A purpose-built exterior access door kit for Girard tankless water heater installations. Sized to fit standard 6-gallon Atwood and Dometic cut-outs, this polar white hinged door gives you clean, weatherproof access to your water heater components without cutting new openings in your RV sidewall.
When you install a Girard 2GWHDA6 tankless water heater in a bay that previously housed a standard 6-gallon tank-style unit from Atwood or Dometic, the existing sidewall cut-out is already the right size. This door kit bridges that transition cleanly, giving you a finished exterior that looks factory-installed rather than cobbled together.
The polar white ABS-style door panel matches common RV exterior color palettes and resists fading, warping, and cracking through seasonal temperature swings. The hinged door swings open fully for easy access to the Girard control board, gas valve, and service connections, then closes flush against the sidewall with a sliding latch that keeps it secure at highway speeds and in high-wind camp conditions.
Sized for existing 6-gallon Atwood and Dometic water heater cut-outs -- no sidewall modification required in most installs.
Full-swing hinge allows complete access to the Girard heater's control components and service connections.
Integrated sliding latch keeps the door firmly closed during travel and in gusty conditions without rattling.
UV-resistant polar white exterior finish blends with most RV sidewalls and maintains appearance over time.
This kit is engineered specifically to pair with the Girard 2GWHDA6 on-demand tankless water heater. Using it with the matched Girard heater ensures the door panel aligns correctly with the unit's exhaust port, access points, and igniter controls. It is not a universal aftermarket door panel.
This is a complete door installation kit. Typical kit contents for the 11-9165 include:
The Girard 2GWHDA6 water heater unit itself is sold separately. This kit covers the door and surround only.
The Girard 2GWHDA6 tankless heater is a popular upgrade replacement for Atwood GH6-2, GH6-4, and Dometic/Atwood 6-gallon water heaters. Because the Girard unit is tankless and more compact, the existing cut-out opening in your RV wall is typically retained as-is, and this door kit fills that opening properly with a clean, finished exterior surround sized to match.
Installation follows a straightforward process for someone comfortable with basic RV exterior work:
Sealing the perimeter of the door frame to the RV exterior with a compatible lap sealant (such as Dicor self-leveling or non-sag sealant) is strongly recommended to prevent water intrusion -- sealant is not included.
Polar white is a standard RV exterior color, but slight tone variations exist between RV manufacturers and model years. If your RV sidewall has aged or is an off-white shade, test the visual match before committing to installation. This door panel is polar white as manufactured by Girard/Lippert.