If you do a quick Google search asking
whether to buy a caravan water heating system, you’ll likely encounter an
intense debate between campers over whether hot water is necessary or simply a
modern luxury.
While it’s true that most tasks can be
accomplished by simply boiling water, waiting for it to cool to the right
temperature or attempting to boil large amounts (to wash clothes, for example),
can be tedious.
There are a variety of different caravan
water heating systems currently available on the market and, as a result, an
amateur camper can quickly become overwhelmed and confused.
In an effort to guide you through what has
been referred to as “the murky market waters of water heating systems”, our
friends over at Caravan RV Camping,
Australia’s leading online superstore, have compiled a brief overview of the
different types of Suburban water heating models.
Leading
Brands
When it comes to high-quality caravan heating systems, two companies ultimately stand out amongst the rest. These are Atwood and Suburban. While the choice is ultimately a matter of preference, Caravan RV Camping’s experts, with over 40 years of experience in the caravan camping field, are large proponents of Suburban for a few reasons.
When it comes to high-quality caravan heating systems, two companies ultimately stand out amongst the rest. These are Atwood and Suburban. While the choice is ultimately a matter of preference, Caravan RV Camping’s experts, with over 40 years of experience in the caravan camping field, are large proponents of Suburban for a few reasons.
Suburban is intuitive in their prediction
of market needs, creating vast collections of products that are compatible with
almost every RV currently available.
Suburban
Heating Units: An Overview
Suburban
heating units are specifically
engineered with high-quality, porcelain water tanks.
Many competitor brands use lower quality
metal tanks, which ultimately experience negative effects after long-term
exposure to hot water.
If properly maintained, Suburban porcelain
water tanks allow Suburban heating units to last anywhere from 6 to 9 years,
making them a great and affordable long-term purchase.
Types
of Suburban Heating Units
Basic
Basic
Suburban heating units are run using LP gas. Although they exhibit an extremely
high performance, they require lighting from outside of the RV which can prove
to be annoying for some campers.
Direct Spark Ignition (DSI)
Direct
Spark Ignition heating units allow the unit to be lit from inside of the
caravan, eliminating the inherent hassle seen in the Basic model.
Certain
DSI models additionally allow users to connect an electric element (with the
goal of saving propane) as a backup in case of emergency situations.
Re-Ignitor (and Re-Ignitor with
Electric Pilot)
Re-Ignitor
Suburban models go one step further and are equipped with a handy re-ignitor to
relight your system if the pilot light goes out.
Like
the Suburban DSI models, certain Re-Ignitor models are also compatible with an
electric element to be used as a backup in case of emergencies.
Direct Spark Ignition with Motor-Aid
Direct
Spark Ignition with Motor-Aid heating units are Suburban’s leading
environmentally-friendly heating option.
Motor-Aid
essentially provides heating by taking advantage of the natural warmth produced
by your caravan’s running engine.
Although the preceding few paragraphs are
just an overview, they should still provide you with a greater understanding of
Suburban caravan heating systems, in general.
For any additional questions or concerns,
do not hesitate to contact our friends at Caravan RV Camping
directly at 1800-RV-PARTS.
