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1shadowsabre
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Posted: 08 Oct 2012 at 8:26pm |
Been out in the rpod three times since we got it in Sept. Really enjoy it. I have a question regarding the hot water tank, is it electric and propane? I am not getting any hot water without using the gas. Have been hooked up to land power every time we've camped so far.
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Bill Ky
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My first question would be is the exterior switch in the on position? If yes then is the circuit breaker tripped?
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Bill & Marilyn, Tinker Belle (Yorkie), Sparkle (Mini Dachshund) & Tootsie (the turtle) '12 RP175 '07 Dodge Ram 1500
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Marwayne
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The switch inside the pod is for LP, if you want to use 110 power you have to use the switch on the outside in the HWT compartment.
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If you want something done right, do it yourself!
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this_is_nascar
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Be very careful when using it in electric mode. It's very easy to burn-up the heating element if you forget to have water in the HWH.
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"Ray & Connie"
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tsunami
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I took an indelible marking pen and wrote a warning to myself next to the AC switch on the heater.
One quick flick and if the heater is empty...the electric element will burn out in just a couple of seconds! |
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catken
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Since were on this subject, I have a question. When we use the electric mode, the water comes out warm for a few seconds followed by cool water and then back to warm. Also in the propane mode, how long should it take to get the water hot.
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Peggy L.
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We had the same problem on our first trip out. It turned out that our valves were in the wrong positions. Scroll down till you see a picture of the correct positions.
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Traveling with Herb and the Boon-doggie
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1shadowsabre
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Thank you Marwayne, That picture tells me what I need to know! For some reason my switch is taped in the off position! Now I see how it works.
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