TT Newbie has questions, help?
Hello, Just got a skyline 2002 249LT and I am a little confused in regards to the water heater. So if im at home, and hook up the water hose to my trailer (in the city water connection) and turn t...
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You have the fill part right.
Your water heater is most likely fired with propane and will need the propane tank on and some battery power for the igniter. No need to plug in except to keep the battery charged.
Some also have an optional electric element that draws a lot of power. About 12 amps. There will be a separate switch to control the electric element if you have this option. My switch is outside behind the access panel. Possible to have an inside switch. The 12 amps is a heavy load and will max out the typical 15a supply you might be plugged into. Especially if the converter is also charging the battery or the fridge kicks on electric. If you use an extension cord it should have minimum #12 wire. And of course if you plug in and it is already on be sure the heater is full of water.
If power is ever limited or marginal I recommend just using propane only.
Your water heater is most likely fired with propane and will need the propane tank on and some battery power for the igniter. No need to plug in except to keep the battery charged.
Some also have an optional electric element that draws a lot of power. About 12 amps. There will be a separate switch to control the electric element if you have this option. My switch is outside behind the access panel. Possible to have an inside switch. The 12 amps is a heavy load and will max out the typical 15a supply you might be plugged into. Especially if the converter is also charging the battery or the fridge kicks on electric. If you use an extension cord it should have minimum #12 wire. And of course if you plug in and it is already on be sure the heater is full of water.
If power is ever limited or marginal I recommend just using propane only.
