2002 Bounder Model 31W water heater switch for propane.

  • 04/14/2022 11:51 AM
    Message # 12708428
    Anonymous

    We recently purchased the Motorhome. It has a propane/electric water heater. When I am hooked up to power, I use the switch in front of the sink that has a "microwave" side and a "water heater"side. The electric waterheater side works great. Lots of hot water (10 gallons). I have looked everywhere in the motorhome for a switch that will change from electric to propane.  I want to boondock without using the generator for hot water. 

    Do any owners of that model Bounder have any  information or suggestions for me?

    Thank you.

  • 04/15/2022 9:53 AM
    Reply # 12709655 on 12708428

    On these older systems, the switch you are looking for is located at the water heater itself. It lets you select Electric or Propane.  


    Last modified: 04/15/2022 10:05 AM | Pete Baker
  • 04/15/2022 1:03 PM
    Reply # 12709992 on 12708428
    Anonymous

    Good morning, Pete.

    Thank you for the reply. 

    Is it at the front of the water heater? My model does not have a switch on the panel accessed from the outside. I looked under and behind the water heater, and the cover was screwed in tight and had been for a long time. Would the switch be behind the front where the control board, burner, regulator, etc. is located? 

     Best Regards,

    Bill Nelson

  • 04/15/2022 9:11 PM
    Reply # 12710522 on 12708428
    Anonymous
    I have a 2001 36S Bounder which is quite similar.  The propane water heater on my coach has a rocker switch on the left side of the face of the cook top exhaust vent.  It also has a light indicating if the propane water heater is on.  I see how this could be easily overlooked.  Zoom in on the attached pic and you will see it.
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  • 04/16/2022 2:46 PM
    Reply # 12711049 on 12708428
    Anonymous

    Good afternoon, Dwellion & Jacky.

    Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

    I feel like an unobservant doofus. 

    Sincerely and Best Regards,

    Bill

  • 04/17/2022 11:22 PM
    Reply # 12712152 on 12711049
    Bill & Nancy Nelson wrote:

    Good afternoon, Dwellion & Jacky.

    Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

    I feel like an unobservant doofus. 

    Sincerely and Best Regards,

    Bill


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