RV water heater help needed

[BigThicketBoy]

It's a self lighting heater.
Pilot light lights stays lit but the main gas burner won't come on.
Any ideas?


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[thegrouse]

Did you check and see if the gas valve is getting power?

[Sackett]

If you have electricity, you might consider putting in a electric conversion kit:

Amazon.com: Camco Hot Water Hybrid Heat Kit - Easily Converts Any 6-Gallon RV LP Gas Water Heater to 120V Electricity to Conserve Propane (11673): Automotive

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[Tyrex750]

I wouldn't use the gas on that one. Put in a hot rod and be done. Super easy and cost about 100 bucks

[BW96]

That's not the pilot. That is the main line, not getting enough pressure. At least every one I've fooled with that is not the pilot.

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[parkchief100]

Make sure that that tube is not clogged in the curved part. Spiders get in there and make a cotton like nest and it will block the gas flow. I have seen that happen several times.

[Kingfisher789]

What chief said is what I’d check first too

[engnman]

Seems like mine has to have a good 12 volt battery to light,plunged into 120 would not work.

[skipetex]

Take the curved hose off and blow out with compressed air. That is your main gas line. Clogged with dirt rubber or spider nest. I dont believe the electrics have a pilot since they have a sparker.

[Buckshot-73]

When’s the last time you fill the propane bottles??

[BigThicketBoy]

Take the curved hose off and blow out with compressed air. That is your main gas line. Clogged with dirt rubber or spider nest. I dont believe the electrics have a pilot since they have a sparker.

I did that put it back together still a little flame.

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[Walker]

Try a different propane bottle. Had one in my grill once that wouldnt put out any pressure.

[BigThicketBoy]

Try a different propane bottle. Had one in my grill once that wouldnt put out any pressure.

The burners on the stove inside work good

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[SCORPION KING]

That is not where your pilot should be it should be at the end of the curved tube where the ignitor is ,you must have a plugged up up gas line

[parkchief100]

That is not where your pilot should be it should be at the end of the curved tube where the ignitor is ,you must have a plugged up up gas line

Yes sir! That looks dangerous to me!