I would worry about the length of the stack sticking out from the side of the RV (which I'm sure can't be shortened due to safety concerns; pity mounting on a back wall probably wouldn't be an option). With my luck, I would knock that off the first time I moved the RV.
Keep us posted on how well it works.
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I can see myself whacking some cyclist in the back of the head while driving down the Boulevard.
How about installing an exterior elbow and directing the stack vertically up the exterior? Should than only extend some 5 or 6 inches beyond the outer skin..
The exhaust has to be mounted horizontally to avoid rain coming in and to allow any condensation to run out.
I think, as I said, that the simplest solution for folks who are gonna be moving their RV regularly...is to install it so the long section off flue can be easily detached/reattached during teardown/setup (am I using the right word for pre/post moving chores?).
TheLandYacht wrote: I think, as I said, that the simplest solution for folks who are gonna be moving their RV regularly...is to install it so the long section off flue can be easily detached/reattached during teardown/setup (am I using the right word for pre/post moving chores?).
If the external flue can be conveniently removed and replaced, then that could be a good option, even if moving infrequently. I would suggest finding some way to block the opening so rain, dirt, small birds, etc. won't find a way into the flue. For someone who moves only seasonally, that could be as simple as duct tape (as long as it doesn't stay on too long, it won't leave a residue upon removal).
Well, here's update #1. It's been well over a month now, with at least 1 shower (usually around 10 minutes) per day...and washing dishes, etc.
I've yet to burn through my first 20# bottle. I check the thing on the 2-bottle regulator daily, I keep expecting it to show red (showing the first bottle's empty)...but it's still green.
So that's less than 20# of propane for what is essentially 6 weeks of showers so far. I'll post when the first bottle's empty so I have some kind of benchmark to work from.
Well...I guess now we see how good their support structure is.
After a long night at work, I came home last nite ready to take a shower only to find that I had no hot water. Checked the heater thinking I had an error code (out of propane or something)...no display at all, apparent no power to the unit.
Tried with an extension cord running from a known-good outlet (the computer inside it runs off household current)...no good, still no power.
The manual and the troubleshooting guide show no steps to take for this symptom, so I'm down to waiting on a reply from their tech-support folks.
Well there's my answer. Very next day, got an email "open the heater, unplug the flowsensor plug, does the unit turn on now?". No.
Today, got on phone with head tech, spent about 5 minutes talkin about possible troubleshooting (unplug heater from wall, replug, check for power)...And then set me up for shipment of a new heater on its way to arrive by week's end...with paid return shipping of the old heater too.
Less than two months in use, and total failure, requiring replacement?
Yes, good customer service, but...
Be sure to let us know how long the new one lasts!
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I'll keep ya posted on the workability. Did have a power outage the day of the sudden death, perhaps it fried something, this thing IS computer controlled. Perhaps I should invest in a small surge protector for the WH's plug...it doesn't use much juice (just enough to run the computer controls & provide a spark when it fires up), so a small-capacity surge protector should be sufficient.
I haven't heard or read anywhere that says this is a common thing from EZ...quite the opposite from all the reviews.
On the subject of fuel usage, can anyone with a standard tanked WH input on how much fuel it uses in NORMAL use (not switched off but allowed to run as most people are prone to do)? I'd love a comparison.
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