RV Water Heater Maintenance & Mistakes Every RV Owner Should Know!
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Thank you for showing the ROD, having worked in the Public water system, have had customers complain about smell and water problems in the home water system
Can tell you with WELL water that the tips that this guy says is amazing 😊😊😊
We had iron & Maganze issues in the water system, but water was not treated
Great well water. This is something an RVer needs to do, don't let it slide
Always have a professional clean out your system. No matter what you think. Believe me. In my experience as an operator of a water system, especially small private RV parks that have their own WELLS. You MUST always Filter your water coming into the RV or do this like the video says.
Don't expect your water tank to be "OK" just because you are hooked up to a domestic water spicket. Always Filet your water coming in. But a spicket water filter just saying in my Humble opinion as a manager of a small public water system
Omg. I'm soooo glad I came across this video. We bought an rv in October & have been living in it full time. Never knew about this. Thank you sooo much
Thank you Tom! Another great piece of information. As a second RVer, I am still hungry for great learning experiences. This definitely fits the bill.
This was one of the best videos for RVers. Thank u so very much. I also watch the tank cleaning . Great info as well.
So enjoy your videos. Y’all were the first RV channel I started watching years ago. still appreciate you!
This was the best informational video I’ve ever watched.
Im glad I ran across this video. I just got a 2008 K-Z Coyote that was given to me, and this is my first RV. This is something i didn`t know about. I will be checking this today.
Thank you for these most informative and educational vids. As a newby, and widowed female, I certainly appreciate these lessons!
We have been camping about once a month and average 4 nights per stay. Something I came across on RUclips before we bought our trailer was to drain the water heater after each trip to reduce wear on leaving water in the tank. I have done this religiously and to this day the anode rod is still looking very good after 2 years. We do use mainly State Campgrounds in Oregon which likely has better water which I am sure helps. Great maintenance video. I think water heater maintenance is for sure something that doesn't get done as often and this is a great reminder.
Not sure this is a good idea. When you drain the tank, there is still water in the bottom 2 inches. The tank will corrode but the anode will not protect it because the water is not contacting the anode. Thus you are protecting the anode rod but you are not protecting the bottom of the tank.
We needed this advice but are out in the mountains in a tiny town right at the moment. Hoping to find an rv repair guy to do a clean out if possible. We just started having the relief valve release water and it has that chalky sediment. I do appreciate your videos especially the instructional!
No doubt ur repair and maintenance vids r not only good to know, but also very important to know.
Definitely I truly appreciate these kind of vids, as I too dwell full-time in an RV.
Awesome info guys.
Sincere thumbs up.
This is totally something new for me that we need to clean the water heater
i watched both , i learnt quite alot , from just these 2 vlogs , thank you...
16 years in my mototor home. Drained a few times for winterization. Never had a problem.
Very informative. Your service tech answered the questioned I had. Thanks so much for this video.
Awesome content! Keep up the good work. You guys are one of the reasons we started our channel.
Great information about water heater maintenance .. I remove my anode rod every fall when I am winterizing my RV and draining my hot water tank , I remove it and leave it out during the winter .. I check the anode and replace it every year or two as needed .. I do buy the two packs but have never had any water pressure issues with Camco or the cheaper anodes however .. Great idea about getting a 1 inch fitting brush to clean the threads and using a flushing nozzle to flush the tank , great video ..
Thanks for featuring Kleen Tank. Best information I have seen yet.
Glad it was helpful!
No the anode rod is NOT in bad shape. Until it gets down to pencil size rod that’s when you replace it. It’s supposed to look like that because it’s doing its job of falling apart to protect the tank. That anode rod has many many months of protection left.
When to replace your anode is at your discretion. But since many RVers don't replace them with regularity, we recommend a best practice standard. You would be surprised at how many RVers never even clean out their water heater tanks!
Does a 2017 Jayco Redhawk 26XD accept a anode Rod ? ( Atwood )
Right? It's barely even used... They look close to a pencil lead when they're used up
@@kleentank "regularity" isn't TWICE a year... What? That's crazy
Yep
Excellent, great tip about the Camco anodes!!!
Very informative and answered a couple of good questions for me.
Wow Tom. So Happy I found your Channel!! I'm looking to be a first time purchaser of a Travel Trailer, specifically a Coachmen Viking Saga 14SR. I'm doing all my research on maintenance, tips and tricks before the purchase so I'm prepared beforehand. Excellent video series. Excellent company, owner, information! Very very Helpful. Thank You! Subscribed!
The tank cleaning video and this one were very informative. I have owned 4 RV's myself and transport RV's, at times helping people set up. Boy have I been wrong on tank advise. I now stand corrected. Thanks again for the great videos!
