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Topic: Water heater 2023 rpod 180

Posted By: js555
Subject: Water heater 2023 rpod 180
Date Posted: 06 Nov 2025 at 12:27pm

So I hear I need to change my anode rod but ther dealer wants 235 bucks to do this and I am not paying that !

DO you guys know which Anode Rod I need to get ? I know they come in magnesium aluminum etc and some are 9 inch some are 9.5

I have a 2023 rpod 180 beast mode and the water heater definitely needs to get a new one I think.

Can you guys help me with this one which one should i get ? A link would be nice !

Thanks

in advance !

Best

JS•

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Posted By: poston
Date Posted: 06 Nov 2025 at 3:53pm

Originally posted by js555

DO you guys know which Anode Rod I need to get ? I know they come in magnesium aluminum etc and some are 9 inch some are 9.5

I used this in my 2016 180 (9-1/2 inch):

https://www.amazon.com/Water-Heater-Magnesium-Anode-Rod/dp/B07MC5818R/ - https://www.amazon.com/Water-Heater-Magnesium-Anode-Rod/dp/B07MC5818R/

It's a two-pack, but the 2nd one costs $1.50, so it's worth it if you have some place to store it (and you can remember where you put it!)

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Jim
Virginia City, Nevada
~~2016 R-pod 180~~
2023 R-pod 153 BEAST MODE!
2015 Nissan Xterra

Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 06 Nov 2025 at 4:57pm

eBay has 9.5" anode rods as well. $10.99 and up for aluminum and $ 20.05 for magnesium AND as always, free shipping. I would likely just purchase one unless you have really bad water and replace yours on a regular basis. I am still on my original anode, which came with our 177 when we ordered it back in January 2011. Yes, 14+ years old and still has a lot of life left in it, has only seen well water, no city water.

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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: gpokluda
Date Posted: 07 Nov 2025 at 12:29pm

I replace ours once a year whether it needs it or not. I use these from Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9WRQH9N?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

This is the wrench that will remove it https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D9WRQH9N?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

An I use this wand to flush out the hot water tank when I replace the rod. https://www.amazon.com/Camco-Rinser-Cleanses-Sediment-Collects-11691/dp/B002XL2IBS/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2VJHLVWYUB6TN&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.bK25PkrKyDMmzbr-mVayhv5v6dI3qtz6OBwUGoCDBe6zVxrrzxKhT4TkMLHYjBWecAKpzhdgUHfPT0NO2xX08eBCie-bqigb-Lz_V-6wVVZRiQzhLv5NZ7ss5vvrqYyGrImkmmVQq1KmXw7H71bzFsetlhtBK0hJY0kSDsk22AWZOF6mrLAAubB7clpa5x9ZspKypqQfYoM678ghpQJ-Q3TdZsUlD1T6PHDxXnu9O4HkeNyoZsh5F1f_6zArzlREL9PfnMoDcfgzT5qmM4HHCFb1oCL1f8Est_BOdeb3l0w.lN80Ujc59M2dub_TbOWvppliIbkA8o9SG-6jbVY9vXs&dib_tag=se&keywords=rv%2Bhot%2Bwater%2Btank%2Bflush%2Bwand&qid=1762536517&s=automotive&sprefix=rv%2Bhot%2Bwater%2Btank%2Bwand%2Cautomotive%2C195&sr=1-4&th=1

Use a two or three wraps of teflon tape when replacing.

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Gpokluda
2017 Rpod 179(sold 2023)
2022 Escape 5.0TA
2022 Ford F150 4X4 3.5EB
Honda SCL500

Posted By: jato
Date Posted: 08 Nov 2025 at 8:56am

Originally posted by gpokluda

I replace ours once a year whether it needs it or not.

I have never heard of replacing yearly even if it is still good. I am curious as to why. Thanks

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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: poohbill
Date Posted: 08 Nov 2025 at 12:00pm

I’m with jato. Why replace a perfectly good part?

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2016 179 Gastropod
2017 Ridgeline

Posted By: poohbill
Date Posted: 08 Nov 2025 at 12:04pm

The socket that fits is as much as the anode or more, but the dealer price is outrageous. Why do you need to replace it so soon? We run hard water most of the time and clean out the tank every fall, and ours has plenty of life remaining.

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2016 179 Gastropod
2017 Ridgeline