Having a mobile home has many benefits, somewhere, where you can also get away and relax whenever you get the chance.

But what about maintenance?

Mobile homes tend to be maintenance-free until something goes wrong, but just like your main home, they should be maintained regularly.

The RV water heater is never serviced until it breaks, but just like the central heating boiler in your home, must be reviewed annually.

Most new mobile homes now have a full central heating system installed, operated by an LPG combination boiler.

Older models were supplied with an LPG water heater, usually installed in a compartment somewhere.

The most popular heaters were made by Morco and Bosch.

They produced about 5-6 liters of hot water per minute, which for the average family was enough.

Now, however, if you need to repair or replace your heater, both Morco and Bosch have ceased production of these models.

By searching the internet you may be able to find a replacement or parts, but these are old stock and you will pay through the nose for your model.

So what options are there for mobile home water heaters?

If your heater has stopped working, you have two options.

One, try repairing it, which could cost almost as much as replacing it, or two, replace it with a new model,

A Spanish company now produces a replacement for Morco and Bosch water heaters.

The brand is called Forcali, they produce two models, 6 and 10 liter versions.

Each water heater is supplied with standoff brackets to align with the existing flue.

However, it is good practice to replace the chimney at the same time.

Everything needed for installation is supplied in the box, including the flue adapter.

These replacement models have been designed to save running costs by not having a fixed pilot.

The water heater works automatically when there is a demand for hot water.

Your old water heater was probably a D-rated, while these new units are A-rated and better for the environment.

Like I said at the beginning, RVs need regular maintenance to keep them running, but the most important thing is SAFETY.

When arranging for someone to do maintenance, make sure they are registered with Gas Safe and also registered to work with LPG.