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What system is this
#1

Trying to understand systems still. What water heating modes am I likely to have with this heater and is it only for potable water not interior heating? [Image: ScreenShot2014-04-02at21753PM_zps814e2331.png]

Alex Schmitt
1988 classic
Phoenix AZ
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#2

Looks like a 10 or 15 gal. electric home style hot water heater.

Chappell and Mary
2004 Foretravel 36 foot
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#3

That is a Raritan 120vac electric and engine assisted water heater. Good system but you'll only get hot water when plugged into shore power or generator running plus you'll get hot water when the engine is running. No coach heat.

Forest & Cindy Olivier
1987 log cabin
2011 Roadtrek C210P
PO 1999 Foretravel 36'
1998 Newell 45' #486 

1993 Newell 39' #337 
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#4

Is that the only means to heat water or might there be a propane as well

Alex Schmitt
1988 classic
Phoenix AZ
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#5

Probably not. I had that water heater in my '93 and it works well.

Forest & Cindy Olivier
1987 log cabin
2011 Roadtrek C210P
PO 1999 Foretravel 36'
1998 Newell 45' #486 

1993 Newell 39' #337 
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#6

how long to heat from cold

I will be using the coach in areas with no hookups an trying to judge how long it might take to reach showering temp.

Alex Schmitt
1988 classic
Phoenix AZ
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#7

If you are running the coach engine it warms up very fast with the engine coolant, depending on what size element your 120v is it does take about 1/2hr if you have no shore power you will have to run the gennie. I have this same water heater in mine and I like it

Love old schoolHeart
1976 Newell 8.3 cummins allison 6spd
1977 Newell 8.3 cummins allison 6spd
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#8

Ours will usually hit shower temps in about 15 min on generator when boondocking. But we often just run generator all night for AC in hot weather or electric heat in cold weather. We use propane heat if generator noise is an issue. Or in electric doesn't quite keep up.
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#9

The Raritan takes a standard screw in element but it is only 1200 watts (I think). I replaced the one in mine with either a 1700 or 2000, don't remember which, but it did heat a little bit faster. Raritan also told me it could be hooked up to 220vac by changing out the elements and thermostat but that would require running new wire.

Forest & Cindy Olivier
1987 log cabin
2011 Roadtrek C210P
PO 1999 Foretravel 36'
1998 Newell 45' #486 

1993 Newell 39' #337 
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#10

it is a very good system, but notorius for rusting out and leaking so keep an eye on it.

they are very pricey to replace....like between 500 and a grand just for the heater. i replace mine in my previous 1990 coach.

tom

2002 45'8" Newell Coach 608  Series 60 DDEC4/Allison World 6 Speed HD4000MH

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