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grizz272
Explorer
Jun 09, 2014

Hot water heater full

I was reading the labels on the side of our camper and noticed something that does not make since to me.
The label said the weights were calculated with a full fresh water tank but the hot water heater empty. The label went on to state the traveling with the hot water heater full was not recommended. This is a 6 gl heater not a house size water heater. Any ideas why the water heater should be empty.
  • skipnchar's avatar
    skipnchar
    Explorer
    Jun 09, 2014
    Sounds pretty ridiculous to me. I"ve towed my trailer with over 90,000 towing miles and it's ALWAYS with the hot water tank filled but not turned on. I would go so far as to say it's MORE safe to have the hot water tank filled because it will prevent you inadvertently turning it on without water in it which will damage the system.
  • Huntindog's avatar
    Huntindog
    Explorer
    Jun 09, 2014
    I've always had mine full. Over 20 years, three TTs, thousands of miles of rough dirt roads, and no problems.

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