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So I've seen quite a few installs where the furnace is mounted on an angle (to match the wall angle), and I've also read the manual that says "DO NOT MODIFY THE INTAKE OR EXHAUST PIPES." That being said, I am tempted to try one of three things:

1. Cut the stock pipe on an angle and weld it
2. Cut and install a flexible section (maybe not airtight?)
3. Purchase the optional extension kit and have it mandrel bent?

All three options would require a high temp flexible hose connection for the intake.

Any thoughts on this?

Shaun


1977 Palm Beach, 455, mostly stock and original
Re: [GMCnet] Suburban Install [message #313674 is a reply to message #313672] Thu, 23 February 2017 16:20 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Shaun:

Here’s a presentation on the ATWOOD install.

http://www.gmceast.com/technical/Swartzendruber_Atwood_Furnace_Install.pdf

It may give you some ideas.


Dolph

DE AD0LF

Wheeling, West Virginia

1977 26’ ex-PalmBeach
1-Ton, Sullybilt Bags, Reaction Arms, 3.70 LSD, Manny Transmission, EV-6010

“The Aluminum and Fiberglass Mistress"





> On Feb 23, 2017, at 5:16 PM, Shaun wrote:
>
> So I've seen quite a few installs where the furnace is mounted on an angle (to match the wall angle), and I've also read the manual that says "DO NOT
> MODIFY THE INTAKE OR EXHAUST PIPES." That being said, I am tempted to try one of three things:
>
> 1. Cut the stock pipe on an angle and weld it
> 2. Cut and install a flexible section (maybe not airtight?)
> 3. Purchase the optional extension kit and have it mandrel bent?
>
> All three options would require a high temp flexible hose connection for the intake.
>
> Any thoughts on this?
>
> Shaun
>
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Re: [GMCnet] Suburban Install [message #313675 is a reply to message #313672] Thu, 23 February 2017 16:30 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Shaun,

I do not know if I am arriving in the middle of this thread but why do you
not just build an angled platform for the furnace?

Sully
77 eleganza 2
Seattle

On Thu, Feb 23, 2017 at 2:16 PM, Shaun wrote:

> So I've seen quite a few installs where the furnace is mounted on an angle
> (to match the wall angle), and I've also read the manual that says "DO NOT
> MODIFY THE INTAKE OR EXHAUST PIPES." That being said, I am tempted to try
> one of three things:
>
> 1. Cut the stock pipe on an angle and weld it
> 2. Cut and install a flexible section (maybe not airtight?)
> 3. Purchase the optional extension kit and have it mandrel bent?
>
> All three options would require a high temp flexible hose connection for
> the intake.
>
> Any thoughts on this?
>
> Shaun
>
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Re: [GMCnet] Suburban Install [message #313676 is a reply to message #313675] Thu, 23 February 2017 17:18 Go to previous messageGo to next message
shaunone is currently offline  shaunone   Canada
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From what I've seen, the angled mount requires more fabrication and modification to the existing area (i.e. cutting a notch beside the couch). Also, by mounting flush with the floor, I could add a small shelf above the much shallower unit.

1977 Palm Beach, 455, mostly stock and original
Re: [GMCnet] Suburban Install [message #313677 is a reply to message #313674] Thu, 23 February 2017 17:22 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Dolph Santorine wrote on Thu, 23 February 2017 16:20
Shaun:

Here's a presentation on the ATWOOD install.

http://www.gmceast.com/technical/Swartzendruber_Atwood_Furnace_Install.pdf

It may give you some ideas.


Dolph

DE AD0LF

Wheeling, West Virginia

1977 26' ex-PalmBeach
1-Ton, Sullybilt Bags, Reaction Arms, 3.70 LSD, Manny Transmission, EV-6010

"The Aluminum and Fiberglass Mistress"





> On Feb 23, 2017, at 5:16 PM, Shaun wrote:
>
> So I've seen quite a few installs where the furnace is mounted on an angle (to match the wall angle), and I've also read the manual that says "DO NOT
> MODIFY THE INTAKE OR EXHAUST PIPES." That being said, I am tempted to try one of three things:
>
> 1. Cut the stock pipe on an angle and weld it
> 2. Cut and install a flexible section (maybe not airtight?)
> 3. Purchase the optional extension kit and have it mandrel bent?
>
> All three options would require a high temp flexible hose connection for the intake.
>
> Any thoughts on this?
>
> Shaun
>
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This is my idea, but with a different furnace. The suburban only requires two small holes for pipes which I think could be cut on an angle or bent.


