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Hi, we are looking for a 98-99 FT and I am seeing a lot of complaints on 1998-99 FT about the AquaHot water heater?  I found one that had it rebuilt 2 years ago.  What would you say about that?

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Reply #1 –
I'd say that 95% of the people that complain about an aqua hot have never owned one. Or they simply don't maintain it properly.

They are awesome machines and as long as you take care of it, you will absolutely love it.
1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.

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Quote from: NewJourney23 –
1.  I am seeing a lot of complaints on 1998-99 FT about the AquaHot water heater? 
2.  I found one that had it rebuilt 2 years ago.
3. What would you say about that?

1. Elliott pretty much has said it all
2. Who rebuilt it?
2a. What did they do to it to say it was rebuilt?
3. If you like the rest of the coach then the A/H wouldn't be a deal breaker.

Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

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

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Reply #3 –
Aqua Hot is a great system, however they do require service now and then. Just make sure it works on both electric and diesel.
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country

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Reply #4 –
Quote from: NewJourney23 –
Hi, we are looking for a 98-99 FT and I am seeing a lot of complaints on 1998-99 FT about the AquaHot water heater?  I found one that had it rebuilt 2 years ago.  What would you say about that?

Could be they let it (or had some unfortunate circumstance that allowed it to) freeze in the winter.  That's not the fault of/flaw in the AquaHot.  I would ask why it needed to be rebuilt, and as Mike lists, who rebuilt it.

Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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Reply #5 –
The 10/30/2020 bill he shows me was for $9K for rebuilt AH tank, copper coil, and replumbed all copper lines + labor. What do you think (Howard's RV did the work)?

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Reply #6 –
I agree with Elliott, the Aqua hot system we have in our coach is one of the reasons I love it so much. Unlimited hot water, 3 zones of heating, and engine heating if needed, What's not to love?
Bob & June
2000 U320 4010 WTFE (Dew Drop Inn)
Cummins ISM 450
Build #5670
Member #19034
Silver Springs FL
"We have found some of the greatest adventures on accident or was it?"

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Quote from: NewJourney23 –
The 10/30/2020 bill he shows me was for $9K for rebuilt AH tank, copper coil, and replumbed all copper lines + labor. What do you think (Howard's RV did the work)?

Chances are previous owner let it freeze and it burst the copper pipes.
Dan - Full timing since 2009
2003 U320 40' Tag 2 slide

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New Journey 23,  Call me, I can share the real deal about Aqua Hot heaters including rebuilt ones.  My 20 year old heater works fine with very little attention.  I have been fixing them for 14 years so I have lots of experience for you.  Call me.  Rudy Legett 8 one 8. 7 one 3.  3234
Rudy Legett
2003 U320 4010 ISM 450 hp
2001 U320 4220 ISM 450 hp
1995 U320 M11 400 hp
1990 Granvilla 300 hp 3208T
Aqua Hot Service Houston and Southeast Texas

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Reply #9 –
I agree with Elliott and for me not having an Aqua-Hot would be a deal breaker for me. Being able
to have the bathroom warm and the rest of the coach cool is awesome. It is so nice to be able to go
the bathroom and be nice an warm. 
Peter and Frieda Morin
1999 36ft. U320 Foretravel
Build # 5436
1998 Suzuki Sidekick Sport

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Reply #10 –
I have one and love it.  As others said , that one likely froze.

The key to keeping it running is to start it up and run through a couple cycles once a month.  I went 2.5 years without service.  Ran great.

The other potential problem is the controller.  The old silver ones good until they don't.  There was a black model that was problematic.  The company has a new one that is supposed to work well.

I wouldn't let aquahot be the deciding factor on buying a coach. 
1998 U320 40'
2005 GMC Yukon
MC# 17609

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Rudy, you are in eight 1 eight............we are too.  West Hills, CALI

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Oops,  senior brains at play the correct number is 7 one 3. 8 one 8.  3234,  central time in Houston TX.  Please call me tomorrow after 8 am central which is 6 am left coast time.  I stop talking on the phone at 8 pm central or 6 pm your time.  Talk to you then.  We will have a good Foretravel and Aqua Hot visit.  Thanks.
Rudy Legett
2003 U320 4010 ISM 450 hp
2001 U320 4220 ISM 450 hp
1995 U320 M11 400 hp
1990 Granvilla 300 hp 3208T
Aqua Hot Service Houston and Southeast Texas

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NewJourney23
When I first purchased my new to me 1998 U320 with aqua hot I was a bit overwhelmed.
Lots of things went wrong and I had to have the coils redone to the tune of 8000.00 CND.
Since then, with regular diligent maintenance and the expertise from Rudy, I have become comfortable with the
system and would not have another unit without it.
Myself and the better half love the aqua hot!
Peter
Peter    Alberta Canada
'98 U320 40'  Build 5359 M11 450 HP, Aqua hot, Blu Ox