Space Saving And Efficient

Another feature that your RV water heater might have is a bypass valve. This will mean you can easily drain the hot water from the tank thereby cutting down on any anti freeze required.

For safety, every RV hot water heater will have a pressure relief system which will open a valve if the temperature goes higher than 210 degrees F or if too much pressure builds up inside. If this happens you may see dripping but this is entirely normal and doesn't mean that there is something wrong with the heater.

Before using the heater for the first time, make sure that there is water in the tank. Connect to a source of water and check that water is flowing without air in the line. Once this happens you can safely use the water heater.

Camco is a popular RV water heater manufacturer, as is Eemax which offers a marine and RV tankless water heater. Atwood is another well known manufacturer with an extensive range of RV water heaters, either manual ignition or electric direct spark ignition and with options for either gas or gas and electric. Suburban RV products are space saving and durable and from a company that has been supplying the RV industry for many decades.

RV water heater parts are easy to get hold of which makes repairs and maintenance hassle free. There are even many troubleshooting guides available on the Net for any budding engineers who want to have a go at fixing it themselves.

The best way to maintain your RV water heater is to remain vigilant and observant. Inspect it regularly and listen out for unusual noises or smells. These can often be the first sign of anything going wrong. If there are any danger signs such as soot then shut down the unit until it can be looked at by a professional.

A water heater needs good ventilation so check frequently for any blockages and clear them. If you are proactive then many problems can be avoided before they even begin.