1977 Palm Beach, 455, mostly stock and original
Re: [GMCnet] Suburban Install [message #313700 is a reply to message #313677] Thu, 23 February 2017 18:20 Go to previous messageGo to next message
powwerjon is currently offline  powwerjon   United States
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Shaun,
On the GMC Photo site there are several albums on furnace installs, just do a search on furnace or suburban.

J.R. Wright
GMC GreatLaker
Newsletter Editor/Publisher
Tech Editor
78 Buskirk 30' Stretch
75 Avion Under Reconstruction
Michigan

> On Feb 23, 2017, at 4:22 PM, Shaun wrote:
>
> Dolph Santorine wrote on Thu, 23 February 2017 16:20
>> Shaun:
>>
>> Here's a presentation on the ATWOOD install.
>>
>> http://www.gmceast.com/technical/Swartzendruber_Atwood_Furnace_Install.pdf
>>
>> It may give you some ideas.
>>
>>
>> Dolph
>>
>> DE AD0LF
>>
>> Wheeling, West Virginia
>>
>> 1977 26' ex-PalmBeach
>> 1-Ton, Sullybilt Bags, Reaction Arms, 3.70 LSD, Manny Transmission, EV-6010
>>
>> "The Aluminum and Fiberglass Mistress"
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>> On Feb 23, 2017, at 5:16 PM, Shaun wrote:
>>>
>>> So I've seen quite a few installs where the furnace is mounted on an angle (to match the wall angle), and I've also read the manual that says
>>> "DO NOT
>>> MODIFY THE INTAKE OR EXHAUST PIPES." That being said, I am tempted to try one of three things:
>>>
>>> 1. Cut the stock pipe on an angle and weld it
>>> 2. Cut and install a flexible section (maybe not airtight?)
>>> 3. Purchase the optional extension kit and have it mandrel bent?
>>>
>>> All three options would require a high temp flexible hose connection for the intake.
>>>
>>> Any thoughts on this?
>>>
>>> Shaun
>>>
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>
> This is my idea, but with a different furnace. The suburban only requires two small holes for pipes which I think could be cut on an angle or bent.
>
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Re: [GMCnet] Suburban Install [message #313730 is a reply to message #313700] Fri, 24 February 2017 12:24 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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powwerjon wrote on Thu, 23 February 2017 18:20
Shaun,
On the GMC Photo site there are several albums on furnace installs, just do a search on furnace or suburban.

J.R. Wright
GMC GreatLaker
Newsletter Editor/Publisher
Tech Editor
78 Buskirk 30' Stretch
75 Avion Under Reconstruction
Michigan

> On Feb 23, 2017, at 4:22 PM, Shaun wrote:
>
> Dolph Santorine wrote on Thu, 23 February 2017 16:20
>> Shaun:
>>
>> Here's a presentation on the ATWOOD install.
>>
>> http://www.gmceast.com/technical/Swartzendruber_Atwood_Furnace_Install.pdf
>>
>> It may give you some ideas.
>>
>>
>> Dolph
>>
>> DE AD0LF
>>
>> Wheeling, West Virginia
>>
>> 1977 26' ex-PalmBeach
>> 1-Ton, Sullybilt Bags, Reaction Arms, 3.70 LSD, Manny Transmission, EV-6010
>>
>> "The Aluminum and Fiberglass Mistress"
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>> On Feb 23, 2017, at 5:16 PM, Shaun wrote:
>>>
>>> So I've seen quite a few installs where the furnace is mounted on an angle (to match the wall angle), and I've also read the manual that says
>>> "DO NOT
>>> MODIFY THE INTAKE OR EXHAUST PIPES." That being said, I am tempted to try one of three things:
>>>
>>> 1. Cut the stock pipe on an angle and weld it
>>> 2. Cut and install a flexible section (maybe not airtight?)
>>> 3. Purchase the optional extension kit and have it mandrel bent?
>>>
>>> All three options would require a high temp flexible hose connection for the intake.
>>>
>>> Any thoughts on this?
>>>
>>> Shaun
>>>
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>
> This is my idea, but with a different furnace. The suburban only requires two small holes for pipes which I think could be cut on an angle or bent.
>
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Done this. Everything I can find shows an angled mounting bracket.


