RV Camper Water Heaters: Tips & Troubleshooting

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8 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the Great Outdoors RV Tutorial video. Mait Parker shows you the proper use of RV hot water heaters, and explains how to clean and maintain them. He demonstrates manual lighting, as well as the automatic operation of Direct Spark Ignition.
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@rebeccajean1309 2 жыл бұрын

Can't see the reset buttons in your video but we easily found both of ours "out" and pushed them in and wala, all good again. Thanks.

@BlackPanther-vk5ew 4 жыл бұрын

You are a such a nice, generous man. So, soooo many would NEVER just give out Free information. Though my spouse just left me after 30 yrs, he NEVER fixed Anything in our RV. I'm assuming he knew he was leaving, Everything just about broken now. I still 100% appreciate this information from you.

@themysticsupreme5946 4 жыл бұрын

I was taking cold showers in my new RV until I saw this. The last owner left a valve open on the tank. Thank you KZfaqr.

@lindaronish1048 3 жыл бұрын

You saved my peace of mind. Novices. Our second trip out! Thought I had ruined the water heater. I had turned it on before husband filled with water! The reset butter worked. God bless you. ♥️

@garynorton42 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you on your video about RV water heaters. I didn't have an instruction manual. Your video specs about the by-pass valve inside the trailer was what I was missing to get hot water. I now can take a shower and wash my dishes.

@averagehorsepowerhut9421 2 жыл бұрын

just a quick thank you... currently quarantining in my travel trailer in front of my house to keep the virus away from my family and didn't have hot water for two days. I watched this video and blamo! Hot showers are back. Thanks so much. Subscribed and I'll do my best to frequent your online business.

@floydrturbo1 4 жыл бұрын

That was an excellent presentation. Thank you for taking time to go through all the steps with each model. Well done.

@LegacyStudio 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video! New camper owner and I had my camper professionally winterized last year. Had no idea there were valves going to my hot water heater and I was wondering why the heck I couldn’t get my hot water to work! And then I was confused by the middle valve that allows water to circulate. You covered literally everything I needed to know!

@tracyleeleen7248 3 жыл бұрын

This man shows it all very understanding great english to the point . He tells an shows everything.

@umacks 7 жыл бұрын

I learned a lot here ...thanks for the info , well done!!

@roadboat9216 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the overview of SEVRAL TYPES of water heaters. Very informative.

@amyharvey2478 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips. I didn't switch all 3 valves on the bypass. Nice hot water-geez!!

@christinecowen7677 Жыл бұрын

Wow! This video is amazing! So knowledgeable! Great explanations! I’ve been camping for many years but couldn’t find a hot water tank explanation video…until now! Thanks so much for taking the time to do this! 💕

@jenniferpiper1955 7 жыл бұрын

This video is awesome. I've watched 20 other videos and this one solved it quickly. Thanks!

@elifarikan2119 5 жыл бұрын

Omg finally somebody with clear instruction 🤗🤗🤗

@zachharper216 4 жыл бұрын

i liked the info on the older model. The newer ones are easier to get help for.

@stevefromjersey6617 3 жыл бұрын

Buddy you just saved me!!!! Thank you!!! On a trip and I’ve been trying for a while to fix my heater and luckily I came across your video.

@wsbill14224 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks to folks like you I fixed my RV water heater for no cost. Our water heater began shutting off 3 seconds after lighting. Control board was damaged. Finding the board on top of the water heater behind the kitchen drawers was the hardest part. Q3 was burned out. MPSA29. NPN Darlington pair. I had several Motorola equivalents in my spare parts for 30 years. MPSA14. Burned transistor replaced, burned trace patched with a piece of wire, put a heat sink on it for good measure, and all is well. Why they didn't put a heat sink on the part that controls the spark ignition in the first place who knows? Planned failure is how it looks to me .

@fil79 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! it helped me figure out why no hot water was coming out of my hot faucet! :)

@mannyb4959 5 жыл бұрын

Hey guys, great videos. I purchased a 2018 Geo pro 19bh. My question is while towing down the road how should I keep the hot water heater on? Is it better to run on propane or battery? Will it even run on battery?

@sljack1671 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! I am excited to get out there and see if I can get my HW heater running again!

@mikecz328 5 жыл бұрын

so if the switch outside is in the on position i'm using electric to heat the water?

@williambranham6249 6 жыл бұрын

Very nice production. Thank you!

