Suburban SW6DE (5239A)
#12 in TankFull review
A 6-gallon steel tank heater that runs on propane and electric for a straight swap in an RV with the matching cutout.
Amazon $499.99$499.99
The Suburban SW6DE (5239A) is the better RV water heater overall, rated 2.9 to 2.9. The Suburban SW6DE (5239A) costs $22.86 less ($499.99 vs $522.85).
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Dometic WH-6GA
#13 in TankFull review
A 6-gallon aluminum tank heater on propane for a straight swap in an RV with the matching cutout.
Amazon $522.85$522.85
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every tank RV water heater; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Suburban SW6DE (5239A) | Dometic WH-6GA |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.9/5 |
| Value 40% | 27 $83.33 per gallon of tank ($499.99, 6 gal) | 23 $87.14 per gallon of tank ($522.85, 6 gal) |
| Hot water output 35% | 51 10.1 gal/h recovery on gas | 50 recovery rate not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 25% | 50 2-year warranty | 50 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Suburban SW6DE (5239A) | Dometic WH-6GA | |
|---|---|---|
| Heat and water | ||
| Input capacity | 12,000 BTU | 10,000 BTU |
| Tank size | 6 gal | 6 gal |
| Gas recovery | 10.1 gal/h | - |
| Fuel | Propane + electric | Propane |
| Fit | ||
| Weight | 32.9 lb | 15 lb |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |