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  1. MD

    Suburban Water Heater works 120v doesn't heat

    Hello, first time posting to this forum. I have read many of the threads and posts on my problem (Propane heats, 120v does not). I'm stumped.. 2021 Forest River Salem 27RE Water Heater: Suburban SW6DEL Replaced element, switch and 120v side thermostat assy Things I've checked and current...
  2. TU

    AC and Heater

    I have a 2022 Forest River Vibe 26RK. We are staying in our camper while working out of state. Our Heat has been an issue. When you turn on the thermostat the heat comes on and runs correctly for hours, it kicks on and off at the right temperature. Then when we go to bed and asleep, around 1 am...
  3. GR

    Water heater replacement

    I have a 2016 Cedar Creek Cottage travel trailer with a State 20 gallon electric water heater. Where do I purchase a new water heater ?
  4. wbhartmanii

    28SS Theater Seats To Dinette

    Asked a while ago but never got to it...want to swap the theater seats out and a dinette in on our Isata5 28ss. Enjoyed the theater seats for a while, but we miss our puzzle (and dining) table! Probably just going with a RecPro because its easy to get unless there is something nicer available...
  5. JK

    Drain Water Heater Tank

    Happy New Year, Folks! My rig is a 2021 Palomino Solaire 217BH. My understanding is that it's best to drain the water heater tank after each outing. My question is this, how can I drain the tank without removing the water heater anode? It's a 2-gallon tank. When we get back from a trip, I open...
  6. RN

    space heater

    Hi, I have a 2022 PUMA 38 RLB travel trailer. I'd like to get a oil filled electric space heater with a thermostat so I don't have to use the furnace which could burn through propane and might be expensive. Are there any limitations I should know about, e.g. maximum wattage to be aware of? Is...
  7. Russellvh

    First freeze

    This will be our first time camping in temps below freezing. I can be warm and cozy using electric heaters (fhu park) but that doesn’t heat the underbelly water etc. I do have heated tanks. The furnace has vents in underbelly but if the inside is warm will the furnace come on if set to...
  8. JO

    Water heater modification.

    Howdy all. Well, my waterheater tank finally rusted through, and I'm tired of the 3-4 minute shower time. This is my fulltime home, (which I don;t recommend, lol). My idea is to build and weld an outdoor steel platform off the rear bumper, and make an enclosure for a 39-40 gallon 120v unit, to...
  9. VL

    Cummins grid heater bolt fail?

    Has anyone experienced this; or done anything to prevent it happening? The bolt in the 2007-24 RAM 6.7L Cummins stock grid heater deteriorates and falls into an intake runner; and then makes its way into cylinder #6 resulting in engine destruction. Apparently, this affects all regardless of...
  10. TH

    Propane heater

    We have a River Ranch 390RL ,I want to know if there is a door that closes when propane heater is operating to keep warm air from going to the ac unit . I know when the ac is running there is a door in the duct that is closed during operation, My rig just doesn't have the airflow through the...
  11. NI

    coachmen prism heater

    Hello, I have a coachmen 2021 prism I do not seem to be able to turn on my heating system/ I have the rig plugged in to a 120V outlet at my house, and want to turn on the heater. Not the propane heater but electrical run heater. In the touch screen panel I go to heat and set the temp higher...
  12. CH

    Upgrading Water Heater/Capacity

    Hello there ... I have a 2015 5th wheel Puma. Our first time out this weekend, all systems were a go. I did notice hot water capacity was a little low... Wondering if this unit can be upgraded to a bigger unit, if there is even an room ?
  13. ON

    Water heater bypass

    Hello all, I have a 2020 2109s Rockwood Mini Lite. It has a Suburban water heater model # SW6DELC. I would like to sanitize my water system, but I cannot find a water heater bypass. Does anyone know where it might be hidden? Or if there is not one, how do you sanitize the fresh water tank and...
  14. GE

    Hot water heater: electric and propane

    I recently purchased a 2018 FR3 DS30 50 Amp version. My previous RV was a 2016 FR 2401WDS so I am reasonably familiar with the Forest River systems. My hot water heater in the 2401 could be used as either electric heating or propane by turning on the appropriate switch on the convenience...
  15. WO

    Water heater

    Hello I have a 2024 Salem hemisphere 291rl just winterized it and didn’t notice a drain for my water heater, I’m a bit confused some specs I see says it’s tankless others says it has a 10 gal tank so I just pulled antifreeze through the siphon hose directly to pump after I blew out all lines...
  16. DE

    Heater vents/ducting ?

    Hi all , took the 28dk5 out to the mountains last weekend , heater hardly blew any air , froze our asses off , when we got home took some covers in the storage area to see the heater ducts with no hose duct going to it , question there are 2 hoses and 2 ducts , does it matter which goes where ...
  17. MG

    For Sale - New Dometic Propane heater $550.00 OBO

    Dometic RV Forced Air Propane Heater/Furnace Model DFSD12111. New, unused, excellent condition, but no longer in box; comes with manual and duct adapters. Can be mounted horizontally or vertically. This unit is typically installed in tent campers, truck campers and small travel trailers due to...
  18. AD

    Propane leak at water heater.

    Hi all. Propane sniffer detected a leak where the propane enters the pilot tube. Anyone when know why?
  19. JE

    Ao smith 10 gal electric water heater

    I have a cedar Creek 40 CFL, the previous owner put in a 10 gal electric water heater, just like the one I have in my house only smaller. Would this mean he did away with the original gas/electric water heater and repiped it. Thank you
  20. JO

    Black Water Tank Heater Probem

    Hello there, new to the travel trailer world. With temps dropping Ive been getting ready to do some cold weather camping. I have a No Bo 20.3 (2023 model). I noticed the warmer light on the rocker switch for my fresh water tank (might be grey) works fine, but the light for the black water...
  21. TH

    1 season hot water heater anode— normal?

    Hey all, Finishing up 1st season in a new apex nano Travel trailer.. our previous motorhome didn’t have a zinc anode in the water heater but this does. Removed it today and this is what I found— I was surprised to see that much of it sacrificed. I have no frame of reference and wondering if...
  22. GR

    Draining Bradford White Hot Water Heater Issue

    Following information in a thread several years old, I have been able to successfully drain my BW hot water tank each year. However this afternoon when I opened the pressure relief valve, I only got less than a half cup of water out, dribbling very slowly. The only thing I can think of that I...
  23. 20231021 115651

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    exhaust "stack" for when I want to get the fumes away and quiet the heater down a bit. Slips over the stock pipe.
  24. KE

    Help with water heater

    We have only been in our RV for almost 2 months. We were running out of hot water fast and now we have none at all. I have tried to email the service department but haven't heard back. We are new to all this. I am honestly not even sure if ours is electric or gas. Just wondering if I am doing...
  25. XP

    Isata 5 Wet Bay Heater

    Hello, new to forum. I recently got a 2023 Isata 5. There is a small heater in the wet bay. Does the wet bay also get heated by the furnace? I didn't see any temp changes in the wet bay with my furnace on. I have a 30 FW floorplan with explorer package.

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