chang50012 Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 New season and new project. Thinking about replace the Atwood 6 gallon water heater with the On Demand one like this one Suburban 5132A IW60 On-Demand Water Heater https://www.amazon.com/SUBURBAN-MFG-5132A/dp/B013002JD2 Anyone done something similar? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maineah Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 May I ask why? If you are camping you do not have a lot of water, yes it's endless hot water if you have water! If you are connected to water you have to get rid of it somehow so soon your gray tank is full. 6 gallons is what a normal rv hot water tank holds at least in mine it takes about 15-20 minutes to heat it once it's hot it will keep up for a couple of showers then overnight the pilot flame keeps it hot. I would have one in a heart beat for my house but it seems a bit of overkill for a small MH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chang50012 Posted April 25, 2018 Author Share Posted April 25, 2018 Maybe because we use a lot of hot water? When I took shower the last time in our Warrior, I struggled to get the temperature right and only got about one minutes of shower time. We don't really dry camping and most of time will have full hook up with sewer connection. I just got a call from RV shop say this Model will not fit in place from Atwood 6 Gallon. The search is continue then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maineah Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 1 hour ago, chang50012 said: Maybe because we use a lot of hot water? When I took shower the last time in our Warrior, I struggled to get the temperature right and only got about one minutes of shower time. We don't really dry camping and most of time will have full hook up with sewer connection. I just got a call from RV shop say this Model will not fit in place from Atwood 6 Gallon. The search is continue then. Behind the control there is a small lever hard to see but that is the thermostat for the hot water mine is hot enough I have to mix a lot of cold to it. They are out there but most of the 6 gal. replacements require additional parts for the tankless and they are twice the price of a regular 6 gallon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 If you're on full hookups, convert your propane water heater to dual energy (propane/electric). "Camco 6-Gallon RV Hot Water Hybrid Heat easily converts any 6-gallon RV LP gas water heater to 120V electricity on demand, helping to conserve propane. Its stainless steel heating cartridge heats the water to temperatures ranging from 90-Degree to 150-Degree F. The kit includes ON/OFF power switch with mounting bracket and fully adjustable thermostat. All necessary power cords and color-coded wire assemblies are also included. 15 A/120 V electrical service is required for use. The thermostat is factory preset to 120-Degree F. " As a rule of thumb, 140F is the hottest that you can comfortably keep your hand on something. https://www.amazon.ca/Camco-11673-Water-Hybrid-Heat/dp/B0024ECCJW?th=1&psc=1&source=googleshopping&locale=en-CA&tag=googcana-20&ref=pd_sl_wp0wq6pk2_e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Another option:- https://www.campingworld.com/hott-rod-water-heater-conversion-kit-6-gallon "As easy as 1-2-3." As long as your old anode comes out easily! https://www.campingworld.com/images/includes/productSpecs/Hott Rod Instructions Manual.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 And a little PSA:- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chang50012 Posted April 25, 2018 Author Share Posted April 25, 2018 1 hour ago, Derek up North said: If you're on full hookups, convert your propane water heater to dual energy (propane/electric). " Camco 6-Gallon RV Hot Water Hybrid Heat easily converts any 6-gallon RV LP gas water heater to 120V electricity on demand, helping to conserve propane. Its stainless steel heating cartridge heats the water to temperatures ranging from 90-Degree to 150-Degree F. The kit includes ON/OFF power switch with mounting bracket and fully adjustable thermostat. All necessary power cords and color-coded wire assemblies are also included. 15 A/120 V electrical service is required for use. The thermostat is factory preset to 120-Degree F. " As a rule of thumb, 140F is the hottest that you can comfortably keep your hand on something. https://www.amazon.ca/Camco-11673-Water-Hybrid-Heat/dp/B0024ECCJW?th=1&psc=1&source=googleshopping&locale=en-CA&tag=googcana-20&ref=pd_sl_wp0wq6pk2_e Wow, That maybe even better idea. Never thought about that until now. So it could run electric or Propane once it installed? Does it need professional install or I could do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 44 minutes ago, chang50012 said: Does it need professional install or I could do it? Though he's got a fine looking shop/garage, I don't think this guy's a pro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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