Hot water heater vent is hot

Ok Group

I am just getting to checking out my 179 that I bought new in April. Had some family health issues that held the wife and I up from getting out since we bought the Rpod.

I filled the water system tonight (not the tank) and started the water heater on gas. After a few minutes I went to check the water heater out and knew that steel exterior door would be hot but WOW, it was really hot. I then touched the fiberglass above the exterior door and it was so hot I could not touch it.

I have a mechanical back ground and understand the water heaters workings however I don't think it should be so hot the fiberglass cannot be touched.

I posted on the Facebook site but did not get an answer yet that I need.

Any thoughts any of you have will be most appreciated.
Thanks
Patriot Dave

I agree that the siding shouldn't be hot.  I've never felt just above any WH we've had while it is firing but it just doesn't sound right.

Originally posted by Patriot Dave Ok Group I filled the water system tonight (not the tank) and started the water heater on gas. Patriot Dave

  What does that mean?  Did you hook up to city water (and not fill the on board 30 gallon tank)?  But you did fill the water heater, I hope.  If not, that might be the problem.

  TT