<![CDATA[Airstream Forums - Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning]]> http://www.airforums.com/forums/ en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:08:14 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.airforums.com/ugala/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg <![CDATA[Airstream Forums - Furnaces, Heaters, Fireplaces & Air Conditioning]]> http://www.airforums.com/forums/ Best air conditioner? http://www.airforums.com/forums/f427/best-air-conditioner-58691.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:43:29 GMT What would be your opinion the best brand of air conditioner to buy for an early 90's 34 foot airstream?. This will be bought next year and I want to go with a 15,000 model...thanks ]]> Bing-Bing http://www.airforums.com/forums/f427/best-air-conditioner-58691.html Fleixble gas connectors on Suburban furance? http://www.airforums.com/forums/f427/fleixble-gas-connectors-on-suburban-furance-58650.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:50:09 GMT Is it legal or safe to use flexible gas connectors on my suburban furnace? I used one on the hot water heater and it has been working well. Brian Is it legal or safe to use flexible gas connectors on my suburban furnace? I used one on the hot water heater and it has been working well.

Brian ]]> Lothlorian http://www.airforums.com/forums/f427/fleixble-gas-connectors-on-suburban-furance-58650.html Small floor electric heater http://www.airforums.com/forums/f427/small-floor-electric-heater-58576.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:42:03 GMT What has anyone used to augment the furnace heat during the evening hours in the living space? Just a small floor heater that I would not leave on during sleeping hours or while I was away. Would like to pick up something inexpensive locally. Suggestions? Thanks, Anne What has anyone used to augment the furnace heat during the evening hours in the living space? Just a small floor heater that I would not leave on during sleeping hours or while I was away. Would like to pick up something inexpensive locally. Suggestions?

Thanks, Anne ]]> connorsa http://www.airforums.com/forums/f427/small-floor-electric-heater-58576.html Thermostat On/Off http://www.airforums.com/forums/f427/thermostat-on-off-58557.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 19:44:56 GMT 77 Overlander,

For both the furnace and the A/C my service manual references an off/on switch on the thermostat. The thermostat is labeled suburban. A/C appears to be an Armstrong and I'm assuming the furnace is a Suburban as it appears to be original.

TIA ]]> 77Overlander http://www.airforums.com/forums/f427/thermostat-on-off-58557.html Is this the correct replacement furnace? http://www.airforums.com/forums/f427/is-this-the-correct-replacement-furnace-58513.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:44:50 GMT *Furnace* Suburban Furnace - NT30SP, 30,000 BTU, compact and lightweight; efficient powerful and versatile. Gasket sealed vent assemblies with energy-saving solid state electronic ignition. Steel gas manifolds and sealed forced-draft combustion; chrome-plated vent caps Old Furnace in my... Furnace

Suburban Furnace - NT30SP, 30,000 BTU, compact and lightweight; efficient powerful and versatile. Gasket sealed vent assemblies with energy-saving solid state electronic ignition. Steel gas manifolds and sealed forced-draft combustion; chrome-plated vent caps


Old Furnace in my 73 Overlander
is a NT32A Suburban
30,000 BTU
Code GXF

I want to make sure before I buy it that I am getting the correct
Furnace.

What do you think? Is the NT30Sp the correct replacement?

I want to order today.

Brian ]]> Lothlorian http://www.airforums.com/forums/f427/is-this-the-correct-replacement-furnace-58513.html Identity of small floor duct http://www.airforums.com/forums/f427/identity-of-small-floor-duct-58451.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:01:04 GMT This is a photo of a small, about 1 1/2" piece of grey ducting that extends from below the floor (near the axle below, and water heater) into the space under the side gaucho in my '77 21' Globetrotter. Discovered after removing the gaucho as part of a renovation project. I cannot see any means of connection to the furnace, located on the opposite side of the trailer (furnace has been removed for replacement). Help identifying its purpose and origin/destination would be appreciated, as the service manual doesn't seem to provide any info.

Maybe it's just a crawlspace for rodents!:huh:
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]]> flyflinger http://www.airforums.com/forums/f427/identity-of-small-floor-duct-58451.html Original Wall Furnace Safe? http://www.airforums.com/forums/f427/original-wall-furnace-safe-58419.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:56:40 GMT Does anybody still utilize the original wall furnaces from late 50's to early 60's airstreams? would like to keep it, but wonder about its safety. If anyone does still use theirs, what is your opinions about the radiant convection heat vs the newer forced air systems? ]]> skittles http://www.airforums.com/forums/f427/original-wall-furnace-safe-58419.html Hydroflame Problems http://www.airforums.com/forums/f427/hydroflame-problems-58339.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:16:59 GMT The hydroflame furnace in my 1967 Caravel is wonderful...for awhile. But after about 15 minutes, it starts to make a louder roaring sound, the heating output drops, sometimes it goes out, then relights, cycles back and forth for awhile and after about an hour it settles into a pattern of roaring... The hydroflame furnace in my 1967 Caravel is wonderful...for awhile. But after about 15 minutes, it starts to make a louder roaring sound, the heating output drops, sometimes it goes out, then relights, cycles back and forth for awhile and after about an hour it settles into a pattern of roaring and the flame seems to move to the air inlet section of the burner (which is non adjustable) I assume that all this is an indication that I have too much or too little air entering the burner, and I assume it is too little and probably due to some blockage or clogging of the gravity air intake vents...am I on the right track here? If so, is there a way to clean the combustion air vent short of trying to separate the parts and remove the entire thing from the trailer?

