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Propane/ Furnace

gonesouth
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I recently bought a new-to-me fifth wheel, a 2000 Hitchiker II. I am having problems with the furnace and water heater in that they work fine for the top half of a propane tank, but then don't generate any heat. Meanwhile the propane stove lights and runs fine. My last rig had an Aquahot so I don't have a good grasp on the propane heating units.

Does anybody have experience that tells them what I should do to correct it?
Currently planning for retirement.....planning to build a small home in Nova Scotia for summers and someday year-round. Trying to sort out a good way to spend winters in central Florida as I can't drive anymore.
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Dennis12
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Be smart and take it to a propane dealer. Propane is one thing on your RV you don't want to mess with. You will sleep better at night
Dennis Hoppert

gonesouth
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i'm in Central Florida. Temps are 65f overnight, 80f during the day. Propane is fresh. I'll look at the regulator.
Currently planning for retirement.....planning to build a small home in Nova Scotia for summers and someday year-round. Trying to sort out a good way to spend winters in central Florida as I can't drive anymore.

darsben1
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what is the outside temp. and is the propane fresh?
But the first thing I would do is get a new regulator
The old one is close to 20 years old
Traveling with my best friend, my wife in a 1990 Southwind