Can The Excel RV Tankless Water Heater # EX93FR Be Used In a Open Floor Plan Travel Trailer?

Published 01/05/2023

Question:

Expert Kevin says this cannot be installed in a bedroom. However, my 1984 Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite trailer is only about 18 ft long and has a totally open floor plan. The existing original water heater is under one of the bed platforms. Can this not be installed anywhere in my trailer?

asked by: Sue K

Helpful Expert Reply:

As long as you are able to mount the Excel RV Tankless Water Heater # EX93FR vertically in an area that is open it will work in your 1984 Holiday Rambler Aluma Lite trailer. As this unit is 14-5/8" there is typically not enough room to mount this under a bed platform. You also need to ensure it is in an area where it can get enough air. The heater uses a Oxygen Detection System which will shut off the heater if it detects oxygen levels are getting low. This is the reason they recommend installing it in a larger open area where it will not quickly reduce the oxygen in the air. Since you have a large open concept trailer you will be able to mount it in the main living area/kitchen area where it is well ventilated to get the air it needs to function.

expert reply by: Bud M