Suburban SW10DEL (5244A)
#5 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 $639.99$639.99
The Suburban SW10DEL (5244A) is the better RV water heater overall, rated 3.3 to 2.7. The Suburban SW10DEL (5244A) leads on value. The Suburban SAW6DEL (5322A) wins on hot water output. The Suburban SAW6DEL (5322A) costs $15.81 less ($624.18 vs $639.99).
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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
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Suburban SW10DEL (5244A) for value ($64 per gallon of tank ($639.99, 10 gal) vs $104.03 per gallon of tank ($624.18, 6 gal)).
- Choose the Suburban SAW6DEL (5322A) for hot water output (14.1 gal/h recovery on gas vs 10.1 gal/h recovery on gas).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every tank RV water heater; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Suburban SW10DEL (5244A) | Suburban SAW6DEL (5322A) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.3/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Value 40% | 54 $64 per gallon of tank ($639.99, 10 gal) | 6 $104.03 per gallon of tank ($624.18, 6 gal) |
| Hot water output 35% | 51 10.1 gal/h recovery on gas | 91 14.1 gal/h recovery on gas |
| Warranty 25% | 50 2-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Suburban SW10DEL (5244A) | Suburban SAW6DEL (5322A) | |
|---|---|---|
| Heat and water | ||
| Input capacity | 12,000 BTU | 10,000 BTU |
| Tank size | 10 gal | 6 gal |
| Gas recovery | 10.1 gal/h | 14.1 gal/h |
| Fuel | Propane + electric | Propane + electric |
| Fit | ||
| Weight | 46 lb | - |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 2 years | - |