Suburban SW12DE 12 Gallon Direct Spark/Electric Water Heater

Heated water attacks all metals - and that's why Suburban® uses porcelain-lined, steel tanks with an anode rod to "absorb" the electrolytic action - just like your water heater at home. **Image May Differ From Actual Product**
Item # 51218
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Ships LTL Freight No
Return Policy 30 Days (After Delivery)
5+ In Stock

Description / Suburban SW12DE 12 Gallon Direct Spark/Electric Water Heater

Water cold in your RV? Is it time to upgrade water heaters because your hot water tank isn’t putting out enough hot water for you and your family while at the campsite? Suburban® makes a 12 gallon water heater with an electric ignition that gives you all the hot water you need for showers and dishes at an affordable price!

If you want a water heater that relies on LP Gas and electricity with an easy to activate electric ignition, then this is the tank for you. The Suburban® Direct Spark/Electric 12 Gallon Water Heater has a direct spark “on” switch that when combined with the optional remote wall plate turns on the water heater wherever you install the switch (remote switch sold separately).

Love dry camping far away from the hustle and bustle of the city? Or is your place to be at the campgrounds with all of the wonderful hook-ups? This Suburban® 12 Gallon Water Heater runs on LP Gas and Electricity so you can camp wherever you like as your water heater heats up your hot water.

The best water heaters on the road today, Suburban®'s line of durable, porcelain-lined steel tank water heaters includes FAST RECOVERY with sizes and features to match the requirements of almost any RV.

All Suburban® Advantage™ RV Water Heater Tanks Feature:
- Convenient exterior gas line connection
- One-piece, die-formed metal control housing that protects controls from the weather
- Copolymer insulation jacket specially formed to fit the tank for additional heat retention
- Anode Rod Protection
- Porcelain Lined Steel Tank

The limit switch, reset button and on/off electric element rocker switch (if applicable) are conveniently located in a housing behind the removable outer door. The electric heat element and drain plug/anode rod are also located there. For convenience of installation, rough-in openings for Suburban® water heaters are small and less likely to interfere with RV exterior design.

When a Suburban® Advantage™ porcelain-lined tank is properly maintained, tank life may double or triple its three-year limited warranty saving owners the cost of premature replacement. In addition, every Suburban® Advantage™ tank is pressure tested twice during the manufacturing process to ensure its integrity.

ALL SUBURBAN® GAS APPLIANCES MUST BE INSTALLED AND/OR SERVICED BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN.

For all of your RV Parts needs Dyers has the replacement parts. You need a new water heater valve or anode rods? Maybe you need a brand new water heater? We have all shapes and sizes at your RV online superstore right here, at Dyers!

More Information

Item # 51218
Brand Suburban
Series Advantage™ SW12DE Model
Model 5247A
Replaces 5128A
Gallons 12
BTU's 12,000 BTU/hr
Heat Source Electric, Gas
Ignition Direct Spark
Cut-Out 16.38" H x 16.38" W x 22.25" D
Features Replaceable Anode Rod Provides Further Corrosion Protection
Copolymer Insulation Jacket Specially Fitted To The Tank To Retain Heat
One-Piece, Die-Formed Metal Control Housing Protects Controls From The Weather
Fast Recovery Rate
Convenient Exterior LP Gas Line Connection
Porcelain-Lined Steel Tank For Long Life
Recovery Gallons/Hour (Gas/Electric): 10.1 (Gas)/ 6.1 (Electric)
Unit Net Weight (lbs): Empty: 47.0 lbs and Full: 144.2 lbs
Included (1) Water Heater
*Available ON/OFF Switches and Access Doors are NOT included and are SOLD SEPARATELY*
Dimensions Product Size: 16.22" H x 16.22" W x 22.25" D
Warranty Limited 2 Year Manufacturer Warranty and Limited 3 Year Manufacturer Warranty on Tank
Special Order Item No
Return Policy 30 Days (After Delivery)
UPC 755790705207
LTL Freight No

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Customer Reviews

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I replaced my second water heater with this one. So this is number three in a 2016 fifth wheel.
Review by CDP
The heater itself does exactly what it is supposed to do. I would hope that three years is a good number for full time use
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Suburban SW12DE 12 Gallon Direct Spark/Electric Water Heater
Review by JWW
Fast delivery, installed and works fine.
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Very happy!
Review by SCUBA STEVE
The water heater was the same as the original, I replaced it myself. It was somewhat easy, the only problem was the plywood got swollen from the leak on the last heater. It works great, we had it in 2 days, which was spectacular!
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leaks
Review by Jeff
Pop off valve drips and Suburban wont send a new one unless installed by a dealer. That's very aggravating. I have worked with tools all my life and can certainly replace the valve myself.
Disappointed in that policy.
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Rv 12 gal water heater
Review by Doug
This is not my first order with your company. You have impressed me each time! I placed my order and received online tracking and was able to receive the package in a timely manner. This items shipping was super fast and i couldnt be happier! U guys rock!
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Dyers is has what you need an shipping is fast.
Review by Danny
This is only my second RV sold the other one within a month been several years since I had one so I knew when I bought this one 2007 31RLD 35 foot Mountaineer that there would be some un known problems. Well the very first week right after plunking down 10.5 cash. The hot water heater was leaking couldn't just be a fitting no it's the tank running out into the carpet. With in that week roof leaking, A/C acting up, but about the hot water heater. The one I had was a 10 gal we did some research, YouTube videos help a lot so we bought the 12gal it was only 1- 3/4" longer so it fit perfect I didn't even have to buy any fittings or pipe. Wow that never happens you know you always have to go back and get somthing you for got. Installation was easy. Take out the 4 screws pop the cover undue everything slide it out slide the other one in hook it all back put cover back silicon crank it up. Should have did my on YouTube video LOL. Shipping was fast to by the time I'd get the tracking info it would be deliver I don't know might have been my location but it was fast no more than 3 days. My new hot water heater sat down at the office all weekend cause I was waiting on tracking email it came in on Saturday I ordered it Thursday morning. Since I have ordered lots more. Always delivered within that time frame. Hey what can I say, been 10 years since I owned an RV it was a bitter sweet. Got up to speed really quick. I will continue to buy from Dyers RV!
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Great product good price
Review by Attitude06
Only gripes- I had to purchase the Suburban dual electric/gas switch to replace my old gas only switch from some appliance store after a vigorous online search. I customized it with lighted red (elec) and green (gas) rocker switches from ACE hardware- helps me not leave things on.
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Great product fast deliver great price
Review by Gulfstreamer37
Great product fast deliver great price
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Great Shipping!
Review by Chuck
My wife and I are building our own living quarters in our 48 foot race trailer. I ordered this water heater on a Monday and I reside in Las Vegas. The heater was delivered on Tuesday evening via Fed Ex. there was some slight damage but not enough to claim. The control module which was left loose in the shipping container has a mounting ear tab broken. the unit attaches with a double stick tape. No biggie. I have not placed this unit in service but I should in several weeks. Good doing business with Dyers again!

Chuck
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Very Pleased
Review by Bill
It arrived on time and for the best price. I would recommend this vendor and product to everyone.

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