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    Posted: 31 May 2012 at 3:41pm
Originally posted by Tilly

Ok I got everything except where it is .  Next to what switch?
 
 
 
Are you asking about the electric on/off switch for the water heater? If so, then it is the outside water heater box, down low, left side, little black on/off rocker slightly hidden.
 
The electric element is under the black cover, right and up, from the switch in the heater compartment, 2 screws hold that cover on.
 
The gas heat on/off switch is inside the camper, on a 177, on the left wall as you enter the camper.
 
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Welcome, Tilly.  I've never replaced it myself so I'll defer to others for your question.
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Ok I got everything except where it is .  Next to what switch?
 
 
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I think the element is a pretty easy item to replace. They cost about $15 and should be a pretty quick fix. 
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Found it!
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Thanks.  I will look again today.
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Posts: 77 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 May 2012 at 10:46pm
 
 
 
There's a picture at the above link (second picture), but the switch is hidden, I'm sure if you get in there you can find it yourself with a little searching. It does help on the hot water recovery if you have both the gas and electric on, but of course you'd have to be at a site with electric.
   
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Posts: 6128 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 27 May 2012 at 10:18pm
Originally posted by Keith-N-Dar

Do all the pods have an electric element?  I have never found a switch in the water heater bay.  Do we have a picture posted somewhere here that shows where it is>
 
Yes, I believe this to be true. The brocure said they all had 2 way water heaters..
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Originally posted by techntrek

Just make sure at the beginning of the season that you hook up your hose at home, and leave one of the hot water valves open until the air stops sputtering out.  Then you can leave it filled until you winterize in the fall.
 
AFTER you set the 3 valves to non-bypass... else.. well... you know..
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Just make sure at the beginning of the season that you hook up your hose at home, and leave one of the hot water valves open until the air stops sputtering out.  Then you can leave it filled until you winterize in the fall.
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