@Edwardsjourney 7 жыл бұрын

Great video. I understand it all a lot better now.

@robinarredondo2793 5 жыл бұрын

How do you turn on for more hot water please on the second heater you talked about

@jpipun3739 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro Heim. The bypass thanks. Mixture valve

@NewportStudio 7 жыл бұрын

Nice video, thanks so much!

@mikefurlo1619 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you !!! You just saved me a lot of money.

@patrickswain2321 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Exactly what I needed to save our trip.

@robertpapps3618 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video!

@gflem 6 жыл бұрын

Last month, we bought a new Coachmen Clipper with a We have a Suburban, Airxcel, Inc. SW6DP Direct Spark Ignition. We took it out for a 3 day stay in an RV park and the hot water worked fine. I took a 2 month volunteer camp host job 4 hours away on the Coast. And now the hot water will not work! The DSI FLT red light flickers on and off. We turned the propane take on, full blast. We ran the water out of the tap. It did not warm up. We found the reset button. Pushed it. No change. The reset button had NOT popped out, so that was not the problem.

@jeffhamilton6856 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Couldn't figure out why no water was coming from my hot water tap. Watched this video and was able to fix it no problem! Very helpful.

@coreyadams4646 5 жыл бұрын

Great info, Awesome!!!

@JimmyBonesBMB 2 жыл бұрын

Mine heats cold water ...not hot. So its just a water heater. Anyway, its making a lot of condensation. Tips to reduce that?

@TGORVCO 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, nice catch Jimmy! Condensation will form naturally on the water heater depending on how cold and humid it is where you are camping. If you notice your water pump surging or having unusual amounts of condensation on that part, we would recommend getting your water heater serviced. If you have any other questions, leave us a comment on this thread or give us a call at 970-313-4337.

@lawdog1008 3 жыл бұрын

Nailed it, just what I was looking for. Thank you!! LIKED!

@NDYco 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative. Really learned a lot.

@stephenmayo2466 7 жыл бұрын

Good job Mate, great info

@octo9760 8 жыл бұрын

Great Vid!!

@photosbydarrell 6 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thanks

@neomayad 2 жыл бұрын

at 12:09 when you said "as well as a gas one on the outside" did you mean electric referring to the one under the tape?

@Ellis1127 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative, good details.

@markanderson3874 4 жыл бұрын

Great job explaining

@edsweitzer9553 4 жыл бұрын

Very informative... Good job

@sarahcielo4533 5 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@Anthony-gt3zx 7 жыл бұрын

Great video. I have learned a lot of new information. I would like to know how to check and see if my hot water heater has water. And how to fill it if it's empty. Thank you

@amyharvey2478 7 жыл бұрын

release the pressure valve just for a second. If water comes out, it's full!

@TGORVCO 7 жыл бұрын

Hello Anthony, Thank you for your comment. Amy Harvey is correct, just pull the check valve to see if water comes out. To Fill you tank is tricky unless I see your setup but here's the best guess - 1. Make sure your by pass valves behind you water heater are set for summer. You do that by closing the middle one and opeing the end ones. Valves paraellel are open 2. Fill your fresh water tank and turn on your water pump. You can also hookup to your city water connection and turn on the water for water pressure.

@betinabinah1825 2 жыл бұрын

Good day and Happy Thanksgiving! I live full-time in my 1987 Mallard sprinter RV. The first couple of years I had the heater and it works great then I lived in a very remote area and they would not deliver gas to us.a neighbor brought this adapter that had a pressure thing on it and then loaned us a small propane gas container. But unfortunatelythe gas did not make it into the house for the stove or to heat the water in the shower I have since done nothing about it. During the summer months the sun's heat warms my hose and so we're good.the winter months are coming and I would really like to figure out what the problem is but I cannot afford a mobile mechanic and the RV is not running.I'd be immensely grateful for your guidance since I'm going to have to troubleshoot this myself.thank you!!

@fatasianone 3 жыл бұрын

The hidden valve! Thank you sir!

@clifblake 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you !

@margaretcastillo6803 6 жыл бұрын

thanks

@wutisay 4 жыл бұрын

Good stuff.

@freightzonelogistics1198 6 жыл бұрын

good morning, great video by the way. i have a question about an atwood water heater. my tank has a hole in it, and i am going to get a new tank. how can i tell if the heating unit is ok or needing replacement?

