| Running The furnace while driving? [message #226345] |
Sun, 20 October 2013 22:51  |
An87ttype
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Other than the obvious crash and burn scenario, is there any reason why the original Solaire furnace would not work safely on the road? It's currently working perfectly, but I never tried it while underway.
It seems like it should...Any thoughts?
1975 Eleganza II
Hudson Valley NY
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| Re: Running The furnace while driving? [message #226473 is a reply to message #226345] |
Mon, 21 October 2013 19:08  |
1275gtsport
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Location: Rothesay NB
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Haven't had a chance to try driving with the furnace on..in fact haven't really used it much. and it is a newer suburban anyway. but do you run your fridge on propane while running down the road? the flame might blow out easier on the furnace. on my older rig (sob) if the wind was strong and blowing on the side the furnace would go out alot. it was a manual light.
Both the fridge and furnace have safety shut offs if the flame goes out. not sure what would happen if you crashed and the flame kept burning...would you just be warm while you wait for the EMT's?
as for shutting the propane off at the tank? why would this ever be needed? the tank has a safety on it as well...and how would these guys running the propane powered things drive around with the tank off?
Adam Raeburn
Rothesay, NB
1976 Austin Mini
1977 GMC Palm Beach
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| Re: Running The furnace while driving? [message #226493 is a reply to message #226478] |
Mon, 21 October 2013 21:48 |
Hal StClair
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I've read that it can be a problem with the electronic heaters. They don't recommend more than about 13 volts and running down the road alternators can be 14.5 volts or so. I guess it's the electronic board that takes the hit. I know there are many who have done it with no issues but with the voltage drops most systems have, they probably don't exceed the limits.
Hal
"I enjoy talking to you. Your mind appeals to me. It resembles my own mind, except you happen to be insane."
1977 Royale 101348,
1977 Royale 101586, Diesel powered,
1974 Eagle Bus 45',w/slideout,
Rio Rancho, NM
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| Re: [GMCnet] Running The furnace while driving? [message #226535 is a reply to message #226379] |
Tue, 22 October 2013 08:35 |
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To avoid viruses, slow operation, and application crashes, keep your
computer turned off. Always unplug from the wall when not in use to avoid
electrical surges.
While I'm at it, move. More accidents occur within five miles of home than
anywhere else.
Byron Songer
Louisville, KY
A. wrote:
> "The furnace should not be used when the vehicle is underway, and the LP gas
> should be turned off at the LP gas tank."
> --
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> '73 23' CanyonLands For Sale
> UA (Upper Alabama)
> CanyonLands most likely for a parts coach. Sequoia being restored to service.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Running The furnace while driving? [message #226603 is a reply to message #226535] |
Tue, 22 October 2013 15:12 |
jhbridges
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Location: Braselton ga
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Note - most driving is within five - ten miles of home.
--johnny
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On Tue, 10/22/13, Byron Songer <bsonger@songerconsulting.net> wrote:
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Running The furnace while driving?
To: "GMC List" <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2013, 1:35 PM
To avoid viruses, slow operation, and
application crashes, keep your
computer turned off. Always unplug from the wall when not in
use to avoid
electrical surges.
While I'm at it, move. More accidents occur within five
miles of home than
anywhere else.
Byron Songer
Louisville, KY
A. wrote:
> "The furnace should not be used when the vehicle is
underway, and the LP gas
> should be turned off at the LP gas tank."
> --
> '73 23' Sequoia For Sale
> '73 23' CanyonLands For Sale
> UA (Upper Alabama)
> CanyonLands most likely for a parts coach.
Sequoia being restored to service.
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