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Waltswheels
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Aug 27, 2014

Denali 268fb

We purchased a new Dutchmen 268 FB Denali in Jan 2014, it was last years model but brand new. My biggest problem is that the first rain storm we went threw flooded the inside of the trailer due to what I believe is a design flaw with the slide. The other major problem is that the furnace cycles on over temp.
Both of these issues have meant that the trailer has been sitting at the dealers yard for several months, It has been very difficult to get these problems fixed and I am quite disappointed in the poor quality control that this trailer displays. I would recommend to anyone with a Dutchmen Denali trailer to check for these problems I mentioned. The furnace problem is the most serious as I was told that a furnace cycling on overtemp was not a big issue which Is absolutely ridiculous. If anyone owns one of these trailers and the flame in the furnace cuts in and out while the blower fan continues to run should get it repaired as this indicate the furnace is overheating the heat exchanger and could eventually cause carbon monoxide to enter the trailer. My furnace needs more outlets which is what the dealer is finally looking at.
  • Furnace cycling (Limiting) is caused by:
    Restricted or insufficient discharge ducting
    a. Ducting must meet furnace’s minimum requirements.(Not enough ducts)
    b. No excess ducting or unnecessary bends. (Duct could be crushed...should check each duct for amount of air flow......low air flow should be checked for obstruction in that duct)
    c. All closeable registers must be fully open and unrestricted.

    Restricted return air supply
    Make sure nothing is blocking return air on furnace cabinet

    Defective limit switch
    Replace limit switch

    Overfiring......propane pressure set too high.
    Should be 11" WC with at least 50% of other propane appliances in service (ALL of them is better)



    I'd be more concerned with the water intrusion.......water can cause extensive unseen damage.

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