Suburban SAW6DEL (5322A)
#20 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 $624.18$624.18
The Suburban SAW6DEL (5322A) rates 2.7 among tank RV water heaters; the Girard 2GWHAM 42,000 BTU rates 2.2 among tankless ones. The Suburban SAW6DEL (5322A) costs $10.43 less ($624.18 vs $634.61).
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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 $634.61$634.61
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 SAW6DEL (5322A) | Girard 2GWHAM 42,000 BTU |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.7/5 | 2.2/5 |
| Value 40% | 6 $104.03 per gallon of tank ($624.18, 6 gal) | 10 $15.11 per 1,000 BTU ($634.61, 42,000 BTU) |
| Hot water output 35% | 91 14.1 gal/h recovery on gas | 50 maximum flow not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 25% | 0 warranty not published, scored as none | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| Suburban SAW6DEL (5322A) | Girard 2GWHAM 42,000 BTU | |
|---|---|---|
| Heat and water | ||
| Input capacity | 10,000 BTU | 42,000 BTU |
| Tank size | 6 gal | - |
| Gas recovery | 14.1 gal/h | - |
| Fuel | Propane + electric | Propane |
| 12 V amp draw | - | 3 A |
| Fit | ||
| Weight | - | 23 lb |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | - | 1 year |