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gibsongo is currently offline  gibsongo   Canada
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First of all - please excuse what will probably be the first of many ignorant posts/questions from a complete GMC "newb"

I've been trolling the web to find the right replacement for my 28" Triple E Empress Class C coach, and the GMC really seems to fit the bill. But I do a lot of boondocking - or dry camping, and have many questions about the GMC's capabilities in this area.

First of all - an electric water heater? Obviously this is a non starter for those of us who shun the KOAs. I have read a few very interesting posts about propane-powered "on demand" water heaters, and this looks like the way to go for many reasons - but I am a bit worried about low water pressure failing to trigger the heater.

What I haven't seen is posts from people who have fitted a conventional 6 gallon propane water heater (Atwood, or whatever).
Anyone done this? The space allocated for the water heater in a stock GMC may be too small for a "drop in". And I guess you would also have to put some kind of vent in the roof.

Any comments would be apopreciated. Thanks

Gordon in Montreal West, Quebec


Gordon Gibson 1976 23" Norris Upfit Montreal West, Quebec, Canada
 
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