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01-19-2021, 10:36 PM
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New Member
2020 25' Flying Cloud
Dugspur
, Virginia
Join Date: Jun 2020
Posts: 3
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Furnace problem
I have an issue with my 2020 FC 25FB twin’s furnace. Furnace will run initially after reset. I take ext panel off, Check sail switch with meter, press reset and furnace will fire and run for a couple cycles then shut down. Power off at thermostat, restart, fan comes on but burner never fires or lights. System shuts down. Dearer claims to have replaced limit switch, checked sail and now has no clue. New furnace ordered but no delivery date from Dealer or AS.
Super frustrated. Any suggestions? Willing to tackle anything.
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01-20-2021, 05:43 AM
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Slide Out Society #001
2007 30' Classic S/O
Somewhere
, South Carolina
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 4,279
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Hobric,
This might shed some light on your research https://myrvworks.com/wp-content/upl...ing-Manual.pdf it has diagnostics on the AF Series of furnaces starting on page 42.
It's a real pay attention to what its doing vs not doing. Other gas appliances fire up OK like the stove burner?
Keep the feedback coming.
Gary
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01-20-2021, 05:47 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
2015 22' FB Sport
2018 27' Flying Cloud
Currently Looking...
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San Antonio
, Arkansas
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 254
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Remover the blower proving (sail) switch and make sure there isn’t a piece of lint hanging on it that is keeping it from making contact
I would also unplug the replug all the wires on their terminals.
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01-20-2021, 07:10 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
1988 34' Limited
Bonaire
, Georgia
Join Date: Jul 2019
Posts: 34
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Page 30 of the link that @GCinSC2 posted shows the sequence of operations every direct spark ignitor (dsi) furnace goes through to run. If you follow the sequence and watch/listen to your furnace you should be able to narrow it down. It can only be a couple things.
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01-20-2021, 08:00 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
1977 31' Sovereign
Rochester
, WASHINGTON
Join Date: Sep 2020
Posts: 342
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Its basically a brand new Airstream,and the Airstream dealer has "No clue" how to fix a new furnace.
I wonder how long Airstream "Customer Service" will troll this thread, before they ask for your serial number.
Probably much the same as the last furnace thread , guy in Connecticut, same deal, brand new furnace, after people who were thinking about buying a new Airstream changed their minds, after listening to dealer horror story.
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01-20-2021, 08:09 AM
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Slide Out Society #001
2007 30' Classic S/O
Somewhere
, South Carolina
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 4,279
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Hobric,
IF the unit will fire up for a short time again I'd suggest monitoring the hot air outlet temp in the trailer, with a thermometer.
Mine is about 160 F after it runs for a few minutes. If its really high and then shuts off look for debris blocking the return air vents. These are on the furnace box itself and are louvers so look for debris blocking them.
IF this is occurring the system runs hot, hi limit switch does its job and system shuts down. You'll need to explore a bit, pull drawers or open cabinet depending on layout.
I took a look at mine last month and was surprised what managed to fall out of an over full drawer. Hey honey, look what I found!
Just a possible. And we've driven by Dugspur several times in route to VAHH.
Gary
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2005 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L 6 Speed
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01-20-2021, 08:23 AM
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1 Rivet Member 
2020 27' Globetrotter
Monterey
, California
Join Date: Dec 2018
Posts: 10
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Howdy,
I offer that you need to check the sail switch. Take it out and compare to this photo. If it looks like the OLD, replace it.
My furnace would cycle on, perform well, then not. I did have a single blinking light indicating sail switch/ air flow error.
I checked continuity and it was good.
I called Dometic and had a GREAT customer service experience. The gentlemen advised that between 2017-2020 all furnaces of a certain kind (like my 2020 27FBT Globetrotter) have this defective sail switch and it’s been a known issue for about a year.
I found one locally and $44 later it’s been perfect.
Dometic advised that the new switches are only sold WITH a bracket. If you find one without the bracket, inspect for the recessed area.
Dometic Part Number 33082.
Best!
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01-20-2021, 08:29 AM
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Slide Out Society #001
2007 30' Classic S/O
Somewhere
, South Carolina
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 4,279
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Palik,
Interesting stuff. Model or serial number specific but now looking at what part number(s) were installed, see post 1 would be interesting.
Good additional data, pic adds a lot to comment.
Been watching todays news feed, maybe time to go outside for a while.
