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LEARN HOW TO RUN 2 RV A/Cs ON A 30 AMP CONNECTION
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I have a 2002 Fleetwood Mallard with a 6 gal water heater tank. The area where the Anode rod is inserted is plastic, with a plastic plug, and I was told this type setup doesn't use the Anode rod.
Being new to camping, I'm not sure what to think as I was told all tanks need the rod to avoid corrosion.
Is there any way for me to check?
ANSWER: Hi, the simple answer to your question is that if your RV's water heater is an Atwood than it does not require an Anode Rod (pictured above) If it is a Suburban Water heater
than in all likelihood it does require an Anode Rod.
I am pretty sure that your Mallard is equipped with an Atwood Water Heater, but you should still take a look at your water heater and see if Atwood or Suburban manufactures it. The fact that your water heater is equipped with a plastic (nylon) drain plug pretty much indicates that it is an Atwood.
If you do have to replace the Anode Rod in your Water Heater; you will find that it is a simple and straightforward job, but you still may want to take a look at the video below to see how it is done.
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LEARN HOW TO RUN 2 RV A/Cs ON A 30 AMP CONNECTION
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