Replaced Leaking Truma. - copy of my FB post

[QuestionMark]

Figured I would post here in addition to my post on FB group for those who might want info and not on FB.   

In addition note that the copper is an odd size and uses push-to-connect fitting on tank so I was unable  to  rebuild.    
 

From all appearances, I looks like a factory defect along with Oliver not installing the screws that hold the copper tubing secure to the back of the unit.   Not sure why they would have removed or is the unit had been worked on before we acquired the trailer in 22.    
 

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Hull #293 here.  Just replaced our Truma myself as the internal outlet copper line had a factory defect that finally started to leak (see photo).  It made if for about 7 years until it started to show a drip after traveling.  Oliver service did not have time when we were there for the twin bed conversion.  I took a borescope and could see it was not the mixing vessel or tank that Oliver service said is common repairs for leaks.  Was a fairly easy removal of the old unit and simple enough to take off the cover to look more closely.   Perhaps someone would feel confident trying to repair the crack but I decided to not risk future problems and just replace the unit with a new one.  Purchased online from omnioutdoorliving.com for ~$1,399 and it arrived the next day shipping directly from the Truma warehouse in IN.   Shipping was free as well!  Could not have asked for better service.  Bought a roll of butyl tape to seal the new unit to the Oliver as was done at the factory install in 2017.  Installation took about 30-40 min and the new unit works flawlessly.  Now I have an older unit for parts if I ever need it in the future.   Looked at other options for a typical water heater and determined it would be about half the cost.  Wife said she really liked the instant hot water so I went with the exact replacement.  Individual choice, so your call on path forward.

Edited May 17 by QuestionMark

[Jason Foster]

Im surprised Truma sent you one directly.   I assumed they only ship them to Truma authorized installers. 

[QuestionMark]

2 hours ago, Jason Foster said:

Im surprised Truma sent you one directly.   I assumed they only ship them to Truma authorized installers. 

The site listed above and one other were the only ones I found that would sell it directly.   The Omnioutdoorliving was $1,000 less than the other.   I found them both with a simple google search for a DLE60C Aquago.   Hope it helps anyone else who needs a replacement and does not want to wait for a service center to get to you.   I registered it once installed so I get the 1 year warranty with no issues.