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11-03-2013, 02:30 AM
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Water Heater
I have a 2014 Georgetown XL 377. It has a gas/electric 10 gal water heater. Whether the water heater switch inside the RV at the command center is on or off I still get hot water. The is no switch at the command center that allows me to select gas or electric. Can anyone tell me how the dual hot water system works and why I get hot water all the time?
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11-03-2013, 04:35 AM
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The switch inside is for both or just electric?
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11-03-2013, 04:45 AM
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I have a 5th wheel, but if yours is like mine, there is a switch outside on the water heater. That switch turns the electric operation on and off. The gas operation is controlled by the switch at the command center.
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11-03-2013, 05:12 AM
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That switch on mine is lower left side on water heater. Small and not readily visible if you don't know where to look.
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11-03-2013, 06:36 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rparker3040
Can anyone tell me how the dual hot water system works and why I get hot water all the time?
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If you have a Suburban brand water heater, this may help understand the operation of from the FAQ section:
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ore-36197.html
If you have never accessed your water heater from outside the RV, this may help in identifying the hatch to open up, Yours will probably be painted to match the RV:
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ter-48948.html
Looking at the 2:31 mark of this video, it appears your access panel is just behind the rear tires on your passenger side.
Assuming your 2014 rig is similar to this 2013 in the video, that is an awesome RV. You should really enjoy it.
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11-03-2013, 08:48 AM
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Note that if you ever drain your WH tank with that outside switch left on, you will burn out the heating element in a matter of seconds.
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11-03-2013, 10:06 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BarryD0706
Note that if you ever drain your WH tank with that outside switch left on, you will burn out the heating element in a matter of seconds.
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X2
well to perfectly honest X3
Last time I bought 2, seems to have solved my problem  , still have one in the package.
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11-03-2013, 11:08 AM
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I can't tell you exactly what your 2014 model does but my 2012 has a switch inside is for turning on the gas system to the hot water heater. The actual switch to turn on and off the electric side is outside in the hot water compartment. (SEE MY PICTURE)
The power on/off switch is located in the lower left hand side behind the gas tube. I usually leave my electric off unless I was hooked up to street water and shore power. I use the gas switch to help get things cooking when a few plan to take showers. If you leave the electric on and you don't have water for some reason or another you may burnout the element. Whenever I plan to drive I make sure the electric switch is off to be safe and turn it on when I know I will need it and have water.
Good luck
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11-03-2013, 02:21 PM
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I have the same Suburban WH and there is a second electric switch. The breaker at the fuse panel. I always turn that off when not camping and turn off the outside switch when I drain and winterize.
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11-03-2013, 03:40 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ford Idaho
The switch inside is for both or just electric?
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The switch inside Is just for the gas. There is a switch outside at the water heater for the electric.
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11-03-2013, 03:48 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rparker3040
The switch inside Is just for the gas. There is a switch outside at the water heater for the electric.
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I had to ask, both of mine are inside.
I see no reason for the one in one out set up.
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11-03-2013, 03:49 PM
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Thanks for you help
Quote:
Originally Posted by wmtire
If you have a Suburban brand water heater, this may help understand the operation of from the FAQ section:
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ore-36197.html
If you have never accessed your water heater from outside the RV, this may help in identifying the hatch to open up, Yours will probably be painted to match the RV:
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ter-48948.html
Looking at the 2:31 mark of this video, it appears your access panel is just behind the rear tires on your passenger side.
Assuming your 2014 rig is similar to this 2013 in the video, that is an awesome RV. You should really enjoy it. |
Great info about the water heater it helps to answer my questions. Wife and I just returned from a 2,000 + mile trip and, yes, the Georgetown xl 377 is awesome and we thoroughly enjoy it.
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11-03-2013, 03:49 PM
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Guess I should feel lucky having both inside. That way I know everything is off before I drain.
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11-03-2013, 03:52 PM
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Thanks for everyone's response and help. What a great forum.
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11-03-2013, 03:52 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wneise
Guess I should feel lucky having both inside. That way I know everything is off before I drain.
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What fifth wheel do you pull?
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11-03-2013, 03:54 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ford Idaho
I had to ask, both of mine are inside.
I see no reason for the one in one out set up.
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I agree but that is how it is setup. Otherwise I love the coach. It is a joy to drive and camp in.
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11-03-2013, 04:37 PM
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Robert, was the outside electric heating element switch turned on, just to clarify for those who may read this forum later on in life when searching for answers to similar problems/questions?
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11-03-2013, 04:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ford Idaho
What fifth wheel do you pull?
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Coachman Chaparral Lite.
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11-03-2013, 05:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wneise
Coachman Chaparral Lite.
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11-03-2013, 05:30 PM
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Water Heater
Quote:
Originally Posted by wmtire
Robert, was the outside electric heating element switch turned on, just to clarify for those who may read this forum later on in life when searching for answers to similar problems/questions?
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Yes it was turned on. It was that way when we picked up from the dealer but didn't know it.
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