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Old 01-10-2018, 07:43 PM   #1
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2016 Wildwood 27RKSS - Water Heater

I recently purchased this unit from a friend to use for work. I am a do it yourselfer and have made a few small repairs to the unit and to prevent any future problems.

One thing I have been researching and wanting to tackle is adding a tank less hot water heater. I have done some searches and read everything that I have found but I am curious as to if anyone with this model has swapped or upgraded their hot water heater? Any do's or don'ts's along with suggestions are welcome.

Thanks in advance.
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Old 02-01-2018, 07:35 PM   #2
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We have a 2018 27RKSS,
Would a tankless water heater allow longer showers? (Assuming full hook up).
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Old 02-02-2018, 10:15 AM   #3
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Theoretically with a tankless water heater you would have unlimited hot water, so yes, you could have longer showers.
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Old 02-02-2018, 10:37 AM   #4
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I recently purchased this unit from a friend to use for work. I am a do it yourselfer and have made a few small repairs to the unit and to prevent any future problems.

One thing I have been researching and wanting to tackle is adding a tank less hot water heater. I have done some searches and read everything that I have found but I am curious as to if anyone with this model has swapped or upgraded their hot water heater? Any do's or don'ts's along with suggestions are welcome.

Thanks in advance.
welcome to the forum its a great place to get your questions answered. I thought that for my rig but there is not enough room to properly position a tankless.
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Old 02-06-2018, 07:13 AM   #5
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Another consideration, breakers. I'm not sure the current panel would be able to handle it? We have tripped breakers by having the A/C, a floor blower fan and a few lights on.
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Old 02-07-2018, 03:56 PM   #6
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I would agree with JR: too many amps for the marginal wiring in these units.
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Tankless water heaters use propane to heat the water
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