TT appliance how-to's needed (NEWBIE ALERT)
My wife and I just purchased a 1991 Skamper.
The previous owner didn't use the camper much (due to health issues) and never used the hot water heater or furnace.
In an effort to become educated on what i have and how to use it...I appeal to the great folks here at RV.net for some schooling.
Here's what I have:
- Coleman 13,500 roof top AC unit. Seems to be working fine on shore power. I have a Honda EU2000i that I HOPE to power the AC unit boondocking. I have a Supco hard start cap to add to aid that effort. If not, I'll have to find a way to mount my Generac 500 to the rear bumper.
- Suburban SW6PE. We have only had the camper 2 weeks and have yet to use it. I don't want to chance it while not knowing how to properly use the unit. I pulled the anode rod and drained it after we got the TT. I replaced the anode rod as it was ~75% GONE. I understand that the PE indicates that it is gas and electric with a manual pilot for LP. My question is - - there is a small black rocker on/off switch near the bottom left of the outside unit. There is also a wall switch labeled WATER HEATER with a red light below it. I know that city water fills and pressurizes the tank. I just don't know what the 2 switched do. Also - I assume without city water connected, I'll need to fill the fresh water tank and then power on the on-demand pump on the control panel.
- Dometic S520.012 Silhouette refrigerator. It works on shore power. Never used on gas. No clue how to go about using it on gas either.
There is a switch on the front panel for ELEC or GAS.
EDIT - After some Googling, I think the fridge is considered a Servel brand. Clearly says by Dometic on the front control panel.
I just need to know what has to be done to run on gas (manual pilot, auto starts when I click the switch over to 'Gas', etc)
- Furnace - unknown. I have not yet looked into what type/brand of furnace we have. I was told by PO that it will light automatically when you open the gas valves and move the thermostat up.
I'm searching for user manuals for these appliances - but thought I'd also ask here.
All help/info appreciated !!
thanks
jw
The previous owner didn't use the camper much (due to health issues) and never used the hot water heater or furnace.
In an effort to become educated on what i have and how to use it...I appeal to the great folks here at RV.net for some schooling.
Here's what I have:
- Coleman 13,500 roof top AC unit. Seems to be working fine on shore power. I have a Honda EU2000i that I HOPE to power the AC unit boondocking. I have a Supco hard start cap to add to aid that effort. If not, I'll have to find a way to mount my Generac 500 to the rear bumper.
- Suburban SW6PE. We have only had the camper 2 weeks and have yet to use it. I don't want to chance it while not knowing how to properly use the unit. I pulled the anode rod and drained it after we got the TT. I replaced the anode rod as it was ~75% GONE. I understand that the PE indicates that it is gas and electric with a manual pilot for LP. My question is - - there is a small black rocker on/off switch near the bottom left of the outside unit. There is also a wall switch labeled WATER HEATER with a red light below it. I know that city water fills and pressurizes the tank. I just don't know what the 2 switched do. Also - I assume without city water connected, I'll need to fill the fresh water tank and then power on the on-demand pump on the control panel.
- Dometic S520.012 Silhouette refrigerator. It works on shore power. Never used on gas. No clue how to go about using it on gas either.
There is a switch on the front panel for ELEC or GAS.
EDIT - After some Googling, I think the fridge is considered a Servel brand. Clearly says by Dometic on the front control panel.
I just need to know what has to be done to run on gas (manual pilot, auto starts when I click the switch over to 'Gas', etc)
- Furnace - unknown. I have not yet looked into what type/brand of furnace we have. I was told by PO that it will light automatically when you open the gas valves and move the thermostat up.
I'm searching for user manuals for these appliances - but thought I'd also ask here.
All help/info appreciated !!
thanks
jw
