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Water heater drain plug and wrench kit makes Dometic water heater repairs easy

By Dustin Simpson Whether you're a seasoned RV enthusiast or a novice on the road, maintaining your RV's water heater is a crucial aspect of...

How to descale an RV tankless water heater

A tankless RV water heater can lose water pressure and heat less long before it quits. In many cases, the cause is scale, the...

What you’ve been told about your RV’s anode rod is wrong

Here’s a nugget of conventional, albeit incorrect, wisdom about RV water heaters: “Steel tanks require an anode rod to protect against rust, but because...

Using a water heater tank rinser is the key to maintaining your RV’s water heater

By Dustin Simpson In the past, Dave Solberg and I met weekly for a livestream called Talkin’ RV Tech. We not only answered technical questions,...

Can I replace the water heater drain plug with an easy-to-open ball valve?

Dear Dave, Can you replace the water heater plug with a ball valve? I have a 1998 Jamboree. Are there ball valves available with the...

How to maintain your RV’s water heater valves

By Dustin Simpson Proper maintenance of your RV water heater valves is essential for ensuring safe and efficient operation. In this guide, join me on...

OK to leave RV water heater on when plugged into 120-volt power?

Dear Dave,  We live in our motorhome full time. Do we need to turn off the gas/electric water heater when we’re not using it if...

On-demand water heater do’s and don’ts

A lot of RV owners think their tankless on-demand water heater is broken, but most of the time, it isn’t. In the video at...

My RV water heater will run on LP most of the day then stops. Any ideas why?

Dear Dave,  We have a Suburban 10-gallon gas/electric water heater. We run it with the gas on. Most of the time it will work just...

How to troubleshoot your RV water heater

Cold shower in the RV with the electric water heater “on” is never a good surprise. In the guide in the video at the...

RV Daily Tips. Monday, December 8, 2025

From RVtravel.com: The common sense resource for RVers since 2001 • Issue 2791 Today's thought “Life is to be lived. If you have to support yourself, you...

Finding and identifying your RV’s water heater information

By Dustin Simpson Join me in the video below “In The RV Shop” as I talk about where to locate your RV water heater information....