Changing a T&P relief valve on an RV water heater is awkward work -- the housing gets in the way and a standard socket or wrench often can't get enough clearance to do the job safely. The Camco 10552 solves that with an extended-reach design that lets your 7/8" wrench clear the water heater housing completely, so you can remove and reinstall temperature and pressure valves on Atwood and Suburban units without forcing an ill-fitting tool into a tight space.
Temperature and pressure relief valves are a critical safety component on propane and electric RV water heaters. They need to be inspected periodically and replaced when they weep, corrode, or fail a lift test. On Atwood and Suburban heaters -- the two most common brands found in North American RVs -- the valve is threaded into a fitting on the heater body, often recessed behind or alongside sheet metal housing panels that block conventional tools.
The Camco 10552 is purpose-built for this job. Its extra length creates the clearance your wrench needs to turn freely without the handle crashing into the housing or the tank. The result is a cleaner, safer R&R with far less risk of skinned knuckles, stripped fittings, or cracked housing panels.
Extra length clears the water heater housing so your wrench has full travel -- no more fighting for swing room in a cramped compartment.
Sized to accept a standard 7/8" open-end or box wrench -- a common size already in most RV toolkits.
Made from zinc-plated carbon steel to handle the torque required to break loose corroded or thread-sealed T&P valves.
Designed specifically for the T&P valve thread size and housing geometry found on Atwood and Suburban RV water heaters.
Standard pipe wrenches and adjustable wrenches are bulky and can slip, risking damage to surrounding fittings or the heater housing itself. A deep socket on an extension bar often doesn't align correctly with the hex profile of a T&P valve. The Camco 10552 is machined to the correct size and shape to engage the valve hex cleanly, then extends far enough that your 7/8" wrench sits completely outside the housing footprint -- giving you proper leverage and a straight pull.
This tool is designed for use with Atwood (now Dometic) and Suburban brand RV water heaters, which use a standard 3/4" NPT T&P relief valve fitting. These heaters are installed in a wide range of travel trailers, fifth wheels, Class A, B, and C motorhomes across virtually every major RV manufacturer.