Water Heater Basics | Teach Me RV!
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- Today we talk water heaters. Not hot water heaters. If the water was already hot it would not need to be heated. Basic for gas and electric.
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We're in a Keystone Hideaway and your video helped me get the gas (only) water heater going. Had to reset it from the outdoor panel.
We are new to camper living too. Thanks!
Hello I have a keystone hideaway as well amd am new. Inside it just says water heater and outside in the panel there is no switch. I have propane and electric but there is only one switch. Do I just press the water heater switch inside and wait? Thanks
man these videos help me alot and i appreciate it. i have no idea what im doing other that just winging it, this is our first travel trailer. me and my wife just got a 2012 keystone passport 2510RB. we are excited to make many memories together and travel Michigan. thank you again
Happy to help, and enjoy your RV adventures!
I like watching videos on how to on camper cause I live in mine 7 to 10 months out of a yr. I have had things go wrong , I had a repair guy fix a couple of things, then I started watching TH-cam on how to fix stuff . So I do like your videos. Thanks
Thank you! Glad we can help
Excellent video once again JR! Thanks for all of the great learning videos. I actually purchased a Jayco 284BHS on Wednesday from Keystone RV. Keep the videos coming.
Enjoy it! I am sorry I did not get to see you
-JR
Great videos. Thank you! Yes, please do the see how long the water lasts video!
Will do!
-JR
Absolutely correct 6gal is fine don't worry about a 10. We have 2019 Apex with gas switch inside, electric switch in outside panel. No problem with back to back showers and my wife has a LOT of hair. If you buy an RV from Keystone make sure you get Jr involved not only is he fun but your RV will be ready to go! Redbull sponsor this channel NOW!
Thank you! I try....I really do enjoy my job
-JR
@@KeystoneRVCenter I have a keystone cougar 07. I get hot water with pp and no hot water on electric.
The switch is on outside, there are 2 reset buttons on the outside panel also. I assume they are thermostat buttons. I pushed those and they don't feel like they are tripped.
The breaker system inside shows no signs of being tripped.
I'm assuming it's the element.
What's the best way to check the element.
Finally more videos
I know I have a bunch ready to go up
Stay subscribed
-JR
Great video JR! Glad to see you back!
Hey, thanks! We got more coming soon
-JR
Glad to see your making videos again.
More to come!
-JR
Can't wait to see what shower heads you recommend. We are looking at replacing ours.
I know. Lots of things happening start of the season. Lot is fully stocked and organized and now we can start knocking out some videos
-JR
Love the channel. Missed for a bit. Would love to see some maintenance and care for water heater. Just dewinterized and had some questions on rods, bypass/winterizing, and you answered gas/electric.
Watched your video while back on winterizing and made my life easy when I was learning how to RV. Keep it up!
Great suggestion! That is on the list now. Top of the list. Keep in mind some are in edit already but we will be shooting some on this shortly
-JR
Great informative and entertaining videos. Keep up the good work.
Thanks, will do!
-JR
Thank you . This is a consideration when cost are involved and longevity. I’m impressed . Thank you. This is as my son would say is dope. Which I don’t get because he is a fitness addict
Yep never understood that as a compliment. But I miss a ton of that slang
-JR
Yes on your opinions on solar. Would very much like a video on your thoughts
Coming soon
-JR
We figured this out by running both for showers. Our Apex 187rb hot water gets hot almost enough to steam clean with.
All RVs do
-JR
I do not know that I have tried but I bet it could
I just bought an E-Pro 19FDS. This is all very new and confusing to me. I would love to have a bulleted list to both de-winterize and get the heater going.
Right on this might help its going to be very close to this
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Thanks JR. Good to see you back on the video making scene. Interested in the shower head recommendations as the stock one in our Flagstaff Micro Lite (same one in our previous trailer) isn’t very effective at stopping water or with flow (whether on water hookup or via water pump). Appreciate the “off the cuff” tips you weave into your videos too.
Coming soon!
I’ve found that I get hotter water and more output from the element over the gas. I also like to turn off the gas when I’m not using it to save propane.
I turn the gas side off if I am not showering
-JR
Enjoy your video, very informative. Thank you. I will subscribe. Just bought a Springdale travel trailer, so I’m sure we are going to run into trail issues.
Love your videos by the way
thanks - very helpful. I have a new Sierra Forest River - way more complex than my Jayco for hot water. Sheesh!
