2015 351DS, water heater breaker

[sdowning]

The water heater breaker keeps tripping. I have the switch on at the unit, on inside at panel, I have hot water from the propane I just can't keep the breaker on for the electric. Any ideas what is causing the breaker to trip?

[A32Deuce]

Have you looked at the electric element to make sure its ok? If burnt out, it could trip the breaker.

[Schvarak]

Originally Posted by A32Deuce

Have you looked at the electric element to make sure its ok? If burnt out, it could trip the breaker.

I learned that the hard way. Forgot to turn off electric switch when leaving the campground. Next time I went camping the first thing I did was plug in the electricity without checking to make sure the switch was off. No hot water. Two days later, I removed the what was a burned out element, went to Camping World and bought a replacement. Installed it and Walla! HOT WATER AGAIN! I've since replaced my TT with the GT 300 which is lP only heated water. I really miss the electricity since most of the time i camp with full hookups.

[A32Deuce]

Yep! Been there, Done that! First thing I do now to break down, is turn that switch off!

[Schvarak]

Originally Posted by A32Deuce

Yep! Been there, Done that! First thing I do now to break down, is turn that switch off!

Anddddd hook up your water supply!! When you get to the campground.

[sdowning]

Originally Posted by A32Deuce

Have you looked at the electric element to make sure its ok? If burnt out, it could trip the breaker.

I have not. Where would I find that?

[A32Deuce]

If it a suburan, you have to remove the tube for the propane side to get at it. Looks like a plug with two wires running to it. You cane buy new at home,or Lowes.

[Schvarak]

Yup, you might want to find a youtube video for replacing the element.
As a matter of fact, the one I used is at the top of the list-- an excellent video! Replaced with camco element and bought the $5 wrench too.
https://youtu.be/wBwrOO1h_E0