I recently when through an issue with the Atwood heater in my Fleetwood Sun Valley 2007 , This rv dealer site has graciously put up a list of manual for pretty much every type of heater and water on the market/ He is super nice guy.
http://bryantrv.com/owners.html
Here is list of Manuals he offers:
Dometic NDR 1292 Installation/ Operation
Dometic RM2310 Installation/ Operation
Dometic RM2301, 2401, 2501, 2601, 2801
Dometic RM 7030 InstallationWater Heater owners/ installation manual- covers most models
Suburban SW Series Water Heaters DuoTherm Briskair owners/installation manual- for the basic “generic” ceiling air box
DuoTherm Ducted installation/owners manual-for the electronic/analog thermostat- covers Briskair and Penguine models.
DuoTherm Infrared remote control owners guide
Dometic “Americana” RM2652/RM2852 Owners manual
Dometic DuoTherm 6600 furnace owners manual
DuoTherm 6500 furnace owners manual Hydroflame
Hydroflame (Atwood) FA79XX and HF8012 series installation/owners manual
Emerson Quiet Cool EQK1100 and 1350 Roof Top Air Conditioner Owners Manual
Emerson Quiet Cool Parts and Installation Manual (including heat strip)
A&E Instamatic 3000 awning installation/ operation manual
A&E 8000, 85000, 9000 Awning Operating manual
A&E Horizon Awning Installation/ Operating manual
A&E Sunchaser” 8300 awning operating manual
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Amazon has a sale on on the Mr. Buddy portable heater, 59.95 ( reg, 129.00)
Click Mr. Heater Portable Buddy Big Buddy Heater“>here for more info.
We have a furnace/heater in our pop up but on MANY occasion there has been a problem with it- plus sucks up all the battery power when dry camping. I keep one of these in case of emergency- which has happened a few times. Think we got a lemon heater in our Fleetwood.
Posted by admin as Heating and Cooling at 12:59 PM EDT
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we have an Atwood heater in out Fleetwood pop-up.. We have had problems right from the get go with it. I have had constant troubles getting the furnace to “catch” finally I took it into our dealer ( and yes- just AFTER our warranty ran out).
The problem was a faulty propane gas pressure gage. Cost 180.00 to fix. OUCH. why oh why didn’t I take it in before warranty ran out. Argh. The symptoms were the pilot was on and I could here it click- several time trying to light,. Blower was on. Sometimes it would catch. Toward the end- could not get it to catch at all.
I also have troubles with it tripping- seems to get too hot and will shut off in middle of the night.
we had a near fire with ceramic heater with kids/sleeping bag and no way will I use or recommend an electric heater for a pop up or tent. One way to go is with a heated mattress pad or electric blanket ( put blanket under you - heat rises.)
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A heat pump is different than a heat strip. A heat pump is a machine which moves heat. Heat exists in all air at all temperatures down to “absolute zero” (-460ยบ F). In the winter, a heat pump draws heat from the outdoor air and circulates it through ducts into your home. During the summer, it reverses the process and draws heat from your interior air and releases it outdoors. It also dehumidifies the indoor air as it cools it.
A heat pump in an air conditioner that contains a valve that lets it switch between “air conditioner” and “heater.” When the valve is switched one way, the heat pump acts like an air conditioner, and when it is switched the other way it reverses the flow of Freon and acts like a heater.
The heat pump serves as a heater by absorbing heat from outdoor air and pumping it indoors. All air, even cold winter air, contains a certain amount of heat. As the outdoor air passes over the outdoor coil, heat from that air is absorbed by the refrigerant contained inside the coil. This absorption of heat changes the refrigerant from a low-temperature liquid to a low-temperature, low-pressure vapor. The vapor then passes through a compressor where it is compressed into a high pressure, high-temperature vapor. The hot vapor then circulates into the indoor coil. As indoor air passes over the indoor coil, it absorbs heat from the coil. The warmed air is then redistributed through the duct system.
Posted by admin as Air Conditioners, General Camping, Heating and Cooling at 12:56 PM EDT
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There are basically four brand to choose from when buying an air conditioner for you popup trailer:
Carrier Air V
Coleman P.S.
and the
Dometic Brisk Air
I have done a fair amount of research on this- and the brand most people seems to recommend most is Carrier Air V.
One thing to avoid when buying an air conditioner for you RV is one that has excessive water run off- I know that Carrier Air V does not have this problem. The Carrier a/c unit has oscillating vents, a slinger wheel that throws the run off back on the compressor so that run off is minimum. The “slinger wheel” design recycles condensation back onto the condenser coil, which significantly reduces water runoff along the roof and down the sides of the RV. This reduces system head pressure and extends compressor life, too. A bottom discharge louver directs conditioned air from the ceiling.
Another option to look for is a heat strip. This option will only cost you about 50.00 and well worth it.
Posted by admin as Air Conditioners, Camping Equipment and Reviews, General Camping, Heating and Cooling at 12:32 PM EDT
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