Glad it was helpful!
This was really informative. Thank you for putting this up. I'm trying to do my homework on things that I'm going to need to stay on top of when I get my trailer soon.
Excellent advice and tips for Newbies! Thank you!
This guy is old-school work ethic, combined with New World knowledge. What fantastic information.
Thank you Tom and Jim for sharing this information.
I can't believe I watched both videos all the way through, but learned a ton of useful information.
Now, all I need to do is buy and RV. 😁😁😁
Glad it was helpful!
Guys, Here is The Savior
YaH The Heavenly FATHER (Genesis 1) HIMSELF was Who they Crucified/Pierced for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF”
From the Ancient Semitic:
"Yad He Vav He" is what Moshe (Moses) wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3)
Ancient Semitic Direct Translation
Yad - "Behold The Hand"
He - "Behold the Breath"
Vav - "Behold The NAIL"
Terrific video, incredibly informative. Mr.Kleen Tank is awesome. Thanks for the great content!!
I drain mine after every trip and never let it sit with water in it while storing!
Same here. Cuts down on stinky water on the next drip.
Me three. I don't leave it empty though due to deposites that may dry up and form a crust. I for sure drain, flush, and fill before every trip. I also fill my fresh to the top with a few cap fulls of bleach and drain before I go out. Never know what could be growing in there lol.
Yep me too
Exactly! Also a 12"curled up shop towel set in the tank and hanging outside will siphon all water out over a 2 day period
I eliminated the need for having to replace the anode by replacing my suburban hot water heater with a Tankless system. It has been a bit over a year now and I couldn't be happier. I would recommend them to any who is living full time in an RV.
Really like your show!!! Can't wait for the live stream.
Yippee, I was waiting for this!! Thank you Jim and Tom
No problem. Glad we could give some education!
I learned a lesson a few days back. Don't forget to make sure your rv water tank is SHUT OFF and cold before you take out the heater element. Also open the pressure valve.
Nice guy, very thorough.
Great video, and thanks for the information regarding the Atwood water heater. That's what my RV has, and I am very aware of anodes and what they do and for the life of me couldn't figure out where the anode was. It just didn't have one. Thanks
Jim is the man . Awesome
This was the very best! Thank you!!!
Great video thanks for sharing this was very interesting. Thanks From Wisconsin
Most informative information ever!!
Thanks for the useful info. 😃
Good “how to” video! Thx..
Hi Kent. Hoping you'd be a great resource. Mine is a 96D190P and I have a large longitudinal crack in the hot water line from sink faucet to exiting hole in the back wall / cabinet. Would you have a how to comment on the replacement of the line? Thx
Great video ! Thank you and thanks Jim 👍🏻
Loved this video and part 1. I’ve watched a number of your videos and they are very informative while also being unbiased, I do appreciate the content that you provide. The following is merely a consumption based observation.
I don’t love the seemingly endless ads I experience during your videos. Your videos tend to be longer than most that I watch on RUclips, and I refuse to pay for ad free content, so it’s likely that both are combining to create a more frustrating experience. I’m not a content creator and I don’t know the obstacles or challenges that you face to create your content, I’m just trying to share share my obstacles when viewing content that I want to see, and the things that might discourage me from viewing it.
Thanks for this great vid Tom! - I've been an RVer for years and have a Suburban HWT.
I was missing an important step in leaving the pressure valve open when refilling the tank, and often had to "burp" it later - not knowing why. - Cheers!
If you want to avoid the "Hot Shower" as shown at 4:50; open the pressure relief valve and both the Low Line & water heater valves found on the bottom outside of your trailer. Some valves are in the inside but they drain out side under the trailer. Most of the time you'll two little hoses hanging down from the bottom of the trailer. They are usually quarter or half turn valves. after it stops draining then remove the plug that is attached to the water heater. You'll get about a pint of water and can replace your anode rod. The water will all drain out and you stay dry & unharmed.
That's great advice!
After opening the pressure release valve and releasing the pressure just close it back off before removing the anode rod. This will minimize the initial rush of water and it can then be reopened if you want to speed up the draining process.
@@a.n.7863 see my first comment reply and you’ll have NO gush of water at all.
@@herb7877 Sorry, I was in the process of editing my comment earlier to say I wasn’t contradicting yours but I got interrupted and never got back to it. Not every RV has those two drain hoses. Leaving the release valve closed (as well as all faucets) restricts the air flow behind the water and slows down the drainage.
@@a.n.7863 no worries. I was just trying to point out a way to stay dry. Apologies if it sounded snarky. Wasn’t my intentions
Absolutely an amazing video! thank you!
