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Title: RV Water Heater
Post by: fabr on March 12, 2012, 07:06:19 PM

Can't beat the price and the thing actually works WELL!! I love mine when connected to full hookups.  I HIGHLY recommend it.
http://www.campingworld.com/browse/skus/index.cfm?skunum=37786&affiliateid=4120&CWID=525611&rewrote (http://www.campingworld.com/browse/skus/index.cfm?skunum=37786&affiliateid=4120&CWID=525611&rewrote)

Title: Re: RV Water Heater
Post by: Carlriddle on March 13, 2012, 05:58:49 AM

Thats a smokin deal.

Did you T off to run hot to sink?  Thinkin hang in shower, T out to hot water to rest of trailer.  Any drips in shower.  Got to remember this, hoping to convert trailer soon,  ;D. 

Title: Re: RV Water Heater
Post by: Enemy on March 13, 2012, 10:05:20 AM

Carl- Keep in mind that this model is outdoor use only- it vents exhaust at the base. You may want to look into the power-vented model for inside use like I'm running
Other than that, that is a smoking deal!

Title: Re: RV Water Heater
Post by: fabr on March 13, 2012, 10:14:33 AM

Mine sits in a sealed from interior compartment. Doesn't have to be actually outside. Just combustion air from outside of coach inlet at the bottom and the flue vented to outside. Enemy is very correct that you do NOT want it in the same cabin as you are in. The powered flue models are quite a bit more money.

Title: Re: RV Water Heater
Post by: fabr on March 13, 2012, 10:18:20 AM

There is a negative to these types of units tho. They rely on a fairly consistent water flow to operate well. You must basically adjust it to supply hot water at the temp you wish to use it at in the shower. If you add even a small amount too much cold water the unit will sense low flow thru it and shut down burners. After a short learning curve it will be second nature how to set it wherever you are and no matter what the water pressure/flow supplied. I actually use my 6 gallon rv water heater for the sink. Don't have to but you may not get hot water at the sink if you are wishing just a slow stream until you turn the faucet on to near full flow.Overall tho ,you can't beat these tankless heaters. No more short showers at LS (or anywhere else with full hook ups) for me!!!!!!

Title: Re: RV Water Heater
Post by: Carlriddle on March 13, 2012, 10:37:46 AM

so i have to shower outside.  hot damn!!  ;D

Title: Re: RV Water Heater
Post by: dsrace on March 18, 2012, 08:06:32 AM

carl only if you use a curtain!  LMAO LMAO LMAO LMAO LMAO LMAO LMAO

i was going to go with one like enemy's if I went that route and fabbr is right you will have to adjust it a bit for where you are but a lot easier than tuning shocks!!   ;D