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JayandFay

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Posted: 02/13/12 12:19pm

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How can I increase the hot water capacity of my 32'Maxlite---it is now at 6gal-----without Major Mods ??

Please help Wife and I need a better shower

Thanx JayandFay

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Posted: 02/13/12 12:28pm

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Learn to take GI showers or spend a grand on a new water heater.

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Posted: 02/13/12 12:32pm

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Rinse, turn off, lather up, rinse off....done!

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Posted: 02/13/12 01:12pm

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Or stay at CG's with showers.

BTW - Most RV's of all types only have 6 gal. heaters.

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donn0128 wrote:

Learn to take GI showers or spend a grand on a new water heater.

You quoting Canadian prices Don?
A 10 gal DSI propane/electric water heater is $450 - $550 on this side of the border.
Try here for a couple of examples.
Assuming the OP is capable and there is room in his unit, replacement is NOT a really tough job.

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Define "major". You can add a second water heater or replace yours with a larger one. Either choice involves plumbing and electrical work.

A modern RV water heater is designed to deliver more than its stated capacity. They have a very large burner which gives fast recovery. A six gallon water heater with a low flow shower head should give 8 - 9 gallons of hot water.

Are you sure the current water heater is working correctly?

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Posted: 02/13/12 01:42pm

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Switch to an instant hot water heater and never run out...it is not cheap and uncontroled use will burn a lot more propane

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Got an email this very morning from Camping World offering a portable, continuous "hot water heater"! Little over hundred dollars. Have to use it outside, but hey cheap fix and opportunity to become "one with nature" so to speak!

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Posted: 02/13/12 02:15pm

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JayandFay, does your current water heater have a propane burner "and" a 120 volt element? If it does turn on both at the same time, this will make your hot water last longer. If it only has a propane burner a 120 electric heat element can be added, I think the brand name is "Hott Rod".

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Posted: 02/13/12 03:19pm

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kaydeejay wrote:

donn0128 wrote:

Learn to take GI showers or spend a grand on a new water heater.

X2^

easy enough for someone who is handy with basic tools

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