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tuna_fisher's avatar
tuna_fisher
Explorer
Sep 14, 2014

Water heater replace?

I have a 95 Lance Squire and the WH has seen better days. Whats envolved in removing and replaceing it with a new one. I've never been able to flush as the drain nut is frozen solid and I can't get it to move.I've owned it for 10 years and it gets used quite a bit. The control(gas)valve has it's share of problems to and should be replaced. It still works fine but due to all these things I'm thinking a installing a new one. The camper is great for the 2 of us and is in xlnt shape and is all we need.What do you fine folks reccomened. The control valve has no lable to tell me what model it is. Just thinking as it does need some attention. I pretty handy at stuff like this so I'm sure I can handle it.
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  • Super_Dave's avatar
    Super_Dave
    Explorer
    Sep 14, 2014
    If it is a Suburban, the drain nut being frozen means that the anode hasn't been replaced in a very long time. I'm sure the old heater is ready for the bone yard. Does the water heater come out from the outside or the camper side? I can't imagine a tank coming out of my small access panel on the outside.
  • azrving's avatar
    azrving
    Explorer
    Sep 14, 2014
    If it's a manual light pilot you can buy new for probably just under $300. Is it suburban or attwood?

    It's available in propane with a pilot you manually light.
    Propane with dsi ignition you flip a switch inside
    Propane and electric with dsi ($470.00)
    And maybe even propane and electric with a pilot. i haven't shopped for this model
    At that age I would consider new and have it over with.
  • donn0128's avatar
    donn0128
    Explorer II
    Sep 14, 2014
    Remove two water lines one gas line and a few electric wires. Followed by several screws and pull it out.

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