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Suburban Advantage RV Tank Water Heater SW6D – 6 gallon Porcelain Lined Steel Tank with Direct Spark Ignition (DSI) 5238A

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Size: 6 Gallon


Style: Direct Spark Ignition


Features

  • DURABLE CONSTRUCTION: Engineered with a porcelain-lined steel tank, the Suburban 6 Gallon Tank Water Heater is designed for durability, mimicking the longevity of residential tank water heaters, ensuring years of reliable hot water.
  • ADVANCED CORROSION PROTECTION: Equip with a replaceable anode rod and this water heater provides enhanced protection against tank corrosion. The anode rod also doubles as a drain, simplifying maintenance and extending the lifespan of the unit.
  • FLEXIBLE POWER OPTIONS: Featuring an optional electric element, this allows you to utilize campsite or generator power for heating water, offering unmatched versatility.
  • EXCLUSIVE HEAT TRANSFER TECHNOLOGY: Suburban's exclusive flue tube design slows the combustion process, optimizing heat transfer and ensuring the water in the tank heats efficiently, saving energy and providing hot water faster.
  • SPECIFICATIONS: Product Dimensions - 12.69" x 12.69" x 19.19"; Cutout Dimensions - 12.75" x 12.75" x 19.19". BTU/h - 12,000. Optional electric element input - 1,440. Recovery rate electric only (Gallons/Hour) - 6.1; Recovery rate gas only (Gallons/Hour) - 10.1. Backed by a 2-year limited warranty and a 3-year tank limited warranty.

Description

The best water heaters on the road today, Suburban's line of water heaters includes high recovery gas, gas-electric and motor aid models with sizes and features to match the requirements of almost any RV. Heated water attacks all metals, but not porcelain. That's why Suburban uses a porcelain-lined, steel water heater tank with an anode rod to "absorb" the electrolytical action - just like your water heater at home. In fact, when a Suburban porcelain-lined tank is properly maintained, it saves the owners the cost of premature replacement. In addition, every Suburban tank is pressure tested twice during the manufacturing process to ensure its integrity. Fast recovery means more hot water and fewer cool water cycles. Six gallon Suburban gas water heaters feature 12,000 BTUH input and a recovery rate of 10.2 gallons per hour - that's the fastest in the industry. The insulation is available for this product. Also light indicator is available for this product.

