[VAC] Re: Water Heater Removal

["Karl F. Larsen" <k5di@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Tom, yes, as always there are problems with any job on an Airstream. 
The good news is that it comes out the hole in the side of the trailer 
where you gain access to it.

	But first you need to remove 2 pipes from the tank from the inside 
of the trailer. I had to remove a lot of stuff below the kitchen sink 
befor I could even SEE the pipes. More had to go so I could get a tool on 
the joints. This IS the worst part of the job. Don't bend anything or it 
won't go back together easy.

	When you have the thong out on the lawn take it apart and save all 
the insulation. Put the new tank in where the old one came out after 
removing the thermostat and saftey valve. 

	Install in reverse order, but get the pipes connected BEFORE you 
tighten the thing in place. It helps to move the tank around a little.