Re: RV Propane Furnace ?
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05/07/19 09:56 AM
05/07/19 09:56 AM
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Steven 49er
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I can 't say for sure Todd but I'm guessing one of that vintage has a pilot light. Shouldn't be hard to figure out.
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Re: RV Propane Furnace ?
[Re: Coon Duke]
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05/07/19 10:26 AM
05/07/19 10:26 AM
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ebsurveyor
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Have an odd question and thought there’s no better place to get an answer than Trapperman.
I recently acquired a 1979 Skyline Nomad camper.
How does the propane furnace work??
Do you just hook up the electric, turn the propane on and set the thermostat?
Or is there a pilot light or something that has to be lit? I had one about that age and it did not have a pilot light for the furnace. I think they all run on 12 volts so you need a good battery. The campers I had used some 12 volt spark thing to start the furnace. The water heater did have a pilot light and so did the refrigerator. I remember lighting the water heater pilot light but think the refrigerator was self lighting, again all 12 volt. When I remote camped I had two batteries and a generator. I would just make sure the battery is charged and try it. I have had 6 or 8 campers and none of them required 120 v electric. They all ran everything except the air conditioner on a 12 volt battery.
Last edited by ebsurveyor; 05/07/19 10:34 AM.
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Re: RV Propane Furnace ?
[Re: Coon Duke]
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05/07/19 12:14 PM
05/07/19 12:14 PM
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cohunt
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In all campers with which I am familiar, the cord from outside bringing 110/120 will power the wall outlets, air conditioner, refrigerator/freezer when switched to 110, and some lights. This will allow you to use standard household microwaves, tvs, crock pots etc which require the higher voltage. The 110/120 will also power an inverter which will recharge the battery or batteries which are powering the 12 volt portion of the electrical system which is driving items such as hydraulic pumps, some lights, and the necessary electrical power to run the furnace and the refrigerator when it is not switched to the higher voltage. By lifting the name from your furnace and going online you should be able to find the details about its operation.
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Re: RV Propane Furnace ?
[Re: Coon Duke]
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05/07/19 01:00 PM
05/07/19 01:00 PM
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traprjohn
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The furnace runs off 12v often since it is only a fan A microwave and a/c needs the 110 There should be a door/hatch you can open to find IF there is a pilot light, same with the water heater. You'd be wise to invest in the owners manual, just like when you buy a used car or truck. first purchase afterwards. Little differences abound. Joining www.irv2.com is the nations best site for camper info too, BUT, get the owners manual FIRST so there is no second guessing.
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