1977 Palm Beach, 455, mostly stock and original
Re: [GMCnet] Suburban Install [message #313811 is a reply to message #313730] Sat, 25 February 2017 22:44 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Terrance Boyd is currently offline  Terrance Boyd   United States
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Shaun,
When I changed out the Solair with a Suburban NT 30, I ordered (from
Suburban)the external vent/exhaust tube for a Winnebago Elante. It is
manufactured with approximately the same angle as the side of our coaches.
Using that vent, the furnace can sit flat.
Terry

On Feb 24, 2017 11:25 AM, "Shaun" wrote:

> powwerjon wrote on Thu, 23 February 2017 18:20
>> Shaun,
>> On the GMC Photo site there are several albums on furnace installs, just
> do a search on furnace or suburban.
>>
>> J.R. Wright
>> GMC GreatLaker
>> Newsletter Editor/Publisher
>> Tech Editor
>> 78 Buskirk 30' Stretch
>> 75 Avion Under Reconstruction
>> Michigan
>>
>>> On Feb 23, 2017, at 4:22 PM, Shaun wrote:
>>>
>>> Dolph Santorine wrote on Thu, 23 February 2017 16:20
>>>> Shaun:
>>>>
>>>> Here's a presentation on the ATWOOD install.
>>>>
>>>> http://www.gmceast.com/technical/Swartzendruber_
> Atwood_Furnace_Install.pdf
>>>>
>>>> It may give you some ideas.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Dolph
>>>>
>>>> DE AD0LF
>>>>
>>>> Wheeling, West Virginia
>>>>
>>>> 1977 26' ex-PalmBeach
>>>> 1-Ton, Sullybilt Bags, Reaction Arms, 3.70 LSD, Manny Transmission,
> EV-6010
>>>>
>>>> "The Aluminum and Fiberglass Mistress"
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> > On Feb 23, 2017, at 5:16 PM, Shaun wrote:
>>>> >
>>>> > So I've seen quite a few installs where the furnace is mounted on
> an angle (to match the wall angle), and I've also read the manual that
>> says
>>>> > "DO NOT
>>>> > MODIFY THE INTAKE OR EXHAUST PIPES." That being said, I am tempted
> to try one of three things:
>>>> >
>>>> > 1. Cut the stock pipe on an angle and weld it
>>>> > 2. Cut and install a flexible section (maybe not airtight?)
>>>> > 3. Purchase the optional extension kit and have it mandrel bent?
>>>> >
>>>> > All three options would require a high temp flexible hose
> connection for the intake.
>>>> >
>>>> > Any thoughts on this?
>>>> >
>>>> > Shaun
>>>> >
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>>>
>>> This is my idea, but with a different furnace. The suburban only
> requires two small holes for pipes which I think could be cut on an angle or
>>> bent.
>>>
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>
> Done this. Everything I can find shows an angled mounting bracket.
>
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Re: [GMCnet] Suburban Install [message #313816 is a reply to message #313811] Sun, 26 February 2017 08:35 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Do you have any information on the part you used.
I searched the net and can't find any information for a Winnebago Elante suburban instalation.
I am in the process of installing a Suburban furnace on o flat plenum, and it looks like you solution can save me some time.
Part numbers would be great.


1977 Kingsley 455 as stock as it gets except lots of Ragusa parts
Re: [GMCnet] Suburban Install [message #313832 is a reply to message #313816] Sun, 26 February 2017 15:57 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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mghamms wrote on Sun, 26 February 2017 08:35
Do you have any information on the part you used.
I searched the net and can't find any information for a Winnebago Elante suburban instalation.
I am in the process of installing a Suburban furnace on o flat plenum, and it looks like you solution can save me some time.
Part numbers would be great.