You want to adjust temperature some water heater models have adjust on burner tube to a get a blue flame. At the same time some systems have mixer valves to help with temp.
Thanks for making this informative video! We have a 2017 GD Imagine TT with an Atwood W/H. I never knew that after about 4-5 years we need to install a anode rod. I used your links to buy the brushes but your link for the rod was a 2 pack for $12. Jim said not to buy them as the quality was not good. I went to Amazon and bought the Camco 1 rod pack for $17.
Thanks again for all you do & look forward to seeing your next video!
Glad it was helpful!
How do you maintenanc on a 20 gallon electric water heater tank on a park model? Thanks 6:48PM east time zone
I would hope for the sake of contamination of drinking water supply there is a back flow device somewhere on this cleaning unit. But awesome video for the RV community. Thanks Tom
Absolutely! All of our processes employ back flow protection so as not to contaminate any supply. We recommend the RV owner use adequate processes and protection as well.
THK U SO MUCH for this!!!!
And thks Jim.....
Outstanding stuff Thank You
Thanks for the video
Mine has a brass threaded drain plug that needs a flat head screw driver to remove. It’s in a 1992 Gulf Stream Insbrook Classic 5th wheel. Any idea what kind of tank mine is?
My previous rig had a water heater with an anode rod. My newer rig water heater has a cap on the drain port but does not have an anode rod. Should there be an anode rod installed?
Good information. The heater cover should have a screen over it to keep the bugs out.
Hey Tom, Hey Cheri, was real nice meeting you at the Content Creators meet up as well as the Tampa RV Show - Hope to meet up with you again another day, somewhere on the road - safe travels Lance from Canada (currently traveling the USA)
Great meeting you as well, safe travels!
Will do, you guys travel safe as well
Guys, Here is The Savior
HalleluYAH translates “Praise ye YaH”
YaH is The Heavenly Father
YaH arrives via the TENT OF MEETING
YaH was Who they Crucified for our sins
YaH was Crucified on an Almond TREE
- Ancient Semitic Cuneiform of Moshe (Moses)
- Isa Scroll (The Original Isaiah)
Isaiah 42:8
"I am YaH; that is my Name! I will not yield my glory to another or my praise to idols.
Isaiah 43:11
I, I am YAH, and there is no other Savior but Me.
Isaiah 45:5
I am YaH, and there is none else.
Excellent video!!!! Thank you.
Thanks for bringing us along!
Our pleasure!
Good video with useful info. As I looked at the link for the anode, it goes to the cheap ones with the black top that he warned to NOT use... I expected the link to go to a Camco anode. I do have an Atwood that is 34 years old in out 1990 HR motorhome, fortunately, it works great and when I drain it, no granules come out, but I will be getting a wand to flush it out before we use it next year (winterized now).
Awesome information
Your video and links are so helpful! I wish there was a link for the brush at 9:12. The long brush link is not the same. Thank you!
Good JOB
Excellent information! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
The rods with the black end is all I've ever seen in any of my units and that's from brand new.
Great video thanks so much.
Very helpfull. My Suburban water heater is 17 yrs old. On 2nd anoid. Current anoid is still clean and like your new one in video. It is like the better Camco one. My camper is only used a few weekends a year and 95% at 1 campground which has good well water. I can see doing the flushing this spring. Good tip! Hope I don't need a new water heater in the near future. My camper was built in Nov 2005.
Wow! Two anodes in 17 years. That's some kind of record and very rare for sure.
@@kleentank the first anoid came with the camper. I bought it used 3 yrs old. Didn't check it till 2 yrs later as the camper was in dry storage. The 1st anoid was down to a 1/8" skinny rod. So it was replaced start of 2012. The 2nd one is pulled and inspected at end of every season (only 5.5 month season here in upper Wisconsin). As soon as I see wear, it will be replaced again. May need your tank flushing services. Don't know if you travel from Northern Illinois all the way north to Pelican Lake, WI. (Map it) Could be a 5 hr drive 1-way for you. Water is on from maybe mid April to early Oct.
Guys, Here is The Savior
HalleluYAH translates “Praise ye YaH”
YaH is The Heavenly Father
YaH arrives via the TENT OF MEETING
YaH was Who they Crucified for our sins
YaH was Crucified on an Almond TREE
- Ancient Semitic Cuneiform of Moshe (Moses)
- Isa Scroll (The Original Isaiah)
Isaiah 42:8
"I am YaH; that is my Name! I will not yield my glory to another or my praise to idols.
Isaiah 43:11
I, I am YAH, and there is no other Savior but Me.
