How to use an RV Furnace The Proper Way with Efficiency Tips

[@ericherrero4334]

Thank you this was very helpful Just bought a brand new hemisphere

[@ccarmelo1979]

We replaced an old Dometic in our 36 foot camper (vented). kzbin.infoUgkxDDbPbIlwLRcX_ntp51ui5UMtAUGpHYxE The install was a simple swap, all holes lined up, the electric plug back in with no trouble. Getting it on the camper was the most "difficult" part of it, and my friend made it look easy. I've seen people "sled" them up ladders as well though. I watched a KZbin video for instructions, very easily done. Some say it doesn't come with instructions, but I found the instructions under the ac in the box. I didn't need them, but they were there.It works well to keep a 36 footer comfortable, all by itself. It doesn't seem to be any quieter than the original, but it isn't any louder either. We're very pleased with it. Esp with the ease of swapping them out.

[@JuanRodriguez-ts7fg]

Propane must be on? Then from there turn thermostat to desired temp and that's all?

[@shafthuff8074]

Are you saying that you don't need to light a pilot light?

[@davidleon3588]

Thank You for sharing ! 😊

[@yesitstravis]

Super helpful its getting cold and i couldnt find my manual thank you sir

[@irmagutierrez9729]

So been looking for operating a furnace on travel trailer. Nothing I find tells you step by step. Like so: Turn on your propane or electricity or both. Turn on the generator. ?? Newbie here.

[@markrwilder]

I turn the propane on but is there a pilot light I need to light or are todays heaters electric and will spark itself?

[@idontknow93960]

How do i make my heater work? I do not have batteries. I have my rv plugged into my house. I also just connected a propane tank and my heater still doesnt work. HELP!

[@brianlapointe8913]

Why isn’t the furnace mode showing anymore????

[@markdebassige9485]

Pointless video if you won't show how to turn on propane and light the pilot light. We have newbies watching rememeber

[@rebeccasanders6895]

I totally agree

[@JESSEPAVON]

Thank you, this guy shows how to click up or down the thermostat. I need to turn on complaint and this video didn’t help.

[@bumponlog]

Most rv's, even older rv's are direct spark ignition furnaces - it lights itself upon signal for heat from the thermostat.

[@barbie4443]

@@bumponlog I haven't lite a pilot light in years

[@hugjoan11]

We are coping right now had no heat due to this video we have heat. Our furnace has an automatic ignition thank you for this video.

[@maloriestott7608]

Super helpful thank you

[@helenmires3863]

I set mine to off. We are not using the trailer, but every once in a while I go outside and it is running. I set it to off, wait til it goes off.

[@5150roc]

So, confirming you need the propane on to run the furnace and that you Cannot soly run it on electricity?

[@TheSavvyCampers]

Yes, your furnace runs on propane. Some may have an electric heat strip to provide power, but most don't.

[@jackieduman8123]

So do you set the fan to auto for the furnace?

[@sandramckee6422]

Thank you

[@TheSavvyCampers]

You're welcome

[@lisastay4237]

How long will a 10 gallon propane tank last you running at 62 degrees?

[@zachsmith6925]

What happens if my fan kicks on but the furnace is not igniting

[@smcm8467]

I have my fan set to auto but when my heat is on the fan turns on and off. I thought this would only happen when set on high or low.

[@desirrayjohnson3831]

How long does it takes to warm up

[@helenmires3863]

What is the model of this?

[@gblades5618]

Thank you! 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@eagle14410]

You forgot to show that you can see what your temp is in your RV by pushing the up or down button when it is on the off setting.

[@raghebsabry7699]

Do you have idea how to convert the furnace from Gas to electric, Please advise?

[@TheSavvyCampers]

I do not have experience with this, if we have plugins available, we always bring a small heater to plug in instead of using our propane.

[@pleasuretokill]

@@TheSavvyCampers always let people know, if you use a space heater instead of your furnace and it's below freezing, every line in the underbelly will freeze. This was never explained to me when I was new and it caused me issues.

[@TheSavvyCampers]

@@pleasuretokill Good call, I actually removed my duct to my underbelly to add one to the bedroom area, but always know to reattach it if in freezing weather.

[@jimbradbury541]

We have the same thermostat, it works great when it's not plugged in (battery) but when we plug it in it doesn't work and only the AC/Fan unit blows cold air on "furnace" Any ideas?

[@TheSavvyCampers]

Is your furnace coming on separately when it is plugged in? On my unit, when plugged into 120v power, it will run the a/c fan unit in addition to the furnace to better distribute the air. This is an option that can be turned off. If your heater is not coming on, there could be a wiring issue, but it is weird it does work when on battery. Let me know if the furnace comes on too.

[@jimbradbury541]

@@TheSavvyCampers Thanks a ton, i figured out the issue. When plugged in, you have to select "Auto" on the fan setting, I had it on Low and then went to low furnace and the heater never kicked on, but with "Auto" it seems to be working great either plugged in or on battery. Thanks again.

[@billykidd6971]

check on the sail switch!

[@lonewolfoverland4695]

Question: i turn "on" the "furnace" mode, but the A/C blower comes "on" at the same time with the furnace unit. How can i turn off the A/C blower and just keep the furnuce air? Same thermostat as this one, and its on shore power.

[@rommellares7133]

Great video, I have the same thermostat on my TT does the furnace only run on propane?

[@TheSavvyCampers]

Yes, the furnace will only heat with propane gas. Some models have a heat strip in the a/c unit or even a heat pump ac unit. Most do not have those items and run strictly on propane.

[@rommellares7133]

@@TheSavvyCampers Thanks!

[@smcm8467]

There was another setting you should have mentioned. There is a setting that allows the furnace to go on and off to keep a more even temp. But another setting will let furnace reach desired temp then shuts off and remains off for longer. Easier on the furnace and much less annoying ..

[@Olly3pow]

How does this setting work?

[@pleasuretokill]

@@Olly3pow yeah, I would like to know this also. All I know is auto and the clicking on and off is annoying

[@ericmahon3262]

Lu7

[@mrmped1]

BS video, you didn't show how to set up the thermostat like chanb it from Celsius to Fahrenheit. Etc.

[@TheSavvyCampers]

Sorry for not showing you how to change it. If you need to change it hold the up and down button at the same time.

[@2sully4]

Is there a pilot that needs to be lit ? Or do I just turn gas on and select furnace

[@stephenedler5630]

Is there 110 volts at the thermostat?