Element toast

Hey all !
wondering if anyone has the correct part number for the hot water tank element for a 2009 cyclone 3950 ?
mine seemed to pack it in...
I'm guessing the tank needs to be drained in order to change it out ?
any other tricks or things a guy should know before starting this ?

Thanks

Assuming you have a Suburban water heater, the replacement is detailed in our owner-written Water Heater Troubleshooting Guide.

Might want to search in YouTube for help on how to do it.

It's really pretty simple to do. First and foremost shut off all power to your rig and unplug shore power cord. I removed the bad element and let it drain until the water stopped. If you don't have a socket that will fit the element get one. I don't remember what size socket you'll need because I had one just for that. On my Newport I didn't have to move the gas supply out of the way but on yours you may have to, my heater is a Suburban. Yes, there is a you tube video on ding this and it was helpful to me. Don't forget to fill with water before turning it back on.

There is a cheap tool available at any big box store especially for removing a water heater element.. with a Suburban unit, you need to remove the tube from the valve to the burner orifice to get at the element. A 9” element, rated for 1400 watts is the one. It’s a relatively simple job. Replaced ours last summer prior to selling the rig. It was the original, but was caked in mineral deposits. Put it in a jar of vinegar for a few days, cleaned it off and it passed conductivity testing. Now it just sits in a toolbox.


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