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Timberlane
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Apr 09, 2026

Water Heater Problem

I have a 2015 Arctic Fox 5th wheel with an Atwood water heater. Just recently it stopped working on electric, but worked fine on propane, I replaced the heating element, both thermostats, the on/off switch in the exterior water heater compartment, and verified the 110v breaker is functioning. Still does not work on electric, but fine on propane. Anyone have this problem?  Any suggestions?

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  • bid_time's avatar
    bid_time
    Nomad III
    Apr 09, 2026

    If at any time you turned on the electric side of the water heater without any water in the tank you likely burned out the electric element(s), even if new. Before you replaced the electric element did you test it to see if it was burned out? Did you test the new element after installation to see if it is burned out? Did you check the terminals of the element to see if there was power there and at what voltage?

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