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Old 12-20-2018, 04:40 PM   #1
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new mod advice/opinions

OK, our Rockwood 5th wheel is STILL at the dealer getting repaired from damage THEY caused last month. (Don't get me started).
Anyway. planning a couple upgrades. 1... tankless water heater and 2...disc brakes.
We seldom dry camp so water frugality is not an issue. Looking at opinions on what others have as tankless heaters..Girard, Suburban, Truma or whatever.
Finally what disc brakes are other running?..Titan, Kodiak, whatever. My Rockwood has Dexter torflex axles (if that matters).
I appreciate everyone's input. A high school teacher told me (40+ years ago!!).."the only dumb question is the one not asked."
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Old 12-20-2018, 05:01 PM   #2
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We have the Precision Temp RV550. It was on the expensive end, but when we bought it, it was reviewed better than the others. It's worked well for us. Most places we just run it at minimum temperature. Love not having to time out due to lack of hot water in the shower. As for brakes, looking forward to see opinions. I've been considering that upgrade as well.
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Old 12-20-2018, 06:36 PM   #3
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I had Performance Trailer braking, I might have spelled that wrong. Anyway they came to my house and did the install. If I remember it was $2700 bucks, best mod I ever had done. I can stop my Cedar Creek on a dime so to speak. If you have mechanical skills you can do the install yourself and save a thousand bucks. I like a tankless hot water heater in my house but I have to many horror stories of tankless hot water heater in camper.
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Old 12-21-2018, 11:48 AM   #4
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When we bought our Vibe, we upgraded to the Suburban on demand heater. Worked really well for us last season (which is when we purchased the trailer too). Sold the original heater to make up the cost of the Suburban but, so far so good.
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Old 01-21-2019, 08:50 PM   #5
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I bought and installed A Girard tankless heater. Install was pretty straightforward. Gotta love SharkBite pex connections!
The DW approves and that is worth every penny.
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