BEST Dirty RV Secrets - DIYs that Will EXPOSE Your RV Water System
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ส.ค. 2024
- Make your RV show its naughty side with these amazing DIYs. Our RV water system hasn't been addressed in over 2 years and it SHOWS. These camper tricks are easy, cheap, and effective.
Today, we cover a lot of RV life basics including water heater maintenance and tips for unclogging RV drains.
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*Timestamps*
00:00 Intro
01:00 How to Clean an RV Water Heater
04:07 RV Water Heater Basics
06:12 What is an Anode Rod?
07:58 RV DIY Ideas - Water Heater Tips
10:00 Anode Rod - Before & After (WOW!)
12:42 Dirty RV Secrets
14:10 How to Fix a Clogged RV Drain (Easy DIY)
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I just want to thank Dexter for making sure you said “water heater” rather than “HOT water heater”. It’s one of my pet peeves so……THANK YOU DEXTER!!!!🐾❤️🐾
Absolutely perfect. Love how you think.
I agree. Dexter is obviously the brains of the whole operation.
Never been happier to have an aluminum tank with no anode! Anyone who’s experienced the rotten egg smell should appreciate this video!!!
Don't forget to change out the nylon plug every year when you flush the tank. The plug is part of the pressure safety system with a Suburban water heater.
Drain: run hot water first; put as much baking soda down the drain as you can get; pour vinegar; close the stopper. That last part is important as it will force the goo down and out.
I'm not sure what is says about my life that I now watch your videos before bed for entertainment, but since I'm over fifty, the good news is...I don't care! 😉. Keep 'em coming, Hanks's!
Next time when you do the baking soda and vinegar, heat 1 cup of vinegar WITH one hot water and do it again. ALSO heat it in your microwave and you can clean your microwave at the same time. 😉
Regarding teflon tape, wind the tape so that the tape goes with the threads. If your threads are righty-tighty, put the tape on with the loose end on the left at the top of the threads and you wrap the tape going on clockwise around the threads. Make sense? Otherwise, the threading action will unwrap the tape as you thread in.
Came here to say the same thing.
I was going to comment also on that. Wrapping the tape this way will still usually work and I give them an A+ for effort on tackling this unknown and trying to promote a help video for others.
I thought they would come at me if I said something….
Great video. Two things I notice. Get a extension for your rachet and you wrapped the Teflon tape backwards.
I noticed the backwards wrap too. She still did a great job!
@@JasonS_IN317 she can do no wrong
Guys, thanks for sharing those great tips. I’m still amazed at how you guys can make cleaning the water heater and drains out humorous. Thanks for sharing. Peace and safe travels
YES to the Shower Shroom!! No hair can escape it!! GREAT VIDEO you two!!
Definitely a classic. My wife and I will watch this every Saturday night on date night. Who says snaking drains ain’t romantic???? Only those heathens non drain snakers. For sure. Also, I think Carl and Kyle may be the same person because I have never seen them together in the same room. Same goes for Rene and Ne Ne. What in the Sam Hill are you guys trying to pull here?
😆 loved Dexter's " don't make me have to hurt you look" squeezable....
Those snake things work great. I bought mine at Dollar Tree.
I can’t believe all the sentiments that came out… sending our sediments
You guys are too funny! I think neh, neh should take the rv class to become a tech. She takes the bull by the horns and gets it done. Happy travels!
The Hanks need an extension for their socket set. You won’t bust your knuckles when you work on that anode next time. Harbor Freight Hanks they’ll send you one. Thanks Hanks for the content. We watch every week. ✌️
It’s probably in the tool roll…😂.
Side note: aluminum waterheaters don't use an anode rod. Thats what mine has after searching for an anode rod on it for about a half hr. 😂
Correct. Atwood water heaters have an aluminum tank and don't have an anode rod.
