Running heater when RV is covered
I have a 4-seasons 5th wheel that I recently put a cover on for the summer. If I leave that cover on can I still run the furnace over the winter to keep the underbelly warm?
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Furnace recircs the inside air so that would not be an issue
Furnace combustion comes in via outside vent and the exhaust after flowing thru heat exchanger goes back outside.
Exhaust is HOT right at the exhaust port but quickly looses heat within 8" - 12" of exterior of rig especially when cold outside.
CO (Carbon Monoxide) COULD----COULD be an issue IF heat exchanger had a crack.
Course that is an issue anytime furnace is operated and why a working CO Monitor is key safety device.
COVER.....would have to cut not just a window but a panel out of area around furnace intake/exhaust ports and secure it so exhaust fumes which do contain CO would not go up under cover and collect
PLUS there issue of heat...which is less of a concern if cut out panel is at least 12" wider then intake/exhaust port area
Lot easier to drain & winterize rv plumbing lines/system and keep cover on and intact.
Just winterize it :B
Furnace combustion comes in via outside vent and the exhaust after flowing thru heat exchanger goes back outside.
Exhaust is HOT right at the exhaust port but quickly looses heat within 8" - 12" of exterior of rig especially when cold outside.
CO (Carbon Monoxide) COULD----COULD be an issue IF heat exchanger had a crack.
Course that is an issue anytime furnace is operated and why a working CO Monitor is key safety device.
COVER.....would have to cut not just a window but a panel out of area around furnace intake/exhaust ports and secure it so exhaust fumes which do contain CO would not go up under cover and collect
PLUS there issue of heat...which is less of a concern if cut out panel is at least 12" wider then intake/exhaust port area
Lot easier to drain & winterize rv plumbing lines/system and keep cover on and intact.
Just winterize it :B
