| [GMCnet] Original Heater [message #148105] |
Fri, 28 October 2011 23:07  |
Ed
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Due to the PO having removed everything related to propane, and my
preference to restore it to as close to original as I can, could someone out
there tell me what model propane heater the coaches originally had? Or one
that would fit using the original openings / ductwork?
1978 Palm Beach 403
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| Re: [GMCnet] Original Heater [message #148109 is a reply to message #148105] |
Sat, 29 October 2011 00:59  |
Ken Burton
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GM used both Solaire and Suburban furnaces. I believe the 1978 has Suburban furnace. Someone who has one will have to give you the model number.
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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| Re: [GMCnet] Original Heater [message #148115 is a reply to message #148110] |
Sat, 29 October 2011 06:56 |
Kingsley Coach
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Ed
Are the duct holes from the previous installation Vertical or
Horizontal...it will help determine the original model.
I have a 2 77's and both have Duo-Therm furnaces...both have side by side
circular holes.
Mike in NS
On Sat, Oct 29, 2011 at 3:34 AM, gene Fisher <mr.erfisher@gmail.com> wrote:
> here are some ways to install another furnace with out doing fiberglass,
> and
> using most of the original duct work
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> *http://gmcmotorhome.info/heat.html#solaire
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> gene
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> On Fri, Oct 28, 2011 at 9:07 PM, Ed <edb_us@hotmail.com> wrote:
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> > Due to the PO having removed everything related to propane, and my
> > preference to restore it to as close to original as I can, could someone
> > out
> > there tell me what model propane heater the coaches originally had? Or
> one
> > that would fit using the original openings / ductwork?
> >
> >
> >
> > 1978 Palm Beach 403
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| Re: [GMCnet] Original Heater [message #148127 is a reply to message #148105] |
Sat, 29 October 2011 09:05 |
bryant374
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Re: [GMCnet] Original Heater
Sat, 29 October 2011 07:56
Kingsley Coach
Ed
Are the duct holes from the previous installation Vertical or
Horizontal...it will help determine the original model.
I have a 2 77's and both have Duo-Therm furnaces...both have side by side
circular holes.
Mike in NS
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The later 1977s & all 1978s had the Duo Therm furnaces as standard equipment. The external venting is the clue to which make is installed. Check the link below for the identity of those variations.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=3475
Bill Bryant
PO 1976~PB (owned 34 years)
1914 Ford (owned 70 years)
1965 Corvette (owned 39 years)
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| Re: [GMCnet] Original Heater [message #148128 is a reply to message #148105] |
Sat, 29 October 2011 09:17 |
powerjon
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Ed,
The original models may not be still available, but a direct
replacement could be a Suburban NT-34SP. The NT series a current unit
that could replace the Duo-Therm if you have that make in the coach.
Here is an example of what is available. <http://www.ducktec.com/rvfurnace.htm
> I would avoid for safety reasons buying any used furnace to use
in the coach. The SH & SF series furnaces are a low profile and could
use as Gene has said.
JR Wright
GMC Great Laker MHC
GMC Eastern States
GMCMHI
78 Buskirk 30' Stretch
1975 Avion (Under Reconstruction)
Michigan
On Oct 29, 2011, at 12:07 AM, Ed wrote:
> Due to the PO having removed everything related to propane, and my
> preference to restore it to as close to original as I can, could
> someone out
> there tell me what model propane heater the coaches originally had?
> Or one
> that would fit using the original openings / ductwork?
>
>
>
> 1978 Palm Beach 403
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| Re: [GMCnet] Original Heater [message #148129 is a reply to message #148128] |
Sat, 29 October 2011 09:31 |
powerjon
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I should not have said direct as the Suburban furnace outlets are in a
vertical alignment. The real problem being that Duo Therm and Solaire
are no longer available.
JR Wright
GMC Great Laker MHC
GMC Eastern States
GMCMHI
78 Buskirk 30' Stretch
1975 Avion (Under Reconstruction)
Michigan
On Oct 29, 2011, at 10:17 AM, John Wright wrote:
> Ed,
> The original models may not be still available, but a direct
> replacement could be a Suburban NT-34SP. The NT series a current unit
> that could replace the Duo-Therm if you have that make in the coach.
> Here is an example of what is available. <http://www.ducktec.com/rvfurnace.htm
>> I would avoid for safety reasons buying any used furnace to use
> in the coach. The SH & SF series furnaces are a low profile and could
> use as Gene has said.
>
> JR Wright
> GMC Great Laker MHC
> GMC Eastern States
> GMCMHI
> 78 Buskirk 30' Stretch
> 1975 Avion (Under Reconstruction)
> Michigan
>
> On Oct 29, 2011, at 12:07 AM, Ed wrote:
>
>> Due to the PO having removed everything related to propane, and my
>> preference to restore it to as close to original as I can, could
>> someone out
>> there tell me what model propane heater the coaches originally had?
>> Or one
>> that would fit using the original openings / ductwork?
>>
>>
>>
>> 1978 Palm Beach 403
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| Re: [GMCnet] Original Heater [message #148133 is a reply to message #148109] |
Sat, 29 October 2011 10:17 |
Ken Burton
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| Ken Burton wrote on Sat, 29 October 2011 00:59 |
GM used both Solaire and Suburban furnaces. I believe the 1978 has Suburban furnace. Someone who has one will have to give you the model number.
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Looks like I gave you some bad info. Solaire and Duotherm are the OEM ones. People are replacing them with Suburbans.
Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
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| Re: [GMCnet] Original Heater [message #148142 is a reply to message #148127] |
Sat, 29 October 2011 12:06 |
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mike miller
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| bryant374 wrote on Sat, 29 October 2011 07:05 |
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The later 1977s & all 1978s had the Duo Therm furnaces as standard equipment. The external venting is the clue to which make is installed. Check the link below for the identity of those variations.
<http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=3475>
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Good pictures. I suspect Ed's coach (1978 Palm Beach) came with a Duo Therm. (Two round COVERS, side by side... they all had two round HOLES.)
Keep in mind the above information is for later GM upfitted coaches only. Early GM upfitted coaches (like my '73) came with an old style Suburban furnace similar to the NT model but larger. Coaches upfitted by other companies might use many different brands/models. Coachman installed Suburban "NT" furnaces in both my Birches (77 and 78).
Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
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