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Old 03-06-2012, 09:33 PM   #21
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KennyMack, Howdy;

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It took me two days to accomplish the install but mainly due to having to go get parts. Some things I learned along the way:
1. Remove stove for fastest removal of water heater.
2. Some parts are only going to be found at a RV supply center
3. Don't waste your time asking anyone at Home Depot or Lowes about anything relating to RV's.

I would say the install is definitely doable for anyone with basic skills. The new unit lines up to the old nearly perfectly. The hardest thing is manipulating the pex lines and basic 12 volt wiring. The only thing that would concern me is working with gas lines by inexperienced folks. The main concern being a gas leak. I found a bottle of dyed leak detection fluid ( soapy water ) for $5 at CW. This water heater easily produces up to 135 degree water in high and maintains 100 degrees at wide open. I am happy about the investment.
You have never stated what size the old water heater size was; a 6 or 10 gal.
Thought I'd ask...

Thanks again for the pix and write-up.

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Old 03-07-2012, 05:39 AM   #22
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Great mod KennyMack.
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Old 03-07-2012, 07:37 AM   #23
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Very nice job. After a quick search I found one online for under 500.00 free shipping plus the free shower head wow. You can add the door for under 50.00 so not bad for a very nice upgrade with a two year warranty. It say is uses 60% less propane this might answer some questions but I would like to hear how your usage goes.


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Old 04-11-2012, 09:36 PM   #24
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We used 1 30 gal propane over a three week period of showers every night for 4 people, washing dishes 3 times a day and cooking. It has done well. My original tank was 6 gallons.
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Old 04-11-2012, 10:41 PM   #25
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KennyMack, Howdy;

Thanks for the usage report and letting us know the original size.

Sounds like ya got yerself a winna !

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Old 05-29-2012, 11:20 PM   #26
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Kenny, great job on the install and all, now let's see a picture of those silky legs.
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Old 03-20-2014, 05:45 AM   #27
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Hi all....just following back up on this post......are you still happy with the tankless?
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Old 06-27-2016, 01:45 PM   #28
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A bump to find out how the tankless water heater is doing?
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Old 06-27-2016, 03:11 PM   #29
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Yeah, I read through this but gotta add I'm a little disappointed. KennyMack never did post a pic of those silky smooth legs he was talking about.







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Old 06-29-2016, 04:30 PM   #30
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2. Some parts are only going to be found at a RV supply center
3. Don't waste your time asking anyone at Home Depot or Lowes about anything relating to RV's..
These two are among the basic truths of life!
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Old 06-18-2018, 11:43 AM   #31
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did you have wiring diagram for old system ?

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