Remove Water Heater 2007 Dutchmen Rainier 24' TT

[NiceDayVince]

Hi, thanks in advance for your contributions and patience as I am completely new to TT repair so any detailed advice from the voice of experience is appreciated!

I need to remove the water heater from my 2007 Dutchmen Rainier 24' TT, because the floor beneath it appears to be molded/rotted, and needs to be replaced. The mold was caused by a leaking shower drain as far as I know. I'm rebuilding the floor in the entire bathroom and a few other spots here and there throughout the trailer, but this water heater is in the way. So I'll remove the water heater, rebuild the floor/wall, and the put the water heater back in.

How do I remove & replace it? I appreciate as much detail and step by step instructions as you can provide. Thanks!

[BFlinn181]

You didn't identify which brand of WH you have. Suburban and Atwood are the two big suppliers of RV WH. Here is an installation guide for an Atwood WH, similar manuals can be found for Suburban models, but they share many install traits together. While they have an outside access cover, the WH was most likely installed from the inside and a box built around it. Removal would be to uncover from inside and take it out that way.

[NiceDayVince]

Got it out today, it was pretty common sense after watching a couple youtube videos.