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Suburban 5321A SAW6DE 6-Gallon DSI Gas/Electric RV Water Heater, 120V/12V

Suburban 5321A SAW6DE 6-Gallon DSI Gas/Electric RV Water Heater, 120V/12V
Suburban SAW6DE 6-Gallon DSI Gas/Electric RV Water Heater, 120V/12V
 
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Part Number: 5321A
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Suburban 5321A SAW6DE 6-Gallon DSI Gas/Electric RV Water Heater, 120V/12V

Suburban 5321A SAW6DE 6-Gallon DSI Gas/Electric RV Water Heater, 120V/12V

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.

⚠️ Important: Door & Switch Sold Separately

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.

About the Suburban SAW6DE RV Water Heater

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.

💧 6-Gallon Tank

Compact Suburban Advantage tank-style water heater for 6-gallon RV applications

🔥 Gas/Electric Operation

Runs on LP gas, 120V electric power, or both when properly installed

⚡ Direct Spark Ignition

12V DC DSI gas ignition allows interior switch control of the propane burner

🛠️ Direct-Fit Upgrade

Designed to replace many Atwood/Dometic aluminum tank 6-gallon gas/electric heaters

Key Features & Benefits

  • 6-Gallon RV Water Heater: Compact tank-style water heater for travel trailers, fifth wheels, motorhomes, and other RVs
  • Gas/Electric Operation: Provides propane heating and 120V AC electric heating capability
  • Direct Spark Ignition: 12V DC ignition system allows propane operation without manually lighting a pilot
  • 10,000 BTU/hr Burner: Propane burner provides gas water heating for everyday RV hot water needs
  • 120V Electric Heating: Electric element provides hot water operation when shore power or generator power is available
  • Suburban Advantage Direct-Fit Design: Designed to replace many compatible Atwood/Dometic aluminum-tank 6-gallon gas/electric water heaters
  • Porcelain-Lined Steel Tank: Residential-style steel tank construction helps improve durability
  • Replaceable Anode Rod: Anode rod protects the tank against corrosion and also functions as the drain plug
  • Repositionable Module Board: Helps provide installation flexibility in replacement applications
  • Access Door and Switch Sold Separately: Requires the correct 6279-series SAW door and D/DE switch for a complete installation
  • 2-Year Limited Warranty / 3-Year Tank Warranty: Suburban Advantage water heaters are commonly listed with a 2-year limited warranty and 3-year limited tank warranty

🚐 Common RV Applications

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.

Technical Specifications

Part Number 5321A
Model SAW6DE
Brand Suburban Manufacturing / Airxcel
Product Series Suburban Advantage direct-fit tank water heater
Product Type RV tank water heater
Tank Capacity 6 gallons
Operation Type LP gas and 120V AC electric
Ignition Type Direct spark ignition / DSI
Propane Input 10,000 BTU/h
Gas Recovery Rate Approx. 8.48 gallons per hour
Electric Element 120V AC electric heating element
Control Voltage 12V DC ignition/control
Unit Dimensions 12.5" H x 16.125" W x 17.625" D
Cutout Dimensions Approx. 12.625" H x 16.25" W
Net Weight Approx. 41 lbs
Tank Construction Porcelain-lined steel tank with replaceable anode rod
Common Replaces Many Atwood/Dometic GC6AA-style 6-gallon aluminum tank gas/electric water heaters, including GC6AA-10E, when dimensions and installation requirements match
Access Door Included No; sold separately
Interior Switch Included No; sold separately
Replacement Anode Rods 232767 magnesium or 232768 aluminum for SAW-series models
Warranty 2-year limited warranty; 3-year limited tank warranty

📦 What's Included

• 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

📋 Required / Sold Separately

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

⚠️ Verify Door, Switch & Direct-Fit Requirements

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.

Required Accessory Selection Guide

Accessory Part Number Use / Notes
SAW 6-Gallon Access Door - Arctic White
6279AAW
Exterior door/frame for SAW6D, SAW6DE, and SAW6DEL direct-fit water heaters
SAW 6-Gallon Access Door - Polar White
6279APW
Polar White exterior door/frame option for SAW6D, SAW6DE, and SAW6DEL models
SAW 6-Gallon Access Door - Black
6279AEB
Black exterior door/frame option for SAW6D, SAW6DE, and SAW6DEL models
D/DE Switch - White
234589
White interior on/off switch for SAW6D and SAW6DE gas/electric applications
D/DE Switch - Black
234229
Black interior on/off switch for SAW6D and SAW6DE gas/electric applications
Magnesium Anode Rod
232767
SAW-series magnesium anode rod for tank corrosion protection
Aluminum Anode Rod
232768
SAW-series aluminum anode rod option where aluminum is preferred

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.



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