Convert Propane Water Heater To Electric Rv

Switching to tankless water heaters isn t that hard.

Convert propane water heater to electric rv.

In case of a rv it is mostly the gas driven tankless water heater used and natural or propane gas are used for the unit. How to switch from propane tank water heater to electric tankless water heaters. A thermostat then keeps the water at that temperature as long as the rv is in use. Attach the hot wire from the thermostat to one post on the electric heater element.

Fill the hot water tank with water and turn on the electric service. Camco hot water hybrid heat kit easily converts any 6 gallon rv lp gas water heater to 120v electricity to conserve propane 11673 4 6 out of 5 stars 1 201 101 60 101. The tank fills with water and heats it to a pre set temperature with propane or an electric element. The kit includes on off power switch with mounting bracket and fully adjustable thermostat.

A tankless water heater on rv works almost same as a tankless water heater at your home. Hook the ground wire to the other post of the heater element. Here are the steps we took to convert from a propane powered water heater to an electric tankless water heater. Its stainless steel heating cartridge heats the water to temperatures ranging from 90 to 150 f.

Essentially a tank water heater is both a water heater and a hot water storage device. It heats water through a heat exchanger when the water flows through the units. Includes an on off switch mounting bracket thermostat power cords and wire assemblies. I also made a video so you could see our install first hand.

Propane to electric this converter helps you conserve propane in your rv by heating your 6 gallon water heater with 120 volt electricity instead. Trailer life and motorhome magazines bob livingston and bill gehr show you how to convert your rv water heater to use ac current as well as propane to heat. Your propane system remains intact for those times when hookups are not available. Fully adjustable thermostat with 90 to 150 f range.

The water will take a few minutes to heat. Hott rod units are proven for safe quiet operation while providing generous supplies of hot water.