R-pod Owners Forum : Lighting furnace http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Podmods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Lighting furnace Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 19:13:41 +0000 Wed, 13 Apr 2022 16:35:18 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=8253 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Lighting furnace : Have never had this happen (yet)... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8253&PID=147732#147732 Author: jato
Subject: 8253
Posted: 13 Apr 2022 at 4:35pm

Have never had this happen (yet) but expect it could be an issue to pop up on our 11 year old 177.  Please let me know how involved it is to change the sail switch and how long it took to do the job.  Thanks.  We have used our furnace a lot over the last 11 years as we do the bulk of our camping in spring or fall when there are less people camping as versus the summer time.
]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2022 16:35:18 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8253&PID=147732#147732 Lighting furnace : I think the issue is a bad sail... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8253&PID=147728#147728 Author: traveleric
Subject: 8253
Posted: 13 Apr 2022 at 2:19pm

I think the issue is a bad sail switch. Will replace this weekend and let you all know. ]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2022 14:19:49 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8253&PID=147728#147728 Lighting furnace : Ensure there is propane in the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8253&PID=145649#145649 Author: StephenH
Subject: 8253
Posted: 14 Oct 2021 at 9:44pm

Ensure there is propane in the tank, the tank is connected to the regulator, and the valve is turned on. Check by lighting the stove to verify that propane is flowing properly.

Set thermostat fan to Auto. Set thermostat mode to heat. Set temperature higher than the ambient temperature by a few degrees. The furnace fan should start up. After several seconds, the gas valve should open and the spark ignition should ignite the propane.

Potential problems:  
No 12V power. Make sure the battery is correctly connected and that you have power to the system.
Blown fuse for the furnace.  If fan is not even running, then this might be the problem.
Bad or stuck sail switch (lets the furnace electronics know that the blower is moving air properly). If the fan is running but gas does not flow, this could be the cause.
Bad electronics for the furnace. This has been known to happen.

https://forestriverinc.com/files/Component-Manuals/Heating%20-%20Air%20Conditioning/Airxcel%20(Suburban)%20-%20Furnace%20Model%20NT-16SEQ,%20NT-20SEQ%20User's%20Manual.pdf


]]> Thu, 14 Oct 2021 21:44:59 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8253&PID=145649#145649 Lighting furnace : Okay I have this exact same problem... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8253&PID=145647#145647 Author: traveleric
Subject: 8253
Posted: 14 Oct 2021 at 8:23pm

Okay I have this exact same problem and the responses I’m seeing aren’t getting me to the fix. Would love how to get my furnace to kick on.

2017 rpod 178

Also I’d anyone had the furnace manual link handy?

Thank you kindly. ]]> Thu, 14 Oct 2021 20:23:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8253&PID=145647#145647 Lighting furnace : Yeah the thermostat should always... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8253&PID=89015#89015 Author: ClariceRoberts
Subject: 8253
Posted: 08 Mar 2017 at 4:09am


Yeah the thermostat should always be on the auto mode. A few days back, my aunt also faced the same situation. Her furnace was not lighting. Some one suggested to make sure the thermostat is on the correct setting and temperature,
re-light the pilot if it has gone out, and make sure that the gas line
is working. At last she decided to consult the professionals to make sure the problems are solved well.
]]> Wed, 08 Mar 2017 04:09:19 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8253&PID=89015#89015 Lighting furnace : it should have auto ignition , ... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8253&PID=79573#79573 Author: densmorema
Subject: 8253
Posted: 26 Jul 2016 at 11:02pm

it should have auto ignition, just make sure the gas is on.]]> Tue, 26 Jul 2016 23:02:10 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8253&PID=79573#79573 Lighting furnace : I n the fan mode on the thermostat make... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8253&PID=79572#79572 Author: densmorema
Subject: 8253
Posted: 26 Jul 2016 at 10:59pm

I n the fan mode on the thermostatmake sure its in the auto mode or the ac blowerwill come on.]]> Tue, 26 Jul 2016 22:59:32 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8253&PID=79572#79572 Lighting furnace : Ah, nice. Thanks http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8253&PID=78672#78672 Author: mtdave
Subject: 8253
Posted: 08 Jul 2016 at 4:01pm

Ah, nice. Thanks]]> Fri, 08 Jul 2016 16:01:10 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8253&PID=78672#78672 Lighting furnace : Originally posted by mtdaveOkay,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8253&PID=78671#78671 Author: CharlieM
Subject: 8253
Posted: 08 Jul 2016 at 3:56pm

Originally posted by mtdave

Okay, I see. That thing about having the AC unit fan running continuously while the furnace is set to 'on' is an annoying option. Is there a way to change that?

