{"product_id":"grundig-rv-water-heater-heating-element-520900","title":"Grundig RV Water Heater Heating Element 520900 | 120V 1440W Replacement for Suburban SW Series \u0026 Atwood\/Dometic G Series | Stainless Steel 316 | Replaces 520789, 232794, 92249, 91160, 9209","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"markdown-h2\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"markdown-p\"\u003eThe 520900 water heater heating element is a direct OEM replacement designed for Suburban SW series and Atwood\/Dometic G series RV water heaters. Manufactured from stainless steel 316, it delivers reliable, efficient heating for motorhomes, campers, and travel trailers. If your hot water runs cold, takes too long to heat, or the breaker trips, a worn-out element is usually the cause — this drop-in replacement restores full heating performance in minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"markdown-h2\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"markdown-ul\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"markdown-li\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEfficient Heating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Built-in resistance wire generates heat through electrical resistance, delivering efficient heating and quickly raising the water temperature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"markdown-li\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect OEM Replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Exact fit for Suburban SW series and Atwood\/Dometic G series; replaces OEM parts 520789, 232794, 92249, 91160, 92097.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"markdown-li\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrosion-Resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Made of stainless steel 316 for long service life against hard water and scale buildup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"markdown-li\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Application\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Widely compatible with RVs, campers, and industrial vehicles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"markdown-li\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Streamlined tubular design fits easily into limited spaces, ideal for RVs and other compact applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"markdown-li\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy Installation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— Standard 1\" NPT screw-in thread; installs easily with a standard element wrench.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"markdown-h2\"\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown-table-outer-wrapper custom-scrollbar-x\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"markdown-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"markdown-thead\"\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"markdown-tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"markdown-th\"\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"markdown-th\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"markdown-tbody\"\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"markdown-tr\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"markdown-td\"\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"markdown-td\"\u003eWater Heater Heating Element\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"markdown-tr\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"markdown-td\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"markdown-td\"\u003eStainless Steel 316\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"markdown-tr\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"markdown-td\"\u003eOE Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"markdown-td\"\u003e520900\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"markdown-tr\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"markdown-td\"\u003eVoltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"markdown-td\"\u003e120V AC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"markdown-tr\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"markdown-td\"\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"markdown-td\"\u003e1440W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"markdown-tr\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"markdown-td\"\u003eThread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"markdown-td\"\u003e1\" NPT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"markdown-h2\"\u003eAvailable Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown-table-outer-wrapper custom-scrollbar-x\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"markdown-table\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"markdown-thead\"\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"markdown-tr\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"markdown-th\"\u003eOption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"markdown-th\"\u003eContents\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody class=\"markdown-tbody\"\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"markdown-tr\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"markdown-td\"\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"markdown-td\"\u003e21cm Water Heater Heating Element\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"markdown-tr\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"markdown-td\"\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"markdown-td\"\u003e21cm Heating Element + 150mm Element Wrench\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"markdown-tr\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"markdown-td\"\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"markdown-td\"\u003e21cm Heating Element + 2 Anode Rods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"markdown-tr\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"markdown-td\"\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"markdown-td\"\u003e21cm Heating Element + 150mm Element Wrench + Anode Rod + PTFE Tape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"markdown-tr\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"markdown-td\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"markdown-td\"\u003e21cm Heating Element + 150mm Element Wrench + 2 Anode Rods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"markdown-h2\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"markdown-p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits Suburban Water Heaters (SW Series):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSW4, SW6, SW10, SW12, SW16, SW6D, SW6DE, SW6DEC, SW6DEL, SW6DELC, SW6DEM, SW6DFA, SW6DRA, SW6DERA, SW10DE, SW12DE, SW16DE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"markdown-p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits Atwood \/ Dometic Water Heaters (G Series):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eG6A-4E, G6A-6E, G6A-7E, G6A-8E, GC6A-7E, GC6AA-9E, GC6AA-10E, GC10A-4E, GH6-3E, GCH6-4E, GCH6-6E, GCH6-7E, GCH6A-6E, GCH6A-10E, GCH10A-4E\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"markdown-p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFits Vehicles:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMotorhomes (Class A, B \u0026amp; C), Travel Trailers, Fifth Wheels, Camper Vans, Truck Campers, Teardrop Trailers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"markdown-p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReplaces OEM Part Numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e520789, 232794 (Suburban); 92249, 91160, 92097 (Atwood \/ Dometic)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"markdown-h2\"\u003eSigns Your Element Needs Replacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"markdown-ul\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"markdown-li\"\u003eWater no longer gets hot, or heats very slowly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"markdown-li\"\u003eBreaker trips when the electric mode is turned on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"markdown-li\"\u003eStrange noises (popping or hissing) from the tank during heating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"markdown-li\"\u003eVisible corrosion, cracks, or scale buildup on the old element\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"markdown-h2\"\u003eSafety Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"markdown-ul\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"markdown-li\"\u003eAlways disconnect power\/gas and drain the tank before installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"markdown-li\"\u003eVerify the model number on your water heater nameplate before ordering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"markdown-li\"\u003eThis element is designed for 110–120V AC systems. For 12V battery-operated RVs, please select a 12V element.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"markdown-h2\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"markdown-p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ1: How do I know this element fits my water heater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCheck the nameplate on your water heater. If it shows a Suburban SW series model (e.g., SW6DE) or an Atwood\/Dometic G series model (e.g., GC6AA-10E), this element fits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"markdown-p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: Is this compatible with 110V systems?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes. It is rated 120V\/1440W and operates normally on both 110V and 120V AC supplies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"markdown-p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: What thread size is required?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1\" NPT screw-in thread, which is the standard opening on Suburban SW and Atwood\/Dometic G series tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"markdown-p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ4: Can I use it for a 12V battery-powered RV water heater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNo. This is a 120V AC element. For 12V DC systems, a separate 12V element is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"markdown-p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ5: Do I need to drain the tank to replace the element?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes. Always drain the tank before removing the old element.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"markdown-p\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ6: What is the difference between the options?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe options vary by what is included in the package. Option 1 includes only the heating element; Options 2–5 add the element wrench, anode rod, and\/or PTFE tape for a complete replacement kit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grundig-auto","offers":[{"title":"21cm Water Heater Heating Element","offer_id":46405832310863,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"21cm Heating Element + 150mm Element Wrench","offer_id":46405832343631,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"21cm Heating Element + 2 Anode Rods","offer_id":46405832376399,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"21cm Heating Element + 150mm Element Wrench + Anode Rod + PTFE Tape","offer_id":46405832409167,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"21cm Heating Element + 150mm Element Wrench + 2 Anode Rods","offer_id":46405832441935,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/9143\/8927\/files\/1_118940ed-0a6b-47c3-8eed-8b724f8f32ab.webp?v=1786593277","url":"https:\/\/grundig-auto.com\/fr-global\/products\/grundig-rv-water-heater-heating-element-520900","provider":"Grundig-auto","version":"1.0","type":"link"}