Replacement Furnace

[Sburg58]

I am new to the Airstream world and this forum. Just purchased a 1965 23ft Safari four days ago. I knew it had a bad furnace, International Oil Burner model. I removed the furnace and am looking for a replacement. I am leaning towards a Suburban, however, not sure which model and size I should order. The old heater was mounted on top of a plenum which feeds duct work. The plenum measures 14 inches wide by 23 inches long. The new furnace will need to have a bottom duct to access the plenum and duct work. I have looked at the NT 16S, as well as, the NT20S. I have not been able to determine if they have bottom ducting. I know I will have to do some retrofitting. Anyone have experience with either of these units?

I have read several classifications in the forum and learning quickly. I did not see any posts with this info.

Thanks Stan

[samb]

I, too, am interested in other furnace options for my Safari with a similar setup. I am especially interested in a furnace with a low amp draw for extended boondocking. Anyone have the "perfect" heating unit?
Sam

[Inland RV Center, In]

Originally Posted by Sburg58

I am new to the Airstream world and this forum. Just purchased a 1965 23ft Safari four days ago. I knew it had a bad furnace, International Oil Burner model. I removed the furnace and am looking for a replacement. I am leaning towards a Suburban, however, not sure which model and size I should order. The old heater was mounted on top of a plenum which feeds duct work. The plenum measures 14 inches wide by 23 inches long. The new furnace will need to have a bottom duct to access the plenum and duct work. I have looked at the NT 16S, as well as, the NT20S. I have not been able to determine if they have bottom ducting. I know I will have to do some retrofitting. Anyone have experience with either of these units?

I have read several classifications in the forum and learning quickly. I did not see any posts with this info.

Thanks Stan

A 1965 Safari is a 22 foot Airstream.

For the small difference in price, most owners chose the Suburban NT 30.

It's the same size as the smaller units.

Andy

[RichHog]

As Andy mentioned the NT30 SP is the current replacement unit. Best deal:

Palomino RV
1047 E M 86
Colon, MI 49040
269-432-9791
good thread:
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f427...t22-60533.html

Pics:
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f427...t22-60035.html

[bmklawt]

As RichHog said Palomino parts: 800-297-5830 has excellent prices.
This is how I did my furnace on a 1975 Tradewind. http://www.airforums.com/forums/f427...4sp-47264.html
Another clean install in a 1970 Overlander. http://www.airforums.com/forums/f427...0sp-41537.html

[tkasten]

I installed a new Suburban NT 30 last spring in my 65 Safari. It was a pretty easy job. We just got home from a 3 day trip in northern Michigan with temps below freezing each night and highs only 33. The new furnace worked like a charm....Tim

[68 TWind]

The customer support at Suburban in Tennessee was very helpful to me when I needed info in replacing the NT-22 in my Trade Wind. You may want to give them a call before you buy a replacement. After talking with them I learned that I would need a 3rd outlet for the NT-30 to work properly in my TW. Since there was not easy way to do that, Mississippi winters aren't that cold, and I wanted to free up the space under the kitchen cabinet I went with a catalytic. When camping with shore power two small electrics keep the chill off.

[Inland RV Center, In]

Originally Posted by 68 TWind

The customer support at Suburban in Tennessee was very helpful to me when I needed info in replacing the NT-22 in my Trade Wind. You may want to give them a call before you buy a replacement. After talking with them I learned that I would need a 3rd outlet for the NT-30 to work properly in my TW. Since there was not easy way to do that, Mississippi winters aren't that cold, and I wanted to free up the space under the kitchen cabinet I went with a catalytic. When camping with shore power two small electrics keep the chill off.

But that does not circulate heat around the holding tank, which is necessary.

Andy

[cclarkego]

My PO took the furnace out when doing a total restoration on my Tradewind. Put in two catalytic heaters, one in the bathroom and another in the front. They sure heat up the trailer fast. I also have an electric one with a timer and a remote control so I can have a little heat when I am going to bed or click it on when I wake up. Keeps things covered if I run out of propane.