Gary
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2005 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L 6 Speed
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01-20-2021, 04:41 PM
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Airstream Ambassador
Jackson Center
, Ohio
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 663
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hobric
I have an issue with my 2020 FC 25FB twin’s furnace. Furnace will run initially after reset. I take ext panel off, Check sail switch with meter, press reset and furnace will fire and run for a couple cycles then shut down. Power off at thermostat, restart, fan comes on but burner never fires or lights. System shuts down. Dearer claims to have replaced limit switch, checked sail and now has no clue. New furnace ordered but no delivery date from Dealer or AS.
Super frustrated. Any suggestions? Willing to tackle anything.
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Hi Hobric,*
We're very sorry to learn about the issue you are having. Please send us a direct message with your contact information, email and the last 6 digits of your VIN so we can share it with our Customer Service and Technical Support team. We look forward to helping you get this resolved.
You can also reach Airstream Customer Service and Technical Support at*customersupport@airstream.com
Thank you.*
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Airstream Customer Service and Technical Support can be reached at 1 (877) 596-6111, option 1.
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01-21-2021, 07:55 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
1977 31' Sovereign
Rochester
, WASHINGTON
Join Date: Sep 2020
Posts: 342
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AirstreamInc
Hi Hobric,*
We're very sorry to learn about the issue you are having. Please send us a direct message with your contact information, email and the last 6 digits of your VIN so we can share it with our Customer Service and Technical Support team. We look forward to helping you get this resolved.
You can also reach Airstream Customer Service and Technical Support at*customersupport@airstream.com
Thank you.*
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Hey Airstream.Heres the problem.
The Airstream dealer replaced a part, checked some others,and failed to fix the furnace.
Now, the dealer has " No clue" how to fix the basically brand new furnace (2020) this poor guy has.
But, and here's the funny part, they expect him to trust their knowledge of furnaces, and install a brand new furnace.That probably has, or soon will have, the same issue his has now.
I'm sure the Vin number will help this dealer lol
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01-21-2021, 08:37 AM
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Rivet Master 
2018 25' International
Slidell
, Louisiana
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 3,477
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It would also be useful to hear if there are any fault codes flashing. Your initial description indicates a hard lock out since a reset was required, which would not be a sail switch, thermostat or thermal limit issue. Instead it would be a fail to stay lit or other burner issue.
Would also help to know the sequence of events better. When it runs before failing, does it reach temperature and shut down normally? When it shuts down, is there a fault code, or does it first try to light and then lock out? Etc.
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01-21-2021, 05:54 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
2017 27' Flying Cloud
Frederick
, Maryland
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 437
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Quote:
Originally Posted by B. Cole
Hey Airstream.Heres the problem.
The Airstream dealer replaced a part, checked some others,and failed to fix the furnace.
Now, the dealer has " No clue" how to fix the basically brand new furnace (2020) this poor guy has.
But, and here's the funny part, they expect him to trust their knowledge of furnaces, and install a brand new furnace.That probably has, or soon will have, the same issue his has now.
I'm sure the Vin number will help this dealer lol
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No offense, but why do you troll a thread in a category for which your trailer does not fit, and then add nothing useful? I mean, if you want to suggest fixes then great but if you just want to whine about Airstream then I would respectfully ask that you refrain from commenting. Thank you.
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01-21-2021, 06:05 PM
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#13
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2 Rivet Member 
1988 34' Limited
Bonaire
, Georgia
Join Date: Jul 2019
Posts: 34
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Quote:
Originally Posted by B. Cole
Hey Airstream.Heres the problem.
The Airstream dealer replaced a part, checked some others,and failed to fix the furnace.
Now, the dealer has " No clue" how to fix the basically brand new furnace (2020) this poor guy has.
But, and here's the funny part, they expect him to trust their knowledge of furnaces, and install a brand new furnace.That probably has, or soon will have, the same issue his has now.
I'm sure the Vin number will help this dealer lol
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At least they reached out. Hopefully something will be done and the OP will have a working furnace next time we hear from them. Unfortunately/fortunately furnaces are fairly simple to work on. It's a shame the dealer couldn't get it fixed. I'd never let one of my techs tell a customer 'we have no clue'. It's all hands on deck at that point, get the manufacturer (suburban) involved (they have a tech support line for situations just like this) etc.
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01-23-2021, 07:29 AM
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#14
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New Member
2020 25' Flying Cloud
Dugspur
, Virginia
Join Date: Jun 2020
Posts: 3
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Thanks for all the responses. As there is still no update on when the new furnace will arrive, I’m going to have a go at some of the diagnostic suggestions provided. It’s great to have this forum. Now I have some actions to take.
I’ll post an update when I either I fix it or Airstream does.
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