full time rving and running the water heater
I'm a newbie to all this, bought a 2016 keystone montana as a home on the road for work. Wondering what is best for the water heater, turn it off when i get out of the shower and turn it back on in t...
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No right/wrong way........just your way. What works/fits your need.
I like HOT water when I turn faucet on to hot side. I did not want to have to plan when to have hot water.
We FTd for 7 yrs. Prior to that camped for 40 yrs.
Hot water heater was turned ON when it was filled with water. Turned back off when done using RV.
Cost.......never was part of equation as it was about my convenience and ability to have hot water when I turned faucet/shower ON.
When AC power was available.......I used electric element
When AC power wasn't available or had to be 'managed' I used propane
And if I needed more hot water availability I used electric/propane at same time for faster recovery time
RV water heaters (Suburban or Atwood) will last for many many years with just routine maintenance.
Use yours as you want....and don't worry about warranties etc.
IF/when something breaks....fix it.
I like HOT water when I turn faucet on to hot side. I did not want to have to plan when to have hot water.
We FTd for 7 yrs. Prior to that camped for 40 yrs.
Hot water heater was turned ON when it was filled with water. Turned back off when done using RV.
Cost.......never was part of equation as it was about my convenience and ability to have hot water when I turned faucet/shower ON.
When AC power was available.......I used electric element
When AC power wasn't available or had to be 'managed' I used propane
And if I needed more hot water availability I used electric/propane at same time for faster recovery time
RV water heaters (Suburban or Atwood) will last for many many years with just routine maintenance.
Use yours as you want....and don't worry about warranties etc.
IF/when something breaks....fix it.
