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    Posted: 22 Feb 2021 at 9:54am
Does anyone know if the 190s have water heater bypass valve? I don't think it does as i can't find it anywhere.
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Posts: 3419 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Feb 2021 at 9:58am
This was posted in 2018 by a 190 owner.

You must first remove mattress, bedding etc. then dissassemble the bed to get to it.  It really makes for a clumsy way of working.  Surely these folks could re-engineer this.  Very poor design
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Ah thanks for that repost. I didn't bother to dissemble the bed because I thought no way they would but it under there... LOL

Thanks again. I searched and could not find anything. Sorry for the repeat question. I hate people like me that can't use search properly... Embarrassed
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Posts: 3419 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 22 Feb 2021 at 10:28am
Pods are notorious for under the bed bypasses, some modify the plywood for easier access, me I just use compressed air and leave the bypass alone.
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Yep that is my preferred way but I assume the water heater is bypassed on this new trailer as it came winterized.
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Ok thanks for the info. That was what i needed. So far this trip I have done nothing but fix the unit. The kitchen sink drained into the floor. The vacuum was never connected. The bathroom sink was completely clogged.

I'm tired! I need to go home to rest! Tongue
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Yes they are under the bed, definitely check all the wiring for the the furnace and heater while your in there as well
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Originally posted by rcase13

Ok thanks for the info. That was what i needed. So far this trip I have done nothing but fix the unit. The kitchen sink drained into the floor. The vacuum was never connected. The bathroom sink was completely clogged.

I'm tired! I need to go home to rest! Tongue

Our first trip, I found that the drain for the kitchen sink was likewise not properly tightened and it leaked into the drawers beneath. It practically ruined two brand-new cookbooks. I was not happy. I was able to dry them out, but the pages were wrinkled up and since I don't have a book press, I have no real way to flatten them.

Ours is too early for a vacuum. Personally, I don't see that a built-in vacuum would be useful in a trailer the size of an RPod. I could see it in a larger unit though.
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LOL we thought the same thing about the vacuum. Then we used it (after fixing it) and love it!
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I'm not sure if you found your Hot Water Heater or not.  They will either be under the bed, or in our case, you have to remove either the Vacuum Cleaner panel and remove the Vacuum unit - OR if you don't have a Vacuum Cleaner, you may need to remove the Fuse Panel assembly.  On our unit, that's where I found our hot water heater.   In the cavity under the fridge, behind one of the two panels.  

Good luck!
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