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Update on AquaHot replacement with Oasis NE-S

Some of you may remember in November 2016 I posted about my AquaHot tank leaking and faced with a $6,000 plus bill to replace the tank and still have a 20 year old AquaHot I elected to replace it with the larger 85,000 btu Oasis NE-S.
Today the Oasis has 10,636 hours on the meter, Other than a failed hot water relay within 30 days of install I have not touched the unit.. With 10,000 plus hours runtime I think maybe it's time to service the burner!!!
"97 40' U320 build 5035

The best things in life are not things.... It's fulltiming in a Foretravel.

Re: Update on AquaHot replacement with Oasis NE-S

Reply #1 –
How difficult was the install? did you add the engine pre-heat option?
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: Update on AquaHot replacement with Oasis NE-S

Reply #2 –
Interesting different  technology.  Dual 1500 watt 10,000 btu auxiliary heating units. 85k btu output to run two showers. 

Matches the newer big coaches well. 

The aquahot has std engine loop.  Three zones in it  allow the basement and bath to turn on without the other zones receiving flow.

Like I said the oasis matches most current coaches use.

Bigger interior with multiple slides.  50 amp service.  Non severe winter use so the basement loop is not as important.

Most new coaches would not be my choice for a winter use. 

Overkill for a well insulated overall U320 without slides.

10k hours?  Do you ever turn it off
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: Update on AquaHot replacement with Oasis NE-S

Reply #3 –
Quote from: Caflashbob –


10k hours?  Do you ever turn it off

10,636 hours is 1.21 years running 24/7. Yikes. That coach must be parked in Barrow, Alaska.
Jerry & Nona and Kimeru the cat that thinks she's a dog
1998 36' WTFE U320  #5314 Motorcade #17711
USAF 1975-1995
2019 Subaru Crosstrek 'toad'
2003 Subaru Legacy touring car
jerry Fincher | Flickr

Re: Update on AquaHot replacement with Oasis NE-S

Reply #4 –
Quote from: bigdog –
10,636 hours is 1.21 years running 24/7. Yikes. That coach must be parked in Barrow, Alaska.
Sig. says full timing, Nov. 2016 was 2 1/2 years ago he must have shut it off at times. I'm sure the hour meter is when the switch is on not when the burner is.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: Update on AquaHot replacement with Oasis NE-S

Reply #5 –
Did a search on the ole interweb for this system. Seems one needs a top secret clearance to find the MSRP. Anyone know?
Jerry & Nona and Kimeru the cat that thinks she's a dog
1998 36' WTFE U320  #5314 Motorcade #17711
USAF 1975-1995
2019 Subaru Crosstrek 'toad'
2003 Subaru Legacy touring car
jerry Fincher | Flickr

Re: Update on AquaHot replacement with Oasis NE-S

Reply #6 –
Quote from: bigdog –
Did a search on the ole interweb for this system. Seems one needs a top secret clearance to find the MSRP. Anyone know?
Oasis NE-S Heater # 39400 - J-Way Enterprises
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

Re: Update on AquaHot replacement with Oasis NE-S

Reply #7 –
Unit is lighter as 142 pounds dry versus the three zone aquahot at 200 dry,
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: Update on AquaHot replacement with Oasis NE-S

Reply #8 –
Looks like $4500 to $9000 depending on model. Look toward the bottom of the page: HEATERS - J-Way Enterprises

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

Re: Update on AquaHot replacement with Oasis NE-S

Reply #9 –
Quote from: craneman –
How difficult was the install? did you add the engine pre-heat option?
Yes I did
"97 40' U320 build 5035

The best things in life are not things.... It's fulltiming in a Foretravel.

Re: Update on AquaHot replacement with Oasis NE-S

Reply #10 –
Quote from: Pierce & Gaylie Stewart –
Looks like $4500 to $9000 depending on model. Look toward the bottom of the page: HEATERS - J-Way Enterprises

Pierce
I am in the unit just under 6 grand after selling the good parts off the old Aqua Hot..... The Oasis was $7,900 installed including tax. The install was done by ITR (Oasis) Vancouver WA and took just over a day. It would of been under a day but the 2 man crew had a hard time getting the rear AquaHot mounting bolts out.
"97 40' U320 build 5035

The best things in life are not things.... It's fulltiming in a Foretravel.

Re: Update on AquaHot replacement with Oasis NE-S

Reply #11 –
Quote from: bigdog –
10,636 hours is 1.21 years running 24/7. Yikes. That coach must be parked in Barrow, Alaska.


I full time, remember the unit is also making all the hot water. The hour meter runs when the electric or diesel is running. the hour meter does not run when the unit is on and in standby.
"97 40' U320 build 5035

The best things in life are not things.... It's fulltiming in a Foretravel.

Re: Update on AquaHot replacement with Oasis NE-S

Reply #12 –
One thing I forgot to add. The Oasis is controlled by a WiFi enabled touchpad. At first I thought no big deal... but it is nice to turn the unit on/off from anyplace my phone has service.
"97 40' U320 build 5035

The best things in life are not things.... It's fulltiming in a Foretravel.

Re: Update on AquaHot replacement with Oasis NE-S

Reply #13 –
Does your Dometic thermostat setup  work with it ok?
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: Update on AquaHot replacement with Oasis NE-S

Reply #14 –
Bob, Yes all the  original thermostat wiring worked.
"97 40' U320 build 5035

The best things in life are not things.... It's fulltiming in a Foretravel.

Re: Update on AquaHot replacement with Oasis NE-S

Reply #15 –
Quote from: Ted H –
I am in the unit just under 6 grand after selling the good parts off the old Aqua Hot..... The Oasis was $7,900 installed including tax. The install was done by ITR (Oasis) Vancouver WA and took just over a day. It would of been under a day but the 2 man crew had a hard time getting the rear AquaHot mounting bolts out.
Thanks for the cost breakdown Ted. 

3 years ago I had my AH rebuilt at a cost of approx. $8K. Wish I had known about ITR as I'm in Walla Walla just a 3 hour drive from them. No matter, My AH should be good for quite a few years.
Jerry & Nona and Kimeru the cat that thinks she's a dog
1998 36' WTFE U320  #5314 Motorcade #17711
USAF 1975-1995
2019 Subaru Crosstrek 'toad'
2003 Subaru Legacy touring car
jerry Fincher | Flickr

Re: Update on AquaHot replacement with Oasis NE-S

Reply #16 –
Ted,
Was you AH mounted in the belly of the whale and did you mount the Oasis in the same location.
John M.
John & Carm Morales

"We travel not to go anywhere, but to just go.  We travel for travel's sake.  Our great desire is to move."
 

Re: Update on AquaHot replacement with Oasis NE-S

Reply #17 –
Quote from: John Morales –
Ted,
Was you AH mounted in the belly of the whale and did you mount the Oasis in the same location.
John M.
Yes John it is mounted in the same center location...
"97 40' U320 build 5035

The best things in life are not things.... It's fulltiming in a Foretravel.