water heater

  1. campingbaba

    On demand water heater

    We have a new Cardinal with a on demand water heater . When in the shower and turn the temperature of the water down the heater shuts off . Has anyone had the same problem and if so what is the solution to fix it . Thanks.
  2. DA

    Tankless vs. Tank Water Heater. Which one is better?

    I was wondering if anyone has replaced their standard tank water heater with a tankless water heater. Pros? Cons? Thanks, Russell
  3. KC

    2014 Wildwood #27RKSS Water Heater

    Some family members just bought a 2014 Wildwood #27RKSS and the only switch I can find for the water heater ignites the LP burner but I can't find a switch to run it on electric. I know it has dual capabilities because there is a 15A circuit breaker marked water heater in the panel and it has a...
  4. PH

    Water heater bypass

    Does anyone know where the water heater bypass is located on a 2022 2318g or does it have one? I checked at the water heater itself and it only has the in and out lines running to the tank.
  5. DB

    Hot water heater

    When dry camping can you still us the hot water heater. Using water from fresh water tank??
  6. SG

    3170 DS water heater

    First time using weather heater this season and when I turn the waterheater on at the panel the light goes on for a second then off. No hot water. Any ideas of problem thanks in advance
  7. HE

    Water heater newbie questions

    Sorry for the elementary question - documentation and YouTube have not been 100% clear. I have a 2017 FR Salem 23RB On gas vs Elec - I assumed to run the water heater on electric I just turn the on/off switch on inside on the control panel and the gas run is the on/off outside in the...
  8. DL

    Water heater ignite failure please help!

    Hello everyone! First post is out of necessity! I recently purchased a Berkshire XLT43A and on our first trip I'm getting an ignite failure for the water heater. About 5 days ago when I did the walkthrough with the tech it worked just fine. Now when you turn the switch on with no water running...
  9. TO

    Kinked Water heat hose

    Hi -- Just purchased 2021 Leprechaun 260DS. We are total RV newbies! Educating myself and while looking for hot water heater bypass behind drawer I found this kinked line (see photo). Purchased out of state and on 3 day drive home we used no hot water except for showers, but we had very good hot...
  10. WA

    Hot Water Heater - ‘18 258RKS

    I cannot find a specific question about this so apologies in advance if this has been covered. We are dry camping for the weekend and I have propane (turned on) and hooked up to generator. I do not have any hot water. Water comes out of the hot water side but it’s cold. Hot water switch is...
  11. JD

    Propane alarm when using water heater

    I have a Rockwood 1970ESP pop-up camper with a 6 gallon Suburban propane water heater. In windy although I would say moderately windy conditions when I turn on the water heater I get a propane LP alarm. I've tried other appliances stove and furnace in same conditions no alarm so its definitely...
  12. NA

    Water heater quit, any help?

    I have a 2022 Four seasons 22B. I purchased it the end of April, it sat for a week and then I took it for a 5 day trip. I have a checklist of 17 items that need repaired, the latest is the water heater quit working last Saturday. It doesn't work with propane or 110. I have a June 8th...
  13. MX

    Water Heater please help

    Hey guys, so I’m super stumped about what is wrong with my electric portion of my hot water heater. Randomly went out the other day and I replaced the element as well as the thermostat but still nothing. Next is the switch on the water heater itself but that’s the last option I could think of...
  14. ZO

    Jayco Redhawk 26M water heater issue

    How do you fill the water heater? Is there a bypass valve somewhere?
  15. WE

    Suburban Hot Water Heater

    I can’t get my hot water tank to light on propane. When I’m at the tank I hear the valve open and can smell propane but don’t hear it try to light. The water tank works just fine on electric. I’ve tried all the gas appliance in the trailer and the all work fine. Any ideas??
  16. BU

    Leaking Valves on Water Heater

    We own a 2016 Coachmen Freelander Micro 20 CB. One of the cheap plastic valves on the water heater is leaking. The water lines use a clamp that I cannot remove. I called Colerain about serving the unit vend they stated August was the earliest they could get me in, Any ideas on how to...
  17. DJ

    Joolca Hottap Nomad Kid - $450 & Brand New

    Selling a brand new Joolca Hottap Nomad kit with outdoor pop up shower included ($520 retail). It's been sitting in my garage for a few months as my father in law recently sold his camper. Hope some folks are interested! Happy to answer questions as I've had great luck using this forum in the...
  18. sas7001

    Water Heater Toggle Switch

    Trying to figure out the purpose for the on/off toggle attached to the water heater accessed from outside, and the on/off 'Water Heater' toggle on the inside control panel. Someone told me the inside controls the propane and the outside controls the electric. 2006 Lexington 283.
  19. RV

    suburban water heater model SW6DE

    when I turn on the electric switch inside with the outside switch on as well water heater turns to gas operation. I started a search for the problem by checking the breaker which is good. Then I checked ohms on heating element also good. Checked inside switch and outside switch also good ohms...
  20. fipntdot

    water heater bypass- use it? reach it?

    Hello All, Looking at doing the initial sanitization of the freshwater system. Manual and many other sources mention bypassing the water-heater. On the 257 BHS that looks to be challenging as the access to the back of the water heater is so far back behind the outdoor sink (pics attached)...
  21. TO

    Suburban water heater

    I have an older wildwood fiver. Has manual ignition Suburban hot water heater. Lights fine & heats water good. Flame color seems normal. After initial heat up when burner re ignites to maintain temperature, it shoots a bit of flame from vent cover, kind of belches. Has no soot build up or...
  22. VM

    6 gal Suburban water heater not firing on propane and heating correctly on electric.

    Forest River Vibe 311rls 6 gallon Suburban water heater. Correction in titile NOT heating correctly on electric When I turn the propane heat switch on inside the camper the red light does not come on and nothing happens. I suspect the controller board is doa but I cannot locate where it...
  23. CO

    HW296 Water Heater Issue

    Just purchased a 2020 HW296 used. On our maiden voyage and cannot for the life of me figure out how to turn on the water heater. Confirmed it's got water. There is no "on" or "pilot" button or knob. Udderly confused. Any help would be appreciated.
  24. SM

    Replacing 32DS Water Heater

    Trying to replace the Suburban water heater in my 32DS. I've got the heater loose, but can't pull it out because of the water lines. Can't get at the connections in the back. So I'm trying to disconnect the hot and cold water lines at the side by the shutoff valves. Unscrewed the two plastic...
  25. TO

    water heater shut off valves

    I have a 2004 Cherokee travel trailer, Model 29A, and I filled the water tank and got water to the sink and the bathroom and shower. However, the water is not getting to the water heater. I do not know where the access panel is to turn the valves. The heater is in the front left side, and...

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