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RV Hot Water Pressure Problems: How to Fix a Stuck Backflow Preventer in Your Water System
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RV Hot Water Pressure Problems: How to Fix a Stuck Backflow Preventer in Your Water System

About four years into owning my 2019 Winnebago, the hot water pressure is starting to completely tank — should I repair this backflow preventer or replace the whole unit? My 2002 Winnebago with an Atwood 10 gallon water heater just lost all hot water pressure overnight. Cold water works perfectly fine, but turn that handle to hot and... nothing. Zero pressure at any faucet.

The weird thing is the tank itself has hot water and pressure - I can open the relief valve and water shoots out fine with good pressure. It's like something is blocking the hot water from getting out of the tank to the faucets. I've checked what I can reach and don't see any obvious blockages in the lines.

Anyone know what could cause hot water pressure to just disappear like this while cold water works normally? There's gotta be something simple I'm missing here. …more
Atwood GC6AA-10E Replacement Guide: Compatible Water Heaters & Installation Tips
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Atwood GC6AA-10E Replacement Guide: Compatible Water Heaters & Installation Tips

Atwood GC6AA-10E water heater finally died after 18 years and I need a direct replacement that'll bolt right into the same cutout without modifications. Every RV parts site shows different "compatible" models and I'm not confident any of them actually fit. What drops right in? …more
How to Sanitize Your RV Water Tank After Summer Storage - Complete Guide to Cleaning and Maintaining Fresh Water Systems
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How to Sanitize Your RV Water Tank After Summer Storage - Complete Guide to Cleaning and Maintaining Fresh Water Systems

About to tackle sanitizing my Winnebago Navion's water tank this Saturday after months of Arizona summer storage — what supplies should I have ready? The fresh water tank was completely drained before storage and has remained empty for approximately 4 months.

Given the extended storage period and the harsh desert conditions with temperatures exceeding 100°F for most of the summer, I need to determine the proper protocol for bringing the water system back online. Is a simple rinse sufficient, or does this situation warrant a full sanitization procedure?

What is the recommended bleach ratio and contact time for sanitizing after this type of extended hot weather storage? I want to ensure the water system is safe for consumption before our next trip. …more
RV Water Heater Drain Plug: Use Teflon Tape or Not?
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RV Water Heater Drain Plug: Use Teflon Tape or Not?

Since my 2016 Coachman Mirada Class A needs its water heater drain plug serviced — would this repair even be covered under warranty? During my pre-delivery inspection at the dealership, the tech pointed out that the previous owner had swapped out the original plastic drain plug on the Suburban water heater with some kind of aftermarket metal plug. He recommended I get the proper factory plastic plug installed before any camping trips. I've got the correct replacement part now, but I'm not sure about the installation process. Should I be wrapping the threads with Teflon tape before threading it in, or does the plug seal properly on its own? I want to make sure I don't create any leaks, but I also don't want to over-seal it if that's not how it's designed to work. …more
Why RV Water Smells Bad After Storage: Quick Fix Guide
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Why RV Water Smells Bad After Storage: Quick Fix Guide

Pulled the RV out of winter storage and the water smells like rotten eggs the second I turn on any faucet. Hot and cold both reek. Sanitized the tank with bleach before storage but clearly something went wrong over the winter. Need this fixed before our first trip next weekend. …more
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