2007-03-20 00:40:54 · 3 answers · asked by vegassman 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Yes a regular hot water tank can be adapted to a rv. But it is dangerous/unwise to do so if mobile. If the rv is being used as a 100% parked (cabin)you can get away with it. If the unit is a traveling unit -NO!!!
RVIA (recreational vehicle industry assoc.) approves appliances for rv use for safety,function,and design! The "industry" uses RVIA approved components for a reason-they're safer than adapting a household component for rv use.
2007-03-20 00:59:27 · answer #1 · answered by gittit 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I would think the rating applies to the fact "recreational vehicle" water heaters are "multi" functional meaning both gas and electric! I'm not quite sure I have ever come accross a household water heater that was multi-functional! Your best bet is call a camper supply store and see what their interpretation might consist of. I would think a 10-gallon lowboy electric would meet the criteria but again, you need to get the "regulation" from the horses mouth! They may have something that compensates for the "sloshing effect" that stationary heaters don't normally have.
2007-03-20 07:53:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes i took a regular 10 gal. hot water tank and changed the heat element( smaller wattage) and now run it off my solar panels, or i can plug it into a regular electric out let, hope this helps, have fun
2007-03-20 07:52:51 · answer #3 · answered by jim m 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