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  • Replacing the Water Heater
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    Learn how to replace your RV's water heater.
    From "RV Roadtrips"
    episode DRVR-108


    Hot showers and clean dishes while on the road is a comfort most RVers don't want to do without. The Schiller family is no different, but their water heater has been on the fritz for a few months now. Before they head out to the desert, they'd like to make sure it's fixed.

    Host Gary Bunzer demonstrates how to remove the old water heater, and replace it with the new one—step by step. He'll also share some water heater maintenance tips as well to make sure they get the most from the new water heater.

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    PHOTO

    Gary shows the Schillers how to repair and/or replace their RV water heater.
    RV Water Heater Repair

    Materials:

    water heater
    Teflon tape
    Sealant

    Tools:

    wrench
    drill
    utility knife

    PHOTO

    Figure A
    PHOTO

    Figure B
    PHOTO

    Figure C
    PHOTO

    Figure D

    1. Turn the LP supply completely off.

    2. Turn off the water pump and city water inlet.

    3. Completely drain water heater.

    4. Disconnect the LP tubing at the water heater and gas line.

    5. Remove all mounting screws from the frame (figure A).

    6. Pull the water heater from the mounting location—partially.

    7. Disconnect the hot line and cold water line form behind the unit.

    8. Remove the unit completely (figure B).

    9. Remove the old fittings to use on the new unit and clean off the old sealant.

    10. Apply Teflon tape to cleaned old sealants (figure C) and install on new the unit.

    11. Clean all sealant from around the opening.

    12. Partially install the new water heater for verification.

    13. Connect the hot and cold water lines.

    14. Install new sealant around the mounting flange.

    15. Install the new water heater and trim the sealant.

    16. Reconnect the LP tubing.

    17. Check the water lines and LP tubing connections for leaks (figure D).

    18. Fill the water heater via hose (at hose).

    Water Heater Maintenance Tips

    • Drain, flush and clean annually.

    • Avoid water supplies with high mineral content.

    • Perform "Clean and Service" procedures annually.


    RESOURCES :

    Water Heater
    Suburban Manufacturing Co.
    Website: www.suburbanmanufacturing.com

  • ALSO IN THIS EPISODE:
  		• Replacing the Water Heater
  		• Caring For Your Pop-Up Canvas Sidewalls and Screens
  		• In-Camp Can Do Project and Owners Advice
  		• RV Doctor House Calls