X2. I can't even find a picture of it...but I will probably end up cutting and welding mine, and then using some high-heat silicone hose for the intake.




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Re: [GMCnet] Suburban Install [message #313867 is a reply to message #313832] Mon, 27 February 2017 10:56 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Mike,
I live in Washington state. I'M currently in Arizona, don't have my GMC
file with me.
When I did mine, I called Suburban told parts what I wanted. IRCC it cost
around $15.00.
Terry

On Feb 26, 2017 2:58 PM, "Shaun" wrote:

> mghamms wrote on Sun, 26 February 2017 08:35
>> Do you have any information on the part you used.
>> I searched the net and can't find any information for a Winnebago
> Elante suburban instalation.
>> I am in the process of installing a Suburban furnace on o flat plenum,
> and it looks like you solution can save me some time.
>> Part numbers would be great.
>
>
> X2. I can't even find a picture of it...but I will probably end up cutting
> and welding mine, and then using some high-heat silicone hose for the
> intake.
>
>
>
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Re: [GMCnet] Suburban Install [message #313908 is a reply to message #313867] Tue, 28 February 2017 15:34 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I found the part numbers.
Winnebago part number:
098668-01-707

Suburban part number:
260193

Although I still have not found a seller for this part.



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Re: [GMCnet] Suburban Install [message #313910 is a reply to message #313908] Tue, 28 February 2017 15:53 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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An Internet search for 260193 brings up a Winnebago site
http://www.winnebagoind.com/service/wincd/1997/97w327rc.pdf

That also shows the Winnebago part number.

An Amazon search for 098668-01-707 brings up
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dautomotive&field-keywords=098668-01-707&rh=n%3A15684181%2Ck%3A098668-01-707

Is that the part you need?

Emery Stora
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Frederick, CO
> On Feb 28, 2017, at 2:34 PM, Mike Hamm wrote:
>
> I found the part numbers.
> Winnebago part number:
> 098668-01-707
>
> Suburban part number:
> 260193
>
> Although I still have not found a seller for this part.
>
>
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Re: [GMCnet] Suburban Install [message #313913 is a reply to message #313910] Tue, 28 February 2017 19:55 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Emery Stora wrote on Tue, 28 February 2017 15:53
An Internet search for 260193 brings up a Winnebago site
http://www.winnebagoind.com/service/wincd/1997/97w327rc.pdf

That also shows the Winnebago part number.

An Amazon search for 098668-01-707 brings up
https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dautomotive&field-keywords=098668-01-707&rh=n%3A15684181%2Ck%3A098668-01-707

Is that the part you need?

Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Frederick, CO
> On Feb 28, 2017, at 2:34 PM, Mike Hamm wrote:
>
> I found the part numbers.
> Winnebago part number:
> 098668-01-707
>
> Suburban part number:
> 260193
>
> Although I still have not found a seller for this part.
>
>
> --
> 1977 Kingsley 455 as stock as it gets except lots of Ragusa parts
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Hard to say. It definitely doesn't look angled in the picture, but maybe they used the wrong photo?


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Re: [GMCnet] Suburban Install [message #313915 is a reply to message #313913] Tue, 28 February 2017 20:41 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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The amazon is the wrong part number.
The winni site is where i found the part number.
I'm trying to see if winnebago has the part. Haven't heard back from them yet.


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Re: [GMCnet] Suburban Install [message #313947 is a reply to message #313915] Wed, 01 March 2017 14:22 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Looks like I may have the wrong part number.
The one I think I need is :
Winnebago p/n 092300-01-711
Suburban p/n x260179

The other one fits a lot of Winnebago with flat sides.

No picture on there parts list for the Elante.
I' m trying to get a picture of this part from Winnebago to confirm it is right.
Also emailed Suburban for information on there nt34bw furnace that is in the Elante.


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Winnebago no longer sells parts for this furnace. They suggest going to suburban for the part.
So far no response from suburban.


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