{"product_id":"dometic-atwood-10-gallon-water-heater-door-black-93963","title":"Dometic Atwood 10 Gallon Water Heater Door, Black 93963","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe black steel replacement access door for Atwood 10-gallon RV water heaters. This is Dometic part 93963, the door and frame assembly that covers your burner, gas valve, and drain plug and keeps weather off the business end of the heater. It ships without hinges, so you'll reuse your existing hinge hardware or add your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the exterior access door on your Atwood 10-gallon water heater is rusted through, dented, or just plain missing, this is the replacement panel that puts things right. It's the black steel door and frame assembly that mounts against your RV's sidewall and covers the burner, gas valve, and drain plug on Atwood 10-gallon tank water heaters. Dometic part number 93963. Simple part, but the kind you don't want to skip, because that door is what keeps road spray, bugs, and weather off the working end of your heater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis door fits Atwood's 10-gallon tank water heaters. If your rig came from the factory with a 10-gallon Atwood tank, the opening in your sidewall was cut to this door's footprint, so a like-for-like swap drops right back into the same hole. It's sized specifically for the 10-gallon body, so it won't line up on a 6-gallon opening. Check the tag on your old heater or measure your existing door before you order if you're not sure which tank you've got.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the one thing to know up front. This door ships without hinges. The title says it, and we'll say it again, because it's the number one surprise on a part like this. The hinge hardware isn't in the box. On most Atwood setups the hinges live with the water heater itself, so if you're replacing just the door, plan to reuse the hinges and latch hardware off your old panel or pick them up separately. Nothing about that is hard, but you'll want the right screws and hinge pins on the bench before you start, not halfway through the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation is straightforward for anyone comfortable with a screwdriver and a caulk gun. The frame sits against the sidewall and the door swings on the hinges you supply. Two things make the difference between a clean job and a callback. First, seal it. Run a bead of butyl tape or marine-grade sealant behind the frame flange so water can't wick in behind the panel, and snug the mounting screws down evenly so the frame sits flat and doesn't warp. A warped frame is the usual reason a door won't close square or seal at the edges. Second, mind your clearances. Make sure the drain plug and the gas or electric controls are still easy to reach with the new door and frame in place before you drive the last screw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe door is stamped from steel and finished in black. Steel gives you a solid, dent-resistant panel that holds its shape season after season, which matters on a part that takes door slams, branch scrapes, and the occasional bump at the gas pump. If you store or travel where there's a lot of salt air or road salt, a quick coat of primer and paint on the back side and edges is cheap insurance against surface rust. It's not required, but it's the kind of five-minute step that keeps a steel part looking right for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho reaches for this door? Usually it's an owner refreshing an older motorhome or fifth wheel, someone who backed into a post, or a tech doing a heater service who found the original door too far gone to reuse. It's also a smart grab if you're buying a used rig and the water heater door is faded, cracked, or gone. A fresh black door tightens up the whole side of the coach and, more important, gets the weather barrier back where it belongs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a genuine Dometic replacement part, so the fit and finish match what came off your rig at the factory. It's a small piece of the puzzle, but a leaking or missing water heater door is exactly the kind of thing that leads to bigger problems down the line, like corroded burners, water intrusion, and critters nesting near the gas train. Get the right door back on, seal it up, and forget about it. If you're unsure whether your tank is a 10-gallon or a 6-gallon before you order, give us a shout and we'll help you pin it down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStamped black steel construction resists dents and holds its shape through door slams and road abuse\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSized for Atwood 10-gallon tank water heaters for a like-for-like, drop-in replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGenuine Dometic part number 93963, matching factory fit and finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDoor and frame assembly covers the burner, gas valve, and drain plug against weather and road spray\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShips without hinges so you reuse your existing hinge and latch hardware or add your own\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFrame flange seats against the sidewall and accepts butyl tape or sealant for a weather-tight fit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBare steel surface takes primer and paint for extra corrosion protection in salt-air storage\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 Dometic 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\u003eDoes this door fit every Atwood 10-gallon water heater?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. It's made for Atwood's 10-gallon tank water heaters, so if your rig left the factory with a 10-gallon Atwood tank, the sidewall opening was cut to this door's footprint and it goes back in the same hole. It won't fit a 6-gallon opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eAre the hinges included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. This door ships without hinges, just like the title says. On most Atwood setups the hinge hardware stays with the water heater, so plan to reuse the hinges off your old door or pick up new ones separately before you start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is it made of and what color is it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's stamped steel finished in black. Steel keeps the panel dent-resistant and holds its shape through door slams and road abuse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill it work on a 6-gallon Atwood water heater?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. This one is sized for the 10-gallon tank body. A 6-gallon heater uses a smaller door and a smaller sidewall opening, so measure or check your old heater's tag if you're not sure which tank you've got.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this an RV part or a marine part?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's an RV water heater door for Atwood 10-gallon tank heaters, the kind found in motorhomes and fifth wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I paint it to prevent rust?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYou can. It's black steel from the factory, and a quick coat of primer and paint on the edges and back side is cheap insurance if you store or travel in salt air or road salt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I get a good weather seal when I install it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRun a bead of butyl tape or marine-grade sealant behind the frame flange, then snug the mounting screws down evenly so the frame sits flat. A warped frame is the usual reason a door won't close square or seal at the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat comes in the box?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe black steel door and frame assembly, without hinges. 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