Atwood vs. Suburban Propane Hot Heaters -Pilot Light Models

n7bsn wrote:
I had both, not certain there was enough of a difference to worry about.

I've owned both Suburban and Atwood water heaters, pilot and DSI, and would choose the Atwood. Not only does the Atwood offer a quicker recovery time but it's aluminum tank is available as a standard replacement part whereas the Suburban porcelain lined steel tank isn't - blow a Suburban tank and you'll be replacing the entire water heater. :M