Suburban SW10DE (5243A)
#4 in TankFull review
A 10-gallon steel tank heater that runs on propane and electric for a straight swap in an RV with the matching cutout.
Amazon $594.99$594.99
The Suburban SW10DE (5243A) rates 3.4 among tank RV water heaters; the Fogatti InstaShower 8 Pro (FS09C1SBD) rates 2.5 among tankless ones. The Suburban SW10DE (5243A) costs $5 less ($594.99 vs $599.99).
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Fogatti InstaShower 8 Pro (FS09C1SBD)
#16 in TanklessFull review
A tankless heater rated 60,000 BTU for endless hot water in an RV that has the cutout for it.
Amazon $599.99$599.99
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (tank and tankless), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | Suburban SW10DE (5243A) | Fogatti InstaShower 8 Pro (FS09C1SBD) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Value 40% | 61 $59.50 per gallon of tank ($594.99, 10 gal) | 33 $10 per 1,000 BTU ($599.99, 60,000 BTU) |
| Hot water output 35% | 51 10.1 gal/h recovery on gas | 47 up to 2.9 GPM |
| Warranty 25% | 50 2-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Suburban SW10DE (5243A) | Fogatti InstaShower 8 Pro (FS09C1SBD) | |
|---|---|---|
| Heat and water | ||
| Input capacity | 12,000 BTU | 60,000 BTU |
| Tank size | 10 gal | - |
| Gas recovery | 10.1 gal/h | - |
| Maximum flow | - | 2.9 GPM |
| Fuel | Propane + electric | Propane |
| Fit | ||
| Weight | 46 lb | - |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 2 years | - |