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Old 05-03-2008, 10:37 AM   #7
Radman
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This looks pretty interesting. I just did a quick comparision between the RV500 and a Suburban 10 gal. Here is what I found out.

Precision-Temp RV500

Recovery - Shower temperature water output at 1.5 gpm (that's a heavy shower) with incoming water temperatures low as 40 degrees
o 20-pound tank of propane provides approximately 940 gallons of shower temperature water. That's 626 minutes or 10 hours of shower time.
Dimensions, 13.5" Wide x 14.5" High x 13.5" Deep
Weight - 35 pounds

Suburban - SSW10DE Combination Gas & Electric Water Heater-Direct Spark Ignition

Recovery - gallons per hour gas = 10.2 electric = 6.0

Output - 12,000 elect / gas 14,40BTU

Dimensions, 16-7/32" Wide X 16-7/32" X High X 20-1/2" Deep

Weight - Empty 45.5bls Full 82.6lbs

Considering cost and performance I think I may change the plans for our new truck over to the tankless variety.

I welcome everyone elses thoughts and comments on this.

Thanks for the post Dave B and thanks for asking the question Geo

Jim
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