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| Steven M. Toomey (Pabusnut)
Registered Member Username: Pabusnut Post Number: 23 Registered: 3-2005 Posted From: 131.75.34.70 Rating: N/A |
I am planning on using an LP tankless water heater in my conversion. I prefer not to cut a big hole in the side of my bus or bay door to install the RV500, and can't devote $1000. to heating water. Has anyone used one in their conversion? All thoughts are greatly appreciated! Steve Toomey PAbusnut | ||
| Jack Fids (Jack_fids)
Registered Member Username: Jack_fids Post Number: 552 Registered: 1-2009 Posted From: 72.211.128.245  Rating: N/A |
My Bosch unit fits behind the Washer/Dryer...under the Kitchen counter.....they use a single vent stack. That Heater will put out as much hot water at the temp of your choice for as long as you have Propane to heat it.... My position is that if you have a tanked heater you have more money to keep water hot & waiting to be used than I do. FWIW Oh and check the Archives... .we've been thru this several times before over the years. | ||
| Dave Walker (Chrome_dome)
Registered Member Username: Chrome_dome Post Number: 226 Registered: 3-2010 Posted From: 75.210.57.255  Rating: N/A |
IMHO, To keep a water heater water hot an ready is much like a trickle charge to keep a battery up. With a tankless the gas comes on when you need it but full force and stays on for as long as you need that water at said temperature which cost a lot more doe to use. Thats what we found in using them in our remodels we did. FWIW But what do I know with my IQUE Chromie | ||
| joe padberg (Joemc7ab)
Registered Member Username: Joemc7ab Post Number: 481 Registered: 6-2004 Posted From: 66.38.159.33 Rating: N/A |
Jack How has the Bosch worked out for you? Vented through the wall or roof? | ||
| Jim Wallin (Powderseeker01)
Registered Member Username: Powderseeker01 Post Number: 109 Registered: 10-2008 Posted From: 70.90.115.49  Rating: N/A |
Not only that, but we use our "stored" hot water for heat. And winters full timing here in Colorado require reliable, inexpensive heat. Also, if your tank-less unit is over sized you will cook the minerals out of the water which can be inconvenient for pluming fixtures | ||
| Tom Caffrey (Pvcces)
Registered Member Username: Pvcces Post Number: 1358 Registered: 5-2001 Posted From: 65.73.109.247 Rating: N/A |
The air and flue requirements of those heaters is a big consideration. With the RV water heater, the installation solves those problems in one location. Bay mounted units can be very hazardous. For what it's worth. Tom Caffrey PD4106-2576 Suncatcher Ketchikan, Alaska | ||
| FAST FRED (Fast_fred)
Registered Member Username: Fast_fred Post Number: 1452 Registered: 10-2006 Posted From: 66.82.9.15  Rating: N/A |
IF you have a water cooled noisemaker , it could be used to heat the FW for free, with a $300 or so "marine" hot water heater. FF | ||
| john w. roan (Chessie4905)
Registered Member Username: Chessie4905 Post Number: 2034 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 71.58.71.157  Rating: N/A |
Had a marine style heater in last coach. Worked great for 20 plus years and never had any problem with it. Engine coolant heated water on the road; electric for parked. Would keep water hot and usable for 2 days without running engine or plugged in. I think it had a 12 gallon capacity, although I looked them up last fall and they make different sizes. | ||
| R.C.Bishop (Chuckllb)
Registered Member Username: Chuckllb Post Number: 1463 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 70.219.144.163  Rating: N/A |
Confirmed.... to the last three posts above....great units..and hot water at the "end" of the trip. FWIW RCB | ||
| KW (Ft6)
Registered Member Username: Ft6 Post Number: 127 Registered: 8-2008 Posted From: 75.211.183.146 Rating: N/A |
I originally planned to put in a Bosch tankless, but gave up the idea when I found out that the only way to get a reliable 175,000 BTU was to use a horizontal tank instead of the vertical "barbecue" tanks that I had room to install. I put in a 40-gallon mobile-home unit (was 2 years old and cost me $25). No problems with it. I leave it in "vacation" setting and it stays hot for a couple of days, then I run it at normal setting to heat water for a shower. |