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IdaD's avatar
IdaD
Explorer
Apr 22, 2017

Electric Water Heater

Last fall I noticed that my electric water heater switch was on while my trailer was plugged in but had no water. I assume one of my kids did it while fooling around in the trailer. So I went ahead and winterized the camper and hoped for a Christmas miricle. Now that all our snow is gone and the weather has warmed up I have been getting the camper ready to use. My Christmas miricle didn't happen so I'm needing advice on how to switch out the electric heating element. I am attempting to post a photo and if anybody can tell me where to find the element and how to change it that would be great.

It still works on gas but I'd like it to function on electric too.

  • wrgrs50s's avatar
    wrgrs50s
    Explorer
    Apr 22, 2017
    On the atwood the element is in the rear of the heater. Not knowing the type of trailer you have I don't know exactly where you will access it.

    And yes you are suppose to use a nylon plug instead of the metal plug because your tank is aluminum and the metal plugs are not compatable.

    Could be under the dining bench seat or under the sink. Just look from inside behind where the water heater is from outside. If it's a 5r then maybe behind the storage compartment.
  • bob213's avatar
    bob213
    Explorer
    Apr 22, 2017
    don't have directions for an Atwood but if it is an Atwood I believe you have the incorrect plug in it. It should be nylon type plug. If that's a brass plug it may be fine. Whoever tells you how to change the element should be able to tell you about plug.

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