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Aquahot model and filter location?

My Aquahot needs the annual service. It currently doesn't ignite on diesel.  I need the model # and the fuel filter # for the shop to order parts.

I cannot seem to find either the model number or the fuel filter location!

The owner's manual doesn't seem to list the model number! Even the unit doesn't have any markings (unless it's on top where you cannot see it.)  I also have searched up and down for the fuel filter.  It's not in the generator/radiator compartment where it seems to normally be in the U320's.  Very frustrating!  >:(

Mu unit is the 1996 U320 4400. 
Fred H.
1996 Foretravel U320 4000 Build #4993 (Previous motorhomes 1985 Airstream 345, 1977 Argosy 20)
Sevierville, TN
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Re: Aquahot model and filter location?

Reply #1 –
Based on the manual, it seems I may need to take off a panel to get to an internal marking plate for the model number.

Also, based on my manuals that came with the coach, the fuel filter is inside the cabinet.

Does that seem right?
Fred H.
1996 Foretravel U320 4000 Build #4993 (Previous motorhomes 1985 Airstream 345, 1977 Argosy 20)
Sevierville, TN
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Re: Aquahot model and filter location?

Reply #2 –
After removing the panel, I have a model 431/12. It doesn't have a traditional screw on filter. I am guessing It's on owner/shop modification with an in-line filter.

Fred H.
1996 Foretravel U320 4000 Build #4993 (Previous motorhomes 1985 Airstream 345, 1977 Argosy 20)
Sevierville, TN
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Re: Aquahot model and filter location?

Reply #3 –
Fred,

On your unit the filter from the factory is inside the stainless steel cover. If you remove that to get to the burner the inline filter should be mounted on the back wall above the circulating pumps.

Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

Re: Aquahot model and filter location?

Reply #4 –
It came with the inline filter inside the cabinet.
previous 1984 35 ft ORED 250 HP 3208 Cat       
previous 1998 40 ft U295 CAI 325 hp Cummins
previous 2003 40 Ft u320 build #6140 450 Cummins M11.                                                         
1999 Mazda Miata
Ron, Nancy, Tipper the cat, Max The dog
1997 U 270 36 ft build number 5174 8.3 Cummins

Re: Aquahot model and filter location?

Reply #5 –
Mine came with an inline filter inside the stainless steel cabinet and I changed it to a spin on
one with a clear bowl on the bottom and I installed in the space where the Aqua-hot is so it
is way easier to service.
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

Re: Aquahot model and filter location?

Reply #6 –
Thanks for the assistance! I was wondering if the inline filter was a modification but it seems that was the original design.

The inline filter on my 431/12 is a NAPA Gold 3053.
Fred H.
1996 Foretravel U320 4000 Build #4993 (Previous motorhomes 1985 Airstream 345, 1977 Argosy 20)
Sevierville, TN
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