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09-11-2011, 01:40 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
1983 30' Airstream 300
Covington
, Louisiana
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 56
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Furnace Replacement
I have a Suburban NT-30 S furnace that needs to be replaced. I've read through many of the old posts to get some background info. From what I understand the Suburban NT30SP or NT34SP would be the correct replacement. I recenlty acquired my 1984 300. I've never used the furnace so not sure if would be best to upgrade to the 34,000 BTU or just stick with the 30,000 BTU. Any thoughts?
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11-21-2011, 01:57 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
1972 27' Overlander
Marietta
, Georgia
Join Date: Aug 2011
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I just replaced mine with NT34SP. It took a little work and imagination. I will be uploading my pictures just as soon as I can.
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11-21-2011, 04:16 PM
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Rivet Master 
1974 Argosy 20
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Kooskia
, Idaho
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 4,591
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There is no good reason to increase the Btuh output of the furnace. In any reasonable conditions, the original output was fine. I have in face put smaller furnaces in a couple of my various AS over the years, with no problems, and they had lower 12 volt power draw, due to the smaller fans. So, if the original was 30,000, replace it with a 30,000, or even the next size smaller, like 24 or 26,000 unless you plan to stay in the north country, all winter and live in your AS.
A 34,000 is not an Upgrade.
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11-21-2011, 05:03 PM
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Rivet Master
1965 17' Caravel
1983 27' Excella
Walnut Grove/Laguna Woods
, California
Join Date: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,635
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I replaced the NT-30 S in our Excella with an NT-30 SP last year. It was a direct, no changes, use the old thermostat, plug right in installation. Works great, heats the trailer just fine.
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11-21-2011, 08:20 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1972 27' Overlander
Marietta
, Georgia
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 5
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03-08-2013, 11:15 AM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Seattle
, WA
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 620
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Source for NT-30 replacement?
Excuse the revival of an older thread, but there was no mention of a source for the Suburban NT-30 replacent. I need to know where to buy a used or discounted NT-30SP.
Thanks.
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03-08-2013, 11:43 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1967 17' Caravel
1968 22' Safari
Sacramento
, California
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 94
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Furnace
I bought my NT-30SP from (AAA Appliance Service) in Sacramento (916)929-9777. I paid $595 last June. I shopped everywhere and this was the cheapest price I could find. Also since it was local I didn't have to pay shipping.
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03-08-2013, 12:15 PM
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Rivet Master
1965 22' Safari
Vassar
, Michigan
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 848
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I think PPL sells them for $568. Google rv furnace. You can also look on ebay under rv furnace. I saw a couple of used ones.
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TAC MI 14
Everyday is a Saturday
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03-08-2013, 01:27 PM
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Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Estancia
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,743
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Palomino sells both the NT30 and NT35 for $400 (800) 297 5830.
I would not trust a used furnace.
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03-08-2013, 02:51 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1967 17' Caravel
1968 22' Safari
Sacramento
, California
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 94
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Wow I could have saved almost $200!!!. I guess that will have to be chalked up to another lesson learned from the AIR FORUMS. I have got to say that there is no better resource than what can be found on this forum. When it comes to my search of knowledge, AIR FORUMS always comes through. I really appreciate those that are willing to share their information and experiences here and would like to tell you all THANK YOU.
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03-08-2013, 03:07 PM
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Rivet Master
1965 22' Safari
Vassar
, Michigan
Join Date: Jun 2009
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Lumatic- good memory! I forgot about Palomino and they do have some of the best prices anywhere.
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TAC MI 14
Everyday is a Saturday
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03-08-2013, 03:13 PM
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Rivet Master
1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Hillsboro
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2013
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Anyone have website for Palomino?
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WBCCI# 30676
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03-08-2013, 03:30 PM
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Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Estancia
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,743
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cwf
Anyone have website for Palomino?
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No website, just phone number. Palomino has kind of a clearinghouse approach. They are not warm and fuzzy, don't give advice, and you have to know exactly what you want ahead of time.
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03-08-2013, 03:43 PM
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Rivet Master
1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Hillsboro
, Texas
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 6,408
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Thanks, Lunatic!
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Channing
WBCCI# 30676
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03-08-2013, 03:48 PM
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Rivet Master
1971 25' Tradewind
1993 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Estancia
, New Mexico
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 7,743
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A good training exercise for ordering from Palomino might be watching "The Soup Nazi" Seinfeld episode. No Soup for you!
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03-08-2013, 04:17 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
1995 36' Classic 36
Ludington
, Michigan
Join Date: May 2011
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lumatic
A good training exercise for ordering from Palomino might be watching "The Soup Nazi" Seinfeld episode. No Soup for you!
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It's such a pleasure to talk to a friendly, helpful, company that actually appreciates your business. I often wonder how some companies stay in business.
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03-08-2013, 04:37 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1975 29' Ambassador
1995 31' Land Yacht LE
Southwest
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 31
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dakota
It's such a pleasure to talk to a friendly, helpful, company that actually appreciates your business. I often wonder how some companies stay in business.
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Just a guess here, but......maybe by offering the BEST price?
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03-08-2013, 05:42 PM
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Rivet Master 
1974 20' Argosy 20
Richmond
, Kentucky
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 9,116
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bethany533
I have a Suburban NT-30 S furnace that needs to be replaced. I've read through many of the old posts to get some background info. From what I understand the Suburban NT30SP or NT34SP would be the correct replacement. I recenlty acquired my 1984 300. I've never used the furnace so not sure if would be best to upgrade to the 34,000 BTU or just stick with the 30,000 BTU. Any thoughts?
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Bethany,
I put a new 30k BTU furnace in our 1984 310 a couple of years ago replacing the existing 30K BTU and it heats the motorhome just fine. Just FYI.
Brad
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1974 20' Argosy Motor Home
1975 24' Argosy Motor Home
1974 31' Excella trailer (parting out, as of 4/1/2015 I have wheels & windows left to sell)
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