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dmopar74
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Jan 04, 2014

need new hwt, first post!

hi all,
ive recently acquired a 1983 skyline Layton trailer and while on our maiden voyage the 6g suburban water heater sprung a leak. im currently looking to replace it and am wondering if I should get the girard gswh-1m with the dial control of just use a standard rv water heater. I do enjoy my showers and have a wife and 2 kids that also need to be cleaned when the need arises.

ive read a lot of problems with the first gen girard but it sounds like the second gen has fixed those problems?

13 Replies

  • Hi,

    Folks have had problems with the on demand water heaters. I'd see if I could upgrade to a ten gallon that is dual powered (electric and propane) instead.
  • personally I would get the suburban heater. the control for the attwood is about a hundred dollars if it goes out. and they will go out.
  • Welcome to the forum. I have no opinion on the hot water heater, sorry!