cruz wrote:
RE: Water Heater ... What happened ... was it not heating ??
CRUZ
The problem with the water heater occurred when we were running both propane and electric water heating simultaneously. In that condition, which is how we normally operate for quick water heat recovery, the water would heat to normal temperature initially but then it would not hold the temperature and we'd have luke warm water. I checked with an RV technician in Florence, Oregon when we were on route to Sunset Bay State Park outside of Coos Bay, and he suggested running just on the electric heater. As it turned out, and for whatever reason, the water stayed hot on just the electric heater. Apparently there are two thermostats on the hot water heater, one controlling the propane heater and the other the electric element. I assume that the thermostat on the propane side was faulty and that it somehow effected the operation of the electric heater.
In any event it is good info to know that if hot water heating issues arise that a person can try selecting the heater mode to see if it helps.
Cruz, we'll be in touch as soon as we're set up in Val Vista RV Resort. I shovelled 6" of wet snow off the drive way yesterday so so far as I'm concerned it can't be soon enough. I know I shouldn't be such an old curmugeon but at my age there's a lot to be said for winter in the desert sunshine compared to being at home in the cold and snow.
Cheers,
Dave
