R-pod Owners Forum : Hot Water Tank Replacement https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Wish List : Hot Water Tank Replacement Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 28 May 2026 18:27:53 +0000 Sun, 07 Feb 2021 16:33:08 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=13000 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Hot Water Tank Replacement : As mentioned in a previous reply... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13000&PID=139967#139967 Author: lhamblin
Subject: 13000
Posted: 07 Feb 2021 at 4:33pm

As mentioned in a previous reply we 9nly camp at full hookup campgrounds, power, water and sewer. We do not use campground facilities.]]> Sun, 07 Feb 2021 16:33:08 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13000&PID=139967#139967 Hot Water Tank Replacement : Originally posted by mjlrpodI... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13000&PID=139965#139965 Author: furpod
Subject: 13000
Posted: 07 Feb 2021 at 4:19pm

Originally posted by mjlrpod

I would think that if you use more than 6 gallons of hot water taking a shower, your going to over fill your grey tanks very quickly. If you take a " commando" shower as meant, 6 gallons is plenty.



He says they are FHU's.. tank size is not a concern.. Coming or going..
]]> Sun, 07 Feb 2021 16:19:11 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13000&PID=139965#139965 Hot Water Tank Replacement : I would think that if you use... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13000&PID=139964#139964 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 13000
Posted: 07 Feb 2021 at 3:26pm

I would think that if you use more than 6 gallons of hot water taking a shower, your going to over fill your grey tanks very quickly. If you take a " commando" shower as meant, 6 gallons is plenty.

]]> Sun, 07 Feb 2021 15:26:10 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13000&PID=139964#139964 Hot Water Tank Replacement : You can get a propane powered... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13000&PID=139963#139963 Author: offgrid
Subject: 13000
Posted: 07 Feb 2021 at 2:17pm

You can get a propane powered tankless water heater that replaces the 6 gal tank one you have. But if you’re thinking you want an electric one so you can run it on shore power then you’d need to do some electrical work so you could run it on a 50A 240V receptacle. The 30A 120V you have in the rpod isn’t going to be enough, tankless water heaters need a ton of electricity.

If you want to get a propane one then maybe take a look at the Suburban one, it’s supposed to be a direct replacement for the one you have.]]> Sun, 07 Feb 2021 14:17:05 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13000&PID=139963#139963 Hot Water Tank Replacement : We are fair weather campers and... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13000&PID=139962#139962 Author: lhamblin
Subject: 13000
Posted: 07 Feb 2021 at 1:30pm

We are fair weather campers and we do not go to any campground that does not have full hookups.  We use all our facilities in our RPod 180 and do not use campground facilities.  We spent 10 years full time in our 45' Tiffin Allegro Bus with On-Demand Hot water thus why we are spoiled and we enjoy using our onboard facilities in or RPod.  So if I can find the right Tankless Hot Water solution I will install one.  Thanks in advance for your comments and suggestions.]]> Sun, 07 Feb 2021 13:30:25 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13000&PID=139962#139962 Hot Water Tank Replacement : Fresh, gray, and black tanks are... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13000&PID=125511#125511 Author: offgrid
Subject: 13000
Posted: 09 Jul 2019 at 5:36am

Fresh, gray, and black tanks are 30 gal, its in the specs. The "36 gallons" fresh water capacity is marketing misdirection because they're counting the water in the water heater, which can't be accessed (unless you drain it in an emergency).    ]]> Tue, 09 Jul 2019 05:36:53 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13000&PID=125511#125511 Hot Water Tank Replacement : Greetings:I think the tank holds... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13000&PID=125504#125504 Author: crankster78
Subject: 13000
Posted: 08 Jul 2019 at 6:48pm

Greetings:

I think the tank holds 35, so fill the water heater, then refill the tank.  In any event, you have a limited supply of water on board.  

Crankster78
]]> Mon, 08 Jul 2019 18:48:17 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13000&PID=125504#125504 Hot Water Tank Replacement : 30 usable gallons, the 6 in the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13000&PID=125467#125467 Author: offgrid
Subject: 13000
Posted: 07 Jul 2019 at 7:30pm

30 usable gallons, the 6 in the water heater aren't accessible unless you remove the anode.]]> Sun, 07 Jul 2019 19:30:09 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13000&PID=125467#125467 Hot Water Tank Replacement : GreetingsThe best way is to take... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13000&PID=125460#125460 Author: crankster78
Subject: 13000
Posted: 07 Jul 2019 at 6:37pm

Greetings
The best way is to take a Navy shower, get wet, turn off water, soap, turn water back on to rinse.  You only have 35 gallons to start with.  Happy Poding

Crankster78
]]> Sun, 07 Jul 2019 18:37:15 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13000&PID=125460#125460 Hot Water Tank Replacement : I did alot of research on hot... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13000&PID=125443#125443 Author: Richand Cindy
Subject: 13000
Posted: 07 Jul 2019 at 8:02am

