{"product_id":"camco-11673-rv-water-heater-electric-conversion-kit","title":"Camco 11673 Hybrid Heat 6-Gallon RV Water Heater Electric Converter","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Camco Hot Water Hybrid Heat converter adds 120V electric heating to any 6-gallon RV LP gas water heater. Plug in at the campground, flip the switch, and make hot water on shore power while your propane stays in the bottle. Stainless steel element, an adjustable 90 to 150 degree thermostat, and everything you need to wire it in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you camp where there's shore power, running your water heater on propane the whole time doesn't make much sense. The Camco Hot Water Hybrid Heat converter fixes that. It takes any standard 6-gallon RV LP gas water heater and gives it a second way to make hot water, straight off 120V electricity on demand. Plug in at the campground, flip the switch, and let the electric element do the work while your propane tank sits full for the days you're actually boondocking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the idea. The kit adds a stainless steel heating element and its own thermostat to a tank that was built for gas only. You keep the original LP gas system exactly as it is. Nothing gets ripped out. On a hookup site you run electric and save propane. Off grid, you switch back to gas. That flexibility is the whole point, and it's why a lot of full-timers and long-weekend campers add one of these the first season they own the rig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe element itself is stainless steel, which matters in a water heater. Cheaper elements scale up and corrode fast in hard water. Stainless holds up. The included thermostat holds the tank between 90 and 150 degrees Fahrenheit, so you get a genuine hot shower, not a lukewarm rinse, and it cycles off once the tank is up to temperature instead of cooking the water all day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamco includes everything you need to wire it in. You get the heating element, the thermostat, an ON\/OFF power switch, a mounting bracket, the power cords, and the wire assemblies. The element goes into the tank, the thermostat sensor mounts to the tank body to read temperature, the switch gives you clean control from a spot you can reach, and the cords land it on your 120V circuit. If you've done basic RV 120V work before, this is a doable afternoon job. If you haven't, it's the kind of thing a mobile RV tech can knock out quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe propane math adds up faster than people expect. Every gallon of LP you burn heating water is a gallon you're not using for the furnace, the fridge, or the stove, and it's a gallon you have to drive out to refill. Move water heating to electricity while you're plugged in and your bottles last a lot longer between fills. For a snowbird parked all season, that can be the difference between one refill and several.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ON\/OFF switch is the part you'll actually touch day to day. Mount it somewhere handy and switching between gas and electric becomes a one-second decision. Arriving at a hookup site? Flip to electric. Heading out to a dispersed site with no power? Flip back to gas. No tools, no crawling under the rig every time you change how you camp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's this for? Anybody with a 6-gallon gas water heater who spends real time on shore power. Seasonal campers who park at the same site for months. Snowbirds sitting on a full-hookup lot all winter. Anyone who's tired of watching the propane gauge drop just to keep the shower warm. It's not the right pick if your rig already has a factory gas-electric heater, since you've already got the electric side. And it won't turn a 6-gallon tank into an endless supply. It heats the same 6 gallons, just with a different energy source.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA couple of honest notes. The electric element draws a real load, so plan on it running off your shore power connection, not your battery bank. Recovery time on electric is steady but not instant, same as any tank heater. And before you power it up, make sure the tank is full of water. Running an element in a dry tank burns it out. That's true of every electric water heater, RV or house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce it's in, it just works. Pull into a site with power, flip it on, and you've got hot water without touching the propane. That's the kind of small upgrade that pays for itself over a season of camping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConverts any 6-gallon RV LP gas water heater to 120V electric operation on demand\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStainless steel heating element resists scale and corrosion for long service life\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncluded thermostat holds water between 90 and 150 degrees Fahrenheit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eON\/OFF power switch for one-touch changeover between gas and electric\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKeeps the original LP gas system intact so you can switch back anytime\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eComplete kit includes element, thermostat, mounting bracket, power cords, and wire assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConserves propane by using shore power whenever you're plugged in\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSized specifically for 6-gallon RV water heater tanks\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 Hybrid Heat converter do?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt adds a 120V electric heating element and thermostat to a 6-gallon RV LP gas water heater, so you can make hot water off shore power on demand instead of burning propane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it replace my propane water heater?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. It works alongside your existing LP gas system. Nothing gets removed, so you can run electric when you're plugged in and switch back to gas when you're off grid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat size tank does it fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's designed for 6-gallon RV water heater tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow hot does the water get?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe included thermostat holds the tank between 90 and 150 degrees Fahrenheit, and it cycles off once the water is up to temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat comes in the kit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYou get the stainless steel heating element, a thermostat, an ON\/OFF power switch, a mounting bracket, power cords, and the wire assemblies needed to wire it in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I run it off my RV battery?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. The electric element runs on 120V and is meant to work off your shore power connection, not the battery bank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs the heating element stainless steel?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The stainless steel element resists scale and corrosion, which helps it last in hard water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I still use propane after installing it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The original LP gas system stays fully intact. The ON\/OFF switch lets you choose gas or electric whenever you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it heat water instantly like a tankless unit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. It heats the same 6-gallon tank your RV already has, just using electricity instead of propane. Recovery is steady, not instant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs it hard to install?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIf you're comfortable with basic RV 120V wiring, it's an afternoon job. If not, a mobile RV tech can install it quickly. 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