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I don't know how much experience you have with RV's, so don't take this the wrong way.....

The anode rod is "front heavy" meaning it "aims down" when inserted into the threads. If you don't "push up on the bottom of the anode nut" the threads won't catch and you can "spin it till you wear your fingers out" and it will NEVER catch the threads....

So, if you're trying to install it and don't have it lined up properly, it will "act like the threads are stripped" but in reality, they're just "not aligned"....

Any time you try to install the anode rod, put about 5 or 6 wraps of Teflon tape on the threads. That will help prevent corrosion from binding the anode and will lubricate the threads as well as "fill the gaps" to prevent leaks....

My guess is that if you "get on your knees, hold your tongue just right, cross your eyes and your toes, you'll probably get it threaded..... Hope so anyway !!!!!