INSTASHOWER 7
48K BTU RV Tankless Water Heater
InstaShower 7 delivers 48,000 BTU output and up to 2.5 GPM for RV owners with lighter hot-water demand. Multiple door sizes, 12V controls and LP propane heating make it a practical step up from a limited tank heater.
View all features ↓Fit and installation
- Minimum clear opening
- 13 × 13 in
- Door options
- 15×15 / 15×18 / 18×18 in
- Fuel
- LP propane
- Electrical supply
- 12V DC
- Water connections
- 1/2 in inlet and outlet
- Water pressure
- 14.5–116 PSI
Choose the door from the opening and exterior trim; the guide covers water, LP propane, 12V and venting.
What’s included
- ✓Water heaterFogatti tankless RV water heater
- ✓Access doorSelected color and door-size configuration
- ✓ControllerWired digital controller
- ✓Safety hardwarePressure-relief and connection components
- ✓DocumentationInstallation hardware and user manual
Package contents follow the selected configuration and variant.
Specifications
- Heat input
- 48,000 BTU
- Maximum flow
- Up to 2.5 GPM
- Temperature range
- 95–123°F
- Fuel
- LP propane
- Electrical supply
- 12V DC
- Water pressure
- 14.5–116 PSI
- Minimum opening
- 13 × 13 in
Quick answers
Is 2.5 GPM enough for my RV?
It suits lighter hot-water demand; incoming water temperature and shower flow affect the result.
Can it replace a 10- or 12-gallon tank heater?
The 18 × 18-inch door option supports many larger former tank openings; match it to the actual cutout and trim coverage.
Does it include freeze protection?
Yes, but the RV plumbing still needs proper winterization when temperatures fall below freezing.
For compact trailers and smaller Class B/C layouts, start with right-sized 13.5K cooling and 25K ducted heat.
13.5K rooftop cooling is the right-sized companion for smaller RV interiors. Confirm the roof opening and select the matching ducted or non-ducted ADB.
Choose AC configuration25K output and 220 CFM airflow suit smaller furnace replacements. Confirm cabinet orientation, ducts, exhaust, propane and 12V power.
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Right-sized hot water for compact RVs
InstaShower 7 delivers 48,000 BTU and up to 2.5 GPM. It is designed for compact travel trailers, smaller Class B/C layouts, couples and warm-weather users who normally run one hot-water fixture at a time.

End tank recovery waits without oversizing
For a smaller RV and lighter household, the entry model can replace a limited tank without oversizing the hot-water system.

Keep showering while utilities remain available
The shower is no longer limited to a stored six-gallon volume or a 20–30 minute tank recovery cycle.
Match 48K output to lighter demand
The 2.5 GPM platform is right-sized for couples, compact trailers and one primary hot-water fixture at a time.

Cover the old exterior opening cleanly
15 × 15, 15 × 18 and 18 × 18 options support many Suburban, Atwood, Dometic, Girard and Furrion replacement layouts.

Retain core travel and safety features
The heater keeps the system simple while retaining the safety and control features expected for travel.
Right-sized continuous hot water for compact RV travel
Its 2.5 GPM platform suits couples, compact rigs and one primary fixture at a time.
The lower-flow platform aligns with smaller interiors and one-fixture use.
It replaces tank recovery limits with an efficient flow platform for lighter daily demand.
Warmer incoming water reduces the temperature rise the burner must deliver.
Match the door to the old opening
The 13 × 13-inch minimum opening pairs with 15×15, 15×18 or 18×18 exterior-door coverage.

Opening and exterior-door coverage
Choose 15×15, 15×18 or 18×18 from the existing wall opening and trim coverage.
- Minimum opening
- 13 × 13 in
- Door options
- 15×15 / 15×18 / 18×18 in
- Water pressure
- 14.5–116 PSI
- Utilities
- LP propane + 12V DC
- Product size
- 15 × 14.3 × 15 in
Choose output from actual demand
7 covers lighter one-fixture use. 8 Plus adds flow for regular families, while 9 Pro adds the mixing tank and highest output for larger rigs.

InstaShower 7
For compact RVs, couples and lighter one-fixture use.
- Heat input
- 48K BTU
- Flow
- Up to 2.5 GPM
- Best for
- Compact RVs / lighter use

InstaShower 8 Plus
For travel trailers and Class C RVs with regular family showers.
- Heat input
- 55K BTU
- Flow
- Up to 2.9 GPM
- Best for
- Travel trailers / Class C

InstaShower 9 Pro
For larger rigs, full-time use and heavier demand with a mixing tank.
- Heat input
- 66K BTU
- Flow
- Up to 3.6 GPM
- Best for
- Larger rigs / heavier use
See InstaShower 7 in real RV use
Product overview, retrofit installation and winterization in three practical videos.
▶See where InstaShower 7 fits in the range
A practical explanation of its 48K output, 2.5 GPM flow and lighter-use positioning.
▶Watch a tank-to-tankless replacement
Removal, utility connections, sealing, controller wiring and startup testing.
▶Drain the water heater before freezing weather
See the maintenance step that protects the heat exchanger and plumbing.
Why InstaShower 7 fits compact RV demand
These answers cover household size, cold incoming water, door fit and when to choose 8 Plus instead.
Is 2.5 GPM enough for an RV shower?
Up to 2.5 GPM aligns with many RV showers; delivered flow varies with inlet temperature, pressure and showerhead flow.
Can I use the shower and sink at the same time?
Its up-to-2.5 GPM output is designed for one primary fixture at a time; choose 8 Plus for regular simultaneous demand.
Can it replace a 6- or 10-gallon tank heater?
The heater uses a 13 × 13-inch minimum opening, with different door sizes available to cover common exterior openings.
Does it work in colder weather?
It supports cold-weather travel, while 8 Plus or 9 Pro adds recovery margin for colder incoming water.
Who should choose 8 Plus instead?
Choose 8 Plus for a mid-size RV, regular family showers and added flow margin from its 2.9 GPM platform.
Ready for right-sized on-demand hot water?
Choose the matching door above. The installation guide is available for final fit planning.
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