I am fairly new to RV. I have a Forest River Forester 2019. It’s always a concern whether the heater is going to turn or not. Do you have specific instructions for that model? For instance what do I do with the pressure release valve and when.?
Run it show me more. I’m definitely watching more just subscribed and liked Im considering but two is these to put on plot if land to live in off and on as I build the property. Great info I haven’t found anywhere else
Welcome aboard! We are going to get into some of that stuff but feel free to call here at the dealership 1-800-232-3279 and I can always try and answers a few more questions for you directly. Thats not a normal topic we would cover on videos but I can help where I can on the phone
-JR
We have a tankless water heater and do not like it. We need video’s on how to run it use it. And we have a solar panel system that our guy that was showing my husband things …. And I wasn’t there btw… and wished I was …. Did not do a good explanation of anything on this 2022 Keystone Raptor 351. Is there anywhere we can go to have someone teach us all about this camper… especially me…. It’s very frustrating trying to find videos or have someone come to us to explain our whole camper to me. My husband had a stroke and is really not able to retain as much info anymore. Super sad when you can not get good customer service anywhere anymore.
My water heater doesn’t work at all. I believe it’s a gas only, it has a little black on/off switch in the bottom left of the unit. Clicking it on doesn’t do anything, no noise or anything 2005 Kestone sprinter
The black switch in the bottom left is for the electric side most likely. There should be a switch inside that does the gas side. When you are connected to city water does the tank fill? After its been connected for some time pull up on the pressure release valve
-JR
i have a 2005 Challenger PLEASE i need guidance I'm 60 years old my hearter and water heater were working just fine then we had terrible wind now I have no heat or hot water, my Sububan hot water is propane I have electric 50 watt but this rig is pretty much propane. Whats happened to my heat and hot water? did the wind bow out a pilot? My heater is in the underbay compartment I only have the tiny silver round vent outside? HELP WHAT DO I DO. I believe mu water is 12 gallon suburban but why would they be working and then they're not ?
I have a Keystone hideout 186ss 2022. I can't seem to keep the hot water heater on. I can hear it try to light the pilot but don't stay on. It seems to only be able to run off propane, do you know? The light on has dsi/flt when it isn't working
Thank you, just made it clear. 5 stars
Happy to help, Jason!
I cannot find a switch on the hot water tank on the outside. Does that mean I only need to use the inside switch. I have a 2022 Springdale Mini and I can't seem to get hot water either by electricity or propane. Please help!
I have the same issue with a 2022 Jayco 😭😭 right now I shower before the sun goes down bc the sun wakes up the water in the hoses but winter is coming, I just can’t figure out how to turn it on
No familiar with your product line. Sorry not a brand I get to play with often
-JR
If it's a Jay Flight it is on the monitor panel should be 3 red switches. One for pump, one for gas water heater, one for electric water heater
-JR
Definitely looking for a better showerhead with an on/off switch
We will be going over some shortly
-JR
You need to let us know how to turn the water on to the heater. But the rest was helpful
Alright JR is back for another season
Yep
-JR
How about a video on hub maintenance and the secret to removing the plastic hub cover.
We might get into that more towards the winter but I do not know. It is on the list
-JR
2019 keystone outback. Do i need to have the fresh water tank filled in order for the hot water to work. Can i just hook up the city water and go.
City water is fine
I have a 2013 hideout by keystone Hornet how do I switch my water heater to electric
Hey JR. I just want to thank you for your help and information about the rvs. You saved me a huge headache on dewinterizing my forest River. I would definitely like to see your other videos on the rv tricks and gadgets. How do I find them? Again thank you for your help.
So glad we have been able to help
We got more coming for sure
-JR
thanks for the informative video. I love your witty sarcastic attitude.
Your video on tripod walking was great, keep doing that.
On my 30+year old class C Rockwood has a thermostat on the hot water. But on my 2019 Forest River grey Wolf trailer is gas/electric, but I don't think there is a temperature setting? or is there? do they come with that?
Thank you! Will do!
No modern RVs no longer are putting on adjustable water heaters. Fixed temp
-JR
thanks so very much JR. you are a rockstar!
Can't wait for new videos on shower heads and other items...thanks for all your help!Did I miss how to get to other Chanel?sorry
More to come!
-JR
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Would like to see different shower heads
I am still trying to find the time to get that one done
-JR
Great tips HW usage
Thank you! More to come soon
-JR
I live in a travel camper and was wondering about the pressure on the hot water side. Can you do a video or is it something simple I'm missing?? How do I get more water pressure then I have?? I have a wildwood camper.