I did alot of research on hot water heaters, maybe two years worth (I was a researcher by career, even before there was an internet).  Spoke to owners of hot water heaters.  Even before Truma came out I was told not to buy one.  But once Truma came to the US (they are German made) everyone got onboard Truma.  So maybe calling the rest junk is too much hyperbole, but if you go the tankless route there really is a huge difference in qualit.  Truma costs more but it is well worth it]]> Sun, 07 Jul 2019 08:02:06 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13000&PID=125443#125443 Hot Water Tank Replacement : Truma also makes an interesting... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13000&PID=125440#125440 Author: offgrid
Subject: 13000
Posted: 07 Jul 2019 at 6:00am

Truma also makes an interesting combo space and water heating system, much quieter than the jet turbine that comes with our trailers.  They make some good stuff, although I would hesitate to go so far as to call the Suburban unit "junk".  I suggested it because i expect it would be an easier DIY project than the Truma would be, being designed as a direct replacement for their 6  gallon ones. 

I agree that a tankless system doesn't make sense without full hookups. If you're using up 6 gallons of hot water mixed down to a comfortable shower temperature you're probably consuming 8-10 gallons of water total. In an undeveloped campground that will use up about 1/3 of your total fresh water supply and gray water storage space at at time. 

In my opinion, this is an area where a change in behavior is more expedient than a change in equipment. You can take "Navy" showers while camping, still get nice and clean, and use only a gallon or two of water total in the process. Just my $0.02
]]> Sun, 07 Jul 2019 06:00:25 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13000&PID=125440#125440 Hot Water Tank Replacement : Also if you are at an RV show... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13000&PID=125437#125437 Author: Richand Cindy
Subject: 13000
Posted: 06 Jul 2019 at 3:45pm

Also if you are at an RV show where Truma is presenting they will install the unit while you visit the show for a low price ($100 or $150 if can recall).  Can't beat that for service. ]]> Sat, 06 Jul 2019 15:45:22 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13000&PID=125437#125437 Hot Water Tank Replacement : I would first try the suggestions... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13000&PID=125436#125436 Author: Richand Cindy
Subject: 13000
Posted: 06 Jul 2019 at 3:43pm

I would first try the suggestions given here.  But after all that if you still want to replace your water heater,  a 10 gal will not fit.  I would go with the Truma AquaGo tankless water heater.  All the other tankless systems are junk compared to the Truma.  In fact, Lance puts them in their RV's.  One thing to note is that it is only efficient to use a tankless system if you are hooked up to water and sewer.  You will use more water which will quickly fill your waste tanks.  Boondocking and tankless water heat do not go hand in hand.  We were going to go tankless but after switching out the shower head and using both electric and propane to heat water at the same time we find that we never run out of hot water.  Amazing for a 6 gal tank especially since we run out at home with a 30 gal tank and had to go larger when the water heater needed replacing.
]]> Sat, 06 Jul 2019 15:43:33 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13000&PID=125436#125436 Hot Water Tank Replacement : I would suggest a tankless water... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13000&PID=125372#125372 Author: offgrid
Subject: 13000
Posted: 02 Jul 2019 at 8:48pm

I would suggest a tankless water heater installation. Suburban makes one that I think will be a direct replacement for the 6 gallon tank one. It weighs less as well. Even if you could fit a 10 gallon one it would add a lot of weight. But, if you use that much more hot water then your next problem is going to be running out of propane and gray tank space.... ]]> Tue, 02 Jul 2019 20:48:49 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13000&PID=125372#125372 Hot Water Tank Replacement : I just replaced our worn out 6... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13000&PID=125367#125367 Author: lostagain
Subject: 13000
Posted: 02 Jul 2019 at 5:37pm

I just replaced our worn out 6 gal suburban with a duplicate.  It was a tight fit to get the new one in.  If you go to a bigger tank, be sure to check the dimensions and make sure it'll fit, both at the point where it is installed and passing it through the hole in the side of your trailer.  I took a look in Amazon at the hole dimensions needed to get a 10 gallon heater in and you're going to need about to add about 4" to the hole in the side of the trailer and a couple inches will be needed front to back.  Given the aluminum sidewall frame of the Pod, that may be a challenging mod.]]> Tue, 02 Jul 2019 17:37:55 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13000&PID=125367#125367 Hot Water Tank Replacement : Have you tried running the electric... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13000&PID=125363#125363 Author: TheBum
Subject: 13000
Posted: 02 Jul 2019 at 5:03pm

Have you tried running the electric and propane heaters at the same time? You can safely do that and it will greatly reduce recovery time.

Another option is a water-saving shower head such as an Oxygenics.

In either case, it's advisable to use a shower head with a cut-off so you can conserve hot water when you're not soaping up or rinsing.]]> Tue, 02 Jul 2019 17:03:53 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13000&PID=125363#125363 Hot Water Tank Replacement : I am considering replacing my... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13000&PID=125361#125361 Author: lhamblin
Subject: 13000
Posted: 02 Jul 2019 at 4:38pm

I am considering replacing my 6 gallon hot water tank in my R-Pod 180 with a 10 gallon tank as I am tired of running out of water in the shower.  Has anyone done this type of replacement?  If so what tank brand did you install?]]> Tue, 02 Jul 2019 16:38:28 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=13000&PID=125361#125361