Suburban SW10D (5242A)
#3 in TankFull review
A 10-gallon steel tank heater on propane for a straight swap in an RV with the matching cutout.
Amazon $591.09$591.09
The Suburban SW10D (5242A) rates 3.4 among tank RV water heaters; the Furrion FWH09AFA-AM 60,000 BTU rates 2.2 among tankless ones. The Suburban SW10D (5242A) costs $33.91 less ($591.09 vs $625).
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Furrion FWH09AFA-AM 60,000 BTU
#19 in TanklessFull review
A tankless heater rated 60,000 BTU for endless hot water in an RV that has the cutout for it.
Amazon $625$625
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 SW10D (5242A) | Furrion FWH09AFA-AM 60,000 BTU |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.4/5 | 2.2/5 |
| Value 40% | 61 $59.11 per gallon of tank ($591.09, 10 gal) | 31 $10.42 per 1,000 BTU ($625, 60,000 BTU) |
| Hot water output 35% | 51 10.1 gal/h recovery on gas | 21 up to 2.4 GPM |
| Warranty 25% | 50 2-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Suburban SW10D (5242A) | Furrion FWH09AFA-AM 60,000 BTU | |
|---|---|---|
| Heat and water | ||
| Input capacity | 12,000 BTU | 60,000 BTU |
| Tank size | 10 gal | - |
| Gas recovery | 10.1 gal/h | - |
| Maximum flow | - | 2.4 GPM |
| Fuel | Propane | Propane |
| Fit | ||
| Weight | - | 34 lb |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 2 years | - |