17' burro

[Suki]

Bought a 17' ft burro ...may have been a mistake
Water leaks around window...removed window waiting on
Butyl putty tape

Now the hot water heater is not working...looks like a new heater element
and new thermostat
I bet I'm in for more of a surprise LOL.
Any one have any luck cleaning the dark tank...been thinking
of replacing with a new one.
Probably have to replace ever thing in order to sell it LOL.
How does the fridge work? All I see is a fan and a tiny themometer

Does any one know what water heater to replace mine...2000 Burro
If I have to?
Thanks, Gene

[Donna D.]

When you talk about a heater element, does it just need a new anode? Those are sacrificial and need to be replaced (cheap!) every 3-7 years depending on how often you use the water heater.

In your case and the age of the Burro, you may not find a direct replacement but one that has the same space footprint. Suburban is a popular brand.

[Suki]

Originally Posted by Donna D.

When you talk about a heater element, does it just need a new anode? Those are sacrificial and need to be replaced (cheap!) every 3-7 years depending on how often you use the water heater.

In your case and the age of the Burro, you may not find a direct replacement but one that has the same space footprint. Suburban is a popular brand.

I checked the continuity with an Ohm meter
and it looked new...no scale deposits
but if they are cheap I may substitute one and see.
I guess you can check with an Ohm meter.
Thanks, Gene

[Suki]

Terminals may be a problem

[Bob Miller]

Tell us the make and model numbers of the water heater and the refrigerator. It's kinda hard to help without knowing what you have, which may or may not be original.

What's wrong with the black tank that it needs cleaning? Replacements can be very hard to find.

[Carol H]

If the hot water tank lights but your not getting any hot water are you sure there isn't to much air in the tank? Is there a by pass system on the tank? is it open?

[Carol H]

Originally Posted by Suki

Any one have any luck cleaning the dark tank...been thinking
of replacing with a new one.

Put a couple of bags of ice down into and drive with it will help.

[Suki]

Originally Posted by Bob Miller

Tell us the make and model numbers of the water heater and the refrigerator. It's kinda hard to help without knowing what you have, which may or may not be original.

What's wrong with the black tank that it needs cleaning? Replacements can be very hard to find.

The anode reads 75 Ohms
Atwood 6.2 gals...G6A-7

Fridge Igloo LOL looks more like an Ice Chest

Thought if I couldn't clean out the black tank I can have a custom one made
How do you know when they are clean? I added Ridx

Thanks, Gene

[Suki]

Originally Posted by Carol H

Put a couple of bags of ice down into and drive with it will help.

Really?? You're kidding?
What does it do?
Thanks, Gene

[Suki]

Originally Posted by Carol H

If the hot water tank lights but your not getting any hot water are you sure there isn't to much air in the tank? Is there a by pass system on the tank? is it open?

I drain it when I pulled the anode then I purged the air out

I had hot water in Calif when I bought it about two weeks ago, It stopped heating for some reason
Thanks ,Gene

[Gina D.]

Your black tank should be 8 gallons, if it is stock and the same tank as my 99. Get 8 gallon milk jugs, fill them, dump them down the toilet. (Start with empty tank and valve closed, obviously) If you back up before 6-7 gallons..you have the dreaded poop mountain on the bottom and it needs cleaning.

If not, a simple rinse should suffice. It is a black tank, it's never going to be sparkly..and why would you need it to be :-P

To clean, there are various chemicals found at any RV store that can be put in to bust the mountain. Let it sit, rinse out.

If you have a major Poop Mountain in there, there are services to take care of that. Call a mobile RV Tech for references.

As I recall, a typical back flush is not doable because of the way the sewer lines are routed. I never had to do mine, so I didn't pay too much attention. (Did it with my motorhome once...Holy "Scene from RV" LOL)

[Carol H]

Originally Posted by Suki

Really?? You're kidding?
What does it do?
Thanks, Gene

Not kidding one of the best and easiest ways to keep a black water tank clean is to dump a couple of bags of ice into it just before towing. While you are towing the ice moves around in the tank and scrapes off all the sides and bottom leaving them clean.

[Carol H]

Originally Posted by Suki

Fridge Igloo LOL looks more like an Ice Chest

Does it look like these Igloo fridges at Walmart..... if so it probable only works on electrical in which case you probable only need to plug the trailer in for it to come on.

[Donna D.]

Never, ever use a flush toilet for something other than liquids without water (or other liquid ) in the tank. Dreaded poop pyramid may form. You want all solids, including TP to stay "suspended."

[Suki]

Originally Posted by Carol H

Does it look like these Igloo fridges at Walmart..... if so it probable only works on electrical in which case you probable only need to plug the trailer in for it to come on.

Ya but you look inside there is nothing but a fan
It looks like a big Ice Chest LOL
Thanks

[Bob Miller]

It sounds like that water heater is a lp gas water heater that someone added a heating element to. Just to reduce confusion:
1. Does any water come out when the hot water tap is on
2. Does it work/heat water on gas

The Fridge sounds like what is being called a "Solid State" refrigerator that uses a Pizeo electric cooling element. If so, don't expect much in the way of cooling. I tried one in the house and it wouldn't even get a 6 pack of coke cold after 12 hours. Took it back.

How do you know if the black tank is clean? You open the flush valve in the loo and look with a flashlight. There is also a water wand that is available at the RV stores that directs water down inside the tank for cleaning.

BTW: The ice bit works real good, but only when towing.

[Carol H]

Gene how about posting a photo of the water heater & the fridge outside and inside that would may help as well.

[Suki]

Originally Posted by Carol H

Gene how about posting a photo of the water heater & the fridge outside and inside that would may help as well.

The fridge is a joke...must be an ice chest

I have an empty propane tank..but the heater was working on 110 AC
I hope the propane works....love to have both options
Heater is a Atwood 6 gal G6A-7

[Suki]

Originally Posted by Suki

Bought a 17' ft burro ...may have been a mistake
Water leaks around window...removed window waiting on
Butyl putty tape

Now the hot water heater is not working...looks like a new heater element
and new thermostat
I bet I'm in for more of a surprise LOL.
Any one have any luck cleaning the dark tank...been thinking
of replacing with a new one.
Probably have to replace ever thing in order to sell it LOL.
How does the fridge work? All I see is a fan and a tiny themometer

Does any one know what water heater to replace mine...2000 Burro
If I have to?
Thanks, Gene

When I bought the Burro the thermostat was set at 90 degrees way too cold
I increased it to 150 degrees in Calif..
when I drove home water heater stop working so after checking
every thing I read on the thermostat label the manufacturer sets it at 125..so I tried 125
and the water heater now "WORKS".....
can't believed it.

[Carol H]

Thats an igloo 12 volt portable fridge. Something like this one at Target - Often used in cars while traveling. Costco here currently has an Igloo portable 12 volt as well. It must be plugged into a 12volt circuit in some way in order to run off the battery.