We just bought a 2016 hide away and I'm new to water heaters. The switch inside only says water heater on or off. No switch for gas.
And I can't get hot water
Thanks from the naive
Can I just leave the electric switch on all the time or should I turn it off when on the road
Yes you can
-JR
Hi! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the folks who really need it 😊 We have a 2021 Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf limited edition that has the water heater switch and another switch that can either be on propane or electric, all on the inside panel. Our issue is even when the electric option is on, the propane still kicks in automatically leading us to believe that the electric is not working.. Any advice?
My furnace is blowing out hot air but I can't get no hot water from the hot water tank.
Great Video, super helpful! I just bought my first RV that I plan on living in full time for the summer, it has both electric and gas for the water heater but I’m still unsure if I should be running both all the time? And do the lights on the switches stay on all the time?
Sounds great! Run the gas only when you are taking a shower
Not always but it depends on the water heater manufacture
-JR
New camper owner questions. I have a 2020 forest river wolf pup… I de winterized and got everything rocking. I did not bleed the pressure relief valve but I couldn’t after 2 + hours get the water to heat up off electric. I did get it to work off propane, any thoughts why?…
Also my hot water access panel is shot… any thoughts how I can re attach it? I’ve tried and the screws and holes are beyond stripped… 😞
Thanks great video
Thank you
-JR
I have an Irv T36, touch panel inside which has a gas option and an electric option, with a suburban system outside with the on/off switch. I was concerned about warnings saying don't run the electric heater unless the tank is full of water, yet no instruction as to how to ensure that the tank IS full. Somewhere else I read that you should always hook the water up before the electric for that reason. Am I to assume that water first, followed by turning on the hot water at the sink, before plugging in the electric and switching on the heater? I'm thinking water flow would prove out that the hot water tank is full. Is this correct thinking? Btw, nice article, clear and concise.
I have a 2021 Montana 3782RL fifth wheel when I turn on the Gas hot water heater switch, the I Fault light comes on. I check all the fuses and they are all good. Is there a pilot light I need to check?
should be automatic light but first thing I would check is gas flow
-JR
I have an older 2011 Montana Big sky and my interior buttons only consist of two one for the water pump and one for the hot water heater. On the outside on the water heater I do have a switch to turn it on and off. Should I just leave them both on?
Great video. Question I have a 22 Jayco Jayflight SLX 324BDS.
For some reason I only get enough hot water too wash two dinner plates before it turns cold. What’s going on? I also only used the electric button not gas.
Any info would help….Thanks!
Should I be concerned if the switch of the hot water is stuck on….ON? Thanks
I have a 1996 Chevy winds 5000 and I can't get my hot water tank to work.
I have a 2009 wildwood elite can u please show how to start water heater well I mean I no nothing about this camper I bought it can u walk threw the whole demo on how to start all electric and gas system
I have a 2 year old Twilight 2100 model camper made by Thor. I have the outside switch to the electric water heater but no inside switch. My hot water is not working. It does work on propane. Am I supposed to leave the outside switch on all the time ? Even when not camping but in storage ? Or should I shut off the switch when I leave the campground ? Enjoy your videos. Thanks !!
Can’t get my electrical hot water heater switch to the off position. Mine is a Flagstaff V-Lite and the outside panel. Do I need to replace the switch?
I need to replace my water heater for a 2007 wild wood trailer it’s river Forrest I think, how much are they
400+
Hi. I have a 2021 grand design imagine mk2670. I need to know where the on/off switch is for the water heater. We only use the electric as we are in a holiday park. Thanks!
Phil
Thx for the info, I subd. I live in liberty hill TX. I’ll be back.
Looking forward to it! Always here to help
-JR
Abilene, TX here 👋
It appears we have something like the jayco with 3 switches but no switch outside. I turned the water on and turned on the switches inside, is there something I’m doing wrong ? It won’t run hot
I have a keystone montana highcountry 295rl. Where do you plug in the 110 plug for the hot water heater?
Good job.
Thanks!
-JR
The trailer we got is the one with plugs like the 1st door you showed how do I get the hot water on? The switch is on for electric but no hot water I have the jayco Jay flight
Jaycos should have the switches on the tank monitor panel. Should be one for the water pump and an additional one or two switches depending on if its gas only or gas/electric
-JR
We have a 2012 keystone with damatic water heater. Trying to go from fresh to city with 2 valves . Can't find a way to get hot water!
