{"product_id":"dometic™-4471011653-94946-rv-water-heater-door-conversion-kit-6-gal-white","title":"Dometic™ 4471011653 94946 RV Water Heater Door Conversion Kit - 6 Gal. - White","description":"\u003cp\u003eConvert your Atwood water heater installation to a new Dometic water heater with the \u003cstrong\u003eDometic 4471011653 \/ 94946 RV Water Heater Door Conversion Kit (6-Gallon, White)\u003c\/strong\u003e. This conversion kit covers the rectangular wall opening from your older Atwood water heater AND provides the new exterior access door for your Dometic replacement — making it possible to drop in a modern Dometic water heater without modifying your RV's exterior wall opening. The right kit when you're upgrading from a 6-gallon Atwood to a Dometic in white trim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Atwood-to-Dometic Conversion Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAtwood and Dometic water heaters have different exterior dimensions and door styles, so swapping brands isn't a direct drop-in for the exterior wall opening. This conversion kit solves this:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCovers the sides of the old rectangular Atwood opening\u003c\/strong\u003e — no need to fill, modify, or rebuild the wall cutout\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvides a new exterior access door\u003c\/strong\u003e sized correctly for the Dometic water heater\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhite finish\u003c\/strong\u003e — matches RVs with lighter exterior trim\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllows easy exterior access\u003c\/strong\u003e to the Dometic water heater for maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eResult: a clean, finished installation without exterior wall surgery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImproved Double-Latch Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit features an \u003cstrong\u003eimproved double-latch design\u003c\/strong\u003e that addresses a real-world failure mode of single-latch doors: \u003cstrong\u003elosing the access door while driving down the road\u003c\/strong\u003e. Single-latch doors can vibrate open over time, eventually flying off and getting lost — or worse, causing road hazards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo latches\u003c\/strong\u003e for redundant secure connection between door and water heater\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduced risk of losing the door\u003c\/strong\u003e at highway speeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with single-latch water heaters\u003c\/strong\u003e — the kit includes both latches, so it works as an upgrade even on water heaters originally designed for single-latch operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Dometic Water Heaters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis conversion kit is engineered to work with multiple Dometic water heater models:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDometic WH-6GA\u003c\/strong\u003e (6-gallon gas only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDometic WH-6GEA\u003c\/strong\u003e (6-gallon gas + electric) — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thervsurplus.com\/products\/dometic-rv-water-heater-wh-6gea-94002-6-gallon-gas-and-electric\"\u003esee our WH-6GEA listing\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDometic WH-9GEA\u003c\/strong\u003e (9-gallon gas + electric)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have one of these Dometic water heaters and need a white exterior access door — whether for replacement or Atwood conversion — this is the right kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCross-Reference Part Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis same Dometic white door conversion kit is referenced under two different identifiers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4471011653\u003c\/strong\u003e (manufacturer SKU)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e94946\u003c\/strong\u003e (part number)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth refer to the same product — either may appear depending on the supplier or catalog generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDirect Replacement for 94016\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is the \u003cstrong\u003edirect replacement for the earlier Dometic 94016 door kit\u003c\/strong\u003e. If your existing kit shows part number 94016, this is the current production successor — same fitment, same function, improved double-latch design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWant a Different Color?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is the \u003cstrong\u003ewhite\u003c\/strong\u003e variant. If you want a black finish to match darker exterior trim, the same conversion kit is available as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thervsurplus.com\/products\/dometic-rv-water-heater-door-conversion-kit-94951-6-gal-black\"\u003eDometic 94951 (Black)\u003c\/a\u003e — identical function and dimensions, just black instead of white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSteel Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is built with \u003cstrong\u003esteel construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — durable, weather-resistant, and designed to handle years of RV exterior exposure. The white finish delivers the clean classic look that matches most lighter RV exteriors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDometic conversion door kit\u003c\/strong\u003e for 6-gallon Atwood-to-Dometic upgrades\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite finish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCovers rectangular Atwood opening\u003c\/strong\u003e — no wall modification needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImproved double-latch design\u003c\/strong\u003e — reduced risk of losing door at highway speeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes two latches\u003c\/strong\u003e — compatible with single-latch water heaters too\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e for Dometic 94016\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible with WH-6GA, WH-6GEA, and WH-9GEA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCross-references:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4471011653 (MFG SKU) and 94946 (part number) — same product\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNominal dimensions: 18\" W × 14-3\/4\" H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBrand: Dometic\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePart Number: 4471011653 (MFG SKU); also referenced as 94946 (part number)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReplaces: Dometic 94016 Door Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eType: RV Water Heater Door Conversion Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eApplication: Atwood-to-Dometic 6-gallon water heater conversion + Dometic replacement door\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatible With: Dometic WH-6GA, WH-6GEA, WH-9GEA\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNominal Dimensions: 18\" W × 14-3\/4\" H\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eColor: White\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaterial: Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLatch Design: Double latch (improved security)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLatch Compatibility: Includes two latches, works with single-latch water heaters\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eColor Variant Available: Black (Dometic 94951)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The RV Surplus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58090431611183,"sku":null,"price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/7663\/0063\/files\/94946_1__18620.jpg?v=1781893678","url":"https:\/\/thervsurplus.com\/products\/dometic%e2%84%a2-4471011653-94946-rv-water-heater-door-conversion-kit-6-gal-white","provider":"The RV Surplus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}