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Re: 2017 Springdale faulty furnace. Couch removal to access?
Thanks, everyone. Eight nuts held the couch to the frame. I've removed it and am now in the midst of removing the screws that hold the frame to the floor. That will give me access to the side of the cabinet, which I will also remove before then attempting to unscrew the furnace from the floor.404Views0likes0Comments2017 Springdale faulty furnace. Couch removal to access?
I have a 2017 Springdale 189FLWE that has a furnace issue. The fan runs for about :30, there is no clicking sound from the igniter, then the fan shuts off. My assumption it is a faulty sail switch or the main board that;s keeping it from igniting. I'm going to attempt the repair on my own, as either/both appear to be straightforward. My issue is this: Based on the layout of the RV, the furnace is immediately to the right of the entrance at the very front of the trailer. It vents to the passenger side of the trailer but is not otherwise accessible from the exterior of the trailer. It sits under a small cabinet. The cabinet does have an access point on the side, but it provides access only to the side of the furnace. It looks like I need to remove the furnace for any repair. It appears to do so, I will need to remove the couch that sits right next to the cabinet and extends across the rest of the front of the trailer. I can then remove a full side of the cabinet and, hopefully, pull the furnace. Not sure if anyone is familiar with this layout and, if so, if this makes sense. I guess my question at this point is has anyone removed one of these couches? Any hints or words of wisdom? Any and all advice is welcome. Thanks, everyone!1.7KViews0likes6CommentsRe: Close call (fire) with water heater
Thanks, everyone. I appreciate the great counsel. I lit it again to observe it, watched a lazy orange flame take off, and smelled that same odd smell. I then took the air compressor to it and blew out what only turned out to be a little bit of debris. However, it is now producing a much cleaner, blue flame with that familiar hot water heater sound. Thanks again. I’ll chalk this one up as a learning experience and add blowing out the burner tube to the regular RV to-do list.1.1KViews0likes0CommentsClose call (fire) with water heater
Back from the mountains after a short trip with the family in which we had a bit of a scare the first evening. Pulled into camp with our 2016 Keystone and turned on the propane side of the Atwood 6 gallon gas/electric water heater (model GC6AA-10E). In hindsight, it immediately it had an unusual odor. Within about 20 minutes, the flip-down door had black char covering the exhaust grate and there was a dark tint to the trailer paint just above. The pressure relief valve was dripping, too, which it usually does not do. Upon seeing all of this, I flipped the gas switch off and we left it off the rest of the trip. I initially thought I’d heated an empty tank, but it still had water from the previous weekend’s trip. Plus, the valve was dripping and a normal stream of water shot out when I pulled the valve handle. Then I wondered if it was just something like a wasp’s nest that was burning. That, to me, though, doesn’t explain the water inside heating to the point that it caused the valve to drip. Any suggestions as to what might have happened? We’ve got some good RV shops in town, but they’re incredibly expensive. If it’s something I can test and potentially fix myself, I would like to explore that route first. Thanks!3.5KViews0likes8CommentsBuying our first RV cover
We're a young family in Idaho and purchased our first new travel trailer this year. We've enjoyed it and, of course, want to protect our investment. We wrapped up what will likely be our last trip of the season this weekend and are now beginning to think about winter storage. Our trailer is parked outside of our home. Winters here produce some snow, which can stick for several weeks at a time. We have very sunny and hot summers, though I'm not sure I'll use a cover once the camping season begins. (It'll depend how easy it is to install, I suppose.) All that said, I'd like to buy an adequate cover without going overboard. This is a new arena for me and I'm admittedly low on knowledge to buy with much confidence. Any counsel would be very much appreciated. Thanks!3KViews0likes15CommentsRe: Advice on buying a new travel trailer on a budget?
Thanks, everyone. I agree on the value of a used unit but we're interested in a warranty and something that shouldn't need a lot of attention for several years. We may end up with used, but our search now is focused on new. We're good on tow capacity up to 8,000 lbs. So far, nothing I've seen in this price range/length comes close to that. This is one, a Keystone HIdeout 175LHS, that fits our criteria. I've seen several Keystone models that would seem to work. Buying at an entry level price, we're obviously not expecting the very best. But I don't want to end up with junk, either. Are there any prevailing thoughts on Keystone? Thanks again! https://www.rvtrader.com/dealers/Imperial-RV-Center-2968308/listing/2017-Keystone-Rv-Hideout-175LHS-120011523472Views0likes0CommentsAdvice on buying a new travel trailer on a budget?
Hello, I'm a young husband and father of two in Idaho. A little over a year ago, my family and I spent a small amount of money on a 1971 Road Ranger 16 ft. travel trailer. It was simply a way to dip our toes into trailer camping without breaking the bank. (We spent considerable time going through the trailer and giving it a good "refresh" with things like new brakes, tires, wiring, floor, wheel bearings, etc. To date, we've invested only about $1800.) After trips around Idaho and to Yellowstone last year, it's become clear this is something my family and I really enjoy and are now willing to invest more resources in it. The idea of having a brand new trailer that no one else has stayed in, along with some of the more modern creature comforts, appeals to us. We're blessed with moderate income to be able to consider this upgrade. But I admit to being very new to the game and therefore very green on the RV buying process. We are fortunate to have numerous dealers in our area. They range from the smaller family operations to the giant, national companies. That said, what should we be on the lookout for? Are there brands to stay away from? We're willing to camp this season again in our current trailer if getting the best deal means waiting till fall or winter. We're looking at $13K or less, most likely. And based on the layout of our property, it needs to be 18 ft. or shorter. There are four people in our family. Any advice would be very much appreciated. I'd love to hear what lessons you all have learned in this arena over the years. Thank you very much.4.4KViews0likes29Comments
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