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Forum: Escape News 09-18-2015, 12:04 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 53,287
Posted By Brian B-P
Jim's observation makes sense to me. I would need...

Jim's observation makes sense to me. I would need to check the manual, but I believe that the fan relay is on the controller board - there's at least one relay on there, and they tend to keep all of...
Forum: Escape News 09-17-2015, 12:42 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 53,287
Posted By Brian B-P
That's nothing to do with propane. The start...

That's nothing to do with propane. The start sequence for almost any furnace, and specifically for Atwood RV furnaces, is to run the combustion air blower for a little while to make sure the burner...
Forum: Escape News 09-08-2015, 09:33 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 53,287
Posted By Brian B-P
I note that houses, with much better furnace...

I note that houses, with much better furnace output distribution due to their ducted system, invariably place the thermostat centrally and not over a hot air outlet. Of course, the HVAC people might...
Forum: Escape News 09-07-2015, 08:28 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 53,287
Posted By Brian B-P
I think that's a good idea. Fortunately, RV...

I think that's a good idea. Fortunately, RV appliances generally come with both an owner's manual and an installation manual (or one combined), and both are normally included with the trailer - can...
Forum: Escape News 09-07-2015, 08:23 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 53,287
Posted By Brian B-P
I agree - the thermostat should be reasonably...

I agree - the thermostat should be reasonably central in the heated space, but away from a furnace outlet (or the only furnace outlet in this case).
Forum: Escape News 09-07-2015, 08:22 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 53,287
Posted By Brian B-P
You can't find it because Atwood handles...

You can't find it because Atwood handles publication of information as poorly as many companies, and has not posted it.


This - the one we're in - is that thread! :laugh:


That would have...
Forum: Escape News 02-17-2015, 12:56 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 53,287
Posted By Brian B-P
Different people have different interests and...

Different people have different interests and concerns. I'm sure the furnace-change post count is still far behind the what-colour-of-formica post count (there might be 174 threads on that)... and...
Forum: Escape News 02-14-2015, 05:05 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 53,287
Posted By Brian B-P
I agree. I would prefer higher efficiency, but it...

I agree. I would prefer higher efficiency, but it is not an important factor for typical RV use.


Yes, this is one of the issues with condensing furnaces in residential use, but I don't know why...
Forum: Escape News 02-14-2015, 02:48 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 53,287
Posted By Brian B-P
I don't know if front-to-back length is the...

I don't know if front-to-back length is the concern, but now I'm thinking it's the problem. The new furnace is 20" long - that's 5/8" shorter than the old one - but it does need 1.5" between it and...
Forum: Escape News 02-14-2015, 02:10 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 53,287
Posted By Brian B-P
Interesting point. I assume that as the first...

Interesting point. I assume that as the first units of each model reach the interior finishing stage then Friday photos from ETI will start showing the new furnace installation in the other models...
Forum: Escape News 02-14-2015, 02:08 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 53,287
Posted By Brian B-P
This comment was specific to Canada, and...

This comment was specific to Canada, and applicable to residential (rather than RV) installations:

I have no idea of efficiency requirements - if any - in the U.S. or for RVs in either country. My...
Forum: Escape News 02-14-2015, 12:45 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 53,287
Posted By Brian B-P
This is a good point. I had mentioned the...

This is a good point. I had mentioned the rotating centre section, but not this connection. A custom-punched metal panel would need a flanged centre hole to match the 5" diameter duct, connected to...
Forum: Escape News 02-14-2015, 12:34 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 53,287
Posted By Brian B-P
As Bob suggested, the change may be due to...

As Bob suggested, the change may be due to manufacturing efficiency. The AF Series has the same layout as the larger and newer Excalibur furnaces, and matches the Excalibur 8500-IV Series in height....
Forum: Escape News 02-13-2015, 11:00 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 53,287
Posted By Brian B-P
Is it really an eyesore, compared to the previous...

Is it really an eyesore, compared to the previous furnace? I don't think so, but this is strictly a matter of opinion. Here are the other models with the old furnace, seen roughly from the doorway:...
Forum: Escape News 02-13-2015, 06:00 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 53,287
Posted By Brian B-P
The "16" model is the same physical size - it is...

The "16" model is the same physical size - it is mostly made of the same parts, but with a higher-flow burner and a more powerful blower motor. The only challenge that I see is that it is not offered...
Forum: Escape News 02-13-2015, 05:53 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 53,287
Posted By Brian B-P
That's it all right - in both old and new furnace...

That's it all right - in both old and new furnace cases, the roughly 9,0000 BTU/hour number is the heat output into the trailer; the 12,000 BTU/hour number is the heat input to the furnace by the...
Forum: Escape News 02-13-2015, 05:42 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 53,287
Posted By Brian B-P
There are versions of this furnace intended for...

There are versions of this furnace intended for use with ducts, but that was true of the old one as well. One reason that the electrical power consumption of the 8012 is low is that it does not need...
Forum: Escape News 02-13-2015, 05:38 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 53,287
Posted By Brian B-P
The new AF Series furnace (specifically the...

The new AF Series furnace (specifically the AFSAD12 for the front-discharge ductless version in an Escape) does use more electrical power (2.4 amps) than the old Everest Star (specifically the 8012...
Forum: Escape News 02-12-2015, 10:54 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 53,287
Posted By Brian B-P
Right - that's what Reace said. That makes sense:...

Right - that's what Reace said. That makes sense: all the other models have the furnace in a counter-height or taller cabinet, combined with various drawers and compartments, so there is flexibility...
Forum: Escape News 02-12-2015, 11:33 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 53,287
Posted By Brian B-P
Reace, while you have your cabinet shoehorn out,...

Reace, while you have your cabinet shoehorn out, could the furnace be shifted rearward as much as possible, so that the cabinet space beside it (forward in the trailer from it) can be used as a bin...
Forum: Escape News 02-12-2015, 11:24 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 53,287
Posted By Brian B-P
Without having seen the specs of the new furnace...

Without having seen the specs of the new furnace (which I assume Doug will be posting in the forum's Files section rather than attaching to the discussion), it appears that the unit is poorly...
Forum: Escape News 02-12-2015, 11:06 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 53,287
Posted By Brian B-P
Bob may have been referring to the recently...

Bob may have been referring to the recently announced purchase of Atwood Mobile by Dometic:
Dometic Group and Atwood Mobile Products have signed an agreement where Dometic Group will purchase Atwood...
Forum: Escape News 02-12-2015, 11:01 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 53,287
Posted By Brian B-P
I have an old Suburban NT12 in my current trailer...

I have an old Suburban NT12 in my current trailer - it is 35 years old, but I doubt the design has changed much. It is very noisy, but I don't have an opinion of the design other than that. It...
Forum: Escape News 02-11-2015, 11:20 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 53,287
Posted By Brian B-P
One step further could be to use the original...

One step further could be to use the original location for another furnace entirely, such as the Propex HS2800 (https://www.propexcanada.com/our-products/item/3) - you could do your own cabinet cutout...
Forum: Escape News 02-11-2015, 10:44 PM
Replies: 247
Views: 53,287
Posted By Brian B-P
I agree with Donna's observation that the new...

I agree with Donna's observation that the new location is likely better for heating.
The original space could be fitted with drawers, right? They wouldn't be nearly as convenient as the original...
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