I have a 2012 38RL and need to replace my anode rod. Does any one know the model number for the anode rod?
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Camco part number 11563 Aluminum Anode Rod. Most RV dealers will have them in stock.

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Will the Suburban 232767 Water Heater Anode Rod work? I would rather not use aluminum.

Will the Suburban 232767 Water Heater Anode Rod work? I would rather not use aluminum.

Dave,

Yes, that is the anode listed in the manual. It is the magnesium anode. That is the the one I use. Here is an Amazon link.

https://www.amazon.com/Suburban-232767-Water-Heater-Anode/dp/B003VAYRNM

Hope this helps

Depending on your water source, it would be tough to say which one is best. Magnesium may react with bacteria causing a sulfur smell. Aluminum rods usually don’t have this problem, but it can happen.

I should add that I also use a water softener along with an inline Culligan water filter. I have not had any issue of water odor using the magnesium anode and the anodes have lasted for well over a year. I flush the water heater once each year and generally also change the anode at that time even though it could be used much longer.