We purchased a 2002 17' SD in October of 2001 with the SW6P gas water heater. It was a real PITB to squat down on my knees, hold down the pilot position of the control valve, try to press the safety switch on the
lighting device and peek in the hole to see if and when the pilot ignited. Especially after the
propane had been off for a while. Even
lighting the burners on the stove top didn’t seem to hurry the gas to the WH. I called the Suburban Mfg 423-775-2131 and inquired about a fix. They told me a reignitor kit was available that basically is a 12 VDC sparking device that would eliminate the need for flame devices to
light the water heater. I believe the kit is #520790. I called a local RV place, ordered the kit, had them install it and it has been a real winner. I still have to go outside, open the WH door and depress the pilot control but none of the squatting, peeking and saying bad words especially when we arrive at camp after dark and it is cold. It still takes a while for the gas to arrive but the igniter supplies the spark when the gas gets there and will reignite the burner if by chance the flame goes out. The device cost $58.54 including tax and the installation charge was $55 the hourly labor charge. I don’t have the luxury of internal
lighting but this mod certainly beats the old way.
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