6-gallon Suburban Advantage direct-fit RV water heater with LP gas and 120V electric operation, 12V DC direct spark ignition, porcelain-lined steel tank, and compact dimensions for replacing many Atwood/Dometic aluminum-tank 6-gallon gas/electric water heaters.
This water heater does not include the exterior access door/frame or the interior on/off switch. For a complete installation, order the correct Suburban Advantage 6-gallon SAW access door and D/DE switch separately. SAW6D/SAW6DE/SAW6DEL door options: 6279AAW Arctic White, 6279APW Polar White, or 6279AEB Black. D/DE switch options: 234589 White or 234229 Black.
The Suburban 5321A SAW6DE is a 6-gallon gas/electric RV water heater in the Suburban Advantage direct-fit replacement series. It is designed to replace many compatible Atwood/Dometic aluminum-tank 6-gallon gas/electric water heaters when the cutout, wall depth, plumbing, wiring, and door requirements match.
This model provides LP gas heating with 12V DC direct spark ignition and also includes 120V electric heating for campground or generator-powered operation. The porcelain-lined steel tank uses a replaceable anode rod for corrosion protection.
Compact Suburban Advantage tank-style water heater for 6-gallon RV applications
Runs on LP gas, 120V electric power, or both when properly installed
12V DC DSI gas ignition allows interior switch control of the propane burner
Designed to replace many Atwood/Dometic aluminum tank 6-gallon gas/electric heaters
The SAW6DE is commonly used when replacing compatible 6-gallon Atwood/Dometic aluminum-tank gas/electric DSI water heaters, including many GC6AA-style models, when the cutout, wall depth, plumbing, LP gas line, wiring, and door requirements match. This is the gas/electric version. If propane-only heating is needed, verify the SAW6D model instead.
• One Suburban 5321A SAW6DE 6-gallon gas/electric DSI RV water heater • Porcelain-lined steel tank with anode rod • Direct spark ignition gas control system • 120V electric heating components • Installation documentation as supplied by manufacturer
Exterior access door/frame options for SAW6D/SAW6DE/SAW6DEL water heaters: • 6279AAW — Arctic White • 6279APW — Polar White • 6279AEB — Black Interior D/DE switch options: • 234589 — White on/off switch • 234229 — Black on/off switch SAW-series anode rod options: • 232767 — Magnesium anode rod • 232768 — Aluminum anode rod
This water heater is not a complete install kit by itself. The exterior door/frame and interior on/off switch must be ordered separately. Direct-fit replacement still requires verifying the existing water heater model, cutout dimensions, wall depth, plumbing alignment, LP gas connection, 120V AC wiring, 12V DC wiring, door style/color, and exterior sealing requirements before installation.
The Suburban 5321A SAW6DE requires the correct SAW-series 6-gallon access door and D/DE interior switch for a complete installation. Match the door color and switch color to the RV before ordering.