Sunday, August 31, 2008

How to install a user-friendly RV water heater thermostat

Most RV hot water heaters are set to heat to a potentially scalding 140 degrees, which is very hot -- probably unnecessarily hot -- for most RVers. In this three-minute segment from the RV Today video archives, host Stew Oleson shows the step by step process of replacing the original thermostat with one that can be adjusted to a lower temperature, which saves both energy and money.


Posted by Chuck Woodbury at 8/31/2008 10:38:00 AM

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

I think that this retrofit is a good idea,but after watching the video, I have to ask a question . What actually holds the new thermostat in place so it will not pop out while driving along rough roads? As the unit was being wired,they had to hold it so it would not release because of the spring .

September 6, 2008 7:25 AM
retired fitter said...

I think that this retrofit is a good idea,but after watching the video, I have to ask a question . What actually holds the new thermostat in place so it will not pop out while driving along rough roads? As the unit was being wired,they had to hold it so it would not release because of the spring .

September 6, 2008 7:29 AM
Anonymous said...

Lowering the water temp will reduce the amount of time you will have for a shower. You will have to use more lower temp water to achieve a comfortable shower temp. This is especially a problem with the smaller water haeaters.

Roger H

September 6, 2008 9:31 AM

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