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sean4fsu
Explorer
Oct 03, 2019

Tankless Water Heater Compatibility?

Tankless electric water heaters are so expensive, and I was wondering if anyone knew if this model would work in our 2007 Terry Travel Trailer Camper? I would like to use it for our shower.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Rheem-Electric-Tankless-Water-Heater-6kW-RETEX-06-Self-Modulating-SEALED/143340591004?epid=20021167549&hash=item215fc3d79c:g:jcsAAOSwxuRdGyAQ

https://www.rheem.com/product/performance-tankless-electric-3-6kw-electric-water-heater-with-5-year-limited-warranty-retex-06/

And if it does fit, how would we convert it to be used in our camper?
  • GrandpaKip's avatar
    GrandpaKip
    Explorer II
    Oct 03, 2019
    I would consider a propane model if/when our water heater bites the dust, but not an electric one.
  • Dick_B's avatar
    Dick_B
    Explorer
    Oct 03, 2019
    Before you spend any money search this Forum for `tankless' and read the previous posts.
    IMHO a tankless water heater would be a good idea for a park model that never moves BUT never for rv's that move around.
  • cavie's avatar
    cavie
    Explorer
    Oct 03, 2019
    Nope won't work as stated above. Also if you don't have shore power and don't have a 220 volt generator you won't have hot water.
  • valhalla360's avatar
    valhalla360
    Navigator
    Oct 03, 2019
    Assuming you have a 30amp/120v camper...no it won't work.
    - Unit is 220v.
    - Unit is 6,000w (6kw)...30amp/120v maxes out at 3600w.

    If you have a 50amp rig, it may be possible if you rig up a 220v circuit but you may need to manage what is being operated as the water heater will eat up around 60% of available capacity by itself.

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