Thursday with the Hanks! What could be better?! #ThanksHanks
I think it's too funny that we just sanitized our fresh water tank, descaled the water heater, & replaced the anode rod yesterday & today, & then you guy publish this tonight! #thankshanks
The cleaning episode was great. It makes dread the fact that eventually I'm going to have do it. Thanks Hanks. You guys are great.
Yall make such a great team!
I'd bet this last anode rod was Aluminum and the first was Magnesium. Al corrodes at a lower rate than Mg. Which makes it a little less "sacrificial" and protective, but still plenty good enough. I seem to remember the "stock" rod in mine was Mg and all the readily available replacements were Al.
Thanks for the information! No foolin around….
Also wonder if some of it is because of the Teflon tape. They always drilled into me on boats never to use it on heat exchanger zincs because of the electrical connection that the anode rod needs to the water tank.
I love Ney Ney, her antics are Great! If you leave air at the top of the Hot Water tank, the Air will come out your Faucets. There is no reason you can't use household drain cleaner in an RV!
Hanks, some helpful tips from 5 year full time rver’s( till this year now we are part time)
there is a special screen they make to go in the shower drain, I believe KYD showed it and we tried it and love it… it keeps the hair out of the drain so it doesn’t plug up. It’s called the TubShroom Ultra Revolutionary Bath Tub Drain Protector Hair Catcher/Strainer/Snare, Stainless Steel, Stainless Combo! You can get it at lowes, Home Depot or Amazon. This works great! Never put anything down your shower drain as most new Rv’s no longer have a pea trap in the shower drain, they have what is called a bladder and this material can be punctured easy and it is not recommended to pour any chemicals down the drain or vinegar and extremely hot water as it can damage the bladder! Your plastic drain snake can even puncture it.
Sooo glad you recommend this advise....VERY, VERY important info to have the correct techniques.
Otherwise you're gona have alot more to replace or repair!!!!!!! 🐾😎💥
always learning something new. miss you guys in Michigan
Lol one of my favorite episodes. You guy's are too funny loved it. Safe travels Hank's!
GREAT video, very helpful DIY project
Watching the water flowing, I had to "pause and pee". My bladder gets so excited! 🤣😅
Keep the humor, you all make my life better.
You guys are the best!
Thanks Hank 👍 I'm very glad Karl didn't have to get messy today 😀 We have to keep him for the views 🤣
Hi Hanks! Do you guys have a video on how to service your slideout tracks? If not, is there a video you recommend?
Read you're owner's manual and/or look at the article on RV Magazine June 2022 pg48
I think my hot water heater is an Atwood. Has an aluminum tank. So no anode rod. Vinegar is your friend. You guys are so funny and cool. We use those hair "extractors" too. Even in the house. I have a GI flat top. So the hair is momma's. LOL. Keep it clean and safe. Love ya.
Good one I love seeing Ney Ney working lol Carl was himself as well 😂
OMG....I've been binge watching your videos and you guys are a freakin' riot!!! You've got my vote for the most hilarious RV couple on YT!!!! Keep up the good work!!
The camera man is always immune to damage. Immortal some would say.
Love watching your videos. It’s the highlight of our week. Thanks for sharing your RV life journey with us
Every show is great, love you guys !!!
Great job guys!! Keep the videos coming!
Love watching you guys, so funny.
Great Tips from the Hanks today!
Excellent and fun... what more could we every want. Thank you.
Great job..
Thank you both for the great video..
You need to get an extension to use with the socket.
Wrap some electrical tape around the head of the new anode, it wont take much just 1 or 2 layers, you want it to fit firmly into the socket. Then use the extension and socket as a handle to start the anode into the water heater. Once its tight peel off the tape.
If you use the proper size socket you wouldn't need tape.
Thank you Hanks for sharing, knowledge and laughs. Wife and I look forward to watching your shows on Thursdays!
Really enjoyed your video going back to watch older ones. Stay safe and enjoy your life
I just love watching you two, its so real...
Thanks for the laughs and info Hanks!! Love it! We will be trying that baking soda trick too! Hope Dexy got in a better mood too! Safe travels!
