Installing the Truma AquaGo On Demand Water Heater in our RV

[@MortonsontheMove]

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[@byronewhite]

That leak that you excused was a sign of a sloppy install for a company that won’t let you do your own install. I spent thirty years in RV service and they should not be exclusive on installation and not well enough equipped to have done this. Thanks for being honest and showing this.

[@brianvandy4002]

Regarding your propane regulator. When the gas lines are empty (from disconnecting the line from the water heater), if you turn the gas on too fast the regulator notes that the gas is filling the lines too fast and thinks there's a leak so it will trip the regulator. Any time you empty your propane lines like that you need to turn the gas on very slowly until the lines are full, then open it the rest of the way. I've had to do this with my outdoor griddle. This 'may' have been your issue, not a faulty regulator. It may have been faulty, but an empty line trip is more likely when the only thing you did was replace the water heater.

[@MortonsontheMove]

Thanks for the tip! :)

[@raymondschneider5217]

Another super video, Tom. Can't wait for your updates on the Truma!

[@twdenman1]

We love our tankless water heater! You will also notice you'll be using less propane because you only heat water you use, not 12 gallons. We look forward to the maintenance video. Ted & Lee Ann

[@marcguerard4278]

No comments on price? The Girard on Amazon is under$600 with cover, looks like a good option for the DIYer with good reviews.

[@COO415]

The reason they didn't mention the price is 'cos it's uber expensive. Give and take $1,900 installed. The unit is good but a pricing rip off.

[@Sea1fly]

Well its not gotten any better that ridiculous

[@PnwFireguy]

Tom what is the after market installation cost for a unit like this?

[@ClemHillA]

Looking forward to watching y’alls adventures this year. Hope Tom is feeling better.

[@Whitemoore]

As a Truma mechanic, which I have been in the Netherlands for almost 35 years, I think it is a pity that the AquaGo was not made for the European market, I think it is a very special device. Thank you for your good comment on this product and good luck with it.

[@DnSAdventures]

Awesome, looks like a fantastic upgrade. :) Thanks for sharing - Shane

[@frito_bandito_]

What is the cost of the unit with installation?

[@whoofit]

I priced these a couple months ago. Dealer wanted $3700 for it installed retrofit. I did the math and found the payback was at over 300-20lb bottles of propane. As we no longer have a family of 6 trying to get ready for the day it just doesn't make sense for us. We just ordered a brand new 5er and took the option to install a 12 gal. gas/elec water heater in place of the Girard or Suburban tankless' because of the cold water sandwich effect from them. That and it will allow us to utilize the heating element in two ways. First, get hot water from the grid and second, dump excess solar into the tank. If we had the option for Truma on our build we would have considered it.

[@MortonsontheMove]

That seem insanely high price, traumas cost installed is around $1300. This unit does not seem to have the problems the girard has and we will get into that in the next video. As for electric utilization on solar or grid that is the biggest drawback for me. The propane use is so much lower tho, I will see if I can calculate how much.

[@whoofit]

Yes, insanely high price for sure. Truma's dealer network is still developing. It is small. There is only one dealer in our region some 200 miles away. I figure they see a cornered market and are taking advantage of it. I would probably do the retrofit for $1300.

[@iair-conditiontheoutsideai3076]

@@MortonsontheMove the funny part is the Girard actually works better

[@tmathyssen]

Hey Tom & Cait. I just wanted to comment on how much I enjoy your videos. The quality of the videos and the information you share is first rate. Thank you. Tony & Cathy Mathyssen.

[@rogerbuss5324]

Sounds like something I could use what is the price range of the unit and install

[@foretravelman67]

Tom, I am curious to how this does vs. the Aqua Hot, which is a diesel fired boiler system. Eating popcorn waiting for the final analysis!

[@MessianicJudaism]

I'm curious about this aqua hot you spoke of. Can you adjust the water thermostat for a hotter setting. I have my Hot rod heating element set to 140 deg F. I'm able to increase the water pressure by adding more cold water and taking longer showers. So my question is, can the water thermostat be set to a much higher temperature if desired?

