{"product_id":"camco-08773-atwood-water-heater-gas-pilot-assembly","title":"Camco 08773 Atwood Water Heater Gas Pilot Assembly","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Camco 08773 is a direct factory replacement gas pilot assembly for older Atwood RV water heaters, cut to a 9-inch length. If your pilot won't light or won't stay lit, this is the part that gets your hot water back. Built to match the original, so it drops into the same spot on your gas water heater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Camco 08773 is a gas pilot assembly built as a direct factory replacement for older Atwood RV water heaters. It's cut to a 9-inch length and sold as a single assembly. If you've got an Atwood gas water heater that suddenly won't give you hot water, and the pilot is the culprit, this is the part that brings it back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what the pilot assembly actually does. On a standing-pilot gas water heater, a small flame stays lit and waits. When you call for hot water, that pilot flame is what lights the main burner. The pilot assembly is the piece that carries propane up to that little flame and holds it steady in the right spot. Over the years the tube can corrode, the pilot orifice can clog, or the whole assembly can just wear out from heat cycling. When that happens, the pilot gets stubborn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll usually know it's time. The classic signs are a pilot that won't light at all, or one that lights while you're holding the valve but dies the moment you let go. Sometimes it's a weak, floppy flame that can't do its job. Before you condemn the whole water heater, it's worth checking the pilot assembly. It's a fraction of the cost of a new unit, and on a lot of Atwood heaters it's the single most common failure point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength matters here. This one is the 9-inch version, so it's meant for the Atwood models that call for that reach. Atwood built several sizes over the years, and the pilot tube has to be long enough to sit the flame exactly where the burner needs it. Too short and you'll fight it. The simple move is to pull your old assembly and compare. If yours measures out to 9 inches, this is your part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAtwood water heaters have been out of production for a good while now, which makes finding the right service part harder than it should be. That's the whole point of a direct factory replacement like this. It's made to match the original assembly, so it drops into the same location and ties into your existing gas supply without any modifications or adapters. You're not re-engineering anything. You're putting the heater back to how it left the factory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA word on the install. This is a propane part, so treat it with respect. Shut the gas off at the tank, kill the power to the water heater, and let everything cool down before you start. Give yourself room to work at the burner area. Most folks who are comfortable with basic hand tools and careful around LP gas can handle this swap in a driveway afternoon. If working around propane isn't your thing, there's no shame in handing it to an RV tech. A pilot that's set wrong or a gas connection that isn't tight is not something to guess at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing to be clear about. This is a gas pilot assembly, not an electric heating element. If your Atwood water heater runs on the electric side and the electric heat is what failed, this isn't the part you need. This is for the propane burner's pilot system on gas and gas\/electric Atwood heaters. When the flame side is the problem, the 08773 is the fix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's this for? Anybody running an older camper, travel trailer, or motorhome with an Atwood gas water heater that's gone cold on the pilot. It's a maintenance part every long-term RV owner ends up needing eventually, and keeping a known-good replacement on hand beats a cold shower at the campground. Camco has been making RV parts since 1966, and the 08773 is a straightforward, honest fix for a common problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e9-inch pilot assembly length matched to older Atwood gas water heaters, so it seats the flame where the burner needs it\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDirect factory replacement for Atwood RV water heaters, ties into your existing gas line with no adapters or modifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFeeds propane to the standing pilot so the main burner lights on demand\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSold as a single assembly, the go-to fix when a pilot won't light or won't stay lit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCamco part number 08773, easy to cross-reference against the assembly you're pulling out\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMade for LP gas RV water heaters, not electric heating elements\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigned to drop into the same spot as the original, swappable with basic hand tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Camco reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat does the Camco 08773 pilot assembly fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's a direct factory replacement for older Atwood RV water heaters that use a gas standing pilot. This is the 9-inch length version. Pull your old assembly and compare before ordering to make sure the reach matches your model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this for a gas or electric water heater?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eGas. It's the propane pilot assembly, not an electric heating element. If your Atwood heater failed on the electric side, this isn't the part you need. It fixes the pilot flame on gas and gas\/electric models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I know my pilot assembly needs replacing?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe usual signs are a pilot that won't light at all, or one that lights while you hold the valve but dies as soon as you let go. A weak or floppy flame is another tell. It's a common Atwood failure point and cheap to rule out before condemning the whole heater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat length do I need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThis is the 9-inch version. Atwood built a few sizes, so the pilot tube has to be long enough to place the flame correctly at the burner. The easy check is to measure your old assembly. If it's 9 inches, this is your part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs it a genuine direct replacement?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. It's built to match the original Atwood assembly, so it seats in the same location and connects to your existing gas supply without modifications. You're returning the heater to factory condition, not re-rigging it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow hard is it to install?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eFor most people comfortable with hand tools and careful around propane, it's a driveway job. Shut off the gas at the tank, cut power to the water heater, and let everything cool first. If working with LP gas makes you nervous, hand it to an RV tech.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow many come in the pack?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOne. The 08773 is sold as a single pilot assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eAre Atwood water heater parts still available?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAtwood water heaters have been out of production for years, which is exactly why a direct factory replacement like this matters. 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