Hot water heater

Only thing I would add is to use the circuit breaker inside to turn off the electric element instead of going outside to switch that hard-to-get-to-switch.

I was told the same thing about leaving the button on, but every now and then you forget and BOOM go the electric element ( only have done it once). So I keep mine off and turn it on as part of my set up routine. 

Originally posted by GLBCamper I'm still wondering about the metallic tape covering the switch. I bought my pod used. Is it possible my hot water heater doesn't have electric?

There is a good reason the PODs are shipped with protection on the switch. It makes you think before you turn it on and make sure the tank is full. If the switch is there and only taped you're good to go as soon as you fill the WH and hook up. Some PODs had a metal clip through the rocker to prevent accidental damage. Check the WH model number. If it's SW6DE it is gas and electric.

Plugged in at home I have no need to waste my electricity keeping water hot so I'll flip the AC switch as part of setup. It will be very apparent if I forget.

If you want hot water while boon docking, just make sure there is water in the tank, turn the propane supply on, purge some air by lighting the stove top burners for a minute, then flip the DSI switch (located right next to your DSI fault light) inside the POD. That's it. If it's working properly it will light the burner on the HWH (make take a few tries) and you'll have all the hot water you need.