Help
Why is my water hot and boiling in the kitchen for a long time but for my shower it only gives hot water for like 3 minutes and then you’re left with showering in the cold?
2017 Springdale keystone electric/gas. I mostly use the electric.
May be due to your shower having a higher gallon per minute flow rate. As an example; 3 minute shower using 6 gallons of water vs 10 minute kitchen faucet using 6 gallons.
love the information you share on this channel
Is there a link to the product channel you mentioned?
Was an Idea that we had at one point when we shot the video. Ended up killing the idea because that is what Eric wanted. So long story short not really. We do have our parts store and you can call up and talk to Big John in parts and he can get stuff shipped out for you. There is a small up charge if you want me to autograph the parts haha
-JR
www.keystonervcenter.com/parts
I have a Springdale mini that will not put out hot water and it’s brand new
Double check the bypass valves
-JR
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Hey I have a keystone hideout 176BH I have had the water heater fixed once already and seems to be out again FYI it seems to be just gas, what I would like to know is is it possible to change it to all electric. What is your opinion and is it a fairly cheap change. Thank you Keith
I didn’t know that water heaters wore not made buy major suppliers like in my home. Like Payne, Bryant, and other major dealers.too many to mention. It gives me pause to how long they last compared to a 10 year home warrantied water heater. So how long do are they last .
The one that was in my camper needed to be replaced. It was from 1996. Anode rode changed every year
-JR
Why would the water foam when using electric and not gas on my water heater? It’s a year old and I have flushed this thing like crazy. However, I narrowed it down to electric heating only.. gas is totally fine! 🤔
Never seen that before personally
-JR
I have a keystone 29bhs 2018 cougar. water heater is a suburban sw6del. every once in a while the reset light comes on and i have to go out and push one of those reset buttons at the outside heater location. i use only electric. so the book says the left one is electric. i push it but sometimes it does not work. if i have the gas and electric switches on in the camper and then go out and reset the heater comes on and i go in and turn the gas switch off. weird. just trying to figure it out. the bottom of the control panel in the camper says KIB. i guess that is an "I".
That is odd but I would have to see it in the shop when it started acting up
-JR
We have a hard time figuring out how to winterize RV’s with residential fridges with ice makers and water taps. Can you help clarify how to o that?
I have added it to the list of videos to make.
Long story short most fridges you have to run them until it makes slushy ice. Pink ice cubes are not the answer if they are still solid they do not have enough antifreeze in them yet
I just got an E Pro. My question is about the water heater bypass. Where is it and should it be perpendicular or parallel?
Do you want the water to BYPASS the heater, as in not go through the heater? If that's the case, and you do NOT want hot water, turn your bypass on.
Why is my water heater kicking off my breaker box?....07 Outback keystone Sydney edition. Also how do I hook up propane...I do see the LP button!!!
Has to be and electrical issue
If you have electric and gas water heating and the propane runs out. Do you turn off gas switch on inside panel and just leave on electric switch?
I turn the gas on when I take a shower
Can you show a Cougar 25rds? I don’t have a on/off switch on mine and cannot locate the pump switch.
I do not sell Cougars
-JR
There really aren't enough videos or I just can't find them. We have a 2020 Anniversary Springdale, bought April 1st, 2021 and are first time Rvrs. I do have a question I hope you can answer. Did the siding come in "1" specific color scheme of white and grays? I got sideswiped last year and it seems the Oregon plant can't send the right colors to fix it.
I am not sure we are in Pennsylvania the Keystone State which is how we got our name before Keystone RV Manufacturing was born. We sell Jayco and Forest River products
Sorry I could not be more help
-JR
So how do you light a gas water heater? Spent all weekend camping with cold water. Had the inside switch on and the outside switch on….nothing…
Does it have auto light or manual piolet?
-JR
You guys got any videos on turning furnace (heater) in a rv? I'm a newbie. I have a 2021 21ss roo..
We have our 45 min walk around video but we will do more on furnace soon
-JR
If the electric switch is on and there is no water in the heater will it come on and will it burn out the heating element.
Yes as a general answer it does
-JR
I have a 1996 jayco eagle travel trailer with an atwood water heater it has a switch on the wall and a switch on the back of the water heater on the inside thers not labeld and I don't know how to turn it on no lights light up do I have to run the air out of the gas line and how I really could use some input on this
Would have to have it in to look over it. Not something I have done much with. I did not start in this industry until 2005
-JR
I need some help with 2 different kinds of rvs on how would be the best way of fixing stuff myself unless you wanna come to where I am and do videos with using these two rvs I need to fix for your videos. One is a Jayco jay feather and the other one is a Everest by keystone
What are the issues? I can try and help but we do not really do fixing videos more teaching
-JR
Hi. So once i turn on the switch outside and have the switches turned on inside the water should start warming up? I have a keystone sprinter. I am so frustrated.
