Refer door ventilation

Shoot, I just drape a dry dishcloth so the doors can't close. Very low tech, but works a champ.

fj12ryder wrote:
Shoot, I just drape a dry dishcloth so the doors can't close. Very low tech, but works a champ.

I don't want them flying around while I'm driving.
Marvin

I am pretty sure the Atwood water heaters do not use an anode rod. Mine has an electric heating rod that goes through the drain hole.

Atwood water heaters don't need an anode rod because the tank is aluminum, not steel. Instead of replacing the anode rod every now and again, you get to replace the nylon drain plug every now and again after it gets rounded off when putting it in and out, at least in my experience. (It's instructive that they come as replacement parts in in two-packs.)

That adapter for winterizing should do the trick. It's not hard to piece together a sturdier and more "official" looking version by getting a couple of plumbing pipe adapters at the hardware store and screwing them all together. As I recall, I ended up putting together a garden hose to 3/4" NPT adpater, a 3/4" NPT to 1/2" NPT reducer, and the 1/2" air tool quick connect.

Ava wrote:
I am pretty sure the Atwood water heaters do not use an anode rod. Mine has an electric heating rod that goes through the drain hole.

Thanks all-----I may get a 120 volt heater to replace the drain plug.
Marvin

Horizon170 wrote:

fj12ryder wrote:
Shoot, I just drape a dry dishcloth so the doors can't close. Very low tech, but works a champ.

I don't want them flying around while I'm driving.
Marvin

Ours are always closed when moving since they're in use. Never considered having them open while traveling.

Another addition I made today and I can also hook up my BBQ grill to it.
Marvin
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Horizon170 wrote:

fj12ryder wrote:
Shoot, I just drape a dry dishcloth so the doors can't close. Very low tech, but works a champ.

I don't want them flying around while I'm driving.
Marvin

When I am traveling the doors are closed and the refer is on.

Went from refer door holders to anode rod for Atwood water heater?????

cpaulsen wrote:
Went from refer door holders to anode rod for Atwood water heater?????

OP asked two questions and showed his blow out adapter. This thread is on track.