A 6-gallon steel tank heater on propane for a straight swap in an RV with the matching cutout.
Amazon $554.17The Suburban SAW6D (5320A) is the better RV water heater overall, rated 2.9 to 2.7. The Suburban SAW6D (5320A) costs $22.46 less ($554.17 vs $576.63).
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A 6-gallon aluminum tank heater that runs on propane and electric for a straight swap in an RV with the matching cutout.
Amazon $576.63Scores 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 SAW6D (5320A) | Dometic WH-6GEA |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 40% | 17 $92.36 per gallon of tank ($554.17, 6 gal) | 13 $96.11 per gallon of tank ($576.63, 6 gal) |
| Hot water output 35% | 91 14.1 gal/h recovery on gas | 50 recovery rate not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 25% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 50 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Suburban SAW6D (5320A) | Dometic WH-6GEA | |
|---|---|---|
| Heat and water | ||
| Input capacity | 10,000 BTU | - |
| Tank size | 6 gal | 6 gal |
| Gas recovery | 14.1 gal/h | - |
| Fuel | Propane | Propane + electric |
| Fit | ||
| Weight | 39.9 lb | 15 lb |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | - | 2 years |
