Why won t my RV furnace turn on?
Pilot light problems are sometimes related to failed safety sensors or airflow issues which causes the furnace blower will come on but not to ignite. The two place to check first are the thermocouple and the sail switch. A sail switch is essentially an on/off switch, that detects if there’s not enough airflow.
How do I light the pilot on my RV furnace?
Press Pilot Knob Go to your furnace access panel and remove its cover. Turn your gas dial to the pilot position and hold down the knob. Light the Pilot If you have a striker ignition device, press it several times. You can also light the pilot burner with a lighter or match.
Does an RV furnace have a pilot light?
Many new RV furnaces have replaced the pilot light with a direct spark ignition system. If your furnace is struggling to keep the pilot light lit, check the thermocouple to make sure it’s positioned correctly. A malfunctioning regulator on your propane tank could also result in an irregular pilot light.
Does RV furnace run off propane or electric?
While your RV’s furnace may utilize electricity to ignite or to control the thermostat, almost all onboard RV furnaces are primarily run on liquid propane — which is a pretty efficient fuel source, all things considered.
Can a Atwood furnace be removed from the RV?
Atwood and newer Suburban furnaces this can be done from the outside, but some of models of Suburban and all older Suburban furnaces must be removed from the RV to do this because of the lack of outside access. The Suburban in our 2012 KZ has no outside access. That depends upon the make/model of furnace you have.
What kind of fan does Atwood flame Excalibur use?
Its an Atwood Hydro Flame Excalibur Series 8531-IV-DCLP. Im finding the blower motor on Amazon and a few other sources but unsure if it takes a 37696 or 37698 motor so I e mailed Atwood with the numbers and asked them. Thanks again guys. Yep Im gonna go ahead and replace it when were home before we head south
How big is the Atwood Everest star 7900 furnace?
Atwood still makes the “Everest Star 7900” series furnaces that are inside access only. They only go up to 18,000 BTU/h though, so they’re usually only found in smaller RV’s. They can be a PITA to work on!
