I have gas problems

Wind blowing the flame out Something wrong with jet or igniter.

Igniter misaligned

Hello, Been-Everywhereman, you may have a slight leak around the gas joints to your hot water service. I fitted a safety monitor to the gas cylinder, the kind to indicate a leak. Although we could not smell gas inside the van, the gauge was indicating a leak somewhere. It turned out to be a loose connection at one of the elbow joints in the gas line. We had occasional trouble igniting and some clicking sounds evident, but eventually the water heated, this despite the loose nut.
I suggest it would be wise to check the nuts, the one in our example was loose by a good turn with the shifting wrench.
Hope you are able to find the problem.

Bob.

The clicking is probably the ignitor trying to light the burner.

If you can smell gas it is most likely the flame has gone out or is not lighting,
if easy to get at, check the lighter electrode etc. Check you have gas and that it is turned on, not some setups might have a service tap located under the van etc if you have more than one gas appliance to allow individual appliances to be isolated.

Hi, agree with comments- gas smell + clicking seems to mean not enough gas getting thru to igniter most likely because of a leak. sounds like an auto ignite type.
in my previous motorhome, 3 way system looked for whatever is "on" and selects it. If 240V is off, tries 12V, then tries gas. Auto selector kept clicking( sparking the ignitor ) as I assume it doesn't know if gas is on or off. Stops clicking when gas on and ignited.
flame may also be going out after time because of wind or faulty system. check with soapy water for leaks.. A "gas fuse " if installed should quickly indicate and prevent against leaks as well. 1 hr delay in time between turn on and loss of heat would be the water heater taking time to heat any rate. next step- check/service the heater at a c/van centre or gas plumber .
I have heard of cases of contaminated gas supplies. also ? partially blocked jet.etc.
MG

Thanks for your replies. It gives me a lot to go with.

Me have gas problems too. No clicking sound but gas smell is apparent.

Damned baked beans!!