cold.

    We have a 2024 Salem 24 View. Bought it about a month ago and have had a few issues but they are being addressed. Our unit has the tankless water heater with hot water on demand. The hot water keeps going cold when it's being run, which is very shocking in the shower!! Any tips or hints?
  25. DA

    Water Heater 120 vac problems

    I am a full time rv'er and this evening while sitting watch TV the power goes out. I check all beakers are good and power is out for everything but the 2nd ac. I started flipping breakers and the water heater breaker when flipped to the off postion causes all power in the rv to go out. The...

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