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jmcelvoy
Explorer
Jun 10, 2018

Understanding hot water

We just upgraded from a Pop-up to a Travel Trailer and I'm not sure how the hot water heater works. We never used it on the PUP. I'm reading there is a bypass on the TT that I'll need to turn off/on in order to fill up the hot water tank, but not 100% sure on how/where that is. My understanding is we need to fill up the hot water tank before turning on the heater. Our TT has propane or electric heater, and someone suggested bleading the blow-off valve before using the electric heater before using, but that doesn't make sense to me. Can someone give me a quick run-down of how this all works or link me to an explanation? I've watched some videos and read some articles but not finding a start to finish explanation. We have a 2019 Starcraft Autumn Ridge 26BHS.
  • pianotuna's avatar
    pianotuna
    Nomad III
    Jun 10, 2018
    1 fill the tank with water
    2 turn on the electric
    3 wait 90 minutes.

    For quicker heating use both the propane and electric settings.

    The water may be much hotter than in a home, so use caution when adjusting the temperature of the shower.
  • roadrat2's avatar
    roadrat2
    Explorer
    Jun 10, 2018
    You bought from a dealer, correct(2019)? They should demonstrate all of the systems for you.

    If there's water in your fresh water tank, run the hot faucet until water comes out. If you get water, the valve is open, there's water in the heater, so you can turn it on. If you get no water, you need to open the supply valve for the water heater. This valve should be downstream from the water pump...most likely after a 'T' in the supply line. Once you find and open the valve run the hot faucet again...

    There should also be a manufacturers diagram of the fresh water system, showing which position all valves should be in, for regular use as well as water heater bypass(for winerization). Good luck.

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