R-pod Owners Forum : Hot water heater https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Miscellaneous / Off-topic : Hot water heater Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 13:12:22 +0000 Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:00:31 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=2456 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Hot water heater : Again, and as always, great ideas... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2456&PID=23250#23250 Author: BlueAudi
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Posted: 28 Mar 2012 at 11:00am

Again, and as always, great ideas and information! Thank you ALL for such wonderful support. We are so new to camping with a trailer that sometimes it's overwhelming but we try to remember that it is just going to take time and we get to learn something new! While we have absolutely zero knowledge base for running wiring or using scroll saws to make extra access panels, etc, we are taking notes of possible solutions/modifications when we've don't our research and have a more complete understanding of the basics. We love reading about everyone's adventures and discoveries---both within their camper and out in the world!

Thank you so much!]]> Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:00:31 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2456&PID=23250#23250 Hot water heater : When we are hooked to electric... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2456&PID=23239#23239 Author: Goose
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Posted: 26 Mar 2012 at 10:23pm

   When we are hooked to electric for a few weeks, I leave the switch on all the time and use the breaker to turn the heater on and off. We only use the hot water for washing dishes in the morning and evening. Once the water gets hot I turn off the breaker to save power and it stays hot for most of the day.   Goose]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:23:52 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2456&PID=23239#23239 Hot water heater : I wired in a switch with a pilot... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2456&PID=23226#23226 Author: HuronSailor
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Posted: 26 Mar 2012 at 4:51pm

I wired in a switch with a pilot lamp inside and leave that pesky outside switch on all the time.]]> Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:51:34 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2456&PID=23226#23226 Hot water heater : As long as you keep water in the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2456&PID=23198#23198 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 25 Mar 2012 at 7:11pm

As long as you keep water in the water heater, you can leave that switch on.  When you drain the WH in the fall make sure you turn that switch off first.]]> Sun, 25 Mar 2012 19:11:28 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2456&PID=23198#23198 Hot water heater : Found the rocker switch outside.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2456&PID=23192#23192 Author: BlueAudi
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Posted: 25 Mar 2012 at 4:19pm

Found the rocker switch outside. Ours has a pin through it and isn't labeled. It is currently in the off position. If we never plan on dry camping, would it be okay to remove the pin and switch to electric??]]> Sun, 25 Mar 2012 16:19:15 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2456&PID=23192#23192 Hot water heater : Here is what I did. https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2456&PID=23191#23191 Author: marwayne
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Posted: 25 Mar 2012 at 4:09pm

Here is what I did.
 
]]> Sun, 25 Mar 2012 16:09:35 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2456&PID=23191#23191 Hot water heater : Most, if not all, of the screw... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2456&PID=23189#23189 Author: TIDALWAVE
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Posted: 25 Mar 2012 at 3:39pm

Most, if not all,  of the screw fasteners used in the Pod are 'square' head screws.  After unscrewing the pump-heater compartment cover, I replaced the square head screws with phillips head screws. I can always find a philips screw driver, but I seem to misplace my square head drivers.  Eventually I put a couple of hinges on the wall side of the compartment cover.  So now when I unscrew the cover I can swing it out of the way, while I am adjusting valves.]]> Sun, 25 Mar 2012 15:39:57 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2456&PID=23189#23189 Hot water heater : Thanks for all of the suggestions... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2456&PID=23184#23184 Author: BlueAudi
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Posted: 25 Mar 2012 at 11:06am

Thanks for all of the suggestions and ideas, folks! It got cold and dark yesterday so we just used the campground restrooms and showers. It's no different than if we were still tent camping. We think we found the access panel under the bed (in the storage compartment) but couldn't locate our multi-tool until late so we are jotting down all ideas and will try again today. Thanks again for all of your support and help! What a great bunch of folks you are!!]]> Sun, 25 Mar 2012 11:06:39 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2456&PID=23184#23184 Hot water heater : I can relate to your dilemma,... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2456&PID=23180#23180 Author: jato
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Posted: 25 Mar 2012 at 7:17am

