Anode rod in Atwood Water Heater?

[dperkinstx]

I've read Atwood water heaters are made out of aluminum. Therefore, an anode rod isn't necessary. However, I see there are anode rods available for Atwood water heaters. Just curious to see how many people added an anode rod to their Atwood water heater.

[THenne1713]

I have noticed same, and can only guess that they make asome medle that uses anodes; I also not those are shorter rods than others.

[THenne1713]

should read "make some steel that needs an anode.."

[Old-Biscuit]

Atwood uses a zinc clad rolled aluminum tank.
Anode rods are not required with an aluminum clad tank
Suburban like residential WH Tanks are made using Steel tank...hence the NEED from an anode rod that are made of sacrificial material to protect the steel tank

Lots of aftermarket products available ....... that have one goal-----get your $$$$

Anode rods for Atwood, RV TP, Slideout supports etc