Ajsurf1 Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 Well, My hot water tank is leaking into the coach at a very slow rate. I haven't isolated the leak yet but is there any info on where they typically leak from and a good fix for it. I'm thinking of throwing a bypass on it until I find out how to fix it. Is there a good place online to buy one if I need to? Thanks, AJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary_M Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 I suspect it wasn't winterized at some point and it expanded from freezing. Previous owner of mine said his leaked but also the tank swelled twice the size. They had to cut it out of it's frame to get it out. Luckily for me I have his new one that is insulated really nice with hot/cold bypass cutoff for winterizing. Cheers, Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 Do you have clear access to where the pipes go into and out of the water heater. If it's wet near the pipes it might be a leak there that can be fixed. If it's wet down closer to the floor your probably going to need a new water heater. Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajsurf1 Posted December 16, 2020 Author Share Posted December 16, 2020 Can you put a tankless water heater in an 85 Toyota Dolphin? Or is there anyone who has a used or new hot water heater that I can pick up off them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maineah Posted December 16, 2020 Share Posted December 16, 2020 You can use a tankless they suck up a lot of electricity and won't do a bit of good without being plugged in. The problem with older water heaters they tend to get pin holes in the bottom of the tanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 Here's the size you need on ebay. Preowned but almost new and very close to you. Shipping will be much cheaper and maybe they would let you pick it up. Bidding right now is only 200 bucks and there's only a day left. Might be worth a try Suburban SW6D 6 gal hot water heater. LP gas for RV, travel trailer, motorhome | eBay Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajsurf1 Posted December 18, 2020 Author Share Posted December 18, 2020 Thank you Linda great find! I appreciate it!! What size and type of grey pipes connect the water lines to the heater? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ajsurf1 Posted December 19, 2020 Author Share Posted December 19, 2020 Hey Linda will a suburban sw6de fit in a 1985 Toyota Dolphin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda s Posted December 20, 2020 Share Posted December 20, 2020 I looked at a lot of Dolphins your year before recommending it and they all had the vent on the top right of the water heater door. That means the Suburban will fit and 6 gallon is the most common size for our motorhomes. So yes Linda S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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