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Jessie_Jane
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Jun 20, 2014

On demand water heater

We just purchased a new toy hauler. The first and second and third shower was horrible. Low water flow and either the water is too hot or too cold, won't adjust, any ideas? We had an on demand in our house and we threw it out....dang.

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  • bugs53 wrote:
    I think you would find it would draw too much amperage for your unit or the campground. Even with 50 amp service you will be short of power when it turns on.
    Bugs53


    Eh, who makes that? Every one I am familiar with uses LP not electric.
  • As far as the pressure goes... Oxygenetics Shower Heads are worth the money. After buying one for the camper, we put them in the sticks & bricks.

    We also had low ware pressure problems. Found that the cheapo water regulator regulated too much. Went to an adjustible one with a gauge and we are much happier!

    I have also found that if we need to take many showers close together, I turn on bothe the electric and the propane elements on the water heater. This helps the tank recover faster. Otherwise, it is just on electric (when hooked up to shore power).

    ~ Craig
  • I think you would find it would draw too much amperage for your unit or the campground. Even with 50 amp service you will be short of power when it turns on.
    Bugs53