Yes it will
First thing to check is do you get water out of your pressure relief valve.
As long as you have shore power the outside switch should start the water heating
The inside switch as long as you have 12 volt power and LP gas flowing through the line you are
-JR
I have a 2020 keystone passport 267h. The hot water heater is in the back with NO electric switch. In the inside it has water pump, lp gas and electric switch for water heater. At the water pump next to the bed driverside there is a suction line with T handle for winterizing, which is off. And a cold line on otherside go to rv. With gas and electric power on and pump on can only get Luke warm water on hot. Please help 🙏 Sincerely, Sarge
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Is there 2 or 3 valves for the water heater bypass? Water pump is not relevant on this issue
-JR
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I have a 2020 keystone hideout 290LHS, I don’t have a switch on my water heater outside, on the inside panel, I have a htr switch and a pump switch, does this mean I only have a gas water heater?
8 months later from your comment and im looking for the same answer i have a 2021 290 and cant figure this out 😅
I have a 2023 rockwood 2614bs model my water heater button changes color from blue to red… what does this mean ?
Have not seen that
-JR
My switch next to my electric element is stuck. Is that supposed to be flippable to on or off? Im thinking its basically welded itself to “on” but my electric heat doesnt seem to work. Anyone else have this?
Some of the older ones use to have a small pin in them. What year is your camper?
-JR
JR Im a new RVer & wanted to ask, do you turn off the electric water heater while camping or can you leave it on during your camping stay?
If I am at a campground I leave it on the entire time. Until I go home
-JR
Do you leave the dsi heater on and the water pump on? If at a rv park?
DO you have a wheel bearing video?
No we do not. Its not a tough job just difficult
-JR to teach over the internet
I only have one switch and it says water heater and thats it i have to hook city water to the camper how do i operate everything its a 03 lance 920 truck camper
Not sure that was before I was even in the industry. Got me by 2 years....I would tell you call a lance dealers they have might have an answer
-JR
Are you supposed to empty the hot water heater on travel day?
I do not but I know some do
I do not see the point of it
-JR
How much is best kit ?
Do you recommend a site for newbies,ours is old 1993 Dutchman and so many struggles from the unknown
What all are you looking to learn? We teach a ton of basics here
-JR
I still can't find the switch to turn off my hot water heater there's not one on the hot water heater and I don't see one in the house inside
What year make and model camper do you have?
-JR
I have a 2015 keystone cougar same problem can't find where and how to turn on heat
Water heater
I'm new to RVs, how can i tell if my Jayco 195RB SLX hot water heater has an ANODE that needs replacement?
Hi David, here is an article with in-depth explanation on anode rods and how to tell when to replace yours! bit.ly/3S4OMbY
@@KeystoneRVCenter Thanks, but that's not really what I needed to know. I was hoping you could tell me if my RV, which is a 2019 Jayco 195RB SLX, has an ANODE in the water heater?
If you have a Suburban water heater, the tank is porcelain-lined steel and requires an anode rod to prevent corrosion of the steel tank. If you have an Atwood water heater, your water heater tank is aluminum and does not usually require one.
On a2021forest River VIBE I Have a switch inside and I On the water heater which of them has to be on for electric heat?
The one on the water heater is electric. The one inside is gas
-JR
You'll need to make sure the electric is switched on at the tank itself to be able to use the electric switch inside. Once the tank's electric switch is on you can leave it on and turn on the electric heating element from the switch inside. Leave both on so the hot water will recover quicker (and initially heat up faster) while the electric element maintains the hot water instead of using propane, thus cutting your LP usage significantly.
@@KeystoneRVCenter many new units have a switch inside to turn on the water heater's electric heating element (as long as the switch on the tank is turned on).
Do water misers help ?
They do if you are dry camping. They do not make the hot water last longer but they save water by not sending water down the drain as much. I did one video on it
I may do another
-JR
How do you know it is working on electric? Just wait? Passport Elite
Yes. We have a video coming out soon at testing your element for function
-JR
I want to turn off the water filling my hot water tank how can I do that
Use the water heater bypass leavers typically located on the back of water heater. Might be able to help more. What year make and floorplan do you have?
-JR