Recommended Replacement For An Atwood GE16EXT 10 Gallon RV Water Heater

Question:

My XTwood GE16EXT 10 gallon water heater is shot and I want to replace it with a new one. What is a good replacement?

asked by: Helen

Expert Reply:

The Atwood GE16EXT 10 gallon water heater has 23.5" x 19.4" x 18.2" dimensions so you'll have to make alterations to the cutout hole to fill in the gap from any of the water heaters we carry. I recommend the Furrion RV Tankless Water Heater # FR98SR. It has smaller dimensions at 12-5/8L x 12-13/16W x 19-3/16D so you'll need to make somewhat significant alterations to your cutout hole to fill in the gap but the performance output of this unit will be worth the work. The on-demand hot water and ability to set the temperature to a specific degree instead of the old fashioned arrow knob will make camping much more enjoyable.

The # FR98SR has the following requirements to properly operate:

12VDC Power Input.

7.2-65PSI water Pressure (40-50PSI recommended). I recommend using a water pressure regulator like # CAM40064 to ensure proper water pressure.

11" WC - 14" WC (13" WC recommended). I recommend having a licensed technician check your pressure and adjust your regulator accordingly to ensure proper gas pressure.

If you have any further questions or need any assistance please feel free to reply back.