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Topic: Water Heater in 180

Posted By: NoDak
Subject: Water Heater in 180
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2016 at 12:13am

First weekend out with our 180, which we had picked up 2 days before, and we are total newbs at camping of any kind.

We would get a few seconds of hot water, then it would start cooling down. Electric switch was on, and had water through the hot water faucet before turning it on. I suspected it had something to do with the bypass, but didn't want to tear into it during our stay.

Took the bed apart tonight, and all 3 valves were open (parallel with the water lines). I'm assuming the vertical line is the bypass, and that the valve should be perpendicular to be closed for normal use? I had specifically asked our walk-through tech if he had closed the bypass, and he said he had. Should have checked for myself.

I'm hoping the fact that all 3 valves were open kept the element from burning out. Any thoughts on that?

With the outside cover off, should I be able to feel some warmth back there with my hand, if it's working?

Thanks for any info you can provide.

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Posted By: Podster
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2016 at 7:25am

We have many new owners start out with the mixing issue and none that I recall have reported a burned out element after. So I think you're OK.

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Cliff & Raelynn
Ranger 4.0/178
(1/2 ton 5,800lb tow capacity)

Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2016 at 10:40am

Once the center valve is closed, you will be fine. With all 3 valves open you can be sure the WH is full and your element is fine.

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Posted By: NoDak
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2016 at 1:59pm

Thank you!

Posted By: NoDak
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2016 at 9:43pm

Definitely have hot water now! Thanks all of you!