summerland Mini 1850FL - bypass valve

[dljs1941]

Recently picked up a new keystone summerland mini 1850FL trailer. Was familiarizing myself with it trying to find the water heater bypass valve. This trailer has the WH in the rear under the beds while the fresh water tank and pump are under the bench near the door. I expected to see it near the pump but there are no shut off valves. Specs on the unit indicate it has a bypass valve but for the life of me I can't find it. Any ideas?

[PARAPTOR]

I would expect to see the HWT bypass piping/values at/very close to the tank where the water input and output ports are. There has been recent posts related to the HWT bypass valves/configuration including pictures. Try a search on HWT bypass.

[JRTJH]

Look at the back (the inside part) of your water heater. On the lower section you will see a fitting that supplies water "into" your water heater. Adjacent to that you'll see a 1/2" PEX tubing that connects the top water heater fitting to the lower fitting. At the lower end of that tube you will see a "T" fitting. On the center of that "T" fitting you'll see a "quarter turn valve". That valve is your "winterization kit valve. Here's a picture. Notice the lower water input, the tube that goes in a right direction from that to a "T". You can barely see the valve handle on the inside of the "T" (between the "T" and the water heater). On your trailer, it is difficult to see, but it's there.

[dljs1941]

Thanks for the responses. the Hot water tank is under the bunks in the rear. Hard to access from inside the trailer however easier via the storage. The tank is closed off by thin paneling walls which I was able to remove to gain access.However i decided to cut a hole in the paneling so i can simply reach in to close or open the bypass. Engineer who designed that location must have returned to work after a weekend bender :>).

[linux3]

I don't understand why you need to close or open the valve. Well, other than when winterizing and de winterizing.
My water heater has an access panel under the closet and it's screwed in place. Remove 2 screws and the panel and I can 2X times a year switch the valve.

[dljs1941]

Linux3. You are correct. Only need to close/open it during winterizing and de-winterizing. Just didn't want the hassle of having to remove the screws and panel to get at it. Thought cutting the hole was a one-time adjustment. Now i can just reach in from the storage area and get at the valve.

[BuxCamper]

On a previous trailer I got rid of the screws and used Velcro to hold the panel on. Also added a knob similar to what was already in the camper. The screw holes would not last forever.

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