2022 RPod 190 Elecrric Hot water not working. |
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npalumbo89
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Topic: 2022 RPod 190 Elecrric Hot water not working. Posted: 18 Jun 2023 at 6:58am |
Good point. I’ll check out my warranty information.
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StephenH
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 17 Jun 2023 at 9:43pm |
Could be. It would not hurt to get it checked out then. Even so, a burnt-out element might be one of those things not covered. Check your documentation first before spending the money to have the dealer look at the water heater.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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npalumbo89
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 17 Jun 2023 at 8:58pm |
Thanks for the link I’ll maybe look into. I can work a screwdriver but not so much too familiar with messing with electrical.
It’s still under warranty until the end of next month and then I have the extended warranty. I’m wondering if it could be covered under that. |
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Tars Tarkas
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 17 Jun 2023 at 8:13pm |
I've never replaced an element on the pod but I have on home water heaters. Stephen's right; it's pretty easy and not expensive. "Easy" and "not expensive" are relative terms, but if you know which end of a screwdriver to grab you can probably manage. If you have a multimeter, check that electricity is getting to the element, and if you know what you're doing, check the resistance across the element itself. Make sure the electricity is off and if it's not an open circuit it's probably good. Anyway, the element is about the easiest fix and probably worth trying. Worst case, you replace a good element and you have a spare.... As far as I know, the common cause for failed WH elements is not filling the water heater before turning it on. TT
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StephenH
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 17 Jun 2023 at 7:31pm |
There should be some good videos to show you how to replace the element. I have not had to do so, but I understand that it is not too difficult.
Edit: It looks like the element is about $20 on Amazon. This video should help with replacing the element: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBwrOO1h_E0
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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npalumbo89
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 17 Jun 2023 at 7:00pm |
Yeah both are on. That’s my fear that it’s shot.
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Nicholas Palumbo
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Tars Tarkas
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 17 Jun 2023 at 6:44pm |
By "breaker" do you mean the breaker in the breaker/fuse panel inside the pod, as opposed to the switch outside on the water heater itself. Both need to be in the on position. If so, you may have a bad heater element. TT
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npalumbo89
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 17 Jun 2023 at 6:18pm |
Yup that’s confirmed. Everything else is functioning as it should. AC unit is blowing cold air and cooling the camper.
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Nicholas Palumbo
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StephenH
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 17 Jun 2023 at 6:08pm |
The trailer is plugged in to shore power? Did you verify that the trailer is actually getting AC power?
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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npalumbo89
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 17 Jun 2023 at 6:01pm |
Yes that switch is on. And there are two rubber switches towards the top of the unit that are marked as reset. One for LP and the other for electric
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