Best RV Tank Water Heaters Ranked

21 RV tank water heaters.

Last updated: November 4, 2026

Tank heaters from Suburban, Dometic and newer brands, in 6, 10 and 12 gallon sizes. Steel tanks have an anode rod to replace; aluminum tanks don’t. Gas-electric models add an electric element for campgrounds with shore power.

Prices were last checked November 4, 2026. Product prices and availability are accurate as of that date and are subject to change; the price and availability shown on Amazon or the retailer's site at the time of purchase apply. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

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  1. Suburban SW12DEL (5248A)
    #1 of 213.5Full review

    A 12-gallon steel tank heater that runs on propane and electric for a straight swap in an RV with the matching cutout.

    Amazon $669.90
    $669.90
    12,000 BTU12 galPropane + electric
  2. Suburban SW12DE (5247A)
    #2 of 213.5Full review

    A 12-gallon steel tank heater that runs on propane and electric for a straight swap in an RV with the matching cutout.

    Amazon $690.92
    $690.92
    12,000 BTU12 galPropane + electric
  3. Suburban SW10D (5242A)
    #3 of 213.4Full 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
    12,000 BTU10 galPropane
  4. Suburban SW10DE (5243A)
    #4 of 213.4Full 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 $594.99
    $594.99
    12,000 BTU10 galPropane + electric
  5. Suburban SW10DEL (5244A)
    #5 of 213.3Full 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
    12,000 BTU10 galPropane + electric
  6. Dometic WH-10GEA
    #6 of 213.3Full review

    A 10-gallon aluminum tank heater that runs on propane and electric for a straight swap in an RV with the matching cutout.

    Amazon $660
    $660
    10,000 BTU10 galPropane + electric
  7. Suburban SW6D (5238A)
    #7 of 213.1Full review

    A 6-gallon steel tank heater on propane for a straight swap in an RV with the matching cutout.

    Amazon $439.99
    $439.99
    12,000 BTU6 galPropane
  8. KingRVer 10 Gallon Propane/Electric
    #8 of 213.1Full 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 $529.99
    $529.99
    12,000 BTU10 galPropane + electric
  9. Suburban SW6DEL (5240A)
    #9 of 213.0Full 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 $479.99
    $479.99
    12,000 BTU6 galPropane + electric
  10. KingRVer 10 Gallon Replacement
    #10 of 213.0Full 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 $589.99
    $589.99
    -10 galPropane + electric
  11. KingRVer 10 Gallon Gas/Electric
    #11 of 213.0Full 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 $599.99
    $599.99
    -10 galPropane + electric
  12. Suburban SW6DE (5239A)
    #12 of 212.9Full 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
    12,000 BTU6 galPropane + electric
  13. Dometic WH-6GA
    #13 of 212.9Full review

    A 6-gallon aluminum tank heater on propane for a straight swap in an RV with the matching cutout.

    Amazon $522.85
    $522.85
    10,000 BTU6 galPropane
  14. Suburban SAW6D (5320A)
    #14 of 212.9Full review

    A 6-gallon steel tank heater on propane for a straight swap in an RV with the matching cutout.

    Amazon $554.17
    $554.17
    10,000 BTU6 galPropane
  15. KingRVer 6 Gallon Propane DSI
    #15 of 212.8Full review

    A 6-gallon steel tank heater on propane for a straight swap in an RV with the matching cutout.

    Amazon $399.99
    $399.99
    -6 galPropane
  16. KingRVer 6 Gallon Propane/Electric
    #16 of 212.8Full 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 $399.99
    $399.99
    -6 galPropane + electric
  17. Dometic WH-16GEA
    #17 of 212.8Full review

    A 10-gallon aluminum tank heater that runs on propane and electric for a straight swap in an RV with the matching cutout.

    Amazon $920.19
    $920.19
    -10 galPropane + electric
  18. Dometic WH-6GEA
    #18 of 212.7Full review

    A 6-gallon aluminum tank heater that runs on propane and electric for a straight swap in an RV with the matching cutout.

    Amazon $576.63
    $576.63
    -6 galPropane + electric
  19. Suburban SAW6DE (5321A)
    #19 of 212.7Full 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 $613.51
    $613.51
    10,000 BTU6 galPropane + electric
  20. Suburban SAW6DEL (5322A)
    #20 of 212.7Full 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
    10,000 BTU6 galPropane + electric
  21. Camplux RG600W 6 Gallon
    #21 of 212.7Full 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 $436.99
    $436.99
    12,000 BTU6 galPropane + electric