Replacement Anode Rod
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Topic: Replacement Anode Rod
Posted By: w4bgbob
Subject: Replacement Anode Rod
Date Posted: 23 May 2016 at 7:18pm
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Hello everyone, just finished de-winterizing my R-pod, and I discovered that I need a new anode rode for the hot water heater. I'm having trouble finding a service center or dealer to order the part from, any help or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks and have a great summer everyone.. ------------- A bad day hunting/camping/fishing is better than a good day at work, especially in a a 2014 Rpod 177 :) |
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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 23 May 2016 at 8:00pm
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Try Amazon. You can order http://www.amazon.com/Suburban-232767-Water-Heater-Anode/dp/B003VAYRNM?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00 - anode rods there.
------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 23 May 2016 at 8:01pm
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The first thing I did after purchasing our 2011 177 was to toast the anode rod. Cost me around 11 bucks to replace back in 2011. Now they are around 15 - 17 dollars. The part # for our (a suburban) hot water heater is 232767, it is a magnesium rod.
------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 23 May 2016 at 8:03pm
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Surprised that after 5 years we are still on that same anode. Maybe because it only has had well water in it, no salts or chemicals that would be found in city, municipal water.
------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
Posted By: Tars Tarkas
Date Posted: 23 May 2016 at 9:24pm
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The first thing I did after purchasing our 2011 177 was to toast the anode rod. How does one toast an anode rod? For what it's worth, they are still doing their job if there is nothing much left of them. They can really look like crap and still perform their function. And for that matter, the water heater will continue to work without an anode rod. If the anode rod is being consumed quickly though, it seems likely your water heater might rot out quickly without one. They are pretty cheap and not too difficult to find. Last time I changed mine I kept the old one as a spare. Not sure exactly why.... A bit of a pet peeve is that Lowes & Home Depot sell home water heaters but not anodes for them. And even if you could find one, the originals are practically welded on to the water heater. Not literally, but I think the recommended tool for removing them is a 1/2 inch drive impact wrench. Anodes are just as important in home water heaters as they are in the pods'. TT ------------- 2010 176 FJ Cruiser |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 23 May 2016 at 10:00pm
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With a little butter and onions.....................................Fred uses peas.
------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 23 May 2016 at 11:06pm
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From JT to TT. My bad, you got me on that one. Actually it was the heating element that I toasted in that I FORGOT to open the bypass to summer mode and 'toasted' the heating element lickity split by turning on the water heater with no water in it. Soooo. to make a short story long I did replace the heating element in 2011 and still have that same element working today. AND i still have the original anode, pitted somewhat but still in good condition. Sorry about the mixup.
------------- God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free." |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 24 May 2016 at 7:53am
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I would be very surprised that a 2014 needs a new anode. We are on county water, WH filled unless winterized, 6th season, still don't need to replace ours. Can you post a picture of it? Unless it's down to nothing but the bare inner shaft all the way, it's still fine. ------------- |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 24 May 2016 at 9:17am
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A lot would depend on the quality of the water. Aluminum rods would not be available if magnesium ones worked in all situations. More corrosive water can cause a magnesium anode rod to be used up faster. One should not extrapolate for everyone based on his/her personal experience. After all, look at Flint, MI. Personally, given that there is either a magnesium or aluminum rod sacrificing itself probably means that there is magnesium or aluminum going into the hot water. For that reason, I would never drink water from the hot water tap. If I need hot water for food/drink preparation, I will start with cold water and heat it on either the gas burner or the induction cooker we purchased to carry in the R-Pod. ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 24 May 2016 at 11:12am
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Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 24 May 2016 at 1:15pm
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I don't use hot water from the tap for drinking/cooking either. At home we have a reverse osmosis filter. Our drinking/cooking water goes through that. I use an inline water filter for the R-Pod since I don't want to install an RO filter there.
------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: w4bgbob
Date Posted: 24 May 2016 at 2:35pm
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Thanks Stephen, i will check out Amazon and see what they have to offer. Thanks everyone else for your thoughts, opinions, and suggestions. i appreciate the responses, Thanks again. Bob ------------- A bad day hunting/camping/fishing is better than a good day at work, especially in a a 2014 Rpod 177 :) |
Posted By: ron/roscoe
Date Posted: 05 Jun 2016 at 7:43pm
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The cross over valve, I cannot find where they are located on my 2016 Rpod 178. My next step is to look under the bed, have to remove the plywood there. All I get is warm water, dealer looked at it twice, said it was ok. Suggestions? ------------- Ron Rowland |
Posted By: ToolmanJohn
Date Posted: 05 Jun 2016 at 8:09pm
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The cross over valve should be right next to the water heater between the hot and cold lines. ------------- 2017 ATC 7X20 Custom Toy Hauler 2013 R-Pod 177 (SOLD) 2013 VW Touareg TDI |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 05 Jun 2016 at 8:10pm
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First, find the location of your hot water heater. On the outside, you can easily see where it is. Then look inside at that location. On the 179, it is under the queen bed in front. I don't know where it is located on the 178. There should be some sort of access panel. When you remove it, you will see the valves. The top and bottom should be open (parallel to the lines). The bypass valve should be closed (perpendicular to the line). If it is open, then hot and cold water mix and all you get is lukewarm water. During winterization, you want to close the top and bottom valves to isolate the water heater and open the bypass valve. This allows you to drain the water heater tank to keep the antifreeze from corroding the anode rod (and from wasting 6 gallons of antifreeze filling the heater). It allows antifreeze to flow through the hot as well as the cold water lines to protect them. Sometimes, you just need to do things yourself. ------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: CharlieM
Date Posted: 05 Jun 2016 at 8:40pm
Yes. Find a new dealer. ------------- Charlie Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 05 Jun 2016 at 9:08pm
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+1
------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 05 Jun 2016 at 10:18pm
quoted for truth. ------------- |
Posted By: ron/roscoe
Date Posted: 06 Jun 2016 at 2:59pm
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Camping world is near me with a two month waiting time just to get it on their lot! ------------- Ron Rowland |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 06 Jun 2016 at 3:14pm
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I started doing some things myself since it is a significant 2+ hour drive to get to the dealer where I purchased the R-Pod. Besides, after seeing the quality of some things, I decided I could do better by doing it myself. I haven't tackled things like wheel bearings yet, but that will likely be soon. My mods list some of the things I have done.
------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2016 at 12:37pm
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A simple fix once you get to the valves, no need for Camping World. Lift the mattress, possibly remove some screws, lift up the plywood. Leave the screws out. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: ron/roscoe
Date Posted: 07 Jun 2016 at 1:52pm
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Thanks, first I will look in the outside storage for the access panel. Then I will try under the bed. ------------- Ron Rowland |