Has anyone used the electric kit for the water heater that JC Whitney sells for about $99.00? They advertise it to save your propane and use the RV park's electricity. Just curious.

I have seen these "hybrid systems" before, the heating element is only about 400 watts and I would not to wait an hour for hot water. You need a 1500 watt heating element to be effective. Plus, I like the easier access to the drain plug.

I'm going to install a Honeywell AM Series Thermostatic Mixing Valve for $110.

Atwood sales this part on the new XT model but they call it "Exothermal Water Heater" for $650.

This valve is plumbed in on the back of waterheater. By turning up the thermostat, the mixing valve adds in cold water to a set point which gives you upto 50% more hot water with no added recovery time.

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Les

2006 22ft towlite (replaces 97 21TL)
2006 Toyota tacoma pre-runner 4.0 L V-6 quad cab
w/ 98 chevy Powervision towing mirrors