How do I make my RV water hot?

To do this, first ensure any bypass valves that could cut off the water supply to your tank are open instead of closed. Next fill your fresh water tank or hook your RV up to a city water connection. Open a hot tap and let the water run for a few seconds. Doing this will ensure you have water in your tank to heat.

How do I Turn Off the hot water in my RV?

The bypass valve is used to turn off the hot water when winterizing. You may have forgotten to turn the bypass valve on. Go outside and look for a lever or valve labeled Water Heater Bypass. If you find your RV has one, switch it off the water heater bypass setting. That should get the hot water flowing.

Why does my RV have no hot water flow?

Another reason could be the water heater itself is leaking. Look under your RV for any puddles of water. There could be mineral deposits on the screen that’s inside of the faucets. That will slow down the water flow.

How does a tankless water heater in an RV work?

When the hot water is turned on at a faucet or shower head in an RV cold water flows into the water heater and a gas burner or an electric element heats the heat exchanger which heats the water very quickly. Therefore, tankless water heaters can provide a constant supply of hot water. Below is a diagram of a tankless water heater.

What to do if your water heater is not hot?

If you have no hot water the first thing you need to do is check to see if you have gas flow and if the pilot light is on. If the pilot light is on, there could be a problem with the thermocouple. It may not be recognizing that the pilot light is on and therefore will not ignite the gas. The thermocouple may need to be cleaned or replaced.

Why is there no hot water in my house?

So let’s go over what might be going on with your hot water. If there is no hot water at all, first check to see if the bypass valve has been turned off. The bypass valve is used to turn off the hot water when winterizing. You may have forgotten to turn the bypass valve on.