Hello Hanks, it's great to see you.
Great video! And great job cleaning out the water tank! #ThanksHanks!
I don't even have an RV yet, but your videos are so funny & informative, I just have to watch!! Love you guys!!!!
Thanks for the tip on the anode, I had no idea!
Yay it’s the Hanks
Just done this in our camper. Ney Ney is do the same thing with my drains! Way to go girl!
Great channel. Love watching you (mostly Dexter) every week. Think I passed you on I-95 on labor day. Keep up the great job educating and entertaining us.
Hey guys! Thanks for going over the water heater maintenance. I'm forced to do this every year as I need to winterize my rig. The look that ney ney have Carl was...ummm...priceless. Let us know when your out of the hospital. Lol. Great video. Until next time, Paul and Patti
You two make it so funny. Great tips and info, missed you guys at the GD National Rally last week.
Y’all hit the 100,000 subscribers. HOORAY, Congratulations.
LOL .. you 2 are hilarious! Best comedy show on you tube 😅😂
#ThanksHanks for an entertaining and educational video! Good job working together! I really enjoy seeing your courage at taking on rig maintenance! 🖖🏻😘👍🏻🙏🏻
You guys are hilarious! Such good info. Thank you.💕
Yall are great. Thanks
I found your channel about a month ago and subscribed and watched every video. You are so funny and have great content. Thanks Hanks.
You guys are too funny! You make calcium deposits so fun! 🤩👍🙏🥰👏
Your great together good teamwork.
Carl is crazy, and really like the video showing how to clean out the water heater and replace the Anode rod. Always enjoy your videos and seeing Dexter
you guys are a riot! We bought an rv about 3 months ago and you've taught us a lot. Definitely more than the dealership. Keep up the great videos!
Reminds me of doing a SS enema lol “high hot and a hell’va lot” lol or a colonic lol great info. Thanks for sharing this
Always good for a laugh🥰
I've never had a cleaning episode in rv or s&b be so much fun . U two are hilarious
Great video! I've never used one of those cleaning wands in the hot water tank. I'm going to get one now!
Your wife did an awesome job on the water heater. We change our anode rod every year. Thanks for the video
You done an Amazing job Ney Ney. 👏 🤘👍🤘👌🤛
Look at you Ney Ney being all Boss cleaning the drains! I am also the drain cleaner in our house and use a snake with a small brush at the end of it that I got at Walmart. It is amazing the yuk that builds up in drains! I haven't had to do that in a camper yet but do have a device similar to yours that I will occasionally use in the shower drain to grab the hair. It is super satisfying to have the water drain nicely again after a thorough cleaning.
Fantastic!
You guys are so entertaining! Thanks for making me laugh!
I'm pretty sure there are maintenance books for every system in an RV and that is a full time job in itself. Glad you guys fixed the issue.
Great video. Stuff does build up huh, Hanks. See ya next time. NaNa did a great job.
You guys are HILARIOUS!!!!!!! Love watching you guys interact!! My camper hasn’t had the water heater cleaned since I bought it nearby 20 years ago, lol😅, that will be one for the history books. This is Alan, GREETINGS from Riverside in Southern California. Looking forward to more videos from you both. God Bless you both.
We are not new to camping, but new to your channel. You two are a hoot and we very much like seeing your videos. And Dexter is adorable 🥰. We are based in central Florida, hope to see you out on the road!
For the vinegar and baking powder. You have to remove the stopper and get the baking soda at the bottom then replace the stopper and put the vinegar in and close the stopper
Great subject! Would love to see more maintenance subjects like slide out seal and lubrication maintenance, or suspension maintenance, or the dreaded sanitizing your water system!!! (you hinted at that in this video! (LOL) Thanks Hanks!!!
Lol, love the videos!