Brand: Suburban


Capacity: 6 Gallons


Power Source: ac_dc


Product Dimensions: 12.75"W x 12.75"H


Special Feature: Direct Spark Ignition


Brand: ‎Suburban


Product Dimensions: ‎12.75"W x 12.75"H


Special Feature: ‎Direct Spark Ignition


Color: ‎Steel


Wattage: ‎3.52 watts


Maximum Flow Rate: ‎0.17 Gallons Per Minute


Heat Output: ‎12000 British Thermal Units


Efficiency: ‎Energy-efficient


Style: ‎Direct Spark Ignition


Mounting Type: ‎Floor mount


Is Electric: ‎No


Manufacturer: ‎Suburban


Item Depth: ‎19-3/16 inches


UPC: ‎755790706280


Global Trade Identification Number: ‎80


Part Number: ‎5238A


Item Weight: ‎34 pounds


Item model number: ‎5238A


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: ‎No


Size: ‎6 Gallon


Item Package Quantity: ‎1


Special Features: ‎Direct Spark Ignition


Included Components: ‎Suburban Mfg Co 5238A Sw6D W/H 6 Gal Dsi


Batteries Included?: ‎No


Batteries Required?: ‎No


Warranty Description: ‎2 Year Limited Warranty


Date First Available: January 12, 2017


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    • Great product
Size: 6 Gallon Style: Direct Spark Ignition
Just like the old one. Working perfectly. Excellent fit.
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2026 by Sam
    • Happy camper here
Size: 6 Gallon Style: Direct Spark Ignition
After a bit of negligence of my own, I needed to replace my “Suburban (sw6D) travel trailer water heater “ after burning the original out with no water in it upon powering up on a trip. (Don’t do that/Don’t be that guy). After shopping around I found the best price on Amazon, so ordered it up. It arrived about 4 days later in perfect condition, so I wasn’t worried about it being damaged in transit. Very well boxed too I might add, with interior heavy cardboard liners to assure its safe delivery. I installed it my self after reviewing a video on YouTube. Piece of cake, just watched closely to how it came out of the side wall and it’s wiring & gas hookup. Connected 3 wires exactly the same as the old one, then zip tied the loose excess wire length ( helpful for installation, pulling it all out onto a stool). Carefully inserted back into its location in the wall while watching closely how I was going to connect the gas compression nut after it was inside its home. Had to go inside to position that to its proper location, then go back outside to carefully pull it into the knockout prior to the connection. That was the tricky part but it didn’t go to bad. Just doesn’t want to bend or flex easily, but with just a bit of force with one hand (fingers), the other was able to thread it in place over Teflon taped threads on the fitting. Screwed the housing in place before the gas hookup on each each side, into the studs with 2 screws from the original install. Will test for propane gas leak with soapy water mix before I do my test run, but confident it’s all ready for the next trip. I’ll definitely be checking to confirm waters in it first by a quick check of the release value outside from now on. But all in all it was an easy install if your at all handy with tools. Took about 3 hours with caution. If I had to do another one, it’d take half that time. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2021 by On the water
    • Excellent
Size: 6 Gallon Style: Direct Spark Ignition
I have this installed on my food truck. So far its doing great. Warms up really hot
Reviewed in the United States on December 6, 2025 by Luis garcia
    • heats up fast. Fast to install, but makes small ticking sounds when heating up.
Size: 6 Gallon Style: Direct Spark Ignition
Unsure if the unit is supposed to make ticking sounds when heating up. I've read about some make small noises but eventually goes away but this I would say goes on pretty long in time. Heats up fast.
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2024 by Erika
    • worked for me Rapid delivery from Amazon
Size: 6 Gallon Style: Direct Spark Ignition
It worked in my 2014 Winnabego, life is good. Getting ready to take my motorhome out after 2yrs and the hot water heater was leaking all over. Amazon delivered a new unit in two days I installed because it would have taken months this time year at the dealer. It was easy install if you are a little handy. On a scale of 1-10 I would give it about a 4. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2025 by Richard Dean Carey
    • No support given wrong information, stuck with a hot water heater for $400 now m
Size: 6 Gallon Style: Direct Spark Ignition
The media could not be loaded. Thought I bought a brand new hot water heater, now there's rust around the outlet where the water is on a confused why is there rust manufacturer will not get back to me I tried installing it. Try several times to get support and nobody's calling me back. I asked the manufacturer before I purchase this if it was at compatible with my Atwood and they said yes. Now I cannot get a refund or an exchange for the correct one very disappointed with Amazon and the manufacturer. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2025 by Tina
    • Perfect Replacement for my old hot water heater
Size: 6 Gallon Style: Direct Spark Ignition
Super efficient compared to my old hot water heater. It was easy to install once I got the old one out. Probably the nicest feature though is that I don't have to go outside to light my old one using the DSi that automatically lights is a fabulous upgrade. And it's nice because it only comes on whenever the water gets cooler so you can actually leave it on more often. Since there's no pilot it doesn't burn extra fuel being on. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2024 by Jim
    • Easy out easy in worked perfectly
Size: 6 Gallon Style: Direct Spark Ignition
If you fairly handy this is easy to do. I think the hardest part was removing the brass inlets as they need to be reused on new tank. Also you have to remove off old unit the very outside flange that goes in outside opening that the screws go through and into rv outside wall to secure it to rv. Make sure to order the Butyl tape 1 inch which is seal that goes between flange and RV and high heat pipe dope. Which is a sealant that you brush on the two brass inlets to sesl from any leaks. If your handy you know all this I added it to review for those that are not as handy at these repairs so they order everything they will need. You will also need to cut the 3 wires that connect heater to rv I soldered them but any good Trish connectors should work. Then you put propane line in checks for leaks with soapy water if no bubbles fire it up. May take a few try’s as propane needs to work it’s way to chamber to fire up. There are plenty of utube videos showing how to replace the old one with new one Just order everything with new tank Amazon has it all do you all set when it arrives. G ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2023 by Ed D

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