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Bank_of_Dad
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Feb 18, 2015

Please remind me how to start the furnace (seriously).

I'm not kidding. We live in Florida so never use the furnace, but we are going to north Florida tomorrow for several days, where it will get in the 20's overnight.

I have a 23ft 2013 Puma travel trailer. Usually I just use a space heater, but my husband says we should use the furnace as it will help heat the undercarriage of the unit where the pipes are. Needless to say, it is not winterized.

Please run me thru the steps for using the furnace. I don't remember seeing a propane detector switch anywhere. The battery is fully charged on a trickle charger when we don't use the camper. Should I light the stove first to get the air out of the lines? We will be hooked up to water and electric. I told DH to disconnect the hose at night and bring it in, or drain it. Can't think of anything else.

Thanks for the help.

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