Hydro Hot system Question - works sometimes?
I have access to a 2006 Newmar Moutain Aire, and took it out this past weekend for only the second time in the past 2 1/2 years. This was my father in laws motorhome, but he passed away about a year ...
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Altern wrote:steveownby wrote:This is a bit misleading. While driving, the engine will heat the boiler fluid. That boiler fluid heat can also be augmented by by the electric element.
The diesel burner should be left on at all times and in the primary heating source for the boiler fluid.
With these systems, we normally use the diesel burner when starting from a cold tank or when heat is wanted quickly, say first thing in the morning. Or, if no electric is avail.
YMMV and you'll soon learn how to use it and under which circumstances.
What is misleading? I stand by my statement. The Diesel burning is the primary heat source. And the only heat source that will maintain temp during periods of heavy usage.