I have taken the heater apart three times (not the vents though, which appear to be corroded together and not likely to dissassemble), cleaned and reassembled it and still the same issues....it works like a charm for awhile, then it goes crazy...any help or advice would be welcome. ]]> airbolt http://www.airforums.com/forums/f427/hydroflame-problems-58339.html Electrode for Suburban Furnace http://www.airforums.com/forums/f427/electrode-for-suburban-furnace-58289.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:03:22 GMT I give, the parts gods in my area are not HELPING me one bit! Does anyone have a resource for a Electrode for my 1988 Suburban furnace? I have had it tested at Camping World and its the problem. This is a Suburban Model # NT 30K Serial Number 2020838 Parts I am looking for are: 231168... I give, the parts gods in my area are not HELPING me one bit!

Does anyone have a resource for a Electrode for my 1988 Suburban furnace? I have had it tested at Camping World and its the problem.

This is a Suburban Model # NT 30K Serial Number 2020838
Parts I am looking for are:

231168 Electrode
231462 Wire
71076 Gasket

I have been told by numerous RV dealers these are obsolete parts.

Thanks!!!! ]]> Ed Emerick http://www.airforums.com/forums/f427/electrode-for-suburban-furnace-58289.html propane regulator http://www.airforums.com/forums/f427/propane-regulator-58224.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:57:47 GMT hello, wondering if there is a way to increase the flow of propane by way of the regulator? my flame on the stove seems to be low on all three burners. thanks, david socal hello,

wondering if there is a way to increase the flow of propane by way of the regulator? my flame on the stove seems to be low on all three burners.

thanks,
david
socal ]]> dhe9 http://www.airforums.com/forums/f427/propane-regulator-58224.html electric wall panel heater http://www.airforums.com/forums/f427/electric-wall-panel-heater-58180.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:21:30 GMT Last year when I was buying a portable electric heater I noticed a few boxes of these items.


Read the description and saw the price - and passed. But, just recently I started wondering about it ... mabye it would be a good alternative to the portable electric heater I use occasionally duirng out FL winters! :brows:

The above pictured Econo-Heat is a 400 w (new rating since it was variable btw 400 and 450 suposedly) convection type heater that is wall mounted. It can also be painted to match decor. It's 24" x 24" x 1.5" and weighs 16 lbs. There's fairly mixed reviews - but they're home use (not RV).

They now have a new has a new product on their website called the Envi. It's a 450 w convection heater that is also wall mounted. It is 22" x 19" x 2" and weighs 10 lbs. New product - no reviews/comparisons that I can find other on their website.


Envi Comparison

I'm thinking about mounting one of these wall panels on the side of my kitchen lower cabinets. In place of where the original magazine rack is secured (beneath the flip-up counter extension) and to the left of the entrance door. I also thought I might be able to place one on the backside of the oven compartment that extends into the bedroom area - above the gaucho. However, that seems like it would be positioned too far off the ground. And might be too heavy.

What do ya'll think? I just hate the *aesthetics* of the little portable electric heater - plus my dogs (okay, and me too) knock it around. :angry:

Laura ]]> funkill http://www.airforums.com/forums/f427/electric-wall-panel-heater-58180.html How to use the furnace in a 1973 Airstream? http://www.airforums.com/forums/f427/how-to-use-the-furnace-in-a-1973-airstream-58164.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:31:45 GMT I have use of my friend's 1973 Airstream that she has parked on a rural property but we can't figure out how to light the furnace.

How do I do that? ]]> hublocker http://www.airforums.com/forums/f427/how-to-use-the-furnace-in-a-1973-airstream-58164.html Carrier Exiting? http://www.airforums.com/forums/f427/carrier-exiting-58039.html Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:29:53 GMT I heard a rumor yesterday that Carrier will be exiting the RV air conditioner business about mid December (12/18/2009). While my source is generally reliable, I haven't found anything in a web search, and it's something I would think would be out there. Has anybody else heard this, and do you have further details? Speculation only feeds the rumor mill, but if you've seen anything like a notice from Carrier, it would be good to know. Many of us use Carrier as an aftermarket a/c for our coaches. ]]> overlander63 http://www.airforums.com/forums/f427/carrier-exiting-58039.html