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07-05-2013, 01:39 PM
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New Camper
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Austin, Tx
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We recently purchased a 2014 Washington. The hot water is over 120o and scoldingly hot. Does anyone know where you can turn down the tempurature.
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07-05-2013, 08:47 PM
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Full Time Camper
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You can't turn the temps down. I agree it's to hot.
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07-05-2013, 11:18 PM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Mar 2012
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We had the same problem with our 2013 305SK. We had our dealer replace original non adjustable thermostat with an adjustable one. Its made by Atwood, same as the water heater. It has 5 heat settings, A thru E, and B or C is plenty hot. Model # GC10-4E. Works great.
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07-06-2013, 12:00 AM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Ontario
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While the WH temperature is set pretty high, we found it not to be an issue because we'll use less hot water when needed because we temper it with more cold water.
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07-06-2013, 02:10 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: WI
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Hamops,
I agree, just temper it.
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07-07-2013, 01:59 AM
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The only issue with that is safety with young kids as they could burn themselves with the water.
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07-07-2013, 02:10 AM
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New Camper
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Austin, Tx
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Yes....The reason for my initial posting was because of the "safety issue". Factory setting in excess of 120o is too high.
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07-07-2013, 12:46 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: WI
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Sorry guys, it's just the DW and I, I didn't give thought to children, so yes you are correct. If I had children travelling with us I would probably add a device to temper it down some.
Jim
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Watertown, WI
2013 Crusier CF34SS GMC 3500 8.1L Dually
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178 nights in 2014 - 5,082 miles
365 nights in 2015 - 6,040 miles
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07-07-2013, 12:55 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: May 2013
Location: So IL
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I may be mistaken but I thought the I read that you could change the temp by sliding the gas venturi regulating the temp. For the electric part I'm not sure. Have to get the manual out again.
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01-30-2022, 09:08 PM
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New Camper
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: California
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New Atwood Thermostat
Just purchased a new Atwood Thermostat #91470. Suppose to be lower temp than original. Will let you know how it works once we get it installed.
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01-31-2022, 06:01 AM
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Seasonal Camper
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: MA
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Industry standard is <130 F, to prevent burning. Anything less is suppose to be safe.
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01-31-2022, 07:19 PM
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New Camper
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: California
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Riften56
Just purchased a new Atwood Thermostat #91470. Suppose to be lower temp than original. Will let you know how it works once we get it installed.
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Well, temp is still pretty hot - 157°. Could be a defective thermostat cause my other one let the temp get to 165°. So ordered another one to see if it gets lower. If this doesn't work gonna try an adjustable one. I'm wondering if the water is so hot because my kitchen faucet is just above the water heater?
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02-04-2022, 12:31 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Pennsylvania
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Kiwirv
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