You would need to replace it if you choose to upgrade to a larger hot water heater if the tank collects a heavy calcium build up or if the tank bursts which can occur when a filled tank becomes frozen.
Replace heating element atwood rv water heater.
It will heat the water in the atwood to 200 205 deg f.
Replacing an rv electric water heater element this model is a suburban 6 gallon.
It will actually be behind the gas line assembly which will need to be loosened and moved out of the way to gain access to the existing element so it can be removed or replaced.
It s on the back of the heater and was a challenge to remove the old one and install the new one because of space limitations.
Our water heater quit working so i took it upon myself to get it working again.
Look behind the gas line to replace the water heater element on your atwood gas and electric rv water heater at94022 if you follow the two red power wires see attached photo to the back of the heating element you can either unscrew or unbolt it.
Here are a few repair parts.
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There was only about 3 inches between the end of the element and the steel that encloses the heater.
This element was to replace one in an atwood water heater.
On my moho when driving the engine coolant water flows thru a heat exchanger in the atwood water heater.
The element works great.
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Troubleshooting and repair tips for the atwood water heater thermostat in your rv or camper.