What is the life of an OEM furnace?

[perryg114]

Well I don't need it at this time. It is way on down the list of priorities for me right now. The AC unit I have has a heat pack in it so no real need for the furnace as long as we are camping in parks and not boondocking. We don't plan on Boondocking right now. I need to get the floor back in and new tires etc.

Perry

[edglenn]

I decided to order a replacement furnace for my '69 Overlander, just to be safe.
After I ordered a 30,000 BTU unit, I pulled the old one and examined it.
It's in great shape! The PO had replaced the heat exchanger. It's almost brand new. I haven't tested the motor, but I think the unit's fine.
Other than being a pilot light instead of electronic ignition, the unit has plenty of life left.
Are OEM furnaces worth anything? Should I put it on EBAY, or keep it as a spare? What do original Suburban furnaces go for?

[Aage]

Just bought a brand-new Suburban NT30SP for an incredible price. Good service, too!

LDV, Inc.

[JimGolden]

Well mine was 22 years old and the blower motor was corroded. The rest of it looked brand new. $110 later for a new blower motor (it's freaking nuts how much a 12v motor costs....) and she's ready to rock for another 22 years! The whole thing looks brand new now and works like a charm. Just keep the wasp nests cleaned out of the exhaust

[Airline]

Is there any way to figure out what year your furnace is ? Looking at the furnace in my 1987 Avion 32S,its looks very clean and newish,and it meets some 1993 criteria ( so I am happily assuming its not the original),but there is no date anywhere on the label.