[@bobbyjoe6250]

Did he explain what happens to the Truma water heater during cold weather. Not good 😢 I’m just thankful I can work on things like this otherwise I would be replacing this high dollar water heater.

[@JudiChristopher]

It is very SAD that this company will NOT sell for a DIY installation.

[@rogerwhiting9310]

They want to make $1000+ more by being the only ones that are smart enough to connect wires and flex gas fittings!! Give me a friggin break.... it isnt brain surgery... its simple.

[@JudiChristopher]

@@rogerwhiting9310 I am confused... so we don't need what they won't give us? Right??? Remember... it is simple to you, because YOU know what you're doing... I don't... But I do want to learn. Thank you for your reply.. I agree with you.

[@rogerwhiting9310]

@@JudiChristopher personally selling a $500 or so dollar value heater for $2000 installed to me is unfair to the consumer. The install could be done safely by MILLIONS of plumbers, homeowners, etc.... it is SIMPLE.. Get me right here... they DO have the right to set the price, parameters, etc. I also have the right to go elsewhere and complain. Years ago this process was common. Its a new world and people are empowered.

[@JudiChristopher]

@@rogerwhiting9310 "That's Right" !!!

[@topnotchreviewer1429]

You guys forget something. The manufacturer, Truma in this case, has the right to market their product however they want to do so. Maybe their insurance premium is substantially lower because they don't have to worry about some stupid DIYer blowing himself up only to have his survivors sue Truma. Also, you get what you pay for. The Truma Aqua Go is the Cadillac unit and far superior to a tanked WH, Yes, there are other instant WH brands such as the Girard, etc., but they aren't the quality as is the Truma.

[@EverythingRVbyPat]

Looks great. Any temperature problems? Too hot or not hot enough with a low pressure flow vs. high pressure flow? Pat

[@twdenman1]

We had issues with pressure at first. It turned out we had defective pressure regulator. No problem now.

[@MortonsontheMove]

Will cover this all in our next videos! Overall it has been great tho, no problems.

[@cccprofessionalcorporation8986]

Mortons on the Move

[@candacerivero]

ALL new RVs should have the Truma water heater. The old styles are a maintenance pain.

[@josephheston9238]

Looks like the Truma is out for me. I want to do a bus conversion.

[@devoncribbie8249]

Where can I get one of the adapter plates

[@jasonhaag6455]

I'm curious why you need a "hot water heater?" If the water is already hot, why do you need to heat it again?

[@iair-conditiontheoutsideai3076]

Such a dumb saying when people say that. Lol

[@nigelio3]

Extra hot.

[@meseahunt]

thanks for the video so are all the units propane only or do they offer propane/elec??

[@davidblessing8724]

Does this use more propane then the old water heater ?

[@MortonsontheMove]

We will cover this in our next videos but no we use soooo much less propane now.

[@iair-conditiontheoutsideai3076]

I ended up going with a furrion tankless unit because I only service my own RV I wasn't going to pay Truma for installation also

[@sandyfrost1141]

How much did this cost when they installed?

[@rogerwhiting9310]

They wont tell you because you would realize its overpriced and not listen to the sales pitch

[@iSeaUnplugged]

Cost of unit?!?!?!!?

[@rogerwhiting9310]

When they tell me that they are the only ones that can safely install a product I understand that its overpriced and I move along to a different brand.

[@iair-conditiontheoutsideai3076]

Girard GSWH-2 Tankless RV Water Heater is great I recommend it as a RV tech

[@wcarlhepker4806]

The complaint I have heard is that the user cannot adjust the temperature of the water stream at the faucet by reducing the hot versus cold water mix, but instead they have to go back to the temperature controller and reduce/increase the temperature setting. They say that if they try to reduce the hot water volume, the water heater senses that and shuts off. They want hotter water doing dishes than they want for a shower. They also say that they have to turn the hot water valve at the point of use on fully instead of letting the hot water dribble out of it for low volume usage. I will be interested in your comments after you have used it for a while!

