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neu

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Posted: 04/09/23 11:35pm

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Hello everyone, I recently purchased a 2017 Viking Saga 16SFB camper trailer, but it came without any manuals or instructions (the seller was a regular reseller dealer). I haven't been able to find any specific information online for this particular model and year.

I can see that it operates on gas, but I'm not sure if it also has the option to heat water using electricity. How can I determine this? In tutorial videos, I've noticed that people have switches near the pressure relief valve, but I don't see anything like that on mine. Am I looking in the wrong place? I apologize if this question seems silly to experienced trailer owners. Thank you in advance for your help!

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Posted: 04/10/23 12:08am

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Appears to be propane only. Check here:
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wa8yxm

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Posted: 04/10/23 05:22am

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The instruction manual says it has 120 volt connections.
These are GENERALLY on the other side of the water hater (not the side pictured) where the pipes connect.

On that water heater you have a propane system which has everything pictured
And a totaly indpendent electrical system.. Though I'm not sure if that's optional or not..

But somewhere there is a switch to turn it on.. if you have it (need not be anywhere near the water heater) Look on the other side for the wires if they are there.

If not.. Hot Rod (Or HottRod) from any Decent RG store. It Screws into the fitting the anode is currently screwed into.. Its not as hith wattage as the standard heater element but it works very well.

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Posted: 04/10/23 05:49am

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wa8yxm wrote:

If not.. Hot Rod (Or HottRod) from any Decent RG store. It Screws into the fitting the anode is currently screwed into.. Its not as hith wattage as the standard heater element but it works very well.

I used to plug my hot rod in when I got to the campground and it saved on propane. Just don't expect one to work miracles.
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Posted: 04/10/23 06:26am

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The water heater you have is exactly like mine on my 2000 Lance. It's only a gas unit with manual igniter.. you have to use a lighter to ignite the flame. It is not wired for electric. All the parts for that unit are still available and fairly cheap. Mine still works flawlessly..

prichardson

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Posted: 04/10/23 07:22am

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You likely will not find a manual specific to a your trailer as those supplied by the manufacturer are normally general in nature. You should be able to find manuals for the various appliances on line using make and model number.

dougrainer

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Posted: 04/10/23 08:03am

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The model is SW6P If it had the 120 option it would be SW6P-E. Doug
FYI, Pilot light Water heaters rarely have a 120 option. Pilot light W/H's are the lowest cost option for RV makers. Doug

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Posted: 04/10/23 01:32pm

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You can always change it out to a gas/electric model with spark ignitor.

pianotuna

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Posted: 04/10/23 04:32pm

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neu,

You can add a rod that fits the drain plug hole. There are 12 volt ones and 120 volt ones.

My water heater is dual power gas and 120 volt. There is a switch inside the RV just beside the sink.

Regards, Don
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