@TGORVCO 6 жыл бұрын

Hello Falcon, have your dealer test out the system in its entirety. You will know then if you need to replace the heating unit. Happy Camping, Tom

@freightzonelogistics1198 6 жыл бұрын

thank you Tom. :)

@mikekibler3810 5 жыл бұрын

@@TGORVCO Thanks

@dorian2112 5 жыл бұрын

new to 5th wheels but forced to endure it for a few months and these things really suck!! so much maintenence and waste of water, additives etc just to have things work. cannot wait until i am out of it, when i am done i would love to just dump it or give it away!! horrible.

@mandykal 6 жыл бұрын

What's the worst and the best heaters and why?

@raigca1 3 жыл бұрын

Well done. The camera could have got more close ups of tank, valves, reset buttons and such, my opinion of course. Visuals really help any presentation. Keep up the educational info and thanks!,

@TGORVCO 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip! We will be remaking all of our educational videos in the near future. Stay tuned!

@reneenbama 10 ай бұрын

How do I switch my hotwater heater from electric to gas?

@johnrangel1878 6 жыл бұрын

My pilot lite turns on automatically but the burn does not turn on. I can see the flame from the pilot lite in the burner tube but it will not ignite. What could be the problem?

@conniestickler5346 6 жыл бұрын

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@tammiehuffman8837 2 жыл бұрын

Why would my suburban water heater never get hot. Just warm. I just installed a new element

@gonzo713281 5 жыл бұрын

I'm hooked up to a water house, water from the city. Do I still have to fill up the tank in order to get hot water?

@riverratrvr9225 5 жыл бұрын

No, mine worked when I got the propane hooked up. I'm on a hose/city water also.

@asphaltadventurer 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, if your tank was empty and you just connected to city water, open your hot water faucet on the sink until water comes out. It obviously won't be hot, but you will know there is water in there so you don't burn out the element. Do this BEFORE you turn on the electric heating element.

@carebaer 7 жыл бұрын

My hot water heater suddenly stopped working (works on propane only anyway), and it ignites, but doesn't stay lit. Any ideas?

@OlivePittsOnDesk 7 жыл бұрын

Dirty flame sensor - often doubles as spark igniter.

@shellygreen1372 6 жыл бұрын

I can't not find my 12 volt power converter & fuse box to my 1982 sportscoach motorhome....please can somebody help me. Buy walking me threw it..please

@jameseades7030 6 жыл бұрын

Shelly Green s

@frankiesmotherman3219 5 жыл бұрын

My hot water heater heater is leek in don't know how it's getting out can I get some help?

@TGORVCO 5 жыл бұрын

Frankie, please give our Service Department a call at 970.313.4337. Ask for Kendra, she will take care of you.

@mariadelgado247 Жыл бұрын

We're first time owner of a Alfa 2004 my refrigerater and waterheater went of at the same time i live in it. Don't know what to do

@TGORVCO Жыл бұрын

Hi there Maria, Give us a call at 970-313-4337 and ask to speak to our Parts and Service department so that we can talk through different options.

@edgarsagastume6968 Жыл бұрын

I have jamboree motorhome Year 1990 but the water heater don't turn off those motorhome have the switch inside not in the heater any tips WY the heater don't turn off

@TGORVCO Жыл бұрын

Hi there Edgar, you can give our service department a call at 970-313-4337 and we may be able to help you out.

@alaskanforgetmenot 6 жыл бұрын

I am not able to turn the hot water atwood from pilot to On...its terribly hard

@TGORVCO 6 жыл бұрын

Hello Roxanne H, it sounds like you may have a gas valve problem. You should ask a specialist to take a look just for safety sake.

@alrice5590 6 жыл бұрын

what size socket did you use to remove the anode rod?

@chugger22 6 жыл бұрын

Al Rice 1 1/16”

@alrice5590 6 жыл бұрын

Would that be the same for a 2018 Rockwood 2280bhesp?

@TGORVCO 6 жыл бұрын

Hello Al Rice, There are two main manufacturers, Suburban takes a 1-1/16 socket and Atwood takes a 7/8 socket. The Rockwood 2280bhesp, if I'm not mistaken, carries a suburban brand water heater 1-1/16. sorry for the delayed answer. happy camping. Octo

@dottiejohns521 7 жыл бұрын

how do I blow out my rv gas line

@TGORVCO 7 жыл бұрын

It's actually the burner tube that you would blow out - not the gas line. You do that with a air hose. If you don't have one, you could grab a can of compressed air too. Thanks for the question.

