How Do You Light A Gas Travel Trailer Water Heater?
Travel trailers have become increasingly sophisticated since the inception of “RV camping.” Whereas the first trailers were not much more than a tent on wheels, today’s travel trailers are equipped with separate rooms, bathrooms, running water and air conditioning. Much of this new technology is run on electricity, which is now provided at most campgrounds. Some travel trailers, however, use propane gas, too. One typical use for propane is heating the water used for showers, cooking and other operations. Lighting the on-board travel trailer water heater may seem tricky, but it is quite simple if you follow these steps. Begin by turning the propane gas on outside the camper. In most situations, this will be via a small portable tank at the front of the trailer. To turn the gas on, simply turn the gas-control valve counterclockwise until it will no longer turn, then turn it clockwise a quarter of a turn. Locate the pilot light of the water heater. Normally, the pilot light is at the bott