Isaiah 45:5
I am YaH, and there is none else.
this was a very informative video. We own a tiny trailer with a six gallon hot water tank. Do they sell rods that would fit in a small tank or do you recommend just cutting down the longer one?? I'm not sure what brand it is. It does have nylon threading. We also empty the tank after every trip, so I'm guessing there isn't much build up.?
My wildwood nash water heater is 20 years old and still going strong
Thanks for the awesome tips
Glad you like them!
It would not hurt to add a sealant on the bottom lip of the tank, where it meets the floor and wall to prevent water from seeping in to the floor and wall.
Change the anode rod in your home water heater too!
So what I have done as i'm a full timer since 2016 is I shut off the hot water tank, wash all of the dishes with the hot water and run out the hot water until it's look warm. I also never open up the pressure relief valve to release the pressure because I find that you get some corrosion in the valve and after doing it a few times the valve leaks and you end up with ice everywhere if you are winter camping. I have had to replace the Pressure release valve many times, so much that I bought the socket on amazon to help remove and replace easier. I just open up the hot water taps in the trailer. I am also hearing stories about those clean out wands ( the same one I have) snapping off and getting stuck in the tank, people are suggesting a metal wand to prevent that from happening.
Sorry if you've already answered this question but did you a water by pass before emptying the tank? If not what prevents the tank from filling up during maintenence?
That reminds me. My water heater maintenance is overdue. 🤔😯
do you have to turn off the propane too or do you have to shut off both power and propane
Is poking your flushing device in the heater cause for concern of possibly damaging your heater element (especially electric or combo heaters)?
Nice to hear someone call it a water heater rather than a hot water heater.
Not too tight 😂😂. Stop right before it breaks.
Thank you good video
Performed the cleaning with 5 gallons of white vinegar, heated over night and drained on my Atwood 10 gallon water heater and drained the next day with zero "flakes" coming out (16 year old RV !). Turns out that some of the Atwood water heaters don't need sacrificial anodes because the tanks are made of aluminum. Good exercise :)
how did you fill it with vinegar???
@@anndavis3721 I fill my Atwood tank with Vinegar by unscrewing the pressure relief valve and using a transmission fluid oil spout I got from Walmart. It works perfectly and was only $5. Be sure to put thread tape back on the valve before screwing it back in.
I just subscribed the only issue I was having is the switch for the water heater was not moving and I didn’t want to brake it but after a day I went back and applied force and it worked but now it won’t go back to the off position, oh well I can deal with that after the trip.
We bought a used trailer and the water heater was completely full so we took it out put a gallon of CLR and they're waited a couple of days and four great out like milky water
Newb here.... Our hot water wasn't working and I bet it's bc I didn't leave the pressure valve open while filling. Will be trying that tomorrow 🤞🏼
Gotta go with the Aluminum Zinc anode rods, or another alternative rather than the standard rods. They cost just a few bucks more but they'll steer clear of the dreaded "rotten egg" sulfur smell that the standard rods often inevitably lead to.
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Thanks for sharing
Wow, Jim from Kleen Tank is awesome! The best training I’ve ever gotten from a plumber. Usually they won’t tell you nothing, apparently thinking that it’s their job security to leave everyone in the dark. We should all just send Jim money for all the great training :-)
I bought that same wire brush but cut off the handle and stick the stem in my cordless drill.
Awesome video. Thank you
Glad you liked it!
interesting information from an expert.
Amazing information!
Glad it was helpful!
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When I drain for winter, I rinse it well then twist a paper towel and insert the end in the hole so it comes in contact with whatever water is left. With capillary action the remaining water drain from the bottom. I leave the paper towel in over winter to keep any foreign objects from entering. Come Spring I rerinse the tank to get rid of any scale that may have broken loose.
Is it wise to put a metal anode rod in an Atwood. If the pressure relief valve failed, those plastic nuts are made to eject under high pressure to keep the tank from bursting........just a thought.
Great information
The water heater in my house is 20 plus years old. I have replaced both elements and thermostat switches
about 5 years ago. The lower element quit working so I replaced everting while I was at it. Never seen an anode rod in a residential water heater that I recall. What makes an RV so unique that it requires an anode rod?
Great videos…
I’m new to the Rv life style so please be kind. We have a tankless water heater is there a Nanode that we have to change out with it?
Mine last longer then that because I drain the tank every time when leaving the camp site, plus I eliminate carrying extra tongue weight being in the front of camper..
Another great tip video. Thank you for sharing. Question: Jim said don't buy the anode rods in 2 packs, but your link for the Atwood anode rods is for a 2 pack. Is this an exception?
I do strongly recommend the Cameo anode rods. I've never seen them sold in two packs, but maybe there's now an exception.
@@kleentank ok, thank you. I just wanted to be sure the link was correct. Thanks again for the great advise. Wish you the best with your business.