You guys are hilarious lol
Love your videos :)
it should be 1-800 thanks Dexter! excellent video be careful in the heat take good care of yourself
Hi Hanks and Hi Dexter, A tip that i picked up from watching an RV tech that was flushing out the water heater. He said, do not buy the anode rod that come 2 in a pack from Amazon with the black tip because they have the potential to break off. He said to stick with the Camco anode rod. As they are better. He also mentioned to clean the water tank and replace the anode rode every 6 months. He also opened the top valve to let the air out as well. Just sharing what i learned from another RV TH-cam channel. Take care Hanks Family ❣️
Love this!! Thank you very much for sharing, because we had no idea. We will certainly go back to stick with only Camco from now on 😊 Much love from the Hanks family ❤️
@HappilyEverHanks You're most welcome. We can all learn from each other and help each other out. Right. 😁
I know I've learned so much from both of you!!
Happy Camping!
ha!! great time!! we had our water heater vid a couple weeks ago!! same shock to me (Andrea) on the stuff in it!!! WOWOWOWOWOEEEEEEE!!!!!
next time you want to drain the hot side, if your rig has valves on the low point drains, just open the hot side and Let R rip. Also a socket extension is a big help. tip on the TPR Valve (Temperature Pressure Release) its quite common to get a small leak, after you have opened the TPR , you can go to Home Depot, Lowe's, Menard's, ect to get a replacement if you cant get it to seal by flipping it open and closed a few times. Entertaining video as always!!!!
Wait what?!? You have to replace that every year? Now I’ve got another chore added to my list. If it wasn’t for you guys I wouldn’t know these things about maintenance. Thx Hanks!
thanks for the directions! I've been trying to tell my husband to do it but he says there's nothing wrong, don't mess with it! but now he SEES that there is a good reason, and our trailer is 5 years old!! thanks again
Thanks hanks! Literally just dealing with this.
Visited the new Buc-ees in Florence SC for the first time yesterday after a weekend camping with the Boy Scouts at Lakewood Campgroud in Myrtle Beach. The brisket sandwich is killer.
I thought about you guys when I passed the RV repair center next to Lakewood where you had your camper repaired. Boy, were they busy!
I'm impressed that you resisted to urge to compare the rinsing wand to a Yankhauer.
Hey Thanks guys so much for sharing ❤️ We just purchased a used RV and having the service department replace the rod . for the hot water heater. Would not even thought of this if you guys didn't share , Kenny and I have learned so much insight in to RV Life we are not full time yet as We are caring for elderly parents at this time, but looking forward to in the future. # THANKS HANKS !!!! BLESSINGS!!!!
Our trailer came with a Cold water Heater 😂🤣
I have a tankless in my airstream, and I'd say - water heaters are the real winners here. Filling your gray tank while you're waiting for the tankless water heater to get warm and flush out the stale cold water in the lines - what were they thinking? I'd prefer a tank.
Last trailer did not have an anode rod, only a nylon plug threaded into the drain of the water heater tank. Heard about one type of water heater where the tank is made out of a specific metal / material that is not recommending the old style sacrificial rod. (Have not researched that *hear-say story* yet.... Things keep on changing. Thanks for the fun video! Always a good time with the Hanks! Thanks!
Your timing is perfect. I was just considering changing mine. A friend changed it for me last time so I wasn’t sure how to do it myself.
Thank you for showing me how.
One question though. My anode is only 5 months old but my hot water has been smelling like sulfur. Could that be the anode or do you have any ideas what it could be?
The single best advice i could give anyone with buying an rv is make sure you buy one with a minimal of a 10 gallon water heater. We went full time with a 5 gallon. You get to rinsing in cold water with a 5, and that’s with shutting the water off in between while you soap up. Also, our 5 gallon was propane only. That uses allot of propane, especially in the winter with the furnace running as well. Our 38’ fifth wheel had the 10 gallon hot water which ran on gas or electric. We loved the electric, too. Good job on the maintenance of your rig. It will pay off in the end hanks.
We drain ours a lot more often, but we are weekend warriors. Not sure if we are doing it too often? We love the water heater rinsing wand…thanks for the link!
Thanks Hanks.