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04-17-2020, 09:22 AM
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The more I hear about this hot rod kit the more it interests me.
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04-17-2020, 09:38 AM
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Pickin', Campin', Mason
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: South Western PA
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Originally Posted by samsdad
The more I hear about this hot rod kit the more it interests me.
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Go here and see for yourself if it is something for you...
Hott Rod XP
As mentioned... when you remove the anode rod on a Suburban WH to install the Hott Rod, you lose the protection afforded by the original anode which is about 8" long and 1/2"-5/8" in diameter.
The specs for the Hott Rod say the threaded bushing that screws into the Suburban tank includes some sort of anode capability. What that capability is or how much, I have no clue. Pictures don't really show it.
So... for those who regularly check their factory installed anode and see little to no deterioration, (dependent on water quality) then the amount of anode protection in the threaded bushing of the Hott Rod 'may' be enough to continue to protect your WH.
If your anode gets used up rather quickly (dependent on water quality) then whether the threaded bushing has enough protection is a chance each one is going to have to weigh personally.
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04-17-2020, 09:53 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2012
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Since you have to run wiring to the new WH anyway, I would strongly suggest you install a switch for it somewhere inside your rig; then you can leave the outside switch on and can turn the electric on/off from inside.
I added a pilot light switch to my WH outlet so I can do this. See Post #13 here:
https://www.forestriverforums.com/fo...-110742-2.html
Actually, since you're starting new, you can probably just run the 110 directly from the breaker to the switch and then to the WH; so you wouldn't to do it my way. Just make sure you use approved electrical boxes.
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04-17-2020, 01:24 PM
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Junior Member
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Thanks
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04-17-2020, 01:26 PM
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Junior Member
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Thank you
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04-17-2020, 02:51 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Racine, Wisconsin
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Found this one on Amazon.com from Camco fairly cheap. Jus throwing this out there so no need for SA comments
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0024ECCJW..._uGGMEbDNRNZA9
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Originally Posted by Larry-NC
Not quite as hot as you think. There are indeed two versions, as described here.
One is 450 watts (about 4 amps) and the other is 675 watts (about 6 amps). I am unable to find one that draws 10-12 amps. |
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04-17-2020, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Mizterusa
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That one says it's 425 watts, so yeah, as Larry-NC said, it will heat water, but at about 1/3 the power of built-in one, it will take a lot longer.
Better than none, of course. And a LOT cheaper than whole new WH.
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1988 Coleman Sequoia - popup (1987-2009) - outlasted 3 Dodge Grand Caravans!
2012 Roo19 - hybrid (2012-2015)
2016 Mini Lite 2503S - tt (2015 - ???)
2011 Traverse LT, 3.6L, FWD
2009 Silverado 1500 Ext Cab, 5.3L, 4x4, 3.73
2016 Silverado 2500HD Dbl Cab, 6.0L 4x4, 4.10
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04-17-2020, 03:21 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Racine, Wisconsin
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Yeah i miss the one in my Jayco so im gonna try this one out. Wont break the bank either specially these days. Ill just hafta flip it on like i do with the fridge before we ship off.... Lol
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Originally Posted by rockfordroo
That one says it's 425 watts, so yeah, as Larry-NC said, it will heat water, but at about 1/3 the power of built-in one, it will take a lot longer.
Better than none, of course. And a LOT cheaper than whole new WH.
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