I can relate to your dilemma, Blue Audi.  I did just as you did when we first tried our water heater.  Waited until the water quit sputtering and flipped on the heater switch.  AND then the news- I fried the  coil because the bypass WAS NOT open.  Anyway, to make the process easier I flipped up the mattress, (we have a 177)  took my scroll saw and cut an opening 4" x 10" so I can open those 3 valves easily instead of getting stuck underneath and trying to do it all by feel.]]> Sun, 25 Mar 2012 07:17:10 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2456&PID=23180#23180 Hot water heater :  Yes, you start by opening a... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2456&PID=23164#23164 Author: techntrek
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Posted: 24 Mar 2012 at 8:53pm

 Yes, you start by opening a hot water valve (usually the sink) and letting it run until the sputtering stops.  As others have mentioned I'm sure it is your bypass valves.  If you aren't sure which way all 3 should point - the ones on the hot and cold lines should have their handles parallel to the water lines, and the on the line that runs between them the handle should be perpendicular to the line.  When you winterize in the fall, it is exactly opposite for all 3. ]]> Sat, 24 Mar 2012 20:53:50 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2456&PID=23164#23164 Hot water heater : Did you open up the valve on the... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2456&PID=23161#23161 Author: pentachris
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Posted: 24 Mar 2012 at 8:29pm

Did you open up the valve on the propane tank? Do you get hot water if you turn on the switch for electric water heating (located bottom left behind the water heater access panel on the outside of the pod)?]]> Sat, 24 Mar 2012 20:29:04 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2456&PID=23161#23161 Hot water heater : The bypasses on the 177 is under... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2456&PID=23159#23159 Author: Pawpod
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Posted: 24 Mar 2012 at 8:23pm

The bypasses on the 177 is under the bed on the kitchen side, you might have to undo some screws.
And here is a link to a video that shows you where they are. Its about a third of the way through the video.

Video]]> Sat, 24 Mar 2012 20:23:46 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2456&PID=23159#23159 Hot water heater : Didn't hear it ignite. During... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2456&PID=23157#23157 Author: BlueAudi
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Posted: 24 Mar 2012 at 7:18pm

Didn't hear it ignite. During our walk-thru, the dealership said to run the "hot" faucet until it stopped sputtering and then flip the rocker switch on for the HWH. They said it had a direct spark igniter. But like everything else we were told, it's really simple and most things have not been so. I'm not sure where the bypass would be.

Thank you so much for trying to help us though. Sometimes it's just nice to know someone hears your frustrations.]]> Sat, 24 Mar 2012 19:18:36 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2456&PID=23157#23157 Hot water heater : Did you check the plumbing as... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2456&PID=23156#23156 Author: this_is_nascar
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Posted: 24 Mar 2012 at 6:16pm

Did you check the plumbing as it relates to the hot water heater bypass?  Are you sure that water has filled the HWH?  I hoping you confirmed water in the HWH prior to firing it.  When you turned it on, did you hear it ignite?

]]> Sat, 24 Mar 2012 18:16:16 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2456&PID=23156#23156 Hot water heater : Hi, After one outing, our new... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2456&PID=23155#23155 Author: BlueAudi
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Posted: 24 Mar 2012 at 6:08pm

Hi,

After one outing, our new 177 FR pod went intI the shop for a month (long story) anyway, we have it out for the second time since buying it and are finally hooked up to water. Is there a trick to the hot water heater? We are hooked up to "city water" and rant he hot water through the faucet until all the air and sputtering quit and then turned on the water heater. It's been almost 2 hours and the water is still ice cold!

We would appreciate any ideas or suggestions as our dealership is not a good resource for us.

Thank you very kindly in advance!!
BlueAudi]]> Sat, 24 Mar 2012 18:08:26 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=2456&PID=23155#23155