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05-04-2020, 10:40 AM
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Location: Paris Michigan
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Newbie questions
I just bought a 2012 Freedom Express from a dealer and have been getting familiar with it. When i opened up the door to the water heater i noticed that the drain plugs were laying there and there is not an anode rod. Is that the way its supposed to be? Also does anyone know if this TT has a battery disconnect and where it might be located. The dealer didn't go over anything with me except the new weight distribution hitch. I assume its because of the rules during the covid 19 shut down
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05-04-2020, 10:59 AM
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If you're water heater is an Atwood, it doesn't have an anode rod, just a drain a plug. Suburbans have an anode rod and no drain plug (the anode rod is the plug).
My 2012 Roo had the battery disconnect inside by the converter. My 2016 Mini Lite's is on the tongue under the LP tanks. I don't believe disconnects were as common in 2012 as they are today; very possible that you don't have one.
If you mention the model of your Freedom Express, someone who has one may comment.
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05-04-2020, 11:01 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Paris freedom Dean
I just bought a 2012 Freedom Express from a dealer and have been getting familiar with it. When i opened up the door to the water heater i noticed that the drain plugs were laying there and there is not an anode rod. Is that the way its supposed to be? Also does anyone know if this TT has a battery disconnect and where it might be located. The dealer didn't go over anything with me except the new weight distribution hitch. I assume its because of the rules during the covid 19 shut down
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How many drain plugs did you see?
What brand is the water heater? Atwood heaters (generally) don’t have anode rods - but only one drain plug. Suburban heaters have an anode rod which acts as a drain plug.
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05-04-2020, 11:04 AM
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Junior Member
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Location: Paris Michigan
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anode
My water heater has just one that i can see but there are two drain plugs laying there, one plastic and one steel.
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05-04-2020, 11:08 AM
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Mopar Guy
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the plastic plug could be for the fresh water tank, or one of the low point drains
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05-04-2020, 11:09 AM
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Site Team
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Paris freedom Dean
My water heater has just one that i can see but there are two drain plugs laying there, one plastic and one steel.
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Can you tell us what brand it is - like which company’s name is on the tag?
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2015 FR Wildcat 295RSX / GMC Sierra
Nights Camped: '13 = 49/'14 = 74/'15 = 74/'16 = 85/'17 = 110/'18 = 111/'19 = 86/'20 =108/'21 = 115/'22 = 135/'23 = 78; Booked for 2024 = 69 |
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05-04-2020, 11:11 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cost4133
the plastic plug could be for the fresh water tank, or one of the low point drains
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True... so is it a plug or a cap? Can you post a picture?
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2015 FR Wildcat 295RSX / GMC Sierra
Nights Camped: '13 = 49/'14 = 74/'15 = 74/'16 = 85/'17 = 110/'18 = 111/'19 = 86/'20 =108/'21 = 115/'22 = 135/'23 = 78; Booked for 2024 = 69 |
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05-04-2020, 11:19 AM
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Junior Member
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Location: Paris Michigan
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anode
The only paperwork i have is an Atwood. I think i have all the paperwork from when it was new but i don't see anything about an anode rod in the water heater book.
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05-04-2020, 11:20 AM
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Junior Member
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Location: Paris Michigan
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anode
They are male pipe thread plugs
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05-04-2020, 11:27 AM
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anode
I'll get a picture in a little while. After working for 28 years in fitting manufacturing place i know they are pipe plugs.
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05-04-2020, 12:55 PM
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Anode
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05-04-2020, 12:56 PM
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Anode
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05-04-2020, 12:57 PM
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Junior Member
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Anode
I had said it was a plastic plug and a steel plug but I was wrong, both are obviously plastic
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05-04-2020, 01:08 PM
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I'd just say "You've got a spare!"
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2016 Mini Lite 2503S - tt (2015 - ???)
2011 Traverse LT, 3.6L, FWD
2009 Silverado 1500 Ext Cab, 5.3L, 4x4, 3.73
2016 Silverado 2500HD Dbl Cab, 6.0L 4x4, 4.10
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05-04-2020, 01:57 PM
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Welcome to the forum from South Jersey.
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05-04-2020, 05:19 PM
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The Attwood uses a plastic plug, it's usually white in color. No anode, the tank is aluminum.
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05-04-2020, 06:37 PM
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I don't see any rust around the drain hole in your picture so it is probably aluminum. I would check it with a magnet.
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05-04-2020, 06:53 PM
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Kanadian Kamper
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Location: Southern Ontario
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Paris freedom Dean
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This is the photo of an Atwood water heater and they don’t have anode rods. If both plugs thread smoothly, you’ve got a spare.
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05-04-2020, 11:14 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Canada
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Paris freedom Dean
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I have the same Atwood water heater in my Freedom express BHDS 292. I have a couple of plastic plugs sitting in my compartment as well. Spares for when I switched out my freshwater tank drain plug to a twist valve. No anode rod in that model of tank.
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05-08-2020, 10:30 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Racine, Wisconsin
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Why is everyone asking so many questions? If you dont see an anode you CAN put one in and if you dont see a battery disconnect anywhere near the battery you CAN put one in.... Simple! [emoji16]
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