On the thermostat set the fan mode to auto.
]]> Fri, 08 Jul 2016 15:56:02 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8253&PID=78671#78671 Lighting furnace : Okay, I see. That thing about... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8253&PID=78669#78669 Author: mtdave
Subject: 8253
Posted: 08 Jul 2016 at 3:26pm

Okay, I see. That thing about having the AC unit fan running continuously while the furnace is set to 'on' is an annoying option. Is there a way to change that?]]> Fri, 08 Jul 2016 15:26:16 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8253&PID=78669#78669 Lighting furnace : Originally posted by mtdaveI... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8253&PID=78666#78666 Author: WillThrill
Subject: 8253
Posted: 08 Jul 2016 at 3:00pm

Originally posted by mtdave

I have a newbie furnace question too. With the camper plugged in to 120 and gas on, I adjusted the thermostat in furnace mode to higher than ambient temperature. The blower for the AC unit came on but the furnace did not. Why is this? Is the AC unit also a heater? When I do the same thing with the camper not plugged in the furnace does come on and heat.

When you are connected to 120 volt power, the fan in your AC unit will run continuously while the furnace is set to 'on'.  The furnace itself, which is below the bed in our 177, only runs when it senses that the ambient temperature is at least 1 degree lower than what the thermostat is set for.  In my experience, it can take it several minutes to start the furnace though.

When you are not connected to 120 volt power, the furnace will still run, and it has a small blower of its own, but the big fan in your AC unit will not run.

The furnace uses far more propane than anything else in your Pod and also uses a fair amount of battery power when you're not connected to 120 volt.
]]> Fri, 08 Jul 2016 15:00:20 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8253&PID=78666#78666 Lighting furnace : I have a newbie furnace question... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8253&PID=78652#78652 Author: mtdave
Subject: 8253
Posted: 08 Jul 2016 at 12:02pm

I have a newbie furnace question too. With the camper plugged in to 120 and gas on, I adjusted the thermostat in furnace mode to higher than ambient temperature. The blower for the AC unit came on but the furnace did not. Why is this? Is the AC unit also a heater? When I do the same thing with the camper not plugged in the furnace does come on and heat.]]> Fri, 08 Jul 2016 12:02:26 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8253&PID=78652#78652 Lighting furnace : If it's 78°F in the camper... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8253&PID=77895#77895 Author: ToolmanJohn
Subject: 8253
Posted: 25 Jun 2016 at 12:28pm

If it's 78°F in the camper already, you would have to turn the thermostat up to at least 79°F to get the furnace to turn on. Ambient temperature is the actual air temperature.]]> Sat, 25 Jun 2016 12:28:17 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8253&PID=77895#77895 Lighting furnace : Originally posted by mylopezWhat... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8253&PID=77893#77893 Author: WillThrill
Subject: 8253
Posted: 25 Jun 2016 at 10:37am

Originally posted by mylopez

What do you mean by  higher than ambient"?  Sorry for all the questions, but new at this.

In order for the furnace to turn on, you have to adjust the temperature on the thermostat to a temperature higher than what it currently is.  Also, be sure to change the setting to 'furnace'.

You don't have to be plugged into shore power for the furnace to run, but if not, you'll need your battery to be connect to the Pod.
]]> Sat, 25 Jun 2016 10:37:04 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8253&PID=77893#77893 Lighting furnace : What do you mean by higher than... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8253&PID=77888#77888 Author: mylopez
Subject: 8253
Posted: 25 Jun 2016 at 9:13am

What do you mean by  higher than ambient"?  Sorry for all the questions, but new at this.]]> Sat, 25 Jun 2016 09:13:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8253&PID=77888#77888 Lighting furnace : You should only have to set the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8253&PID=77887#77887 Author: ToolmanJohn
Subject: 8253
Posted: 25 Jun 2016 at 9:02am

 You should only have to set the thermostat to heat and have the setpoint higher than ambient. And make sure the propane tank valve is open and there is propane. Also make sure there is battery power available or be plugged into 120VAC power. The furnace won't run without some electricity for the fan and thermostat.

 Before firing up the furnace, make sure to light the gas burners on the stove for a short time, this gets gas flowing out to the furnace quicker (if it's in the rear of the R-Pod).
]]> Sat, 25 Jun 2016 09:02:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8253&PID=77887#77887 Lighting furnace : Do you have to manually light... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8253&PID=77885#77885 Author: mylopez
Subject: 8253
Posted: 25 Jun 2016 at 8:32am

Do you have to manually light furnace or does it have an electric starter?  (R-Pod 178)]]> Sat, 25 Jun 2016 08:32:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=8253&PID=77885#77885