R-pod Owners Forum : Furnace part https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : Furnace part Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 21 May 2026 15:58:43 +0000 Tue, 16 Mar 2021 13:35:51 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=14460 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ Furnace part : Because most RV furnaces have... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14460&PID=140857#140857 Author: podwerkz
Subject: 14460
Posted: 16 Mar 2021 at 1:35pm

Because most RV furnaces have a few optional openings that the builder can use, for ducting an underbelly 'basement' where the holding tanks are, or they can run an extended duct into a bedroom at the other end of the camper...these are examples....

The one you found might have gotten bumped during installation, or maybe it was just loose and fell out on its own...who knows. 

Turn your furnace on and open the cabinet to see if hot air is being directed where it should not be...such as a cabinet wall or a couple of plastic water pipes.

Or maybe the warm air is heading into the bedroom thru a vent....you just have to look things over.
]]> Tue, 16 Mar 2021 13:35:51 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14460&PID=140857#140857 Furnace part : Originally posted by podwerkz Looks... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14460&PID=140856#140856 Author: GlibGuy
Subject: 14460
Posted: 16 Mar 2021 at 1:11pm

Originally posted by podwerkz

Looks like a duct cover, if that opening will be venting heat inside the cabinet then yes, you should replace the cover. 

Use a short (1/2 or 3/4 inch) self-drilling sheet metal screw and maybe a couple pieces of foil tape.

You may have to offset the piece a bit, then cover the gap with the foil tape.
Thanks for the response.  I’m curious about the design (or purpose) of the piece.  It seems it was cut out then “tack welded” (or edges crimped out) to hold it back in place.  I traveled on some rough spots recently and I suppose that caused it to break loose.  It’s like it was designed to be broken out but I wonder why?  Curious mind would like to understand.
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Subject: 14460
Posted: 13 Mar 2021 at 9:47am

Looks like a duct cover, if that opening will be venting heat inside the cabinet then yes, you should replace the cover. 

Use a short (1/2 or 3/4 inch) self-drilling sheet metal screw and maybe a couple pieces of foil tape.

You may have to offset the piece a bit, then cover the gap with the foil tape.
]]> Sat, 13 Mar 2021 09:47:56 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14460&PID=140743#140743 Furnace part : Cover on my furnace lost a screw... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=14460&PID=140741#140741 Author: GlibGuy
Subject: 14460
Posted: 13 Mar 2021 at 9:12am

Cover on my furnace lost a screw and when I went to fix this part or piece was loose inside.  There is an opening  on the side close to my water heater it fits in (sort of) but it won’t stay in place there.  Seeking help.  Should I afix the part into the space or not worry about it?

2015 rPod 178
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