Drive with Water Heater on?

[Joe Hogan]

Typically we travel with the water heater turned off, water pump off and Propane turned off when traveling. We try to keep electrical drains to a minimum to allow batteries to charge to 100% for arrival.
We do have a residential refrigerator which is on for the entire trip. When traveling most navigation items and electronics are on or charging.

 

[Buly]

Typically we travel with the water heater turned off, water pump off and Propane turned off when traveling. We try to keep electrical drains to a minimum to allow batteries to charge to 100% for arrival.
We do have a residential refrigerator which is on for the entire trip. When traveling most navigation items and electronics are on or charging.

Joe,
I think the engine coolant is heating the water. Not exhaust?

 

[Joe Hogan]

Joe,
I think the engine coolant is heating the water. Not exhaust?

Buly, I drive a gasser, Canyon Star, so the system is very different than the DP system. My water heater is a stand alone item, operated by either propane and/or electricity.

 

[Buly]

Buly, I drive a gasser, Canyon Star, so the system is very different than the DP system. My water heater is a stand alone item, operated by either propane and/or electricity.

OK. I thought the Newmars were all the same.

 

[DavidL]

Travel with water heater OFF. Ours is heated by engine exhaust while underway, saving energy once we reach our destination.

Huh? Exhaust? What make / model heater is that?
Going to say - not exhaust but engine coolant (like all Hydrohot / Aquahot etc systems use).

 

[Rolandj]

Typically we travel with the water heater turned off, water pump off and Propane turned off when traveling. We try to keep electrical drains to a minimum to allow batteries to charge to 100% for arrival.
We do have a residential refrigerator which is on for the entire trip. When traveling most navigation items and electronics are on or charging.

how does fridge work underway do you run generator ?

 

["EZ"]

how does fridge work underway do you run generator ?

We have a residential 'fridge. It runs off the inverter while we travel or in the summer when it's hot we usually run the generator so we can use the house A/C units. Even without any electricity if you'll keep the 'fridge door closed it will stay cool in there for 8-12 hours. Usually longer than you'll be travelling for the day.

 

[Rolandj]

We have a residential 'fridge. It runs off the inverter while we travel or in the summer when it's hot we usually run the generator so we can use the house A/C units. Even without any electricity if you'll keep the 'fridge door closed it will stay cool in there for 8-12 hours. Usually longer than you'll be travelling for the day.

interring thanks for sharing . I didn't know it would run off inverter. Maybe i can get a fancier fridge haha

 

["EZ"]

interring thanks for sharing . I didn't know it would run off inverter. Maybe i can get a fancier fridge haha

My Norcold RV 'fridge went out and the replacement was $3600. I said NOPE! Bought a stainless steel french door bottom freezer Samsung for $600 from Lowe's from the scratch and dent section. The dent is hidden behind the cabinet.

 

[MemoriesByTheMile]

The ability of being able to run a residential fridge on an inverter has a few factors. People smarter than me can give specific details but some factors will probably include inverter size/rating, battery configuration and how your coach is wired.
Yes, a residential fridge is a very nice feature in an RV.