Camper Gas Water Heater Troubleshooting

Turn the valve to prevent water from entering the tank.

Camper gas water heater troubleshooting. However this is a sign that you have your water heater temperature set too high. Reduce the temperature settings on your water heater and this should correct the problem. The final thing to look at is the flame. If you don t get a spark your system could have an electrode that is bent or carbon grounding.

Find the water heater bypass valve usually located inside the rv behind the heater. Check your manual to see how to flush the gas and water tubing to possibly clear any debris. If you are utilizing a tankless water heater and its gas powered then you should check to see if there are any damaged parts inside the casing of the water heater. If you are not getting spark you could have a bad electrode or other board issues.

You will want to have a nice blue flame that is lighter in the center and not jumping around. If it continues to leak then i would suggest you properly replace the valve and this should solve your problem. Check for any corroded or damaged working parts. Make sure both the gas and electric switches are in the off position and wait a while for water to cool down.

Turn off power to your water heater. Disclaimer our videos are for ent. Again easy fix quick solution. This video will show you a few steps to go through and look out for if your rv hot water heater will not ignite or turn on.