R-pod Owners Forum : Replacement Anode Rod http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Miscellaneous / Off-topic : Replacement Anode Rod Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:18:30 +0000 Tue, 07 Jun 2016 13:52:11 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=8006 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Replacement Anode Rod : Thanks, first I will look in the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8006&PID=76738#76738 Author: ron/roscoe
Subject: 8006
Posted: 07 Jun 2016 at 1:52pm

Thanks, first I will look in the outside storage for the access panel. Then I will try under the bed.

]]> Tue, 07 Jun 2016 13:52:11 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8006&PID=76738#76738 Replacement Anode Rod : A simple fix once you get to the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8006&PID=76720#76720 Author: techntrek
Subject: 8006
Posted: 07 Jun 2016 at 12:37pm

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.]]> Tue, 07 Jun 2016 12:37:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8006&PID=76720#76720 Replacement Anode Rod : I started doing some things myself... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8006&PID=76657#76657 Author: StephenH
Subject: 8006
Posted: 06 Jun 2016 at 3:14pm

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.]]> Mon, 06 Jun 2016 15:14:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8006&PID=76657#76657 Replacement Anode Rod : Camping world is near me with... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8006&PID=76653#76653 Author: ron/roscoe
Subject: 8006
Posted: 06 Jun 2016 at 2:59pm

Camping world is near me with a two month waiting time just to get it on their lot!]]> Mon, 06 Jun 2016 14:59:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8006&PID=76653#76653 Replacement Anode Rod : Originally posted by CharlieM Originally... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8006&PID=76614#76614 Author: furpod
Subject: 8006
Posted: 05 Jun 2016 at 10:18pm

Originally posted by CharlieM

Originally posted by ron/roscoe


 All I get is warm water, dealer looked at it twice, said it was ok.  Suggestions?

Yes. Find a new dealer.


quoted for truth.
]]> Sun, 05 Jun 2016 22:18:35 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8006&PID=76614#76614 Replacement Anode Rod : +1 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8006&PID=76600#76600 Author: Leo B
Subject: 8006
Posted: 05 Jun 2016 at 9:08pm

+1]]> Sun, 05 Jun 2016 21:08:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8006&PID=76600#76600 Replacement Anode Rod : Originally posted by ron/roscoeAll... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8006&PID=76597#76597 Author: CharlieM
Subject: 8006
Posted: 05 Jun 2016 at 8:40pm

Originally posted by ron/roscoe


 All I get is warm water, dealer looked at it twice, said it was ok.  Suggestions?

Yes. Find a new dealer.
]]> Sun, 05 Jun 2016 20:40:38 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8006&PID=76597#76597 Replacement Anode Rod : First, find the location of your... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8006&PID=76595#76595 Author: StephenH
Subject: 8006
Posted: 05 Jun 2016 at 8:10pm

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.
]]> Sun, 05 Jun 2016 20:10:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8006&PID=76595#76595 Replacement Anode Rod : The cross over valve should be... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8006&PID=76594#76594 Author: ToolmanJohn
Subject: 8006
Posted: 05 Jun 2016 at 8:09pm

The cross over valve should be right next to the water heater between the hot and cold lines. ]]> Sun, 05 Jun 2016 20:09:30 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8006&PID=76594#76594 Replacement Anode Rod : The cross over valve, I cannot... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8006&PID=76593#76593 Author: ron/roscoe
Subject: 8006
Posted: 05 Jun 2016 at 7:43pm

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?]]> Sun, 05 Jun 2016 19:43:34 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8006&PID=76593#76593 Replacement Anode Rod : Thanks Stephen, i will check out... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8006&PID=75730#75730 Author: w4bgbob
Subject: 8006
Posted: 24 May 2016 at 2:35pm

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
]]> Tue, 24 May 2016 14:35:25 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8006&PID=75730#75730 Replacement Anode Rod : I don't use hot water from... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8006&PID=75726#75726 Author: StephenH
Subject: 8006
Posted: 24 May 2016 at 1:15pm

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. ]]> Tue, 24 May 2016 13:15:30 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8006&PID=75726#75726 Replacement Anode Rod : Originally posted by StephenHA... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8006&PID=75722#75722 Author: furpod
Subject: 8006
Posted: 24 May 2016 at 11:12am

Originally posted by StephenH

 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.

OK, how about this.. in 6 years, and dealing with hundreds of pods in person and on-line, I don't recall anyone needing one in that time frame unless they lost it.

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.

Since an RV WH is no different, except for size, from a home WH, do you do this at home also? I promise you the WH in your basement has an anode rod also. Unless you are a full timer, your exposure in the Pod is miniscule compared to home and office etc..

]]> Tue, 24 May 2016 11:12:41 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8006&PID=75722#75722 Replacement Anode Rod : A lot would depend on the quality... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8006&PID=75713#75713 Author: StephenH
Subject: 8006
Posted: 24 May 2016 at 9:17am

 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.
]]> Tue, 24 May 2016 09:17:33 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8006&PID=75713#75713 Replacement Anode Rod : I would be very surprised that... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8006&PID=75711#75711 Author: furpod
Subject: 8006
Posted: 24 May 2016 at 7:53am

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.
]]> Tue, 24 May 2016 07:53:02 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8006&PID=75711#75711 Replacement Anode Rod : From JT to TT. My bad, you got... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8006&PID=75705#75705 Author: jato
Subject: 8006
Posted: 23 May 2016 at 11:06pm

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.]]> Mon, 23 May 2016 23:06:02 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8006&PID=75705#75705 Replacement Anode Rod : With a little butter and onion... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8006&PID=75703#75703 Author: Leo B
Subject: 8006
Posted: 23 May 2016 at 10:00pm

With a little butter and onions.....................................Fred uses peas.]]> Mon, 23 May 2016 22:00:43 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8006&PID=75703#75703 Replacement Anode Rod : The first thing... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8006&PID=75699#75699 Author: Tars Tarkas
Subject: 8006
Posted: 23 May 2016 at 9:24pm

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
]]> Mon, 23 May 2016 21:24:40 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8006&PID=75699#75699 Replacement Anode Rod : Surprised that after 5 years we... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8006&PID=75695#75695 Author: jato
Subject: 8006
Posted: 23 May 2016 at 8:03pm

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.]]> Mon, 23 May 2016 20:03:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8006&PID=75695#75695 Replacement Anode Rod : The first thing I did after purchasing... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8006&PID=75694#75694 Author: jato
Subject: 8006
Posted: 23 May 2016 at 8:01pm

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.]]> Mon, 23 May 2016 20:01:43 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8006&PID=75694#75694 Replacement Anode Rod : Try Amazon. You can order anode... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8006&PID=75693#75693 Author: StephenH
Subject: 8006
Posted: 23 May 2016 at 8:00pm

Try Amazon. You can order anode rods there.]]> Mon, 23 May 2016 20:00:54 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8006&PID=75693#75693 Replacement Anode Rod : Hello everyone, just finished... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8006&PID=75692#75692 Author: w4bgbob
Subject: 8006
Posted: 23 May 2016 at 7:18pm

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.. 
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