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09-23-2014, 05:36 AM
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Water heater
I live in my small Dutchman Kodiak. Noticed last night, the water heater didn't heat as much water as usual. I went outside to check on it and noticed soot on the trailer above the vent. Anyone know what the problem is? I only have the water heater on when I need hot water and it is a propane heater. 
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09-23-2014, 05:52 AM
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Probably a spiders nest in the air tube. Remove it to clean out
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09-23-2014, 06:09 AM
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Welcome irv2. What make and model is your WH ?
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09-23-2014, 06:58 AM
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It is a Dutchman Kodiak 2011 22 footer. The water heater is propane only.
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09-23-2014, 07:04 AM
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Thanks hondavalk, I checked for anything in the vent tube. It's clean except for soot and flakes. I was told to put a flea collar behind the access door to keep spiders out. Seems to be working quite well.
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09-23-2014, 08:51 AM
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So is it still sootier above the vents? or is it still not working properly? I have seen alot of what I call a Daddy long leg spider's in and around my MH, I think they are coming inside for the winter. 
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09-23-2014, 10:05 AM
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water heater
I don't know where you are, but the water coming into the tank is likely a lot colder now than it was only a month ago. If you're only turning the gas on when you need HW, you may have to wait a little longer.
Having said that, if the soot trail is new you may need a burner adjustment.
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09-23-2014, 08:03 PM
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Excel Owners Club Retired Fire Service RVer's
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Black soot means you air-gas ratio is out of sync. On the air gas tube is an adjustable opening. If you have never adjusted this then take it to a qualified service center.
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09-24-2014, 01:10 AM
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Hi Spritz, so far, no spiders. The flea collar works great to keep them out. Guess they don't like the smell.
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09-24-2014, 01:14 AM
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JFXG, Thank you, I think I may need a burner adjustment. I am on well water so it stays the same temp- freezing! I'll look into the adjustment. All this is new to me. Never had to live in a travel trailer before.
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09-24-2014, 01:17 AM
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Chief02, thank you for the info. I am unable to take it to a service center. The trailer is to tall and heavy for my 30 yr old Toyota truck to haul. Any advice on how to adjust the air/gas ratio will be greatly appreciated.
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09-24-2014, 03:16 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chief02
Black soot means you air-gas ratio is out of sync. On the air gas tube is an adjustable opening. If you have never adjusted this then take it to a qualified service center.
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And probably creating CO as well, I'm normally a bodge it yourself man but a sooty gas appliance get it checked.
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09-24-2014, 05:17 AM
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Why would the air-gas ratio get out of sync all of a sudden when the trailer is not being moved around? I've been living in it for 7 months now and It's stationary.
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09-24-2014, 01:56 PM
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Excel Owners Club Retired Fire Service RVer's
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Google rv heater air gas adjustments. Check rvdoctor.com they have a YouTube video on adjustments.
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