Water Heater Stopped Working
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Topic: Water Heater Stopped Working
Posted By: jeffreypenhall
Subject: Water Heater Stopped Working
Date Posted: 18 May 2015 at 4:56pm
On my 3 month old RP179 the water heater stopped working. I used it twice, worked great, then last weekend we went dry camping. It worked fine for half a day, fired right up. Then 6 hours later no hot water. The fridge and heater worked fine on propane and the water pump worked too. We were at 4800 feet. I tried it again went we got home but no luck. Any suggestions. I have an appointment with the dealer in 3 weeks! ------------- R-POD is R-PAD Black Ford F350 Oregon License "HQRSE" |
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 18 May 2015 at 5:02pm
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Did you remove the heater element to see if it was damaged? ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 18 May 2015 at 5:40pm
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Did you get a DSI fault light? Did you check the DSI fuse? ------------- |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 18 May 2015 at 9:09pm
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Were you trying electric, gas, or both? ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 19 May 2015 at 7:22am
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Maybe check the 2 reset buttons outside? ------------- Cliff & Raelynn Ranger 4.0/178 (1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity) |
Posted By: jeffreypenhall
Date Posted: 10 Jun 2015 at 7:24pm
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Had to take the pod into the dealer The thermostat on the water heater was defective Replaced at no charge under warranty Cost me 3 hours of drive time  ------------- R-POD is R-PAD Black Ford F350 Oregon License "HQRSE" |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 11 Jun 2015 at 7:31am
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I understand, my (former) dealer was a 3-hour round-trip from our house. But at least the repair was free. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: Camper Bob
Date Posted: 11 Jun 2015 at 8:10am
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Had the same problem. Camping World fixed it under warranty. Can you join us in August at the Cannon Beach Roundup? Check Events and Campouts for Pacific NW Roundup. Safe Travels. ------------- Camper Bob and Camper Sue Gracie the Wonder Dog (12 LB. Mini Dachshund) 2013 Rpod 171HRE(ORPod) 2016 Lance 1685 2015 Nissan Pathfinder |
Posted By: MurphDog
Date Posted: 11 Jun 2015 at 12:52pm
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Not trying to hijack this thread, but I have a question concerning the thermostat. Does anyone know if the thermostat on the left is for gas or for the electric when you are outside looking into the access panel? the thermostat on the left has 2 black wires connected to it where as the one on the right has two red wires. The electric part of my hot water heater is working but the gas is not and I believe it's a power issue. I have seen conflicting things on the internet. Something I looked at said the one on the left was for gas but then another site I looked at said it was for electric. I was under the impression the one with the red wires, which is on the right on my RPod, was for gas. I am kind of confused now. Any info from anyone more knowledgeable than me would be very appreciated!
Dean ------------- 2010 R-Pod 172, 2010 Mazda CX9 |