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Old 06-18-2012, 11:23 AM   #1
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2004 Wildwood LE Hotwater Heater will not light.

Hello! Recently purchased a 2004 Wildwood Le travel trailer model #BH22. The hot water heater, which is LP gas only will not ignite the pilot light. Any suggestions about the cause? LP cylinders are brand new. Camper was winterized before I purchased it.... Thanks for any help!
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Old 06-18-2012, 01:13 PM   #2
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I have trouble with my 2011. Light stove burner inside. Hold down pilot button, switch on igniter switch wait about 30 seconds and blow gently on pilot. I have found this moves the gas closer to igniter flicker and lights right up
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Old 06-18-2012, 05:13 PM   #3
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Actually tried that this afternoon. Both stove and refigerator were working properly. Starting to think its the ignition switch. What brand water heater does forest river install? I have no paperwork on it all.
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Old 06-18-2012, 05:23 PM   #4
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Can u manually light it with a stick lighter?
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Old 06-18-2012, 05:36 PM   #5
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Mine is suburban
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Old 06-18-2012, 05:49 PM   #6
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Going to try the stick lighter. Have had others suggest that. Thanks for all your help folks!
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Old 06-19-2012, 07:05 AM   #7
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No luck with the matchstick either.
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Old 06-19-2012, 07:25 AM   #8
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Actually tried that this afternoon. Both stove and refigerator were working properly. Starting to think its the ignition switch. What brand water heater does forest river install? I have no paperwork on it all.
Can you post a photo of the outside of the unit?
It might help someone here identify it.
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Old 06-21-2012, 10:52 AM   #9
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Got it working finally. Was able to use a long grill lighter and it took a little while to get it going but finally got it! All set to head to Hatteras Island, Nc in a week or so! Thanks for the help!
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Old 08-07-2012, 02:33 PM   #10
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Our hot water heater will light but will not heat the water up, any suggestions?
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