Jack Mayer Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 I've been testing the Truma continuous hot water system in our new RV for two months now. We have always liked the "idea" of continuous hot water in an RV - but the available systems left something to be desired. Mostly, you had to fiddle with them too much for our requirements. The Truma has overcome most of the issues with using the continuous hot water systems in RVs. My complete test report is HERE. Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker56 Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Price of the unit? Full Time since Oct. 199999 Discovery 34Q DP | ISBDatastorm | VMSpc | Co-Pilot Live | Pressure Pro2014 MKS Twin Turbo V6 365 HP Toad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Heiser Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Nice write up Jack. It is basically what I was hoping/expecting to hear after my research. 2000 Kenworth T2000 w/ Cummins N14 and autoshift 2017 DRV Mobile Suite 40KSSB4 with factory mods, dealer mods and personal mods - now in the RV graveyard 2022 DRV Full House MX450 with customized floor plan 2018 Polaris RZR Turbo S (fits in the garage) 2016 Smart Car (fits in the garage or gets flat towed behind the DRV when the RZR is in the garage)My First Solar Install ThreadMy Second Solar Install Thread & Photos and Documents Related to the buildMy MX450's solar, battery and inverter system - my biggest system yet! chadheiser.com West Coast HDT Rally Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTroy Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 Interesting. I've been looking forward to reviews on this product. thanks for the great write up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted June 17, 2015 Report Share Posted June 17, 2015 I have been trying to find a dealer for them. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RV_ Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Thanks Jack, Excellent review and topic. Back when we were full time we dreamed of a water heater without all the issues of the early models. Looks like he time has come. RV/Derekhttp://www.rvroadie.com Email on the bottom of my website page.Retired AF 1971-1998 When you see a worthy man, endeavor to emulate him. When you see an unworthy man, look inside yourself. - Confucius “Those who can make you believe absurdities, can make you commit atrocities.” ... Voltaire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mariner Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Nice write up Jack. Before the Truma, were you primarily using propane for hot water? And if so how much of a drop in propane usage did you see because of not having a system that had to keep the water hot all the time? How large is your propane tank? I'm assuming that you get refilled from a truck since it would be a bit of a pain to take your rig to be filled. I've also been reluctant to invest in any of the current systems available because of all the negatives. This might be the one. Fulltiming since 2010 2000 Dutch Star 2009 Saturn Vue Myrtle Beach, SC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaH Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 I wonder how much it would cost to replace our instant hot water system with this one? Although we've learned to live with it, I still don't like it and would have preferred the old fashioned 6-gallon water heater! LindaH 2014 Winnebago Aspect 27K 2011 Kia Soul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted June 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Nice write up Jack. Before the Truma, were you primarily using propane for hot water? And if so how much of a drop in propane usage did you see because of not having a system that had to keep the water hot all the time? How large is your propane tank? I'm assuming that you get refilled from a truck since it would be a bit of a pain to take your rig to be filled. I've also been reluctant to invest in any of the current systems available because of all the negatives. This might be the one. Honestly, I cannot tell you how much less/more propane we use. The usage is minimal, for sure, because it is hard to determine exactly how much I'm using. To me it is simply not a factor, given that it is hard to measure. Our trailer uses two 40 lb bottles. I don't seem to be filling them any differently than in the past. Either more, or less. But it is hard to really put an exact number on it - because cooking and heating comes out of the same bottles. Bottom line for ME: propane usage is not a factor. Linda, I believe the MSRP on the unit I have is $1200.....but I have to confirm that. Of course actual pricing will be quite a bit lower. I think they are in the $900 range on the New Horizons options sheet.....I'll have to look it up. Glenn, I've asked Truma for a list of retail dealers..... Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted June 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Ok, I verified the price with Truma - the Comfort is $1199 MSRP. The dealer network is available on their website...simply put in your country origin. There are about 25 dealers across the US/Canada at the moment, and more are being added. Of course, the unit is also available in many new RVs, including select Winnebago lines. And also in New Horizons. There is no retail market at the moment - it MUST be dealer installed. No DIY. Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 I refuse to pay someone to put in a unit I can do myself. This will really limit there sales. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skp51443 Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Get a dealer to order it for you and hand it over for you to install. I can understand not wanting to ship to individuals but once their volume and name recognition goes up they may start using a distributor and or catalog sales places. First rule of computer consulting: Sell a customer a Linux computer and you'll eat for a day. Sell a customer a Windows computer and you'll eat for a lifetime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted June 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Get a dealer to order it for you and hand it over for you to install. I can understand not wanting to ship to individuals but once their volume and name recognition goes up they may start using a distributor and or catalog sales places. Yes, I believe that is the way it will go, Stan. For now they have all they can handle getting a dealer network up and running.....and they are primarily targeting OEM sales, as you would expect. Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted September 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 UPDATE: I thought it might be useful for a followup report on our experiences with the Truma. In a nutshell.....I have nothing negative to report. It operates exactly like you would hope it would, under all conditions we have encountered. No change from what is noted in the test report. We are 100% satisfied. I've never used a continuous hot water heater that operated this well. (The only exception to that would be the Aqua Hot, which is combination hot water and heat. It operates very well.). Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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