Camco is the RV-and-residential parts accessory brand best known for universal replacement parts — anode rods, drain plugs, T&P valves, dip tubes, water heater elements — and a small line of RV mini-tanks and tankless conversion kits. Camco is the budget alternative parts source for any major-brand water heater repair.
The Camco water heater lineup
Camco\'s real strength: replacement parts
Camco is more famous for universal replacement parts than complete water heater units. The Camco parts catalog covers:
- Anode rods — magnesium, aluminum-zinc; ¾" universal fit (Rheem, AO Smith, Bradford White, Suburban, all major brands)
- Heating elements — 4500W and 5500W universal 240V residential
- Drain plugs — Atwood/Dometic plastic plug replacements; brass drain valve upgrades
- T&P relief valves — universal ¾" NPT 150 PSI / 210°F
- Dip tubes — universal length and diameter
- Thermostats — universal surface-contact (upper with ECO, lower)
- RV-specific: bypass valve kits, anode/drain accessories, flush wands
For DIY replacement parts on virtually any water heater brand, Camco is the budget-friendly universal alternative to OEM-branded parts.
Which Camco water heater is right?
- RV exterior shower / supplemental fixture: 11673 4-gal or 6-gal mini-tank
- Existing RV gas water heater conversion to tankless: conversion kit
- Budget under-sink mini-tank residential: Camco mini-tanks compete with Reliance SOMS and Bosch Tronic 3000T
Warranty
- Mini-tanks: 1 year
- Conversion kit: 1 year
- Parts: 1 year
Where to buy
- Amazon — primary channel
- Camping World, RV supply
- Home Depot, Lowe\'s (universal parts)
- Walmart (mini-tanks and accessories)
- camco.com — direct
Bottom line
Camco is the universal-replacement-parts brand with a small mini-tank and RV conversion lineup. For complete RV water heater replacement, choose Suburban / Dometic / Furrion. For replacement parts on any brand, Camco is the budget universal source available on Amazon and at every RV supply retailer.