2006 view 23h water heater element replace

[roadkingdoc]

Need some help with accessing and replacing heater element on GCH-6A-10E model Atwood water heater. I understand it is on back of heater. How do I get there? thanks

[l1v3fr33ord1]

roadkingdoc-

The brochure, plumbing diagram, parts list and operator's manual are silent on access to the rear of the water heater. The two logical approaches would be from a removable panel on the forward end of the large exterior storage bay at the rear, passenger-side or from inside, under the pantry.

[bigb]

Once you get to it you might need to order this: https://www.amazon.com/Camco-09951-P.../dp/B00103PNTO

Mine was so tight, and so far into the access space, that I couldn't break it loose with my residential water heater element socket. The Camco socket and an extension got it easily.
Also be prepared with rags and some low cut containers that you can fit in there, even if you drain the heater there will be quite a bit of water when you remove the element. A wet-dry vac helps too, put a length of tubing on the vac and you will suck a lot of calcified junk out of the bottom of the tank..

On my Via the water heater is directly below the furnace and access is thru the furnace cold air return louvered panel under the wardrobe. Good luck and let us know how it turns out!

[roadkingdoc]

Called winnebago customer service and they could not answer the question. Bummer

[KenB]

under the WH there is a hatch you have to unscrew to get to the back

[roadkingdoc]

sorry what is WH? thanks man!!

[KenB]

Water Heater

[Ray,IN]

My water heater 120V element is accessed by crawling underneath, with the MH properly supported on blockage under the frame, and removing the access panel beside the engine coolant lines on the back of the water heater.
Old-Biscuit on the irv2.com forums is an expert on RV appliances, go to RV appliances there and ask your questions.