Don,
I just did this myself and I am somewhat handy, but no trailer mechanic. I
got an Atwood model, as listers said it was just a knockoff of the old
Bowen. This was true as it was an exact fit and I even reused the stainless
steel cover from the old unit. Water lines were an easy hookup but the gas
line was a might harder. I finally drilled a new hole in the new water
heater case to better route the gas line from below the coach to the
control valve assembly. The new one(6 gallon) I purchased at Camping World
was on sale. It was gas only and had no insulation. I had to either reuse
old insulation or find other. Inspection of the old Bowen unit showed a
small hole in the tank. It looked to me as much a burn hole as corrosion. I
say go for it.....if you have a question someone here will have a proven
solution.
...........Brian...........
73 Safari
At 10:36 PM 8/3/00 -0400, you wrote:
>Dear board,
>
>The water heater in my 67 Tradewind leaks. It is a 10 gallon Atwood water
>heater. I would like to replace the heater. Before I proceed I would like
>some advice:
>
>* Is it reasonable to consider doing this my self?
>* Is the same cover used or do you have to have a new one?
>* Any suggestions?
>
>Don Jackson
>
>67 TradeWind
>
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