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Old 04-18-2012, 04:03 PM   #1
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1st trip out in 264..Impressions..Question?

Took the new Surveyor 264 out to see what bugs it had. Overall we are pretty impressed and very happy with our purchase. Few problems ; screen door hangs up at top of door frame.
Anyone know how to adjust that?
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Water heater works great on propane.
On electric,the water does not get nearly as hot.
Is that normal or do I have a problem?
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Old 04-18-2012, 07:23 PM   #2
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electric takes much longer to heat the water, compared to propane.
so, don't expect the same time frames.
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Old 04-18-2012, 08:22 PM   #3
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it isn't a time issue. We had it on all night and the next morning the water wasn't much more than 110*. I'm going to fill it with water, plug the trailer in and hit the reset button and see what I have in the A.M.
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Old 04-18-2012, 08:44 PM   #4
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Temp setting must be to low, I have the same trailer and I just keep both on when plugged into a CC. the recovery time is much faster.
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temp setting is pre-set from the factory and non-adjustable.
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Old 04-18-2012, 11:11 PM   #6
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When I'm at a campground I prefer to use "their" electric to heat my water and save "my" propane for when I boondock. I've got it going now, I'll update in the AM.
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When I'm at a campground I prefer to use "their" electric to heat my water and save "my" propane for when I boondock. I've got it going now, I'll update in the AM.
another option would be this >>>>>Hott Rod Water Heater Accessory - PPL Motor Homes
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Old 04-19-2012, 11:42 AM   #8
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Test results....
12 hours on electric.....water temp at 86°
Think I need to take it in.
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