R-pod Owners Forum : Water heater https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : Water heater Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 21 May 2026 16:47:28 +0000 Mon, 26 Oct 2020 15:04:26 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=12081 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Water heater : Turns out it was the circuit board... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12081&PID=137690#137690 Author: Kingbro
Subject: 12081
Posted: 26 Oct 2020 at 3:04pm

Turns out it was the circuit board that is attached to the water tank.  Thank you for all your suggestions.]]> Mon, 26 Oct 2020 15:04:26 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12081&PID=137690#137690 Water heater : I found on my 190 that all the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12081&PID=137044#137044 Author: Badweissenbier
Subject: 12081
Posted: 09 Oct 2020 at 10:06am

I found on my 190 that all the wires going to the water heater control box from the switch panel had bad connections.
Whomever crimped the wires from the switch Panel to the igniter control box leads did an absolutely crappy job(to the point of being dangerous). One fell apart on its own and all the rest were very loose. I found them by luck when winterizing last year.
needless to say I bought new connectors and did the job right, then I pulled the switch panel and checked EVERYTHING.

]]> Fri, 09 Oct 2020 10:06:19 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12081&PID=137044#137044 Water heater : When i turned on the toggle I... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12081&PID=137023#137023 Author: Kingbro
Subject: 12081
Posted: 08 Oct 2020 at 5:18pm

When i turned on the toggle I heard clicking at the water heater like it was trying to start ran out and put a lighter to it and got a whoosh and it stayed lit for 15 seconds and then went out.  Tried that a couple of times with same results.  I've got a call in to a local service guy.  I'll keep you posted.

Kirt
]]> Thu, 08 Oct 2020 17:18:25 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12081&PID=137023#137023 Water heater : Kingbro, after checking the water... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12081&PID=136968#136968 Author: JR
Subject: 12081
Posted: 07 Oct 2020 at 3:35pm

Kingbro, after checking the water heater manual the 12 V.D.C. T-Stat Hi-limit might have tripped and be causing what you are experiencing.  This is a High limit water temperature cut off and if that sensor is tripped you can manually reset it behind the outside door in the upper left corner just to the left of the pressure relief valve you will see two black reset buttons the left one is for the 110 system and the right one is for the gas system.  If the water temperature got above 180* it should trip both systems and to reset these sensors the water temperature in the tank has to be below 110* then you can push the buttons in to reset both of them or either one.  You might want to try resetting them first.]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2020 15:35:45 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12081&PID=136968#136968 Water heater : Jay, Thank you for your suggestions.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12081&PID=136964#136964 Author: Kingbro
Subject: 12081
Posted: 07 Oct 2020 at 12:42pm

Jay, Thank you for your suggestions.  The rocker switch is illuminated but the DSI light which is supposed to light to show it is trying to light the heater.  I'll try to find the wiring and check with a multimeter.  I once had an issue with a fireplace gas insert and the issue ended up being a spider in the orifices'. I'm not comfortable taking a gas appliance apart and putting it back together (especially knowing my head will be resting about a foot aboveLOL)  Might have to go to a repair person.]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2020 12:42:00 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12081&PID=136964#136964 Water heater : nothing tripped https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12081&PID=136963#136963 Author: Kingbro
Subject: 12081
Posted: 07 Oct 2020 at 12:29pm

nothing tripped]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2020 12:29:23 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12081&PID=136963#136963 Water heater : Normal 0 ... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12081&PID=136962#136962 Author: SC for Huskers
Subject: 12081
Posted: 07 Oct 2020 at 12:25pm

I had an additional problem you may have.  When I turned the inside switch on, I heardthe clicking (trying to light) then the swoosh meaning it lit.  Then after 15-30 seconds it shut down.  Found the control board, that’s mounted onthe h/w tank, was defective.  I had tounplug it, take it to the local dealer who tested it.  Twas only 6 months old.

]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2020 12:25:33 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12081&PID=136962#136962 Water heater : When you turn on the W/H switch... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12081&PID=136961#136961 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 12081
Posted: 07 Oct 2020 at 11:09am

When you turn on the W/H switch inside, The DSI Fault light should light. Then you should hear a series of clicks (not very loud) That is the igniter trying to light the gas. If it lights, the DSI Fault will shut off. If it doesn't light, It will make 3 attempts to light. If all 3 fail, it will no longer attempt to light. If you go outside and open the panel, and have someone turn it on, see if you smell propane. Don't get your face to close incase it lights and "swooooosh" no eyebrows. If you smell gas, and theres no flame, it's probably the igniter needs changing. I've heard some say they lit it with a match, but I never have. ]]> Wed, 07 Oct 2020 11:09:02 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12081&PID=136961#136961 Water heater : I just went out and checked... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12081&PID=136925#136925 Author: JR
Subject: 12081
Posted: 06 Oct 2020 at 12:08pm

I just went out and checked mine, not being hooked up to shore power (no 110 connection) but the battery (12 volt) power on and working, on the inside control panel (with all the tank level indicators) turning on the water heater rocker switch (which turns on the gas fuel side of the water heater), the rocker switch illuminates along with the "fault" light just below the rocker switch on the same control panel.  After 30 seconds you can hear the burner light and the flame burning.  

