Suburban SW6DE (5239A)
#12 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 $499.99$499.99
The Suburban SW6DE (5239A) rates 2.9 among tank RV water heaters; the RecPro 18 in 60,000 BTU Tankless rates 2.7 among tankless ones.
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RecPro 18 in 60,000 BTU Tankless
#13 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
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 SW6DE (5239A) | RecPro 18 in 60,000 BTU Tankless |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.9/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 40% | 27 $83.33 per gallon of tank ($499.99, 6 gal) | 43 $8.33 per 1,000 BTU ($499.95, 60,000 BTU) |
| Hot water output 35% | 51 10.1 gal/h recovery on gas | 50 maximum flow not published (neutral score used) |
| Warranty 25% | 50 2-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Suburban SW6DE (5239A) | RecPro 18 in 60,000 BTU Tankless | |
|---|---|---|
| Heat and water | ||
| Input capacity | 12,000 BTU | 60,000 BTU |
| Tank size | 6 gal | - |
| Gas recovery | 10.1 gal/h | - |
| Fuel | Propane + electric | Propane |
| Fit | ||
| Weight | 32.9 lb | 35.8 lb |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 2 years | - |