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    Posted: 28 Jun 2014 at 12:24pm
Originally posted by Flyin' Mike

Maybe someone can enlighten me. This is my first camper with a water heater. What exactly is the switch next to the water heater and what is the one on the monitor panel that is labeled water heater? How do I know if LPG, 120 or 12V is what the heater is using? Thanks.


The switch on the WH is for the 120 volt electric element. Make absolutely sure you have water in the WH before you turn it on and plug in. The switch on the monitor panel is the propane WH burner. It does not require shore power. Both modes require minimal 12 volt power for control and ignition. 120V and propane can be used simultaneously for faster heating and recovery. 
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Originally posted by Flyin' Mike

One more issue is that all of the lightbulbs are coated black on the inside and the bases are turning brown They seem to be very warm when they are on. I have a photo but don't see how to attach one to a message.



The black bulbs are from the evaporation of tungsten on the inside of the bulbs. Incandescent bulbs are energy sucking heaters that also give off some light. Replace them with LEDs. You, your AC, and your battery will love it.
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One more issue is that all of the lightbulbs are coated black on the inside and the bases are turning brown They seem to be very warm when they are on. I have a photo but don't see how to attach one to a message.

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Maybe someone can enlighten me. This is my first camper with a water heater. What exactly is the switch next to the water heater and what is the one on the monitor panel that is labeled water heater? How do I know if LPG, 120 or 12V is what the heater is using? Thanks.

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Furpod is correct.  The LPG mode on the water heater only needs the 12 volt source.
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Yes, it will work fine.
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I was wondering if the Hot Water Heater circuit breaker is turned off, will the hot water heater still operate on propane heat if the hot water heater switch on the control panel is turned on?
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I use both!   Just to make sure it doesn't get flipped on with no water and burn up....
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Originally posted by Goose

From day one I have always used the breaker inside to turn on and off the water heater for the electric mode, it was just easier than using the switch on the heater outside. Glade to hear that you were able to get it fixed at little cost. Goose


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From day one I have always used the breaker inside to turn on and off the water heater for the electric mode, it was just easier than using the switch on the heater outside. Glade to hear that you were able to get it fixed at little cost. Goose
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