[@ejRecording]

have you found a better hopefully more inexpensive alternative sir?

[@wcarlhepker4806]

After I wrote that, I have heard from others who have installed tankless water heaters. From what I have heard so far, the Truma is the one that has overcome this problem. Some of the other brands will not even come on when the user was using the RV water pump but required a good amount of shore water pressure/flow. What a disappointment that would be. It seems that the Truma is one that has been designed specifically for RV use instead of adapting a home tankless hot water heater to an RV. A less expensive approach would be to use a tank type water heater. There are not too many solutions for immediate on demand hot water.

[@ejRecording]

ya on my old travel trailer it had a 20 gal electric water heater, that was great! was thinking find one of those.. thanks for you input!

[@steveharkins279]

Sweet,, that rig has everything super sized on it, nice rig.. Nice upgrade. I see a new 120 volt outlet on the inside with that leftover 120 cable, dedicated breaker too. Have an extra commercial 100 gallon tank regulator if you want it. Very good condition, but everything has to go, so we can go mobile.Made in Germany,,, nice!

[@calliecutiepie]

Nice! Would love to have one installed in my travel trailer

[@esmoglo]

What is the cost of this upgrade?

[@rhess10]

So I've been reading about these. Have you experienced any issues with the awful awful water you get at RV parks? There's so much sediment, hard water, iron etc. Love to get your thoughts.

[@MortonsontheMove]

You do need to clean (decalcify) the water heater on occasion. We made a separate video about that here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/joGnd6Gveqh7qNE

[@rhess10]

@@MortonsontheMove Thanks Tom. That helps. That place you visited to have the unit installed, do you know if they offer outside covers that can be painted? My RVs water heater is not white. It's called m painted to match the RV. Thanks.

[@edwardrogner8707]

Hi, How does the interior controller work, can it be set to a specific temp.?

[@MortonsontheMove]

Nope, the unit puts out the same temp water every time so you use the mixer just like a normal water heater.

[@mesterjess]

@@MortonsontheMove That does seem like a step backward when ideally we should be able to both set a temperature _and_ also mix in cold at the fixture, if need be. We shouldn't lose control & freedom to choose...rather, we should gain it. I went with the Girard as it has anti-freezing tech, a temp-set controller, and allows for mixing cold in at the point of demand. Anyway, thanks for the video.

[@iair-conditiontheoutsideai3076]

@@mesterjess exactly! That's why I recommend the Girard GSWH-2 Tankless RV Water Heater. You can set your temp at 115 for example and only have to open the hot side

[@Vonrak]

So, how much?

[@ivecamperbuild_thomas4084]

They do in the UK

[@geraldhenrickson7472]

I understand that the manufacturer may not honor the warranty unless installed by a qualified technician yet even thius should be on a case by case basis.. Are you saying they will not even sell the unit direct to the end user? That would be a complete deal-killer for me. Professional installation is highly over-rated.

[@bobferguson1144]

Truma will not sell one for DIY installation. Company policy.

[@Pajunk320]

Because truma is full of idiots and thats here in yourope we have to pay for this 2000$ and you can have similar product for 300$

[@JudiChristopher]

@@bobferguson1144 That is sad... then I have no reason to buy one or watch your great video.

[@rogerwhiting9310]

@@Pajunk320 like I wrote above.... first they say that nobody is smart enough to install one of these but the dealer. Next they tell they wont even sell it to you unless you are the desler! What if I was a plumber or wanted my plumber to install??? And lastly they keep the price a secret. The overjoyed guy in the red shirt just got porked for $2000 for a $300 tankless water heater!!! Hard sell tactics like this go right to my default setting... screw someone else... I am already onto you.

[@bntravelin2]

thank you sir. great video

[@philsmith5400]

Where are you guys? No new videos - hope everything is OK!

[@MortonsontheMove]

We will try to pull an update vid together soon. We are crazy busy sun up to sun down making a movie right now!

[@deansorgan]

Is there a means to adjust the hot water temperature to prevent scalding temps above, say, 120 degrees? Thanks for making this video!

