Description
Finally! A furnace and water heater combination with high altitude performance up to 15,000 ft.
35 years of design expertise back the luxury RV comfort systems by Aqua-Hot now featuring the innovative Gen1.
You no longer need a separate heater and water heater in your van.
The Gen1 is a multi-purpose, single appliance designed to save space and weight in a vehicle while still providing the highest level of environmental comfort as well as 2.64 G of hot water. With 13,500 BTU of heating capacity (20,000 for propane version). The Aqua-Hot Gen1 can heat water independently of the furnace, keeping camper van owners comfortable year-round and ensuring they’re always ready for a luxurious hot shower from anywhere on the road. Warm air flows into the coach’s interior through 4 air outlets where it is distributed evenly and efficiently for a consistently comfortable internal temperature. The Aqua-Hot Gen1 is rated for high altitude operation up to 15,000 feet above sea level – compared to competitive models that are only rated up to 5,200 feet.
The Aqua-Hot Gen1 heater comes with every component you need for a camper van/RV heater installation, including the Gen1 heater, control panel, flexible ducting, and exhaust and intake tubing.
Replace a Truma Combi
This Aqua-Hot Gen 1 is also a perfect replacement for a Truma Combi at a great price. The form factor, venting, and location of all the ducting/connections allow for a simple, direct replacement with little hassle or retrofit required. Even the holes for mounting the unit are located in the same location as a Truma Combi. Or, if you’re trying to remove propane from your rig, you can replace a propane Truma Combi with a gasoline or diesel Aqua-Hot that pulls fuel from your vehicle tank.
Important note about Electric Heating
AC input voltage for these units cannot exceed 114 volts. At 114V, the electric elements will pull 15.8A (at room temperature), for 1800W of power. If this power limit is exceeded, we've found that high limits trip (and trigger the W220H code) on the ECO fan setting. If this happens, the system will resume its normal function after the high limits cool down and the user won't experience a lack of heat for more than a minute or so.
What's Included in the Kit
- Heater unit with electric heating element
- 12VDC power cable
- Control panel with wiring harness
- Misc. terminals/connectors
- Room temperature sensor (thermistor)
- Air intake/exhaust assembly
- Air intake/exhaust port and sealing gasket
- Air intake/exhaust mounting clip
- C-clip and clamp for exhaust tubing
- 4x, air duct mounting brackets
- 4x, fixed louver/vents for heated air
- 4x, adjustable louver/vents for heated air
- Fuel pump assembly
- 2x, push-to-connect fittings (10mm OD 1/2" BSPP)
- 3x, 1/2" PEX x 1/2" NPT male (brass)
- 6x, 1/2" PEX x 1/2" NPT female (brass)
- Water check valve
- Temperature mixing valve (tempering valve) for hot water outlet
- 40 PSI water pressure regulator
- 8x, 9-11mm fuel line clamps
- 6x, 8-10mm fuel line clamps
- 2x, 70-90mm work drive clamps
- Air distribution cap
- Exhaust vent
- Control knob
- 2x, 4 meter (13') lengths of heated air ducting
- Various fasteners
Cold Water Supply/Hot Water Outlet Plumbing Tip
The Aqua-Hot Gen1 units have 10mm "bare metal" pipes for cold water supply (inlet) and heated water outlet connections. The kit includes 10mm "push-lock" to 1/2" male BSP fittings that are designed to bridge these to threaded fittings (photo). The kit also includes some NPT to BSP fittings. However, we recommend using a 1/2" female to PEX "swivel fitting" (also available in 90 degree elbow versions) to connect your supply/outlet plumbing to the 10mm "push-lock" to 1/2" male BSP. Even though it's an NPT PEX adapter, it has a substantial rubber gasket inside the fitting that allows it to thread onto the male BSP fitting and seal effectively (photo).
