dbenoit Report post Posted May 5, 2020 For some this is automatic for others like me, sometimes forgotten. Probably a good time to check if you haven't. I changed out the rod. Not the worst I've seen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
txiceman Report post Posted May 5, 2020 Mine gets pulled and checked and water heater flushed yearly. Since we have added the sediment filter, carbon filter and the water softener, it will go two years. Ken Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfe10 Report post Posted May 5, 2020 As I think most are aware, the anodes are only on Suburban water heaters. Atwood does not need/recommend them for their water heaters, just a $1 nylon drain plug. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
campcop Report post Posted May 5, 2020 When we had the suburban heater in our previous MH, I flushed the tank every year and replaced the anode. Cheap insurance . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted May 5, 2020 Never owned a RV with one. Hopefully one day I do not, running without all of these years I'd never remember to check it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted May 5, 2020 8 hours ago, wolfe10 said: Atwood does not need/recommend them for their water heaters, just a $1 nylon drain plug. I highly recommend you have a spare nylon drain plug in your spare parts bin. I have had one blow out and there never seems like there is a parts store handy. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted May 6, 2020 2 hours ago, WILDEBILL308 said: I highly recommend you have a spare nylon drain plug in your spare parts bin. I have had one blow out and there never seems like there is a parts store handy. Bill Virtually any hardware store sells 1/2"NPT nylon plugs. I carry 2 spares, JIC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fagnaml Report post Posted February 25, 2021 (edited) I know this thread is old, but I'll confess I was demoted to Motorhome 101 class regarding water heater anodes. My previous travel trailer and motorhome had Dometic water heaters that do not have anodes because the tanks are aluminum. While prepping my current motorhome two weeks ago ahead of the "Great Houston Freeze" I pulled the drain plug on the water heater. I honestly was stunnded to see a "rod" attached the plug and wondered "WTF is that?". I pulled the owners manual out of the "big bag" of manuals and quickly learned my Ventana LE has an Atwood/Suburban brand water heater which has a steel tank and an anode (just like a home water heater). I was then off on a hunt for a new anode (found one at Holiday World in Katy). I hate to show my ignorance but the photo below shows how bad my anode was (i.e. nothing remaining!). I also ordered from Amazon a water heater flush wand to clean out the water heater this weekend before installing the new anode. This website provides good guidance for water heater maintenance --> Suburban Water Heater Maintenance Videos My remedial education for the water heater portion of Motorhome 101 class is completed. Maybe I can return to Motorhome 201 class (?) Edited February 25, 2021 by fagnaml Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted February 25, 2021 Not to worry, lots of us are still there, even Carl. Carl has been motorhoming since they still had cranks to start the engines and he is only gotten to 101.38. Sorry Carl please forgive me 🙏, Bill made me do it. Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted February 26, 2021 But I did learn to stoke the fire properly in my steam powered RV. The good thing about that is you have unlimited hot water as long as the steam is up. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rsbilledwards Report post Posted February 26, 2021 Funny, Herman, looks like you are back to your old self after a wild ride. B Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted February 26, 2021 2nd time in 2 days....how did I become the wiping boy? Easy, their jealousy is showing! 😁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted February 27, 2021 11 hours ago, manholt said: 2nd time in 2 days....how did I become the wiping boy? Easy, their jealousy is showing! 😁 Perhaps it's because you have the highest post count? 😈 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted February 27, 2021 On 2/26/2021 at 8:35 AM, manholt said: 2nd time in 2 days....how did I become the wiping boy? Easy, their jealousy is showing! 😁 Easy target Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted February 28, 2021 I knew you where all jealous! 😂 Herman came aboard in 2009, 3 of you in 2012, me in 2013, Joe in 2014 and RayIn in 2017! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