[@twdenman1]

We don't have this unit, but ours is adjustable.

[@MortonsontheMove]

We will cover this in a future video, but no the water temp is not adjustable. It maxes out at 120 and will not exceed that.

[@twdenman1]

Our unit has a digital temp control. We set our to116, and let it rip. When we're washing dishes, we'll crank it up to 120. It works great.

[@iair-conditiontheoutsideai3076]

Nope only fogatti or Girard

[@waltfore280]

Good info. Keep us updated. Later

[@cowboyup545]

Takes away hauling 12 gallons of water, in which at 8.3 pounds per gallon = 99.6lbs of water alone not counting the old water heater. Not bad.

[@MortonsontheMove]

Yup, one of the reasons we did it. I think we dropped about 70 lbs.

[@brianmaddox8864]

You gotta carry the water somewhere

[@deanhauser6626]

I am a qualified do it yourselfer that would install myself normally. What is the cost of this unit and installation?

[@RAM-mj8wk]

It is NOT a Hot water heater!! It is a water heater. Other than that. Good job on the video....

[@topnotchreviewer1429]

A great review. The whiners complaining about the price need to grow up. The Truma AquaGo is simply superior to other products on the market. They are a quality product, and they want to ensure that it is properly installed. If you don't want to pay for a Truma Aqua Go, that's fine, but quit your sulking.

[@iair-conditiontheoutsideai3076]

Because it is a damn heat exchanger with a little bit of electronics. You're a fool if you think it takes an expert to install something like this

[@kathyparker8626]

Please stop calling it a HOT WATER HEATER, Its a water heater. Thanks for the video

[@sanoroo]

That microphone is virtually invisible!

[@byronewhite]

Tooo bad. 30+ years as a tech, retired now but I prefer to do all my own installs and service.

[@biggeejackharley77]

Nice video, HOWEVER, at a price tag of approximately $3700ish, one can order a Furrion or Forgatti from Amazon, install it yourself and SAVE approximately $3000. Hmmmm. Up to you…..

[@nickpusloski8260]

thats what im doing now truma is nice but not worth the price

[@iair-conditiontheoutsideai3076]

As an RV tech that's what I recommend the Girard GSWH-2 Tankless RV Water Heater is Great

[@nigelio3]

Just ordered my Fogatti! Can't wait to install this.

[@iair-conditiontheoutsideai3076]

@@nigelio3 just don't forget to install a pop off valve

[@gac914]

Must be nice to get one of those for free. . . For the rest of us mere mortals, how many million dollars would one of these cost, (including the installation?)

[@jeffreylines1535]

Sadly they start around $1000 usd just for the water heater, I don't know the install costs.

[@nigelio3]

You can get several options on Amazon for $500-$600. Installation is quite simple for even a novice DIYer.

[@deanhauser6626]

Never mind, at $3700.00 i'll wait for ours to recover, that's absurd.

[@MortonsontheMove]

That's an insane price, should be around $1300

[@Max-ss2gh]

@@MortonsontheMove Is that just the unit price, how much was installation?

[@iair-conditiontheoutsideai3076]

Girard GSWH-2 Tankless RV Water Heater. Is a fantastic option and actually outperforms the truma

[@bobferguson1144]

Good video but I do have a question and you are not the only person out there that I am questioning.: Why does one have to heat hot water? For clarity, water heaters are what are used to heat cold water, not HOT water. Just sayin.

[@johnebakeriii]

As the son of an old plumber, the phrase "hot water heater" just grates my cheese. Bob's right... a WATER HEATER heats water. It isn't a unit that takes in HOT WATER to heat. FYI. Think of the "word," "supposably" and you'll get the drift. ;)

[@AnthonyBarthelCurbside]

I was grating my teeth every time he said "hot water heater." If you have hot water, you don't need a heater. A refrigerator isn't a cold milk refrigerator, y'know.

[@margaretflack7973]

It’s a water heater NOT a hot water heater! If it was already hot you wouldn’t need to heat it!

[@crashweekly7925]

Not all hot water tanks use an anode rod, only dual mode tanks (electric and LP gas).

