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grizz272's avatar
grizz272
Explorer
Jun 09, 2014

Hot water heater full

I was reading the labels on the side of our camper and noticed something that does not make since to me.
The label said the weights were calculated with a full fresh water tank but the hot water heater empty. The label went on to state the traveling with the hot water heater full was not recommended. This is a 6 gl heater not a house size water heater. Any ideas why the water heater should be empty.
  • Huntindog's avatar
    Huntindog
    Explorer
    Jun 09, 2014
    I've always had mine full. Over 20 years, three TTs, thousands of miles of rough dirt roads, and no problems.
  • skipnchar's avatar
    skipnchar
    Explorer
    Jun 09, 2014
    Sounds pretty ridiculous to me. I"ve towed my trailer with over 90,000 towing miles and it's ALWAYS with the hot water tank filled but not turned on. I would go so far as to say it's MORE safe to have the hot water tank filled because it will prevent you inadvertently turning it on without water in it which will damage the system.
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Jun 09, 2014
    In 30+ years of Rving, I've never towed without it being full.
    Also I just checked and there's nothing in my Suburbans manual about not having it full during travel. I think it's BS written by people who have never used a RV.
  • DiskDoctr's avatar
    DiskDoctr
    Explorer
    Jun 09, 2014
    Water swishing around inside a confined space can lead to global warming. Just like the gas can retrofits of a few years ago, the heaters are slated for a retrofit consisting of 6 one-gallon ziplock bags you set in the sun to warm :)

    Real answer? I don't know of any reason, unless it is due to possible overpressurization from hauling in the sun?
  • path1's avatar
    path1
    Explorer
    Jun 09, 2014
    Agree on all above posts.

    Only thing I can think of maybe manufacture had problems with about 60 pounds in the spot where they mounted it??????

    And your sure the label read "traveling with the hot water heater full was not recommended"

    versus "traveling with hot water "ON" was not recommended"????

    Just one word makes a difference.
  • grizz272's avatar
    grizz272
    Explorer
    Jun 09, 2014
    Third tt with a hot water heater. I have always traveled with the tank full never on. The label said not to travel with the heater full. I am going to call the dealer tomorrow and see what they say.
  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    Jun 09, 2014
    Is that in your EverGreen Ascend trailer?

    Trying to keep the weight down :B

    Why call dealer....they just sell them
    Contact EverGreen and inquire just what they mean by that idiotic statement........LINK
  • NanciL's avatar
    NanciL
    Explorer II
    Jun 09, 2014
    Re read that message. I'll bet you read it wrong.
    It makes no sense at all

    Jack L

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