Recommended Replacement For An Atwood GC6AA-8 RV Water Heater

Question:

I need to replace a Atwood GC6AA-8 water heater in a 1999 travel trailer. What are my options if any?

asked by: Randy H

Expert Reply:

Due to the pandemic there has a been a shortage of standard water heaters to replace older Dometic and Atwood water heaters. To replace your Atwood GC6AA-8 water heater I recommend the Furrion RV Tankless Water Heater - Gas - Automatic Pilot - 60,000 BTU - 16" x 16" Door Item # FR98SR. It has similar dimensions at 12-5/8L x 12-13/16W x 19-3/16D so you'll need to make slight 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.