Is my thermostat faulty?
I recently picked up a 27’ 1994 Starcraft. The trailer had sat for a couple of years unused. I towed it and plugged it in…everything worked great. I then moved the trailer about 10 miles to where I stored my older camper so I could transfer everything to the new one and get the old one ready to sell. Next I will get new tires and check the axles.
As soon as I plugged the trailer in the furnace fan came on. I checked the thermostat and it was in the OFF position. The thermostat has something printed on it about a time delay so I waited ½ an hour and the furnace fan was still running (I don‘t know what time delay means?). I could hear it clicking every so often, trying to ignite I assume but the tanks were closed. The temp was also turned all the way down.
I then switched the thermostat to cool to see if the furnace fan would shut off and the AC would kick on. The furnace fan did not shut off and the AC made a light buzzing/humming noise but never kicked on or blew any air. When I checked out the camper prior to purchasing, both the AC and furnace worked great. I have no idea what could have happened on the gentle 10 mile trip. I checked the breakers…OK. I lightly tapped on the thermostat and nothing changed. I unplugged the camper and waited. Upon plugging it back in I got the same results. I cannot get the furnace fan to shut off or the AC to kick in and blow air.
I’m no expert but I am leaning towards a faulty thermostat. Considering that both the furnace and AC worked when I first checked the camper out, I doubt that both of those units could have gone bad on the short trip. Is there any reason I can't replace the thermostat with a regular house style one that controls both heating and cooling?
Can anyone confirm my thoughts or offer any ideas? Thanks, John
As soon as I plugged the trailer in the furnace fan came on. I checked the thermostat and it was in the OFF position. The thermostat has something printed on it about a time delay so I waited ½ an hour and the furnace fan was still running (I don‘t know what time delay means?). I could hear it clicking every so often, trying to ignite I assume but the tanks were closed. The temp was also turned all the way down.
I then switched the thermostat to cool to see if the furnace fan would shut off and the AC would kick on. The furnace fan did not shut off and the AC made a light buzzing/humming noise but never kicked on or blew any air. When I checked out the camper prior to purchasing, both the AC and furnace worked great. I have no idea what could have happened on the gentle 10 mile trip. I checked the breakers…OK. I lightly tapped on the thermostat and nothing changed. I unplugged the camper and waited. Upon plugging it back in I got the same results. I cannot get the furnace fan to shut off or the AC to kick in and blow air.
I’m no expert but I am leaning towards a faulty thermostat. Considering that both the furnace and AC worked when I first checked the camper out, I doubt that both of those units could have gone bad on the short trip. Is there any reason I can't replace the thermostat with a regular house style one that controls both heating and cooling?
Can anyone confirm my thoughts or offer any ideas? Thanks, John
