Uploaded November 2017 | Updated September 2026, 54 minutes ago
Last year we used a borescope to inspect the inside of our RV's water heater. This year, we followed up with another inspection, and boy were we surprised what we found after one year of use!
Watch our original borescope inspection video from last year:
youtu.be/TL7AtXJYNcc
FEATURED & RELATED PRODUCTS ON AMAZON:
FOR BOTH BRANDS (SUBURBAN & ATWOOD)
Tank Rinsing Wand: amzn.to/2DLmFZP
Plumber’s Pipe Tape: amzn.to/2DMDrYw
Heavy-Duty Rubber Gloves: amzn.to/2DJpQRC
15′ Garden Hose: amzn.to/2DUDk0d
Brass Y Valve: amzn.to/2ElYy4U
Adjustable Pressure Regulator: amzn.to/2DLVOwn%22
White Vinegar (1 gal): amzn.to/2DVCXST
FOR SUBURBAN WATER HEATERS:
Suburban Replacement Anode Rod: amzn.to/2rOjHSz
1 1⁄16″ Socket: amzn.to/2DIq8In (for Suburban anode rod)
3⁄4″ PVC Drain Plug: amzn.to/2rOLsKW
1 1⁄8″ Socket: amzn.to/2FsuFyW (for 3⁄4” PVC Drain Plug)
FOR ATWOOD WATER HEATERS:
Atwood Brand 1/2″ Drain Plugs: amzn.to/2DKMSaK (set of 2)
15⁄16″ Socket: amzn.to/2BBzxj6
7⁄8″ Socket: amzn.to/2DJoLt8
JUST FOR FUN!
USB Video Borescope: amzn.to/2GswuNH
(the cord on this borescope is a little floppy. We taped it to the end of a wire hanger for more precise aiming, and it worked great!)
RECENT & RELATED VIDEOS:
Our Original Borescope Inspection: youtu.be/TL7AtXJYNcc
Water Heater Anode Rod Update: youtu.be/tcxHIFKLVbc
We're On The RV Show USA!: youtu.be/2g52WlvH1Lo
Replacing Water Heater Thermostat: youtu.be/juxiuD3taSw
Water Purification System Install: youtu.be/YNX4DKo8ngg
Ruggable Washable Area Rugs: youtu.be/coGcN9gF2Ao
Replacing Our RV's Air Cleaner: youtu.be/13q1CQBidqg
RV Tow Bar Update & Care: youtu.be/uXPO_z8LXU0
Our New RV Cleaning Technique: youtu.be/PKRT_05WipU
LevelMatePRO on a Towable RV: youtu.be/9hvNfoF9AhA
Carefree Awning Replacement: youtu.be/3FrH_86YRMs
Boondocking Food Prep: youtu.be/umn_LeBDpcs
How To Replace An RV Faucet: youtu.be/DJOAqOwoBHE
LED RV Headlight Upgrade: youtu.be/N6CIMbODVIk
Cheap RV Cabinet Door Repair: youtu.be/Ci2VcHRxlKI
Awning Privacy Panels: youtu.be/7fDx--CWOrU
RV Roof Leak & Water Damage: youtu.be/y3eOwbJsGdA
Nighthawk Lighted RV Tow Bar: youtu.be/PzyeEgImvY0
Join us at TheRVgeeks.com for more great RVing content!
Full-Time RVers since April, 2003, we share DIY (do it yourself) RV maintenance, repair, travel, upgrade and operational tips & tricks.
Many RVers are eager to learn more about using, maintaining and caring for their rigs. We hope our experience can help others go DIY, saving time & money, plus the satisfaction of a job well done.
We're handy RVers, not professional technicians. We're happy with the techniques and products we use, but be sure to confirm that all methods and materials you use are compatible with your equipment and abilities. Regardless of what we recommend, consult a professional if you're unsure about working on your RV. Any task you perform or product you purchase based on any information we provide is strictly at your own risk.
We sometimes receive products for evaluation at no cost, and The RVgeeks participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. But our opinions are our own, you won’t pay an extra penny, and we only link to products we personally use, love and can recommend to friends with complete confidence.
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Last year we used a borescope to inspect the inside of our RV's water heater. This year, we followed up with another inspection, and boy were we surprised what we found after one year of use!
