What is Difference Between 6 Gallon and 10 Gallon Hott Rod RV Water Heater Conversion Kits

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what is the difference between the 6 gallon and the 10 gallon element. is the element for the 10 gallon just longer?

asked by: Paul

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Expert Reply:

The wattage of the anode rod and the length are different between the 10 gallon Hott Rod Conversion kit part # DGR10VP and the 6 gallon one part # DGR6VP. The 10 gallon setup has the longer rod which is 675 watts and the 6 gallon has the shorter rod that is 400 watts.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

If you're using the 6 Gallon Hott Rod RV Water Heater Conversion Kit #DGR6VP for a 10 Gallon application then that would mean you're overworking the kit which could, in turn, burn it up. For your 10 Gallon water heater I recommend using the…

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Answer 2

Yes, you can use the Hott Rod RV Water Heater Conversion Kit #DGR10VP with your Atwood GCH10A-4E water heater. This will convert your water heater from propane to electric, and provides all the installation hardware needed for an easy, fast,…

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Answer 3

It's okay to leave the Hott Rod RV Water Heater Conversion Kit #DGR6VP on as long as you are planning on needing hot water. I'd look at it the same way as the decision for having your hot water heater turned on. If you plan on having the hot…

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Answer 4

I checked with Diamond and the part #DGR6P2PB draws 400 watts/4 amps and has resistance of 29-31 ohms.

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Answer 5

The shipping weight of the Fastway #FA92-00-0600 e2 system is right at 90 lbs, with the Husky #HT32215 system weighing in at around 105 lbs, a pretty minimal difference. Either would be a good choice, but I'd give the Husky system an edge becasue…

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Answer 6

The Husky Center Line Weight Distribution w/ Sway Control - Trunnion - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW #HT32218 is considered to be a 4 point friction sway control system like the Equal-i-zer #EQ37120ET. The Husky system like many others have a very…

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Answer 7

The lock code could be located on the key itself, on the face of the lock core, or one a sticker attached to the lock (see photos). Once you find this you can then order the correct replacement key assuming you have a Global Link, Fastec (FIC),…

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Answer 8

A weight distribution (WD) system is always recommended when the loaded weight of the trailer is at least half of the curb weight of the vehicle. Since this is the case with your travel trailer and Ram 1500 I do recommend using a WD system. The…

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Answer 9

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 10

Since you have a wheelbase/axle spacing of 38 inches the correct hanger kit for slipper springs would be the part #HAP-105-205-01. And then for a 7k trailer axle the u-bolt kit you'd want would be the part #APUBR-8. I attached the diagram to use…

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Answer 11

The old version of the #HBA-CAM used 4 wires, but the product was updated awhile back and now uses only two wires as shown in the photo on the product description page. The white wire from the HBA-CAM would tap into the white ground wire and the blue…

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Answer 12

For your enclosed trailer application I have several suggestions for adding interior lighting that you can control directly via a switch. Since your current 4-pole trailer wiring does NOT include a 12V auxiliary power feed that could power inside…

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