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[Flyfisher]

I'm trying to understand how the system works and the literature that I got with the used FWC isn't much help. If I drain the water tank from the valve at the back of the camper, does that also drain the water heater? When I fill up the water tank, does that also fill the water heater? If not, how do I fill the water heater? I don't want to flip the water heater switch on and burn out the water heater.

Thanks,

Gregg

[JHanson]

The small water heater tank has its own drain valve, easy to spot. You should drain it between infrequent trips. To fill it, once your main tank is full just turn on your hot water tap until water comes out of it. (You'll then be down by that amount in the main tank.)

[Wandering Sagebrush]

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You should drain it between infrequent trips.
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I will emphasize Jonathan’s point.  Water heaters can produce hydrogen sulphide, and it is gag awful.   

[PaulT]

Go to

https://fourwheelcam...ck-bed-campers/

 

Click "FWC Owner Manuals", then the one appropriate to your camper. Should provide some enlightenment if one did not come with your camper.

 

Paul

Edited by PaulT, 13 April 2021 - 01:12 AM.

[Flyfisher]

Thanks Folks. Appreciate the help.

[Stan@FourWheel]

Maybe a helpful video . . .

 

 

 

 

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[Flyfisher]

Thank you Stan.

[dennis 221]

ok so I have a question!!! if may water tank is empty an I'm hooked up to a outside water source will that outside water source fill my hot water heater so I can use it or does it only draw water from the 20 gallon water tank???

[Stan@FourWheel]

ok so I have a question!!! if may water tank is empty an I'm hooked up to a outside water source will that outside water source fill my hot water heater so I can use it or does it only draw water from the 20 gallon water tank???

If the hot water heater is empty, and you do not open any hot water valves, the hot water tank will usually not fill. It will stay empty.

[Stan@FourWheel]

If you are hooked up to city water source, and you open either your hot water on the outside shower or your hot water faucet on the sink, the hot water heater will fill up with water.