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Post by bc75 on Jun 5, 2017 16:16:12 GMT -5
Has anyone have any experience with the camco electric water heater upgrade. I'm looking at buying one so I won't have to use my propane.
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Post by lynnmor on Jun 5, 2017 18:06:39 GMT -5
Apparently it is the same as the old Hott Rod device that has been sold for years, they might have bought the company. They are only 425 watts, so it will heat much slower and won't maintain temperature nearly as well as gas. That said, they can reduce your need for propane quite a bit. I had a friend that used on for years with success. One downside is it getting in the way of your annual tank flushing. If your tank is under warranty, it will be voided.
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Post by bc75 on Jun 5, 2017 18:26:48 GMT -5
Ok I'll order one trying to save on propane. We don't use it much because I'm trying to save propane. It will be nice having hot water.I bought my camper used so no warranty .
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Post by bc75 on Jun 7, 2017 15:41:26 GMT -5
Well today I was fixing a leak i found around my water heater i noticed it has a switch for electric. It was hidden my question is what should my heating element be when i check my OHMs. I dont want to put it by together and the element be bad.
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Post by lynnmor on Jun 7, 2017 17:36:32 GMT -5
Don't know the exact ohm reading off hand but it will have little resistance if it is good. You can get a element at most hardware and home center stores. Look for 1400 to 1500 watts and 120 volts.
If it is a Suburban, it will have an anode rod for a drain plug. Replace it if there is a lot of material loss. Regardless of brand, pull the drain plug and give it a good flushing.
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Post by bc75 on Jun 10, 2017 20:40:42 GMT -5
Does anyone know why they put the switch for the heating element outside the camper.
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