Hot water heater freeze.
We put a cold weather test on the new rig last month. 3 nights in a row with temperatures in single digits. First 2 mornings we found no hot water and no water in the bathroom. Cold water available...
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agesilaus wrote:
Is the RV 4 season? Does not sound like it.
First of all Thanks for the responses from everyone!
No, not advertised as a "4 season", but advertised as a "heated water tank" model. Makes sense since the bottom is enclosed and the furnace ducts are routed below the floor.
The propane (no electric element), hot water heater is installed in the back of the camper, easily accessed from inside under the lower bunk in our "bunkhouse" model. Since we use the bunk area for storage and removed the lower section for "closet" use, the hot water heater area gets heated interior air. Especially since the furnace heat duct to the bathroom passes right beside it.
Right, the Suburban book includes a paragraph titled "HIGH ALTITUDE DERATION". About 32% at 8000' which requires changing the "orifice". I may, or may not, decide to go this route after commissioning next spring and checking the igniter and flame pattern/color. Our first trip next year will be east to the flatlands.
Also in the works is an upgrade to the dual propane/electric option. The Hottrod Electric Conversion came to my attention. Looks good when boondocking with the generator running.
Thanks again, Everybody, for the good replies!
