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Re: Furnace Burner Cycling at startup
Thanks for all the feedback. Here's a followup. - the led on the circuit board is not flashing. - the specs on this furnace call for a min 36 sq inch of discharge area. My furnace has 4 - 4" flexible ducts. The furnace is installed in a vertical configuration with two 4" discharge ducts on the top and two 4" discharge ducts on the rear, plus a 2" discharge duct on the rear. Each 4" duct provides 12 sq inches. So, it appears that I have 54 sq inches of discharge area. All the outlet registers are full open. Air flow should not be an issue. -Someone mentioned that it could be thermostat related. More information on this please. -Today I made a request to Dometic for suggestions on this issue. No feedback from Dometic as of this posting. Thanks again for all the responses.403Views0likes0CommentsFurnace Burner Cycling at startup
My 2016 Montana High Country has an Atwood/Dometic furnace, model AFMD35131-A. Whenever I turn the furnace on (or it comes on based upon the thermostat setting), the burner will cycle on and off several times before remaining on. Here's the sequence: -the furnace blower comes on immediately -the burner will ignite after 30 seconds or so (normal operation) -the burner will shut down after 5-60 seconds of operation -the burner will re-ignite after being off for 10 seconds or so. -the blower stays on during this cycling -this cycle will repeat itself 1-5 times before the burner stays on and heats the camper to the set temp on the thermostat. My propane tanks are approx 50% full. Could being at an altitude of approx 9,000' be a factor. Any suggestions? Thanks.2.8KViews0likes9CommentsConverter Amps
At the risk of getting feedback that I am posting to the wrong forum, I have a question about the Amp rating of a converter. I just bought a new fiver and it came with a 65 amp converter. My previous fiver had a 90 amp converter. What difference does it make since my shore power is 50 amp service? Am I mixing apples and oranges here? Need some RV Electrical Power 101 tutoring here. Thanks.940Views0likes8CommentsRe: Tire Pressure for G Rated Tires
Wow, thanks for all the feedback. Sure a lot of good information to consider. To answer a few of the questions raised, I have weighed my fifth wheel (by axle and hitch) and I am not exceeding the gvw of the fifth wheel. My wheels are 8 lug and can handle the G614 tire. I do not intend to overload my fifth wheel and I weigh it frequently to make certain the weight is "legal." I wanted G tires instead of E tires for an added safety margin, not to carry a heavier load. Now having said that, I believe the GY tire load chart will help me determine the psi I will use. Thanks again for all the feedback.1.4KViews0likes0CommentsTire Pressure for G Rated Tires
My 2016 Montana High Country came with ST 235/80R/16 E tires rated for a max load of 3,420 pounds at 80 psi. The selling dealer upgraded the tires to Goodyear G614s 235/85R/16 G rated for a max load of 3,750 pounds at 110 psI. My question is at what psi should I inflate the tires? I am very careful not to exceed the GV weight for my fifth wheel, so I don't think I need to run the tires at 110 psi. Would appreciate any advice on what psi I should use. Thanks8.4KViews0likes26CommentsRe: I-10 Through Houston
Thanks for all the feedback. Anyway, we changed our travel schedule and drove I-10 through Houston on a Sunday morning around 9:30. No issues, light traffic, and no lane closures. As someone pointed out, getting across San Antonio was more stressful. Appreciate the feedback.649Views0likes0CommentsI-10 Through Houston
Traveling in a couple weeks from east to west on I-10 through Texas. What's the best route through or around Houston? 610 north loop, 610 south loop, I-10 through the heart of Houston, or the Sam Houston Parkway/Tollway? Should be getting to Houston on a weekday around 9 A.M. Thanks.9.8KViews0likes20CommentsRe: Water Heater Noise
Thanks for all the feedback on my post. And now a final followup. I replaced the check valve on the water heater hot water outlet. Problem solved. I examined the old check valve and discovered two problems. First, the o-ring on the plastic plunger had come off, and second, there was a small piece of black plastic debris (like a piece of a plastic bag) that was caught in the spring. New check valve cost me $14, but now it's a quiet water flow from the water heater. Thanks again.257Views0likes0Comments
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