RecPro 18 in 60,000 BTU Tankless
#14 in TanklessFull review
A tankless heater rated 60,000 BTU for endless hot water in an RV that has the cutout for it.
Amazon $499.95$499.95
The RecPro 18 in 60,000 BTU Tankless is the better RV water heater overall, rated 2.7 to 2.3. The RecPro 18 in 60,000 BTU Tankless leads on value. The RecPro 18 in 60,000 BTU Tankless costs $100 less ($499.95 vs $599.95).
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Girard 2GWHAM 42,000 BTU
#18 in TanklessFull review
A tankless heater rated 42,000 BTU for endless hot water in an RV that has the cutout for it.
Amazon $599.95$599.95
Which should you buy?
- Choose the RecPro 18 in 60,000 BTU Tankless for value ($8.33 per 1,000 BTU ($499.95, 60,000 BTU) vs $14.28 per 1,000 BTU ($599.95, 42,000 BTU)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every tankless RV water heater; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | RecPro 18 in 60,000 BTU Tankless | Girard 2GWHAM 42,000 BTU |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.7/5 | 2.3/5 |
| Value 40% | 43 $8.33 per 1,000 BTU ($499.95, 60,000 BTU) | 13 $14.28 per 1,000 BTU ($599.95, 42,000 BTU) |
| Hot water output 35% | 50 maximum flow not published (neutral score used) | 50 maximum flow not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 25% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| RecPro 18 in 60,000 BTU Tankless | Girard 2GWHAM 42,000 BTU | |
|---|---|---|
| Heat and water | ||
| Input capacity | 60,000 BTU | 42,000 BTU |
| Fuel | Propane | Propane |
| 12 V amp draw | 3 A | 3 A |
| Fit | ||
| Weight | 35.8 lb | 23 lb |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | - | 1 year |