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05-11-2014, 04:25 PM
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Hot Water Heater Problems
Finally got the trailer out of storage. Going through the usual pre-checks. Lo and behold - water heater problem as follows: When I select Gas - the unit will fire up, I will get about 1/2 quart of hot water, then it will run cold. If I shut the gas switch off, and then try to restart - nothing - not even a click. If I wait a few hours - it will fire once - but will not shut off. I tried electrical, the water gets hot - but again - no great quantity. I have a call in to have it looked at - just no timing yet - our first trip out is this Friday (16 May). I de-winterized - since I get water into the heater - I am pretty certain all the valves are set right. Any tips or quick fixes in case the tech guy does not make it before Friday?
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05-11-2014, 04:35 PM
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Did you burp the heater? Open sink hot side and open relief valve on heater to let the air escape. Here's a link that might help you: http://blog.rvtrax.com/?tag=rv-hot-water-heaters
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05-11-2014, 04:37 PM
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Weekend Camper
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Sounds like maybe your water heater tank is not properly filled. Are both the valves (intake and output valves) in open position - knobs parallel to pipes? With the pump on, or connected to municipal water, open the pressure relief valve for a second. Water should escape. If not I'd say your tank is not full. Maybe why limited hot water.
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05-11-2014, 05:20 PM
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I cracked the pressure relief - lots of hot water. When I open the hot water tap inside - I get a good strong flow (with pump) of warm water for about 6 seconds - then it runs cold. I just tried the gas again - it started no problem.....Today I ran it on gas for over 30 mins - it did not cycle off....
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05-11-2014, 06:12 PM
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Are you sure you got the bypass valves in the summer position????
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05-11-2014, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by mark5w
Are you sure you got the bypass valves in the summer position????
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This?
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05-12-2014, 03:06 PM
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Ooops!
Thanks for your responses Mark. I checked the link to Atwood and noted the SECOND valve - which is apparently the bypass valve. I didn't winterize the trailer, so was unaware of the second valve and didn't look for it. I poked my head in the access door - craned my neck a bit and found it, changed it over - we are now back in the hot water business!!!!!
Thanks for the replies........
Now if only the Maxx Fan would work!!!!
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Originally Posted by mark5w
Are you sure you got the bypass valves in the summer position????
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05-12-2014, 03:12 PM
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Now if only the Maxx Fan would work!!!!
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Explain this problem.
Here's a link to Maxx Fan. It has a product support link if you know the model number.
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05-12-2014, 03:46 PM
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Mark, there is absolutely no response from the wall switch. Nothing works, the fan won't come on, the lid won't open...Nada...
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05-12-2014, 03:58 PM
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I would go to the website, fill in your info "Request Product Support" and see what they say.
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05-12-2014, 04:19 PM
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Warranty
I am impatient - I have an extended warranty. I have a call in for a service visit - but if it was something I could fix - I would do it. The dealer is good - but they sold a hockey-sock full of new trailers this winter and spring - so I think the service guys may be stretched a little thin.....
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Originally Posted by mark5w
I would go to the website, fill in your info "Request Product Support" and see what they say.
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05-12-2014, 04:46 PM
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Is there a remote for the Maxx Fan? I have a 4500 that I haven't installed yet, but I installed one in my previous TT. There is an on/off button on the remote.
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05-12-2014, 05:23 PM
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Remote
There is a Lippert Remote - but it does not operate the Maxx Fan.
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Originally Posted by DavisK
Is there a remote for the Maxx Fan? I have a 4500 that I haven't installed yet, but I installed one in my previous TT. There is an on/off button on the remote.
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05-12-2014, 06:49 PM
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OK, how about the thermostat? Have confirmed that it's set at a temp that will allow the fan to open and operate?
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05-13-2014, 03:44 PM
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Temp
There is no Temp setting on the switch - only an "Auto" for I believe 78 degrees. Without indicator lights - there is no way to tell if it is "on". However, I pushed every button several times, disconnected the plug from the cct board - then reattached. Nothing. Me thinks the motor is shot.
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Originally Posted by Lloyd
OK, how about the thermostat? Have confirmed that it's set at a temp that will allow the fan to open and operate?
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