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Old 01-27-2021, 12:09 PM   #11
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I don't know if the heater itself has a drain valve but if you open the drain valve at the bottom of the trailer in that area it will drain the hot water heater (must open up the faucet first).
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Old 01-27-2021, 02:04 PM   #12
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Bill- Well then maybe this won’t work at all! I wonder if the anode rod is the same thread by some miracle?
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Old 01-27-2021, 02:45 PM   #13
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B_and_D -

Thanks for your answer. The draining method you refer to is the same one used today, but it not part of the water heater itself. The installation instructions for the Hott Rod include a picture (attached) of a drain valve that is screwed into the metal tank of the water heater. Never seen this on a Suburban. However, a quick look at the Atwood 6 gallon manual shows that it has this plug.

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The Hott Rodd appears to come with 2 or 3 adapter bushings. Apparently there are only a couple needed sizes among the major manufacturers, and Suburban is on the list. Again, we need to know what Owen has. Owen, I understand your reluctance to pull the trailer out into the cold and snow. Do you have a book of manuals that came with the trailer? I know - like mine, it is probably inside the trailer. But we can't go much further without it.

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Old 01-31-2021, 03:10 PM   #14
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Owen-

I have a 4 day weekend coming up and plan on pulling the TM out then. Hopefully I'll have some good weather. Looks like I will. No manuals when I purchased the trailer, and I have been pretty much relying on the forum to answer all my newbie questions to having a trailer. This forum has been a life saver.
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Old 01-31-2021, 08:09 PM   #15
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Our Suburban water heater has an adjustable thermostat. I think I have the owners manual out in the TM, I'll try to scan it and post sometime this week. Trying to get over a fractured ankle right now.

I need to add that you have to get gas going to the refrigerator and stove before you try to light the water heater.
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Old 03-07-2021, 07:43 PM   #16
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I was able to get the trailer out this weekend with some nice warm weather. Went straight to the water heater to see if I could get it started, and wallah, fired right up. I am embarressed to say that all the problem was I wasn't trying to light the pilot by the thermo-coupler. Yikes, sometimes I scare myself.
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I'm happy for you! It's nice to have hot water when you want it!
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