Watch our original borescope inspection video from last year:
youtu.be/TL7AtXJYNcc
FEATURED & RELATED PRODUCTS ON AMAZON:
FOR BOTH BRANDS (SUBURBAN & ATWOOD)
Tank Rinsing Wand: amzn.to/2DLmFZP
Plumber’s Pipe Tape: amzn.to/2DMDrYw
Heavy-Duty Rubber Gloves: amzn.to/2DJpQRC
15′ Garden Hose: amzn.to/2DUDk0d
Brass Y Valve: amzn.to/2ElYy4U
Adjustable Pressure Regulator: amzn.to/2DLVOwn%22
White Vinegar (1 gal): amzn.to/2DVCXST
FOR SUBURBAN WATER HEATERS:
Suburban Replacement Anode Rod: amzn.to/2rOjHSz
1 1⁄16″ Socket: amzn.to/2DIq8In (for Suburban anode rod)
3⁄4″ PVC Drain Plug: amzn.to/2rOLsKW
1 1⁄8″ Socket: amzn.to/2FsuFyW (for 3⁄4” PVC Drain Plug)
FOR ATWOOD WATER HEATERS:
Atwood Brand 1/2″ Drain Plugs: amzn.to/2DKMSaK (set of 2)
15⁄16″ Socket: amzn.to/2BBzxj6
7⁄8″ Socket: amzn.to/2DJoLt8
JUST FOR FUN!
USB Video Borescope: amzn.to/2GswuNH
(the cord on this borescope is a little floppy. We taped it to the end of a wire hanger for more precise aiming, and it worked great!)
RECENT & RELATED VIDEOS:
Our Original Borescope Inspection: youtu.be/TL7AtXJYNcc
Water Heater Anode Rod Update: youtu.be/tcxHIFKLVbc
We're On The RV Show USA!: youtu.be/2g52WlvH1Lo
Replacing Water Heater Thermostat: youtu.be/juxiuD3taSw
Water Purification System Install: youtu.be/YNX4DKo8ngg
Ruggable Washable Area Rugs: youtu.be/coGcN9gF2Ao
Replacing Our RV's Air Cleaner: youtu.be/13q1CQBidqg
RV Tow Bar Update & Care: youtu.be/uXPO_z8LXU0
Our New RV Cleaning Technique: youtu.be/PKRT_05WipU
LevelMatePRO on a Towable RV: youtu.be/9hvNfoF9AhA
Carefree Awning Replacement: youtu.be/3FrH_86YRMs
Boondocking Food Prep: youtu.be/umn_LeBDpcs
How To Replace An RV Faucet: youtu.be/DJOAqOwoBHE
LED RV Headlight Upgrade: youtu.be/N6CIMbODVIk
Cheap RV Cabinet Door Repair: youtu.be/Ci2VcHRxlKI
Awning Privacy Panels: youtu.be/7fDx--CWOrU
RV Roof Leak & Water Damage: youtu.be/y3eOwbJsGdA
Nighthawk Lighted RV Tow Bar: youtu.be/PzyeEgImvY0
Join us at TheRVgeeks.com for more great RVing content!
Full-Time RVers since April, 2003, we share DIY (do it yourself) RV maintenance, repair, travel, upgrade and operational tips & tricks.
Many RVers are eager to learn more about using, maintaining and caring for their rigs. We hope our experience can help others go DIY, saving time & money, plus the satisfaction of a job well done.
We're handy RVers, not professional technicians. We're happy with the techniques and products we use, but be sure to confirm that all methods and materials you use are compatible with your equipment and abilities. Regardless of what we recommend, consult a professional if you're unsure about working on your RV. Any task you perform or product you purchase based on any information we provide is strictly at your own risk.
We sometimes receive products for evaluation at no cost, and The RVgeeks participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. But our opinions are our own, you won’t pay an extra penny, and we only link to products we personally use, love and can recommend to friends with complete confidence.
Comments welcome! Thanks for watching! Don't forget to subscribe! #RVLIFE #RVDIY #RVLIVING #FULLTIMERV #RVREPAIR #RVMAINTENANCE #RVMODS #RVUPGRADES #RVTRAVEL #DIYRV #RVGEEKS
