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Originally Posted by pyoung47
I would not recommend removing the heating element unless it tests defective. Many are curved back type which can be tough to remove without damage.
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You can look at it through the anode hole on this model and decide if it's corroded enough to warrant a change like mine was. I don't know how you'd damage it unless you're clumsy, It's just a stick of metal attached to a bolt thread.
You need a Philips screwdriver, a 10mm socket, a 1.5" socket, the new element, and 15 minutes. Hardly difficult...YouTube has a good tutorial. This model heater in my rig has a straight element, and the retrofit element (I read all models get the same new element) is a tad longer. Worst part was bending the gas line out of the way.
If what I've witnessed so far owning a used RV is any indication, this is the simpler of tasks and something it's good to know how to do.
Element:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004RCXD0G?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title
Anode I chose:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0085IJXNO?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title
By the way, I scraped a ton of calcium and mineral deposits off that anode before the photo, lol.
