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1984 Foretravel furnace

GoodAfterrnoon,

A question for all who may know, My 1984 Foretravel has two furnaces, one in front one in the rear.  The front one works great, always lights, and throws seriously hot air. However the backone  lights hrd, sometimes not lighting, and when does, throws luke warm air, rather than the hot air like the front. I would assume that part of it should be cleaned and that it what needs, but not sure. Cant find any diagrams or such that would give cleaning instructions, or if that is even the problem. Thank you in advance for your help, you guys are the coolest.            Stay warm:        Quickmagic

Re: 1984 Foretravel furnace

Reply #1 –
Not sure what brand furnace was found in the early 80's model coaches.  Our '93 came with two Atwood models.

Open the exterior access panel for the furnace, locate the model number.  Search the model number online for a service manual.

If you have a Atwood furnace you might find your model number in the document linked below.  It has good parts and service info.

https://myrvworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Atwood-Shop-Manual-HydroFlame.pdf

Link below to some threads that might be helpful:

Need Hydro Flame Furnace Burner

Furnace Dinosaur Board

1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: 1984 Foretravel furnace

Reply #2 –
If you are in California, I have two heaters out of our '93 that I removed and are free to anyone who can make use of them. I installed a couple of diesel heaters so don't need them. They are not worth shipping.

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

Re: 1984 Foretravel furnace

Reply #3 –
Quote from: Pierce & Gaylie Stewart –
If you are in California, I have two heaters out of our '93 that I removed and are free to anyone who can make use of them. I installed a couple of diesel heaters so don't need them. They are not worth shipping.

Pierce
Pierce, how are those diesel heaters working for you. Do you use the provided tank or feed from the coach tank. Do you have a link for some details.
Robert and Susan
 1995 36' 280 WTBI 8.3 3060r
 1200 watts on the roof, 720 Ah of lithium's
 Build # 4637. Motorcade # 17599
        FMCA  # 451505
        18  Wrangler JLUR

Re: 1984 Foretravel furnace

Reply #4 –
Quote from: Bob & Sue –
Pierce, how are those diesel heaters working for you. Do you use the provided tank or feed from the coach tank. Do you have a link for some details.
Robert,

I will post some photos/tips/installation in a couple of days.

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)
 

Re: 1984 Foretravel furnace

Reply #5 –
Quote from: Pierce & Gaylie Stewart –
If you are in California, I have two heaters out of our '93 that I removed and are free to anyone who can make use of them. I installed a couple of diesel heaters so don't need them. They are not worth shipping.

Pierce
Pierce,
I was wondering how that diesel heater swap was going.  I can't wait for the pics and description...
Jeff & Lisa
"Optimus"
1990 GV - #3605
U300 Unihome
6V92 Detroit