Recommended Replacement For An Atwood G6A-8E RV Water Heater
Updated 03/29/2024 | Published 03/28/2024
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I have a 2011 forest river class c and it has a atwood hot water heater g6a8e and I cant seem to find a replacement anyhelp would be appreciated
asked by: Robert B
Expert Reply:
Hey Robert,
Manufacturers have transitioned over to smaller tankless units for better performance and efficiency so replacing your old Atwood unit is going to be a bit more work than a typical swap out. The dimensions I'm seeing for the G6A-8E show it being 12-5/8" T x 16-1/4" W x 17-5/8"D so with all newer units being 12" x 12" you'll have to shim in the sides to fill the gap. Luckily we have an install video showing this, which I've attached below.
The 16" wide access doors Furrion make are 16-1/8" wide overall so if your cutout hole is 16-1/4" wide you'll need to go the 18" x 18" door # FR68SR to ensure that the old hole is properly covered. You'll also want to pick up some butyl tape # AL28FJ for the backside of the mounting flanges for the door and water heater as well as some non-sag sealant # 344270341437-1 to go around the outside edge of the access door for a waterproof seal.
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Furrion RV Tankless Water Heater - 60,000 Btu - 16" x 16" Door
- RV Water Heater
- Tankless Water Heater
- Propane
- 55001 - 66000 Btu
- 12 Volts
- 12-3/4L x 12-5/8W x 23-1/2D Inch Cutout
- 12-5/8L x 12-5/8W x 19-1/4D Inch
- White Door
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