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mchero
Explorer
May 23, 2013

Just purchased a hot rod from CW, have a question.

This is for those of you that have installed a Hot Rod in their Atwood 6 gallon HWH. I'm going to be spending 4 nights at the KOA in Old Orchard Maine. Will have full hookups and decided to instal...
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SCOMP225
Explorer
May 23, 2013
I've had my Hot Rod for over 12 years and it works great and it will produce hot water in 30 to 45 min or so and save all that gas.
You should install the T-Stat in the middle of the tank for best results, I just leave mine plugged in and use the switch I have to turn it on. My T-Stat is set at 125 deg which is plenty.
One additional note : I do not have it on if I'm on inverter, it does draw amps.

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