Suburban SW6DEC Gas Electric RV 6 Gallon Water Heater

Suburban SW6DEC is a 6-gallon, dual-fuel direct-vent RV water heater with direct spark ignition and a 120V electric heating element, built around a porcelain-lined steel tank for durability in compact RV installations, and available with exterior door colors such as Arctic White, Polar White, or Black. It heats water using LP gas at 12,000 BTU/h, delivering a gas-only recovery rate of roughly 10.1 GPH and an electric-only recovery of about 6.1 GPH when powered by the included 1,440-watt electric element at 120V. The unit’s compact footprint measures 12.69 inches high, 12.69 inches wide, and 19.19 inches deep, with a cutout opening of 12.75 by 12.75 by 19.19 inches and door options including radius-corner or flush designs to match various RV exteriors. The SW6DEC model is listed under Suburban’s SW6D family (SKU 5223A/E) and includes a power cord for electric operation, combining gas heating with electric heat so RVers can use whichever source is available or switch between them as needed.