R-pod Owners Forum : Water Heater not Heating Properly http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : Water Heater not Heating Properly Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 20 May 2026 17:53:54 +0000 Wed, 30 Jul 2025 12:30:03 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=16252 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Water Heater not Heating Properly : This forum is really an amazing... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16252&PID=154764#154764 Author: ChrisG
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Posted: 30 Jul 2025 at 12:30pm

This forum is really an amazing resource, and is saving me from spending a lot of unneeded repair dollars!  Thanks again, Chris ]]> Wed, 30 Jul 2025 12:30:03 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16252&PID=154764#154764 Water Heater not Heating Properly : You are quite welcome ChrisG!... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16252&PID=154763#154763 Author: jato
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Posted: 30 Jul 2025 at 11:23am

You are quite welcome ChrisG!  I have been on this forum for quite a long time and I have benefited many times on having access to this 24/7 owners manual.]]> Wed, 30 Jul 2025 11:23:28 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16252&PID=154763#154763 Water Heater not Heating Properly : Thank you everyone for your great... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16252&PID=154762#154762 Author: ChrisG
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Posted: 30 Jul 2025 at 10:13am

Thank you everyone for your great advice.  Both pieces of advice were correct!  The pressure relief stopcock was indeed open and the valve was open between the hot and cold water lines at the water heater.  I closed both and now the hot water is working.  Thank you so much!  Chris]]> Wed, 30 Jul 2025 10:13:38 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16252&PID=154762#154762 Water Heater not Heating Properly : +1 to Jato's advice. If the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16252&PID=154761#154761 Author: StephenH
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Posted: 30 Jul 2025 at 9:56am

+1 to Jato's advice. If the valves are in the wrong positions, that would explain the intermittent warm and cold water. Given the age of the trailer, I expect that it has the three valve system. The top and bottom valves are likely open but it sounds to me like the bypass valve (the one between the top and bottom) was left open. Close that, and you should be able to enjoy a hot shower.
]]> Wed, 30 Jul 2025 09:56:58 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16252&PID=154761#154761 Water Heater not Heating Properly : That's awesome advice. I'll... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16252&PID=154760#154760 Author: ChrisG
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Posted: 29 Jul 2025 at 7:22pm

That's awesome advice.  I'll pull the bed out and take a look tomorrow.  Thanks for such thoughtful guidance.  Sincerely, Chris]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2025 19:22:46 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16252&PID=154760#154760 Water Heater not Heating Properly : It is likely that the valves (2... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16252&PID=154759#154759 Author: jato
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Posted: 29 Jul 2025 at 7:14pm

It is likely that the valves (2 or 3) are in winter mode, allowing the situation you are experiencing.  If it is a 3 valve system, make certain the lines running to and from the HW tank are open (valve handle will run parallel with the water line.  The third valve is between the top and bottom valve - this must be in the closed position (handle will be perpendicular to the water line) and will be opposite of the top and bottom valves.]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2025 19:14:25 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16252&PID=154759#154759 Water Heater not Heating Properly : I will do that. Thanks again.... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16252&PID=154758#154758 Author: ChrisG
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Posted: 29 Jul 2025 at 5:56pm

I will do that.  Thanks again.  Chris]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2025 17:56:09 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16252&PID=154758#154758 Water Heater not Heating Properly : Check also that the pressure relief... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16252&PID=154757#154757 Author: poohbill
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Posted: 29 Jul 2025 at 5:49pm

Check also that the pressure relief stopcock is closed. Let it heat a minute before opening a faucet. Let us know if it spits air after running a minute.]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2025 17:49:48 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16252&PID=154757#154757 Water Heater not Heating Properly : Good question. I haven't... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16252&PID=154756#154756 Author: ChrisG
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Posted: 29 Jul 2025 at 5:45pm

Good question.  I haven't tried it with a city supply.  I'll experiment with that first.  Thanks for the suggestion.  Sincerely, Chris]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2025 17:45:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16252&PID=154756#154756 Water Heater not Heating Properly : It sounds like the cold and hot... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16252&PID=154755#154755 Author: poohbill
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Posted: 29 Jul 2025 at 4:58pm

It sounds like the cold and hot feeds are being mixed somewhere along the line. Does this happen on both City supply and pumped from tank?]]> Tue, 29 Jul 2025 16:58:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16252&PID=154755#154755 Water Heater not Heating Properly : Hey Everyone,I have a (new to... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=16252&PID=154754#154754 Author: ChrisG
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Posted: 29 Jul 2025 at 3:41pm

Hey Everyone, 

I have a (new to me) 2017 Hood River Edition. The trailer has sat unused for two seasons.  The Water Heater is firing up (flame is visible) and water is moving through it, but it's not making much, if any, hot water.  I let it warm up for a couple of hours, ran the water through the sink for a while, and yet the water temperature never got hot, only intermittently warm and cold.  I tried to take a shower but it wasn't an enjoyable experience.  Any thoughts or recommendations?

Thanks in advance for any insights or suggestions.  Sincerely, Chris 
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