Furnace
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Topic: Furnace
Posted By: kellyandkelly
Subject: Furnace
Date Posted: 05 Apr 2015 at 9:33pm
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Question...probably silly, but I can't figure it out! On the 178, does the furnace only run on propane? Or can it run on electric as well? |
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Posted By: Sleepless
Date Posted: 05 Apr 2015 at 9:52pm
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It runs on propane only.
------------- 2014 R-Pod 178 (OUR POD) 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche |
Posted By: Tars Tarkas
Date Posted: 05 Apr 2015 at 11:18pm
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I'm sure propane is the answer to your question. Propane is the only source of heat from the furnace, but it also uses a lot of 12v battery power. A little 120v heater from Walmart for $15 can be plugged in when you have shore power and it will keep the pod toasty. Some air conditioners also have heat strips I think, but I haven't heard good things about them. TT ------------- 2010 176 FJ Cruiser |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 06 Apr 2015 at 10:32am
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The pods furnace runs on propane, the fan and brain on 12v. It is the largest propane user, and only second to running the fridge on 12v as far as battery usage. Almost all podders who camp when heat is needed, and with hookups, use a small 1000-1500 watt space heater. ------------- |
Posted By: halj
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2015 at 8:00pm
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------------- Hal Jaeke |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2015 at 11:26am
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halj, welcome. Try posting again. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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