[@jimjack4147]

Crash Weekly not true. Atwood , dometic are aluminum tanks so so even the dual mode ones don’t use anode rods. All suburban tanks do. They are a glass lined steel tank. Has nothing to do with dual mode.

[@rhettsanborn621]

Wow looks like a delaminated sidewall is in your future. NEVER EVER EVER use silicon on an RV for any reason! butyl tape, polyurethane, dicor anything but silicon

[@MortonsontheMove]

? Why, for an application like this it should work great, I have it all around my windows and 4 years without any problems,

[@rhettsanborn621]

Watch this. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eWiveopngtyjmtU start at 9:00 minute mark. There are numerous marine channels also that absolutely forbid any type of silicone. The number one issue is silicone is waterproof everyone agrees, however it has ZERO bonding adhesive and will not stick to any surface especially fiberglass. basically water will run right past it as it will not stick to anything. dicor isn't much better, and there are a few other videos with new manufacturers using a robotic polyurethane machine to bond windows. Also all windshields use the polyurethane and do not leak never would you want silicone to bond a windshield it would fall out instantly not to mention leak water. Awesome heater tho do you get any water loss, lag waiting for it to heat up in the shower? i know the tank ones have some lag but would be interested if its any longer for the truma to heat up. I boondock exclusively and water is precious on an rv. Also love your lithium install my next batteries are certainly gonna be lithium for every reason you described.

[@rhettsanborn621]

Here is another awesome sealant teaching on boats. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fV7Egq2lfdaAbpI

[@MyGoogleYoutube]

Silicone is no good and I regret using it on my RV. Take a look at Sikaflex products.

[@rhettsanborn621]

Yup Sika is my new standard for rv's 1a is preferred but i have used some of their others as well GREAT product. The really great part its cost is half or less of "rv" specific or "marine" specific labeling not to mention the 20-50 year life expectancy unlike silicone's 1-3 year if your lucky. Even dicor is recommended to be checked on every 1-3 years to look at cracking which it does when the sun beats on it.

[@geneduclos4003]

Hot water heater... hummmmm.

[@COO415]

Give and take $1,600 to $1,900 installed. The unit is good but a pricing rip off.

[@iair-conditiontheoutsideai3076]

Buy a Girard GSWH-2 Tankless RV Water Heater

[@trinitytennant838]

All I see are guys ASKING HOW MUCH? and no one is saying the How Much! ... let just say it Truma and that says it all! ... Way over priced plus the installation cost by them,... coz they think that we are completely incompetent of fitting there system! .... move along people! Look for other tankless water heaters that are far better or just as good as this! For far less money!

[@martincoleman7029]

Why over priced

[@jedics1]

They lost me at 'don't allow you to install it yourself'....

[@iair-conditiontheoutsideai3076]

As an RV tech I don't trust anyone else to work on my rig but me

[@Sea1fly]

Over 1600$ for fawk in hot water no way forget that 💩

[@marketshare5273]

Your old water heater was gas and propane ? engineer you need to edit your videos a little better to maintain credibility. Looks like a nice water Heater thanks for sharing.😎

[@nigelio3]

I wondered if anyone else caught that. LOL

[@jpspen]

Please stop saying Hot Water Heater... It's a Water Heater... If the water was hot you wouldn't need to heat it again... Jeez.

[@dlhlym]

Water heater. Not hot water heater.

[@klg1001]

Please stop saying HOT water heater! Yeesh

[@rvman722]

Do not buy these!...they sound great...but do not buy it

[@MortonsontheMove]

Hi Brian, I am curious to know why you don't like them? We have had ours a year now and it been amazing.

[@rvman722]

@@MortonsontheMove ....i am a certified rv tech for almost 20 years. Ive installed these before. The majority of these that i have installed have always given me issues. And the customer service has been a pain. Thats just my experience. You obviously have a good one that has lasted.

[@MortonsontheMove]

I would be interested in taking this feedback back to Truma, could you specify what problems you have had?

[@thenextchapter6223]

Brian, your being pretty vague.