New water heater vs attempted resurrection of a Bowen/Atwood G6A2

[Savage68]

La tortugas water heater came with a new unitrol and thermocouple, uninstalled.

How difficult is it to install and do I have to remove the heater to do so?

New units start at $400.

[61 Streamy]

I replaced both in my original water heater in my '61 Tradewind without removing the unit from the trailer. It still works just fine.
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f445...ml#post1202307

[Savage68]

Originally Posted by 61 Streamy

I replaced both in my original water heater in my '61 Tradewind without removing the unit from the trailer. It still works just fine.
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f445...ml#post1202307

Thanks Streamy, makes me feel better before I jump in.

[Savage68]

Originally Posted by Savage68

Thanks Streamy, makes me feel better before I jump in.

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