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[jamescox]

No the anode rod is NOT in bad shape. Until it gets down to pencil size rod that’s when you replace it. It’s supposed to look like that because it’s doing its job of falling apart to protect the tank. That anode rod has many many months of protection left.

[craighellberg]

This guy is old-school work ethic, combined with New World knowledge. What fantastic information.

[STEVEID]

16 years in my mototor home. Drained a few times for winterization. Never had a problem.

[MikeFarris]

We have been camping about once a month and average 4 nights per stay. Something I came across on YouTube before we bought our trailer was to drain the water heater after each trip to reduce wear on leaving water in the tank. I have done this religiously and to this day the anode rod is still looking very good after 2 years. We do use mainly State Campgrounds in Oregon which likely has better water which I am sure helps. Great maintenance video. I think water heater maintenance is for sure something that doesn't get done as often and this is a great reminder.

[iceeutew]

Thank you for these most informative and educational vids. As a newby, and widowed female, I certainly appreciate these lessons!

[santiagojimenez]

This is totally something new for me that we need to clean the water heater

[luistravieso]

Anyone buying a new Rv read your contract don’t sign away your rights to the manufacturer. Tell your sales and the dealers you won’t buy the unit if the contract states anything that you give up your rights to sue if the unit is defective

[hahaadventures]

I drain mine after every trip and never let it sit with water in it while storing!

[frankthomas]

Im glad I ran across this video. I just got a 2008 K-Z Coyote that was given to me, and this is my first RV. This is something i didn`t know about. I will be checking this today.

[herb]

If you want to avoid the "Hot Shower" as shown at 4:50; open the pressure relief valve and both the Low Line & water heater valves found on the bottom outside of your trailer. Some valves are in the inside but they drain out side under the trailer. Most of the time you'll two little hoses hanging down from the bottom of the trailer. They are usually quarter or half turn valves. after it stops draining then remove the plug that is attached to the water heater. You'll get about a pint of water and can replace your anode rod. The water will all drain out and you stay dry & unharmed.

[adriiiadriii]

Omg. I'm soooo glad I came across this video. We bought an rv in October & have been living in it full time. Never knew about this. Thank you sooo much

[luckyedwards]

No doubt ur repair and maintenance vids r not only good to know, but also very important to know.
Definitely I truly appreciate these kind of vids, as I too dwell full-time in an RV.
Awesome info guys.
Sincere thumbs up.

[johnpella]

The tank cleaning video and this one were very informative. I have owned 4 RV's myself and transport RV's, at times helping people set up. Boy have I been wrong on tank advise. I now stand corrected. Thanks again for the great videos!

[wayneshufelt]

I learned a lesson a few days back. Don't forget to make sure your rv water tank is SHUT OFF and cold before you take out the heater element. Also open the pressure valve.

[ourv]

When we get home from every trip I pull the anode rod out of my water heater
and drain the tank leaving it empty until I prep for next trip. So far, I have been
using the same rod for 3 years. It still looks like new.

!

[MarkONeill-iv]

If you remove the anode first, a little water will gurgle out. You won't get a stream of water until you allow air into the tank.

[garyefink]

after watching these videos I just want to go out and flush my black and gray tanks. I've ordered the flush wand for my water heater. THANK YOU for sharing these videos. I'm definitely a follower. who knows - I might consider Jim's company for a side business

[dave]

Performed the cleaning with 5 gallons of white vinegar, heated over night and drained on my Atwood 10 gallon water heater and drained the next day with zero "flakes" coming out (16 year old RV !). Turns out that some of the Atwood water heaters don't need sacrificial anodes because the tanks are made of aluminum. Good exercise :)

[darltennant]

Glad both of you guys know the right term for what you are talking about.
It is a water heater or a hot water tank. Not a HOT water heater. Why would you want to heat hot water?