Shakedown trip

[dogger]

Did a shakedown trip on our Fuzion 342 trailer we took delivery this past weekend. Figured a bunch of things out, but haven't figured out the electric hot water switch. I see there is the propane switch in the bathroom, and a switch for the electric on hot water tank, but is there not a electric switch inside? That sees odd to have to open the water tank cover each trip we want to use electric hot water.

We had a few parts I am unsure of. Two small canvas pieces in the trailer I am not sure where they go, or if they should even be in there. Also a couple of threaded hand screws (pics attached). and where these are used.

Besides a few issues the dealer needs to resolve still for parts that were ordered, there is a small hydraulic leak under the kitchen slide. I am going to have the dealer swing by, take a look and see if it is just a loose fitting, or a cracked fitting or leaky hose.

We really like this trailer. Only a few small complaints including shallow cupboards, and the sewer hose holder is far too short, etc. But with all the other conveniences and a few modifications we will get over those easily.

Cheers,

Dale

[labs4life]

My '13 sprinter has the same water heater deal as you describe. I very rarely even turn on the electric, as the gas portion does not cycle very often. I can see very negligible benefits for me when using the electric portion of the water heater. The gas recovery time is faster than electric and I would have to remember to turn on the gas portion before showers and such.
A the end of the day, I might forget to turn the gas on and I hate cold showers!!!!

[placergoldman]

My 2013 Cougar has the same outside switch.If I'm camping with full hook-ups,I'm going to use the electricity.Its free and I'm not using my propane..I leave it on the whole trip and turn it off when we get ready to leave..

[BeaverRZR]

We have had a new 342 for about a month and had the leak under the kitchen slide aswell the day we got it home. Turned out to be an o-ring on the ram for the couch slide. Salesman at the dealer tried telling me they were electric haha.

Ours did not come with the canvas pieces and i havent seen any bolts with those heads so cant help you there.

As far as the water heater goes. I usually use the elec if we are somewhere with power. Easy enough to flip it on when you connect to shore power. The gas heats it up much faster though.

[saltytuna1]

On my Raptor the switch outside under the water heater cover is for electric. The inside switch is for propane. I'm guessing you have the patio system with rails, if so the canvas covers look like the ones on mine that go between the gates and the trailer sides (hope that makes sense). The knobs look like the ones that go on the rear of the patio gates (the ones that open so you can walk thru). I'm stuck in the rain right now or I'd post a picture for you.

Steve

[40 Acres]

Steve is correct, the canvas pieces fill on the gap between the patio sides and the body of the trailer. There is a lip facing inward that they attach to and then velcro fast to the sides.

Knobs appear to be for the very center of the rear patio "gate" sections. There are threaded blocks that screw together and keep the halves from opening.

[labs4life]

Originally Posted by jsmith948

You could also just turn the outside switch on and then control the 120AC to the WH with the CB in the panel?

You could do this as well. Just be advised, breakers are not designed for switches so it will wear out faster than a regular switch. May not be in the life of the trailer, but.....