You literally just saved me hundreds of dollars. Somebody get this man a beer!

thanks for making this video. I hooked my 1995 fleetwood up to water today and water poured out of the heater compartment. after watching this I feel less daunted by the idea of fixing it!

Just so people know. This video is about replacing the entire water heater, not just the tank. If you only want to replace a leaking tank, it is of no use.

Excellent,saved me immensely as I couldn't figure which way the tank came out, with just slight variation on the hook ups.

I forgot to drain my water heater this last Fall so I will be using this video to replace it myself, thanks Brother :.

Thank you so much for this great video! Thanks to you I was able to replace my hot water heater unit by myself and save over $1000!

I am so glad I watched this video.. It is the ONLY video on KZfaq where someone knows not only how to do step by step but can actually talk to us like normal people. You were very clear and detailed and I can't wait tio tear into my water tank this weekend because of your easy to follow comments. Thanks so much. RV caster. Keith

That sealant, if anyone is looking for the proper name, is called Butyl Caulking.. It's what they used to put windshields in with, and it's great for making water tight seals in situations like this.. It won't break down the same way that silicone will, particularly around a heat source like your tank. :)

Exactly what I needed to see- Thanks to you both!!!

Thank you very much for this video. My tank blew and I had no idea how to replace it.

Bravo! I may or may not, have to replace HW tank, just trying to fix what I believe is a leaking line connector. The access panel underneath may be a challenge, because there's an improvised steel shroud covering it. But knowing where to look made a difference. Thanks!

Thank you! This was exactly what I was looking for

Nice ring brother, thanks for the video. Very helpful.

Good video. I am replacing mine with an AC/gas unit that is the same size. I want to preserve the old one intact as my neighbor wants it. I was an electrician so hooking up the power wiring is no issue, but i was nervous about all the rest until I saw this video. All my plumbing is behind a cupboards as is the tank so hopefully someone pushing as I pull, will preserve the insulation on the old tank.

This was a great video. I was wondering how to do the water heater as I have a Check valve issue. I was surprised to see the Access door underneath the RV. Perhaps that is the way to get to that check valve! Thanks for a very informative Item !

that trash you pointed out at the end was the same thing I wound up with from the old tank. The Airstream tanks really require a tug if they are factory installed. You have to bend the flanges 90˚ then cut the caulk and plumbers putty out with a long sharp knife.

Great video. Thanks for sharing! Mine is leaking badly and your video will come in handy.

Very helpful. My otter trim doesn't want to come off, so there will be a delay in getting old tank out.

Thanks for sharing this. Great job.

Soaked..hehe..so cute..thanks for this video going to start replacing mine after watching.

Thank you for the very informative video.😊

That white sealant is butyl. If you are messing with that stuff in the summer, a fair warning is that it is messy. Paint thinner makes it easy to clean.

Very informative and nice ring, brother! Thanks.

excellent will replace mine on my own now thankyou

If he can do it on handed.. I'm feeling confident. Haha thanks

For the electrical, how do you know if there is AC current as well as DC? I currently have an Atwood GG Model (gas only) and I want to upgrade to combined. If I pull the unit only to find no AC, I have a much bigger project. I have a Fleetwood Storm, 2015. Any help much appreciated.

Wish the camera work was steadier but thank you so much for sharing

Thank you very much sweetie. My dumb question is how do I know when there is enough water in the tank before I turn it on?

The seal between your tank and RV is not caulk. It is butyl tape which a putty like tape used on all RV seals like the windows and doors. It's readily available online and RV parts stores.

Very informative! Thanks

My name is Rene thank you again for your video 😘. I just want to reiterate how do I know when I have enough water in the tank before I turn it on?

Where did you get your hot water heater? Thanks

I have a 1994 Fleetwood, are the hotwater tanks universal?

Great Video...thx

I'm having trouble getting the panel off to get access to the water heater

I need to change value on the hot water tank heater on a 1978 sportsman jamboree rally motohome

Can you answer a question? At 2:20 you mentioned you damaged the old heater, but how? Just because it came out of the burner tube like that? It couldn’t just be put back?

THANK YOU I HAVE A 2004 BOUNDER WITH THE SAME UNIT AND I NEED TO REPLACE MY ELEMENT YOU HAVE THE ONLY VIDEO THAT EXPLAINS IN DETAIL. I CALLED FLEETWOOD AND THE GIRL SAID THE ACCESS WAS FROM INSIDE THE COACH. I HAVE A WASHER DRYER COMBO AND MEASURED FROM DOOR TO CENTER OF WATER HEATER. THEN MEASURED INSIDE AND LOOKED AT THE HEIGHT DIFFERENCE AND SAID NO WAY AM I PULLING THE W/D OUT TO REPLACE THE ELEMENT ILL JUST USE THE GAS PART OF IT. SO THANK YOU SO MUCH AS I WOULD HAVE EVENTUALLY PULLED THE WASHER OUT AND WOULD HAVE BEEN HOT TO FIND NO ACCESS TO WATER HEATER. I'VE CALL FLEETWOOD SEVERAL TIMES FOR DIFFERENT ISSUES AND THEY'VE EITHER BEEN WRONG OR COULDN'T TELL ME. I HOPE I DON'T HAVE TO SLIDE THE WATER HEATER OUT TO GET THE ELEMENT IN AS THERE'S NOT MUCH CLEARANCE AND I MAY HAVE TO. YOU'RE A LIFE SAVER AND THE ONLY VIDEO THAT SHOWS THAT ACCESS PANEL.

Thx

Awesome video where did you get the water heater from

Where did you get it

No access door on my Winnebago Brave.. Looks like the water heater has to come out!! Bummer!

wher did you buy this unit

Where did you buy the replacement from?

Maybe use a guitar pick to cut caulk?

what is the appropriate type of calking to use for this?

Tripod?

Dang - you skipped the one part I actually needed... removing the tank from the back of the panel and reattaching the tank again.

I would love to remove our energy HOG "hot water heater", which gets its name by RE heating hot water several timer per hour! I would install an TANKLESS, on demand water heater! We have one in our home and our utility bill dropped in HALF! How water heaters SUCK down your gas and electric, EVEN when NOT in use!

tripods FTW

Not the best video but mildly informative.

Just a heads up, it's a water heater, not a HOT water heater. Hot water is already hot, it doesn't need to be heated. 🤔🤔

Tu ne remplace pas là tank mauvaise vidéo soit plus clair

Your title is misleading. You didn't replace the tank. You replaced the whole unit.

Get a dang tripod. Unwatchable!

Where do I buy a replacement?