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Post by krrcjohnson7 on Oct 13, 2020 10:01:22 GMT -5
Newbie question....
I have a Sportsmen 312SE BHS
I am having trouble getting hot water once I am at the campsite --- full hookup and wanting to use hot water heater on electric mode for showers...etc.
Any suggestions? My guess is that its more of lack of experience than a mechanical issue.
Thank you
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Post by laknox on Oct 13, 2020 10:15:47 GMT -5
Newbie question.... I have a Sportsmen 312SE BHS I am having trouble getting hot water once I am at the campsite --- full hookup and wanting to use hot water heater on electric mode for showers...etc. Any suggestions? My guess is that its more of lack of experience than a mechanical issue. Thank you Check breakers/fuses for the electric side of the heater. Second, grab a multi-meter and check for continuity in the heating element. No continuity likely means a blown element. Easy to replace as it just screws in. You can buy a specific heating element wrench at most hardware stores for a few bucks. Lyle |
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Post by Edd505 on Oct 13, 2020 20:27:30 GMT -5
My first thought was is there water in it? Check the pressure relief valve for water, insure water heater winterizing by pass valve is open not in by pass. If the waters warm but not hot check the out side shower, both valves off. If it heats on propane, there is an electric issue.
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Post by jetzen on Oct 13, 2020 20:51:44 GMT -5
Newbie question.... I have a Sportsmen 312SE BHS I am having trouble getting hot water once I am at the campsite --- full hookup and wanting to use hot water heater on electric mode for showers...etc. Any suggestions? My guess is that its more of lack of experience than a mechanical issue. Thank you In order to use the electric portion of the hot water tank you must first make.sure that it is turned on. There are 2 electrical switches that need to be turned on. One on the control.panel.inside the coach and one on the hot water tank it self. You must remove the outside access panel and the switch is normally on the lower left. |
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Post by Chuck on Oct 20, 2020 14:52:33 GMT -5
I agree with jetzen, if you do not have the switch on the water heater it's self you will not have hot water even if you have the switch on the panel turned on  This is one of those things that I believe everyone at one time found out thinking at they had a water heater problem Chuck |
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