274RK bypass

[danjoan]

Hello All--

As I went to winterize my new 2017 Cherokee 274RK I found that I have to raise and crawl under the bed to get to the bypass valves on the water heater.

I'm searching for a simple answer to fix this issue.

I'm considering cutting a hole in the "night stand" to give better access, however my wife wants to me ask you folks first. She really doesn't want me to start cutting.

Any thoughts??????
Thanks.....

[Loda8383]

There was post of someone who cut out under night stand and got a cabinet door from FR

[danjoan]

Well, I thought I'd share what I'm doing for other 274rk owners who may be running into the same thing.

After a lot of research I found no answers-- SOOoooo,

What I'm doing is replumbing the water heater by pass.

The total cost will be about $75. and probably about 2 hours.

If any one wants the plans and parts just pm me and I'll send a copy of the drawing and parts list.

[Loda8383]

Could you please email info for replumbing... robledolr@hotmail.com

[danjoan]

Loda8383--- document sent.

[danjoan]

Well, this morning I completed the task of replumbing my WH so I don't have to open and crawl under the bed to reach the bypass valves anymore. Cost about $60.00 ($25 was tools) and about an hour.

[born2ride41]

Could you post a couple pics!?

[danjoan]

I gained about 10 inches and can now reaching the valves much easier. I will probably add an access pane later.