The element will burn out quickly if there is not water in the tank.
Rv water heater drain plug broke.
On water heaters that have an electric heating element be sure the element is turned off before you drain the water heater tank.
Clean any left over sealant from the drain opening threads and install a new brass plug.
Be prepared for the worst.
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A broken water heater drain plug on your rv can be a hassle to repair depending whether your plug is metal or plastic.
In this free video dave solberg teaches you a couple quick solutions for removing a corroded or broken plug from the exterior of your rv s water heater.
Nothing ever goes to plan with water heaters.