I have a Coachmen 360IBL with an Atwood 10 gal. water heater. I have always been told that since the Atwood has an aluminum tank, I don't have an anode rod and that one is not needed since the aluminum tanks don't rust. Now on Amazon, I see this one made by Camco for Atwood water heaters. Is there some new evidence that this is needed for an aluminum tank?
I have a Coachmen 360IBL with an Atwood 10 gal. water heater. I have always been told that since the Atwood has an aluminum tank, I don't have an anode rod and that one is not needed since the aluminum tanks don't rust. Now on Amazon, I see this one made by Camco for Atwood water heaters. Is there some new evidence that this is needed for an aluminum tank?
We all know he’s full if it..........RV info I mean
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2018 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Z71 4WD All Star Edition
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According to Atwood...The use of an anode rod will void the warranty. Now that was in their manual last time I read it BUT as many might not know Atwood is now Dometic. I have yet to see a new Dometic manual for the water heater.
As long as the anode rod and plug are aluminum it shouldn't make any difference.
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Richard & Jill
2014 Flagstaff 832IKBS Classic Super Lite
2018 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Z71 4WD All Star Edition
Camping since 1989, Seasonal since 2000.
Car Shredder Op/Tech, Scrap Metal Recycling - retired