@rosemartinez561 Жыл бұрын

What hook up do u need to hook up your water heater

@TGORVCO Жыл бұрын

Hi there Rose, Give our Parts Department a call at 970-313-4337 and they will be able to let you know which parts you need!

@libertygunsbeertrump8594 6 жыл бұрын

My electric side of the water heater wasn't working when we bought our new travel trailer. Propane was fine but not electric. We have a Forest River tt so we went to the local dealer and he gave me a great tip. He told me to check the fuse and make sure the heating element was actually plugged in. So I went home and checked under the cabinet where the water heater is located and sure enough,it wasn't. These manufacturers slap these trailers together so fast they overlooked it 😡 problem solved

@neomayad 2 жыл бұрын

Where was the heating element if it wasn't plugged in?

@alectaylor9780 6 жыл бұрын

Solves aĺl of problems on the caravan

@spudth 5 жыл бұрын

hmmmm, I usually connect cold water to my RV then heat it in my water heater. My Hot water tank looks very similar to your Hot water heater.

@NJoi1one 10 ай бұрын

Why would you be drinking hot water out of the heater?

@carolmckeever5330 5 жыл бұрын

hot water heater heating but no hot water out of faucets

@carolmckeever5330 5 жыл бұрын

hot water faucets

@donwatson1141 5 жыл бұрын

Any water out of faucets? If you have cold water it sounds like the bypass valves may be in the bypass position.

@robertkosciusko3351 7 жыл бұрын

there is no water in my tank how do I get to fill up with water

@HP.Customs 7 жыл бұрын

Robert Kosciusko 2 water lines coming out the of the back of the tank have valves on them turn them open to where they are in line with the lines and that is how.

@robertkosciusko3351 7 жыл бұрын

H&P Customs I looked every where for the valves can't find them

@HP.Customs 7 жыл бұрын

Robert Kosciusko locate the water lines that come out of your hot water heater then follow them and you will find the valves. The lines will eventually have T fittings that make the lines connect and that is for bypass the valves should be right at that point or very close.

@Here_Today_ 7 жыл бұрын

Robert Kosciusko inside the trailer, behind the door where the tank is

@web5271 6 жыл бұрын

I'd turn on the hose

@dnlmrgn 6 жыл бұрын

Does this guy have an email or specific number?

@thomaswagner4642 6 жыл бұрын

All at the end of the video

@shannonroy5179 4 жыл бұрын

Get the camera closer please

@billwelty31 6 жыл бұрын

Kjj

@henrybutcher9037 4 жыл бұрын

Well for one, they are water heaters not hot water heaters. They heat cold water not hot watet

@shawnlockett4676 Жыл бұрын

You're a genius 🤠

@richeyrich3655 4 жыл бұрын

What rotten egg tate like.?

@sszydeco 5 жыл бұрын

t's a Water Heater, not a Hot Water Heater. ... Good info, but lousy video. Too far away, ..you should have filmed it in flat light, or in the shade. Hard to see in the shadows, and you need to get closer.

@MarkWilliams-ke3mp 5 жыл бұрын

Water heater! Not "hot water heater".

@Hearthman1159 5 жыл бұрын

Thx but dude, it's a "water heater". It heats cold water and makes hot water. Also, it's pronounced "ah-node rod"- not "anoid". The valve with the lever you trip is a TPR or temperature/ pressure relief valve. It helps to speak professionally. Just sayin'

@lcampm2 Жыл бұрын

Cold water heater lol

@Muffyman Жыл бұрын

I have come here four years later to tell you to shut up. He did a great job. I learned quite a bit about the different heaters. You little stinker.

@dennisfolse2226 6 жыл бұрын

It's a water heater, not a hot water heater. Go try and buy a Hot water heater, 😂 you can't heat hot water

@dennisfolse2226 6 жыл бұрын

You have to be joking, who would drink water from the water heater or from the hose, even the cold I would not drink it, that's gross

@williambranham6249 6 жыл бұрын

Actually you can heat hot water which will make it hotter. I do get your point though. It's like saying "raise your window up" . Up is the only direction you can raise a window, so up is not needed.

@williambranham6249 6 жыл бұрын

Dennis, as a child of the south, most of the water I drank came from a garden hose. It always tasted funny.