If the fault light (DSI light?) you are indicating does not light illuminate (does the rocker switch illuminate when you turn the switch to the on position) then you have either a 12 power problem or a ignitor problem.  Are you sure you have 12 volt power to the water heater's gas control valve and ignitor?  You can check the connections behind the outside water heater access door with a multimeter.  Also check the grounding wire to the gas valve.  Other than that I don't have any suggestions but hope this helps.
]]> Tue, 06 Oct 2020 12:08:56 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12081&PID=136925#136925 Water heater : There are a couple of round, rubber... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12081&PID=136924#136924 Author: StephenH
Subject: 12081
Posted: 06 Oct 2020 at 11:47am

There are a couple of round, rubber plugs inside the compartment on the outside. Try pressing those. Something may be tripped.]]> Tue, 06 Oct 2020 11:47:31 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12081&PID=136924#136924 Water heater : The water in the water heater... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12081&PID=136923#136923 Author: Kingbro
Subject: 12081
Posted: 06 Oct 2020 at 9:25am

The water in the water heater tank is cold.  Our initial run with our new (New to us) 2018 Rpod was a dry camping trip with no power to use the electric side of the water heater system.  Gas is on, breaker is on, the toggle switch on the heater lights up, but not the DSI light.  Is there any other trouble shooting I should do before taking it to a dealer?]]> Tue, 06 Oct 2020 09:25:30 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12081&PID=136923#136923 Water heater : IF you have recently heated the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12081&PID=136903#136903 Author: jato
Subject: 12081
Posted: 05 Oct 2020 at 6:54pm

IF you have recently heated the water by either 110 or propane the light switch will not come on as the water is still too hot to call for more flame to heat it even more.  The first year of owning our 177 back in 2011 we were on our last camping trip of the year, late October in the upper peninsula of Michigan; we were boondocking and heating water with propane.  The trip home was almost 5 hours (during this time the propane was turned off to the water heater).  An hour after arriving home I opened the bung to let the water out, to my shock, the water came out steaming hot, and that was after being turned off for 6 hours.]]> Mon, 05 Oct 2020 18:54:13 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12081&PID=136903#136903 Water heater : The small light next to the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12081&PID=136891#136891 Author: Kingbro
Subject: 12081
Posted: 05 Oct 2020 at 1:21pm

The small light next to the heater switch is not coming on and the propane side of my water heater is not working.  Any suggestions?  I just purchased a 2018 180.]]> Mon, 05 Oct 2020 13:21:17 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12081&PID=136891#136891 Water heater : Sounds like great advice to me,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12081&PID=113994#113994 Author: 6pick
Subject: 12081
Posted: 20 Aug 2018 at 11:38pm

Sounds like great advice to me, Alan, thanks. ]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2018 23:38:39 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12081&PID=113994#113994 Water heater : Thank you so much, furpod. That’s... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12081&PID=113993#113993 Author: 6pick
Subject: 12081
Posted: 20 Aug 2018 at 11:37pm

Thank you so much, furpod. That’s perfectly clear and exactly what I need to know. ]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2018 23:37:43 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12081&PID=113993#113993 Water heater : Just make sure you have water... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12081&PID=113962#113962 Author: TheBum
Subject: 12081
Posted: 20 Aug 2018 at 2:09pm

Just make sure you have water in the hot water tank when you switch on the 120V heater or else you will likely burn out the element.]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2018 14:09:29 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12081&PID=113962#113962 Water heater : The WH can heat on two different... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12081&PID=113948#113948 Author: furpod
Subject: 12081
Posted: 20 Aug 2018 at 12:22pm

The WH can heat on two different "fuels"..

The inside switch controls heating on propane.

The outside switch controls heating on 120v electricity. 

They may be used independently, or in conjunction, depending on availability and needs.
]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2018 12:22:27 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12081&PID=113948#113948 Water heater : I’m confused about the difference... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12081&PID=113947#113947 Author: 6pick
Subject: 12081
Posted: 20 Aug 2018 at 12:11pm

I’m confused about the difference in use between the water heater switch inside my R-179, and the one accessed through the screened panel, outside.

I was told to use the outside one when hooked up and the inside one when not. But that seems counterintuitive.

Please explain. ]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2018 12:11:06 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12081&PID=113947#113947