hot water

  1. CU

    Hot water Cold - Cold water Hot and nuttin but steam

    So our 1st time out this year with our 2018 Microlite 21DS we experienced a "what the heck is going with the water" moment...after getting level and plugging in to shore power, my wife went to turn on the cold water tab in the kitchen and got hot water coming out of it...she tried the bathroom...
  2. TH

    Tapping In To Hot Water

    I occasionally need hot water on the outside of our Forest River, Cedar Creek, Hathaway Park Model and was checking to see if anyone has or thinks you could tap in to the hot water supply line leaving the water heater? I would have a plumber do the work if it seems like it would work. Thanks...
  3. LF

    Hot water bypass valves

    Hello, I have a brand new 2024 Forest River Wildwood and am having issues with no hot water. The manual that came with the trailer is for a hot water tank different than the one that is installed in my trailer. The hot water heater clicks on when I hit the switch, but after giving it time to...
  4. CR

    New tankless hot water heater for 2021 Cherokee 274wk limited

    Hi I have a 2021 Cherokee 274wk limited and was wondering what tankless hot water heater anyone had changed too from the suburban electric one? Thanks!
  5. Willhound

    Leaving hot water tank on full time

    Curious if others do the same. Suburban SW6DE so propane/electric. We are a late 50s couple looking to retire next year and go to full time RV living so as an experiment to see if we can stand each other we are spending as much time as possible this summer in our Cherokee 39RL. I used to be...
  6. VA

    New Riverstone 425FO AquaGo Hot water issues

    We just purchased a New 2024 Riverstone 425FO We are experiencing a problem with consistent hot water from our Truma AquaGo, we have went through a few checks such as - propane supply - water supply (we tried water from the tank and city water) - by pass in the water manifold - bypass in the...
  7. AS

    2024 wildwood 42FK Newbie! No hot water

    Newbie here ! Everything is in working order. Furnace, stove, AC and fans We have no hot water. The trailer has a ST-60 suburban and I have tried everything to find the bypass valves. Everything was winterized. I located the back of the unit and of course it’s under the stairs with no access...
  8. Socrates

    Hot water heating element gone

    Suburban Model SW6DELC hot water tank. I think I burned out the electric heating element. Still heats with propane. I’m guessing this is not fixable?
  9. JO

    Hot water out cold side

    My 2019 Georgetown 36B5 rear bath gets a 5 second shot of HOT water when turning on the cold side. Hot and cold line valves in heater box are on/in line. Hot to cold valve is shut off. Same as front system which doesn’t have this problem. Any other valves in the system allowing this? Thanks for...
  10. TW

    2023 forest river Salem light hot water pressure relief valve

    I have a 2023 forest river Salem light and my relief valve was leaking. So I need to buy a new hot water pressure relief valve. I’m at Home Depot and I do not know which one I need does anyone know the psi rating for my camper so I can buy the correct one?
  11. GU

    No hot water

    Hello I’m getting no hot water from my hot water heater, or I’m getting hot water for 30 seconds then it gets cold. I’ve read the Read This First thread and I think the answer is there but not sure. I’ve added a couple of photos in the hope someone can explain what value system I have and...
  12. Willhound

    Suburban Stock Hot Water Tank Anode

    Had a new Suburban SW6DEL hot water tank installed last spring. Wondering if anyone knows if the factory tank anodes are Magnesium, Zinc or Aluminum? I'm thnking Magnesium since that's all that is shown on their website under the accessories section. Our park has very hard water and not only do...
  13. TO

    Hot water heater plumbing question

    Hello, I'm looking to see if I can fit a plumbing accumulator/expansion tank to the water lines in my 2023 Sunseeker 2400B. I have to question why this is not a standard feature on all RVs? It would make the life of the water pump much easier. Anyways, in looking around, one thing I noticed...
  14. DA

    Hot Water Tank on Permanent Bypass - what should I use as a drain plug?

    Hi everyone. I have decided to permanently bypass my hot water tank. I have it empty and dry. I have the water bypassed and the anode rod removed. I was going to use a plastic plug in the anode rod / drain hole but then though, why don't I just loosely thread the anode rod back in a couple...
  15. PFLOYD75

    Hot Water Worked Now Doesn't

    Hi Folks, Just have the trailer (2014 Coachmen Clipper 17FQ) out for the first time this year. I had General RV de-winterize it, as per usual and after setting up camp, I turned on the hot water heater (propane only) and within 20-25 minutes, I had hot water. It worked perfectly as it has...
  16. 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***
  17. MN

    Hot water bypass

    We are de-winterizing our 2023 ROO 19, and are running into trouble with the hot water bypass. We've drained the antifreeze from the low point drains, filled out water tank with fresh water and bleach (we couldn't use the city water connection so used the regular spot for fresh water filling)...
  18. Brian M

    Hot Water Tank

    I just de-winterized my 2017 Silverback for the season and when I filled the hot water tank and flipped the switch, the igniter came on and lit up, but when the igniter turned off it blew out the flame. This is something that hasn’t happened previously. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
  19. BR

    Instant hot water

    Hi Guys!!! This may end up being a long thread. Well here goes. I have a fogatti instant hot water heater and the controller that is located in the bathroom only shows the temperature when turned on... none of the icons will light up to turn the water on.. fogatti sent a new controler...no...
  20. 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.
  21. BA

    2501TS hot water tank

    Hi all! I get hot water coming out of my cold water tap whenever I use both the electric and/or gas switches and it doesn’t happen just because the water hose is being heated up by the sun. Is there a way to fix this? There are just two valves in the compartment under the sink. Thanks!
  22. WJ

    Hot water tank fuse keeps blowing the fuse

    Guys, I've developed a problem recently that the 12 v, bayonet fuse for the hot water tank, keeps blowing when I transit. Very strange. I normally operate the tank on electric and all is well. I've never had problems stationary. Several time, not every time, I move the rig (300-40 miles) the...
  23. JO

    hot water valve position

    I have a 2021 vibe 25rk. I am not sure of the correct position for the two valves on the back of the water heater. The top valve either points to the hot water line or back to the water heater. The bottom valve either points the the cold water line or back to the water heater. What is the...
  24. DE

    Shower hot water

    I have a 2023 Dynamax Isata 3. The water in the sinks gets hot but the the shower only gets warm? It almost seems like the handle doesn’t turn far enough to the hot position. Could this be what is happening and if so how do I fix it?
  25. JC

    Furrion Instant hot water heater

    Bought a brand new 26DBH-L Alpha Wolf Wednesday. We are now camping in Tennessee and the hot water heater won't heat the water up past 86 degrees in the shower. It heats the water at the kitchen sink up to 113 on the output and seems to work ok when using it. I've checked the propane system...

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