Ist Time Camper with 2019 195RB

[CamperTim]

First time out with our brand new 195RB. Unable to open water heater cover outside. Need help. How do you turn on water heater?
Thanks
Tim

[wiscampsin]

There should be a small flat piece of metal with a hole on the outside on the cover, see pic below. Lift it up and turn it so it's lined up with the slot in the cover and the door should open. You might have to pry the top or side carefully to loosen it.



Make sure you have water in the water heater by opening the pressure relief valve a little and close it again. Stand back so you don't get soaked. If you don't have water in it the bypass valves aren't turned to the correct position. For electric see if here is a switch on the water heater, if so turn it on. Then go inside and turn on the electric water heater switch. For gas make sure the LP tank valve is open and turn on the Gas or LP water heater switch on the inside of the camper.

[RogerR]

My 195RB had a panel in front of the water heater/pump/bypass valve area under the pantry. Pull the two screws out and you will see the water heater. The bypass valves are partially hidden by the maze of lines. The valves on mine pull up to open, push down to close. They allow the pipes in that area and water heater to be drained. There is a separate drain under the water tank.

I replaced the screws with hinges similar to the ones visually but with self closing springs. I cut off the screws and put them in the holes with glue to cover up the holes.