Results for "Aqua Hot"

Halfway through draining my Atwood GC10A-4E's supposed 10-gallon capacity, the water's already running cold but my gauge shows I've only pulled maybe 6 gallons. Are there any dual-fuel tankless units that would work as a replacement? I know there's no plug-and-play option, but what are the best tankless water heaters that offer both gas and electric operation for RVs? …more

Since my 8-year-old AquaHot 450D started firing up every 15 minutes with zero hot water or heating demand, should I repair or replace it? It's more frequent at night when temps drop. No fault codes showing.

Is this normal cycling behavior? I'm thinking something might be causing heat loss or keeping the system active when it should be idle. …more

This morning I'm standing in the RV parts aisle staring at spring clamps and worm gear clamps for my 2013 Tiffin F-53 coolant flush with no clue which ones I actually need. The current spring clamps look good - no rust, seem like new condition. Should I reuse these spring clamps or upgrade to worm gear clamps? Also replacing all the hoses while I'm at it. …more

I woke up to an $8,000 quote to replace my completely failed Aqua Hot system in my 2023 Holiday Rambler Nautica and wondering if there's any way around this nightmare.

We've only taken four short trips and each one ended with major problems. The local dealer has tried their best but even they seem stumped - the Aqua Hot company now wants $500+ just to look at it again after multiple failed repair attempts. With only 4,000 miles on this RV, I'm facing thousands in out-of-pocket costs for what should be covered issues.

I feel like I've been patient and worked through proper channels, but this RV clearly has serious manufacturing problems. What are my next steps? Are there legal protections for situations like this where an RV is essentially unusable due to repeated defects? I need to know what options I have beyond just accepting these endless repair bills. …more

Despite what started as a minor Aqua Hot coolant leak in my Western Alpine motorhome last month, the engine coolant hose has now completely blown out three times this week crossing Texas on I-10. Each time it happens, I lose coolant and have to find a repair shop, but the repairs don't seem to be holding up to road conditions and vibration.

The first failure happened about halfway across Texas, got it repaired at a local shop, but it blew again after only 80 miles of driving. Made it to Houston where it failed a third time, and now I'm stuck at Auto Tech Center in Kingwood, TX (owned by Wendel Walden), paying $50 a night for water and electric, plus $225/hour for labor. I'm also facing additional costs of $10 a day to store a box trailer I need to pick up on the south side of Houston.

What are my options for emergency roadside repairs when this type of Aqua Hot coolant hose failure happens? Should I be carrying specific spare parts and tools for this type of repair? Is there a way to temporarily bypass the Aqua Hot system entirely so I can at least get to a proper repair facility without risking further engine damage from coolant loss? …more

Despite eight years of faithful service, our 40-foot destination trailer is starting to feel cramped — time to upgrade to a Monaco Diplomat motorhome or keep making do? We've found a 2008 Monaco Diplomat 40SKQ that's caught our attention - it has 66,000 miles and appears to have been well cared for by the current owners. They've shown us receipts for major maintenance items completed in the past couple of years, including some engine work and chassis updates. Coming from the towable world, we're not sure what specific things to look for when evaluating a Class A purchase. What should we focus on during our inspection, and are there any known issues with this particular Monaco model and year that we should be aware of? …more