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06-05-2019, 02:24 AM
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Water heater question
Quick question for the group as I just ordered two generators Wen 2250W for our 2018 1640 ESP tent trailer. I looked for a switch for a water heater shut off on our unit and couldn’t find one. Am I correct in assuming that since the unit doesn’t have a shower it doesn’t have a hot water heater or does it only run on propane for hot water at the sink ? I was able to switch the fridge unit to AC only not battery as I discovered it was draining my battery. However there is a propane button next to the fridge switches which I believed was for the fridge, could that also be for a water heater? I apologize for the newbie question we just bought it used about 5 days ago so I am still learning. This is our first tent trailer. This thread has been fantastic, this forum is so knowledgeable.
Marc
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06-05-2019, 03:00 AM
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If you looked on FR's website, it shows a water heater is standard, for the ESP package.
"Hot Water Package (Incl. Water Filter, Outside Shower, Six Gallon DSI Hot Water Heater, Demand Water Pump) (Opt. 1910ESP, 1970ESP) (Std. 2280BHESP, 232ESP, 282TESP)"
Didn't your dealer go over this during the PDI/walkthrough? If not, you got a lousy Walkthrough since this is a basic thing for them to cover.
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06-05-2019, 06:22 AM
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Dan he bought it used so there may not be a dealer involved.
Marc see if you can find the heater and get the model number. Some have electrical elements, some not. The heater access will be on the outside of the trailer, with a steel vent cover.
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06-05-2019, 06:48 AM
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Location: Northeast Louisiana
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MRphotography
Quick question for the group as I just ordered two generators Wen 2250W for our 2018 1640 ESP tent trailer. I looked for a switch for a water heater shut off on our unit and couldn’t find one. Am I correct in assuming that since the unit doesn’t have a shower it doesn’t have a hot water heater or does it only run on propane for hot water at the sink ? I was able to switch the fridge unit to AC only not battery as I discovered it was draining my battery. However there is a propane button next to the fridge switches which I believed was for the fridge, could that also be for a water heater? I apologize for the newbie question we just bought it used about 5 days ago so I am still learning. This is our first tent trailer. This thread has been fantastic, this forum is so knowledgeable.
Marc
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Welcome aboard Marc. I have watched several youtube videos on your model of trailer. I actually did not see any typical outside water heater vents for your RV, and am thinking you may not have one.
When looking at FR's website it states the following:
Hot Water Package (Incl. Water Filter, Outside Shower, Six Gallon DSI Hot Water Heater, Demand Water Pump) (Opt. 1910ESP, 1970ESP) (Std. 2280BHESP, 232ESP, 282TESP)
Your model is not listed as either standard nor optional...so it may not have one....but that is only a guess on my part.
The presentator in this video does say it has hot and cold water features at the 5:34 mark.
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06-05-2019, 07:37 AM
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From the brochure, the WH isn't an option below the 1910 model. Only the larger models have the WH option available.
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06-05-2019, 08:47 AM
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Thank you to pretty much everyone on this thread, your time to help my wife and I as new owners who bought the tent trailer used from a private party is truly appreciated. Yes, unfortunately the previous owner didn’t give us the best walk through of all the features as he had health conditions. We are really happy with it however and hot water is a luxury to us anyways. Thanks again to those of you that helped and found the actual answer of the unit not having a water heater. Much appreciated. Have a great weekend.
Marc
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06-05-2019, 08:48 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheWolfPaq82
From the brochure, the WH isn't an option below the 1910 model. Only the larger models have the WH option available.
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Thank you!
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06-05-2019, 08:58 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MRphotography
Thank you to pretty much everyone on this thread, your time to help my wife and I as new owners who bought the tent trailer used from a private party is truly appreciated. Yes, unfortunately the previous owner didn’t give us the best walk through of all the features as he had health conditions. We are really happy with it however and hot water is a luxury to us anyways. Thanks again to those of you that helped and found the actual answer of the unit not having a water heater. Much appreciated. Have a great weekend.
Marc
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You are welcome. There are several youtube videos on your model trailer you may want to watch. Different ones shows different features you may not be aware of, that can help you familiarize yourself.
This thread link below may help too:
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ts-157524.html
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A 72 hour hold in a psych unit is beginning to intrigue me as a potential vacation opportunity.
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06-05-2019, 09:37 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wmtire
You are welcome. There are several youtube videos on your model trailer you may want to watch. Different ones shows different features you may not be aware of, that can help you familiarize yourself.
This thread link below may help too:
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ts-157524.html |
Thank you this is great!
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06-05-2019, 09:50 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MRphotography
Thank you!
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Did a lot years in a popup without WH or water pump. Heated water if we needed it for dishes or quick clean up. Not the end of the world and our kids always had a great time, same as the wife and I. GO HAVE SOME FUN !!!
P.S. That is a Bad ***** looking popup. 
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06-05-2019, 10:04 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheWolfPaq82
Did a lot years in a popup without WH or water pump. Heated water if we needed it for dishes or quick clean up. Not the end of the world and our kids always had a great time, same as the wife and I. GO HAVE SOME FUN !!!
P.S. That is a Bad ***** looking popup. |
Thank you! Our maiden voyage will be next week. We just had our first daughter about 7 months ago so we are thrilled to have the pop up and get off the ground.
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