If you are an avid camper, it is most probable that you rely a great deal on the water heater in your recreational vehicle. Having an RV can be enjoyable for numerous reasons whether it is tailgating, traveling, or just simply camping. No matter how you might use your RV, maintenance is always required and the best kind is preventive maintenance. It needs to done by you or by an RV service center that has a qualified RV technician on staff so that you might enjoy your trip without the hassle of not having the water heated when you are ready to do dishes and more importantly, when you get ready to shower. When it comes time to consider replacing your RV water heater, you can always replace it with the same type, but just remember that in most cases you do have other options to consider.

Atwood RV water heaters mainly come in two different sizes, the six and ten gallon capacities. The main variation is whether it uses a pilot unit or a direct spark ignition. Most campers like to have their RV water heater to light from the inside of the camper. This requires the DSI ( direct spark ignition) instead of the pilot model. While this is a nice feature, it does cost more, but it is a cost that most find worth it for the convenience. Atwood makes a pilot model, a DSI model, and a gas/electric with DSI. If you have an Atwood six gallon RV water heater you will probably want to stay with that capacity, but can you do have the option to pick one to replace it with that also has a direct spark ignition, electric (120v ) option or both. You don’t necessarily have to stay with the same brand, but you will want to check the rough opening to make sure the one you pick will fit if you have made the decision to move forward with an upgrade. Atwood water heaters have a great reputation in the RV industry and have readily available repair parts and great customer support.

Your RV needs to be in good working order, and that includes having a high quality, functional water heater so that you can take showers or use hot water whenever you might need it. Whether you’re taking a trip for the long haul or just going away for the weekend, having a functional RV is going to make the experience much more enjoyable for everyone. One of the best tips I could give you is to make sure that you test your unit before you leave on your trip. This will provide you the confidence that it will work when you get there and that it won’t become inoperable while you are using it. By doing these few simple steps I feel confident that your next trip will be a great one.

Here are some of the most common and or popular model numbers for Atwood RV Water Heaters:

Atwood G6A-7 — 6 gallon pilot
Atwood G6A8E –6 gallon direct spark ignition
Atwood GCH6AA 6 gallon gas/electric- direct spark ignition
Atwood GCH10A- 10 gallon gas/electric direct spark ignition

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