oldblue
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2007 10 gal atwood water heater runs 155 -160 degree should be 140 degree tried 2 new thermostats still to hot tried adjustable one it worked for a short time then one time
to cold next time ok could not keep it adjusted any one have answer runs same on gas or elec
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Mandalay Parr
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I think they are made to run Hot. That way the hot lasts longer when mixing with cold water, effectively making the tank seem bigger.
Jerry Parr
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Jim&Peg
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Be sure the thermostat is firmly in contact with the tank. Otherwise it will not sense the temp properly.
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Butch50
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A lot of the newer water heaaters are rated at 16 gallon but they are actually 10 gallon. They make the heater heat to a higher temp and then use a mixing valve on the hot water outlet of the tank to mix in cold water. Thus you get more capacity out of a 10 gallon tank. That is what my last 5er and the one I have currently do.
Check your info on your trailer and see if it is advertised as a 16 gallon.
Butch
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