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02-22-2021, 05:06 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
1999 28' Excella
Rowlett
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2003
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Need new water heater
Does anyone know where I can get a new water heater for my 99 Classic near Dallas?
Domestic says its on backlog for 8 weeks?
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Richard P. Johnson
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02-22-2021, 05:15 PM
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2007 30' Classic S/O
Somewhere
, South Carolina
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 6,436
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Different approach. Unless the tank is split they are pretty repairable even the tank only can be replaced. Yes economic cost of tank repair vs replacement does come into play.
What is wrong or broken with unit?
Gary
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16" Michelins, Hi Spec Wheels, Max Brake, Dexter 4 Piston Disc Brakes, Carslile Actuator, Equal-I-Zer, Dill TPMS. Campfire cook. BMV-712. DEMCO 21K Lb Cast Iron coupler
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02-22-2021, 05:35 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1999 28' Excella
Rowlett
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2003
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Electricity went off with temp down to zero. I had left heat on but when power went off it froze WH. Since it’s 22 years old my repair guy said it was best to replace. But we’re having trouble finding a replacement..
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Richard P. Johnson
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02-22-2021, 05:47 PM
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Site Team
2007 30' Classic S/O
Somewhere
, South Carolina
Join Date: Apr 2010
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Push comes to shove, this shows common tank R&R
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S/OS #001 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L 6 Speed
16" Michelins, Hi Spec Wheels, Max Brake, Dexter 4 Piston Disc Brakes, Carslile Actuator, Equal-I-Zer, Dill TPMS. Campfire cook. BMV-712. DEMCO 21K Lb Cast Iron coupler
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02-23-2021, 09:04 AM
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Half a Rivet Short
2017 30' Classic
2022 Interstate 24X
Carlisle
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 15,740
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Hi
Have you tried JC? They *might* have a better shot at getting one.
Bob
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02-23-2021, 09:21 AM
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Vintage Kin Owner
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Join Date: Jul 2007
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We bought ours from ppl in Houston.
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02-23-2021, 02:58 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
1976 24' Argosy 24
1999 30' Excella 1000
White Haven
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Join Date: Jul 2006
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Well. First determine exactly the model number you need. I recently replaced our water heater in our 99 31ft classic. I believe the replacement was a GC6AA-10E
The dometic website only listed a GCH6AA-10E
Big difference the H stands for heat exchanger which you can't use in a trailer. Much more expensive than a regular GC6AA.
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02-23-2021, 05:46 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2018 30' Classic
2004 30' Classic
1972 Argosy 22
Meridian
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Join Date: Nov 2017
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The Dometic water heater (aka Atwood) uses the same model numbers. Airstreams online parts manual for a 1999 Excella lists the Atwood GC6AA-9E. A Google search of the model number of your particular WH is available thru RV Parts Country for immediate shipment. It is an updated model GC6AA-10E. The doors are sold separately but your old one will work on the new heater
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02-23-2021, 06:47 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2017 25' Flying Cloud
Woodway
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 155
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Try Mack's Camper Sales in Waco, TX; 254-662-0325. Just 1.5 hrs from Dallas.
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02-23-2021, 10:02 PM
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Rivet Master 
1977 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
1973 21' Globetrotter
1975 26' Argosy 26
Vista
, California
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 589
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+1 on ppl motorhome,
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02-24-2021, 05:20 AM
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Rivet Master
1966 22' Safari
Hilltop Lakes
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,767
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If you're replacing the water heater anyway, consider a tankless model. I love mine.
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02-24-2021, 05:27 AM
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Site Team
2007 30' Classic S/O
Somewhere
, South Carolina
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 6,436
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How about a different search approach.
On Airforums there are two TX AS's looking for new water heaters, frozen and split tanks.
How many RV's in the TX, OK and deep freeze area etc area weren't winterized and split the tanks? That might mean that the local RV dealers, big stores, usual big name web places are low on water heater stock to sold out?
How about taking a look for smaller non chain RV stores that were not in the deep freeze or even in the normally colder climates where folks winterize by habit and this is not the big problem. The mom and pop RV store might have one in stock.
I have no clue if this suggestion works. But a bit of searching and calling might find a water heater.
Gary
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16" Michelins, Hi Spec Wheels, Max Brake, Dexter 4 Piston Disc Brakes, Carslile Actuator, Equal-I-Zer, Dill TPMS. Campfire cook. BMV-712. DEMCO 21K Lb Cast Iron coupler
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