hot water tank woes/possible alternative?

[mbulriss]

Seems like that is a Bob Lawrence question. He
ll be along shortly. In the meantime, you might look at the Photo Albumn
entitled 'Installing a tankless water heater' at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Wanderlodg...6/pic/list

Good luck, cause changing that water heater behind the wall in the rear corner
of the early 80 models is a real fun experience - NOT!

Mike Bulriss
1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
San Antonio, TX

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jo-Ski" wrote:
>
> Hi, folks--
>
> Well, the hot water tank in our trusty ol' '83 FC 35' RB gave out last
weekend--just as we happened to be attending the wonderful PNW BB rally at
Tokeland, WA (thanks, gang--the hot water tank thing dampened our spirits a bit,
but it was still so great to be with you all!).
>
> As has been the experience of anyone we've talked to who has had to go through
trying to replace the tank, just getting the tank out is proving to be a bear
(it's as though the tank was installed and then the walls built around it at the
factory). Stew is also dreading that getting a new unit back in is going to be a
nerve-wracking challenge as well.
>
> Anyway, we've a question for the group: has anyone replaced their hot water
tanks with one of these smaller, "on-demand" hot water units? Stew thought that
might be one interesting alternate solution to actually replacing the tank
itself.
>
> Would love to hear of anyone's experience. All advice from any of you experts
is greatly appreciated!
>
> Many thanks in advance!
>
> Jo-ski and Stew
> "The Bird Abides"
> '83 FC 35' RB
> Blaine, WA
>