RV Water Heater Selection

If you are like most of us campers you truly count on your water heater in your rv. Having an RV is a great luxury that many people enjoy for a variety of reasons. However, it is also something that involves a lot of responsibility and maintenance so that you can enjoy your RVing experience without the frustration of having no hot water. If you need an RV water heater replacement you can replace it with the same one, but you can upgrade if you so choose.

Whether you have a Suburban RV water heater or Atwood RV water heater, you can find all the models and also repair parts online or at your local RV dealer. If you have a six gallon heater you will probably want to stay with that capacity, but can pick one to replace it with that also has a direct spark ignition, electric (120v ) option or both. You don't necessarily have to stay with the same brand, but you will want to check the rough opening to make sure the one you pick will fit if you are upgrading. You will want to decide if you want one that has an aluminum tank with an anode rod or one with a glass tank. You will find these easily as you do your homework. There are two brands that dominate the RV market. They are the Suburban Water heater and the Atwood water heater. They both are very reputable and have readily available repair parts and great customer support.

Your RV needs to be in good working order, and that includes having a high quality, functional water heater so that you can take showers or use hot water whenever you might need it. Whether you're taking a trip for the long haul or just going away for the weekend, having a functional RV is going to make the experience much more enjoyable for everyone. One of the best tips I could give you to make sure that this is the case is to test it before you leave on your trip. While this will not guarantee that it will work when you get there or that it won't become inoperable while you are using it, I feel confident that it will for sure give you much greater odds for a great trip.

As I said earlier you can find both water heater replacements and repair parts for Suburban and Atwood at most RV dealerships and online RV stores. If you shop online make sure that they have a phone number prominently displayed and a "Contact Us" tab or an "ask a question" tab so if you need help you can get it. I hope this has been of some help in your quest to fix or replace your RV water heater. Here is a list of both brands most popular models.

Here are some of the most common and or popular model numbers in both Atwood RV water heaters and Suburban RV water heaters:

Suburban SW6P
Suburban SW6DE
Suburban SW10D
Suburban SW10DE
Atwood RV water heaters
Atwood G6A-7
Atwood G6A8E
Atwood GCH6AA
Atwood GCH10A-4E