Ron,
If your tank is not leaking then a replacement element is under $20 to
make it hot again. If the tank is leaking then Jim DeMaere
@403-329-3091 makes a stainless steel replacement tank that fits the
original space. As for replacing the stock unit with an Atwood or
Suburban gas unit there is not enough depth to for these units to fit.
There is aproximately 16 inches of depth available, maybe less because
of the curvature of the side of the coach for installation. The
Suburban 6 gal requires 19 3/16" depth and the Atwood is similar in
measurement. To install the gas type water requires a major
modification and relocation to get it in. Some GMC'ers have done it,
but your talking alot of dollars here. I just hitched up the engine
heating circuit that the PO had removed the hoses to the engine.
Provides all the hot water you need without AC power.
J.R. Wright
GMC GreatLakers
77 Eleganza II
Michigan
>
> My coach has a non-functional original electric only water heater.
> I am sure that it is only the element but I like LP. Had an
> Attwood 6 gallon in my popup an never ran out of hot water, though
> it was mostly washing dishes.Three kids including a 12 year old
> girl.I need lots of shower capacity.
>
> 1)Does a 10 gallon unit fit behind the bath unit in a 26-3 or
> am I stuck with a 6 gallon?
> 2)Which fits better, Suburban or Atwood?
> 3)Which door fits the shape of the exterior better?
> 4)Is Direct Spark Ignition worth the extra bucks?
> 5)Any preferences out there.
>
> I can get a Suburban LP unit from Camping World on sale, with
> 10% discount coupon and with presidents club for about $200.
> $90 more if I add 110 (which is a good idea, I think)
>
> Any suggestions greatly appreciated.
>
> RON
>
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If your tank is not leaking then a replacement element is under $20 to
make it hot again. If the tank is leaking then Jim DeMaere
@403-329-3091 makes a stainless steel replacement tank that fits the
original space. As for replacing the stock unit with an Atwood or
Suburban gas unit there is not enough depth to for these units to fit.
There is aproximately 16 inches of depth available, maybe less because
of the curvature of the side of the coach for installation. The
Suburban 6 gal requires 19 3/16" depth and the Atwood is similar in
measurement. To install the gas type water requires a major
modification and relocation to get it in. Some GMC'ers have done it,
but your talking alot of dollars here. I just hitched up the engine
heating circuit that the PO had removed the hoses to the engine.
Provides all the hot water you need without AC power.
J.R. Wright
GMC GreatLakers
77 Eleganza II
Michigan
>
> My coach has a non-functional original electric only water heater.
> I am sure that it is only the element but I like LP. Had an
> Attwood 6 gallon in my popup an never ran out of hot water, though
> it was mostly washing dishes.Three kids including a 12 year old
> girl.I need lots of shower capacity.
>
> 1)Does a 10 gallon unit fit behind the bath unit in a 26-3 or
> am I stuck with a 6 gallon?
> 2)Which fits better, Suburban or Atwood?
> 3)Which door fits the shape of the exterior better?
> 4)Is Direct Spark Ignition worth the extra bucks?
> 5)Any preferences out there.
>
> I can get a Suburban LP unit from Camping World on sale, with
> 10% discount coupon and with presidents club for about $200.
> $90 more if I add 110 (which is a good idea, I think)
>
> Any suggestions greatly appreciated.
>
> RON
>
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