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This RV water heater has an engine heat exchanger that heats the water as you drive. The automatic direct-spark gas pilot and electric heating element continue to supply hot water at your destination. Recovers up to 20 gallons of water per hour.
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Note: Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency, or gas supplier.
The engine heat exchanger allows you to heat the tank water as you drive so that the water will be ready for you when you reach your destination. It hooks up to your engine's coolant system, and transfers engine heat to the water heater. This heat is automatically transferred when the RV's engine is running. No switch is required for activation. The double-walled tubing used in this system prevents engine coolant from contaminating your fresh water.
Because the pilot light can only be lit when the vehicle stops, tank water is usually heated after you reach your destination. Doing so can take up to 30 minutes. Not only does the heat exchanger on this water heater help to heat your water faster, but it also conserves gas. A typical water heater that uses propane alone requires 27-percent more gas to heat the full tank by itself once the destination is reached.
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (9 Customer Reviews)
This RV water heater has an engine heat exchanger that heats the water as you drive. The automatic direct-spark gas pilot and electric heating element continue to supply hot water at your destination. Recovers up to 20 gallons of water per hour.I am very happy with the service provided. The water heater arrived much sooner than I had expected. 827750
Came on time. It’s going to be a couple of weeks before install. 776279
Just happened to see that eTrailer carried water heaters for motorohomes. Pricing was excellent and delivery was fast. The Atwood GCH10 is a direct replacement for my 19 year old unit of the same model. If one lasts 19 years, hopefully the replacement will too. I do recommend the product and eTrailer as a company to do business with 736546
Heater works great. However if I were to change one thing. That would be to add a thermostat. It gets very hot. 728074
This water heater was a direct replacement for my Atwood GEH16 EXT. The shipping was very fast, and it is very well packed in the box. The only thing not included with this water heater was the mix valve that screws into the back. If your replacing an old water heater with this one it is a good idea to replace this valve too. This water heater was exactly like my old one and works perfectly !!! Thanks etrailer 713349
Product arrived on time & once installed, functioned as original unit. It was a difficult uninstall & install but thats an Atwood & Winnibago problem. 683256
William - 08/11/2020After 12 years of hard California water, my Atwood model GEH16 EXT water heater tank developed pin holes. I would call this heater a direct replacement. Mounting holes, size, wiring, and water/engine coolant/propane connection locations were identical. It comes with a white exterior access door, however the closing latch and hinge points were also identical to the original, allowing use of the original RV door. I only gave it 4 stars due to the attention to detail during factory assembly. The pressure relief valve was tighten to face the heat defuser assemble, and required adjustment. Some of the control box wires were pulled tight against the pressure relief valve, relaxing the excess wrap of the wires improved the routing and eliminated chafing. The engine coolant hose connection points are shorter than the original, not protruding beyond the styrafoam case as far. Making installing and tightening the hose clamps more difficult. Overall very happy with the product and the assistance the etrailer staff provided in the selection, and quick shipping. As with any product, inspect how its assembled from the factory and correct items that would create issues later. 653949
This is my first order with etrainer, Nicholas C. His product knowledge was very good, I would definitely go to etrailer for any more of my RV needs. Thanks Nicholas Shawn Clark 653408
Installment was a little challenging. I had to install an extra electric switch. That being said the heater itself and production of hot water is excellent. I think it’s a great product. 496365
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