Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago
We noticed water dripping from our rig and traced the leak back to the water heater. In this video, we walk through exactly how we diagnosed the problem while on the road and what steps we took to figure out whether the entire water heater needed to be replaced—or if it could be repaired. I’ll also briefly explain how we continued to use our water heater even while the issue was still present.
Is it a $1,300 replacement… or a $13 part?
If your RV water heater suddenly starts leaking or stops working, don’t panic. Sometimes the issue is simple, inexpensive, and repairable with basic tools. In this video, you’ll see:
✅ What caused the leak
✅ The cheap part that failed
✅ Our step-by-step repair
✅ How to know if your heater can be saved
✅ Tools and supplies we used
✅ Tips for avoiding this problem in the future
Whether you’re full-time, weekend camping, or just trying to keep RV repair costs down, DIY fixes like this can save you serious money and frustration. If you’ve ever been told you need a whole new water heater—watch this first!
👍 If this helps you, hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more RV tips, how-tos, campground reviews, and travel adventures.
Have questions about your water heater or a similar leak? Drop them in the comments—we try to answer everyone!
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We noticed water dripping from our rig and traced the leak back to the water heater. In this video, we walk through exactly how we diagnosed the problem while on the road and what steps we took to figure out whether the entire water heater needed to be replaced—or if it could be repaired. I’ll also briefly explain how we continued to use our water heater even while the issue was still present.
Is it a $1,300 replacement… or a $13 part?
If your RV water heater suddenly starts leaking or stops working, don’t panic. Sometimes the issue is simple, inexpensive, and repairable with basic tools. In this video, you’ll see:
✅ What caused the leak
✅ The cheap part that failed
✅ Our step-by-step repair
✅ How to know if your heater can be saved
✅ Tools and supplies we used
✅ Tips for avoiding this problem in the future
Whether you’re full-time, weekend camping, or just trying to keep RV repair costs down, DIY fixes like this can save you serious money and frustration. If you’ve ever been told you need a whole new water heater—watch this first!
👍 If this helps you, hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more RV tips, how-tos, campground reviews, and travel adventures.
Have questions about your water heater or a similar leak? Drop them in the comments—we try to answer everyone!
**********************************************************************************
Thank you for watching! 😊 If you enjoyed this video🛎️, don’t forget to like👍, subscribe 🌟, and ring the 🛎️ so you're notified when we post videos. Please be sure to leave us a comment. We love hearing from you🥰.
Join Us As We Embark On New Adventures! Subscribe to our channel for free! 👉 youtube.com/@RVWagginTails
Links:⤵️
🔗Pillar
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🔗Website
rvwaggintails.com
🔗YouTube
youtube.com/@RVWagginTails
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instagram.com/rvwaggintails
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buymeacoffee.com/rvwaggintails
Affiliate Links: Products we love to use.🤝
🐅RED-TIGER DASHCAM:
redtigercam.com/?ref=rvwaggintails
PROMO CODE: RVWAGGINTAILS to save 18% on your purchase at Checkout!
📷Haloview Byte Tango BT7 TPMS System:
haloview.com/products/byte-tango-camera-tpms-system.html?acc=745 PROMO CODE: RVWAGGINTAILS to save 5% on your purchase at Checkout!
☀️Solar3A Plus 1080P Rechargeable Wireless Backup Camera with Dual Channels Support
auto-vox.com/collections/backup-camera
PROMO CODE: RVWAGGIN1 to save $20.00 on your purchase at Checkout!
***RV Waggin Tails Disclaimer: Our YouTube channel, Website, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok pages are only for entertainment. We are not RV, Automotive, Travel, Financial, or Pet experts, nor claim to be. We only share our opinions, experiences, and what has worked or not worked for us with our current gear and locations. This video may contain affiliate links. If you use these links to buy something RV Waggin Tails earns a small commission at no additional cost to you, but helps us keep providing the content we love to share. Thank you! ***
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