Anodes on Hot Water Heater

[Nudels2u75]

How do you know which Anode is the correct replacement for your 5th Wheel, do you have to pull the existing one out first.

I have a 2015 Crossroads Rushmore, Franklin

[Lloyd]

Are you sure your water heater has one?

[fhenn]

Most CrossRoads have an Atwood Hot water heater and do not use those. Suburban hot water heaters use them.

[Lloyd]

http://www.crossroadsowners.com/foru...g-10785-2.html


Post # 19

[travelin texans]

If you have an Atwood an anode is not required as it's a coated tank. If you have a Suburban it's required & they go by the thread size, usually 3/4" & there are a couple different materials, aluminum & magnesium & I couldn't tell that one was better than the other. Once you remove it you'll notice it's covered in white scaly deposits & was originally about the diameter of your finger & about 8" long, if it's not replace it, if it's just scaled up you can wire brush it & reuse for a while.

[gregtx]

I was gonna change anode after couple of yrs., found out my water heater doesn't have anodes. I do flush after using, and get a fair amount sediment.

[gossamar]

The 2015 Rushmore's have a 12-gallon Suburban water heater that does take the anode rod. Due to the 12-gallons, mine took the longer of two anode rod lengths that most rv stores carry. Hope this helps...