[Virginia Deacon]

The anode for the hot water heater needs to be replaced from time to time. My problem has always been how to break the thing loose in the first place.

I've got the right size socket and a large socket wrench, but haven't been able to loosen the fitting - even tapping it with a small sledgehammer. Finally gave up, being afraid of breaking something or injuring myself.

Haven't tried loosening it when the hot water heater if full of really hot water; do you think that would help?

This is our first season, so I expect we'll be OK for another year or two. I had this same problem with our other (popup) campers, too, and had the dealer check/replace the anode while they were doing the annual state inspection.

Suggestions would be appreciated.