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02-20-2014, 12:32 PM
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Under very similar conditions we've used the fireplace to take the chill out of the air while sleeping. Warm air rises nicely right into the bedroom of The Beast.
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2006 Ford F350 Lariat 6.0L Diesel
2003 Harley Heritage Softail "Hogzilla"
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02-20-2014, 01:01 PM
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gonecampin
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Kalispell, MT
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Quote:
Originally Posted by another_newfie
If you need heat when boondocking stick to the LP furnace. The fireplace is better to stay off.
I have to wonder if the slide wear issue has caused RV guy to silent.
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Very good question
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2013 PT Crusader 295 RST TE C
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02-20-2014, 01:38 PM
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The fireplace on the higher setting on mine draws bout 1800 watts....unless you have a huuuuuuge battery bank id stay with the furnace...or heck even a mr heater ...it takes most of a 2000 watt genny to run just the fireplace...ive done it...just left genny and heater running all night till out of gas....prob cheaper n easier to use furnace....
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02-20-2014, 01:45 PM
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it was more for the evince of it more then anything else. anything that burns up that amount of power is not being used in my rig unless the generator is on or in a rare occasion we are camping at a camp ground that has power. Most if not all camping we do is on the beach. we are only allowed to run the generator from 8:00-12:00 in the am and from 5:00-9:00 in the pm. Thanks for all the info. I appreciate it very much.
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2006 F-250 4x4 King Ranch FX4 6.0 Powerstroke Diesel
Don & Katrina + Copper the Beagle
Nights camped 2012 = 48, Nights camped 2013 = 46, Nights camped 2014 = 47, Nights camped 2015 = 49, Nights camped 2016 = 48, Nights camped 2017 = 51,
Nights camped 2018 = 50
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02-20-2014, 03:16 PM
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The way I use it with hookups is run the lp furnace first to get the major cold out then use the fireplace to maintain. Seems to work.
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02-20-2014, 03:28 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by irishrv
The way I use it with hookups is run the lp furnace first to get the major cold out then use the fireplace to maintain. Seems to work.
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That sounds like a good idea. Will try it next time we go camping.
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02-20-2014, 04:22 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by irishrv
The way I use it with hookups is run the lp furnace first to get the major cold out then use the fireplace to maintain. Seems to work.
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yes sir....with hookups i can set the temp on the fireplace and run a small ceramic in bunk.....whole trailer will get hot.....good down to about 35ish degree nights.....furnace usually dont even run with that setup...i only ran the genny like that once because i was low on propane and only had 1 more night out before going home....and i wanted to run my outside grill the next day for cooking ...LOL...priorities...!!
way easier to keep it warm than cool.....those 100+ summer temps and sun have BOTH my 15k a/c units pumping!!
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2015 Heartland Road Warrior 420 Rt
2012 f250 Fx4 6.7 Diesel crew cab tinted n tuned
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02-20-2014, 05:10 PM
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Location: Orange Texas
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rracer5
Never fear. RV Guy still checks in on us once in a while. His last activity was 2/10/14. 
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I see where he had a activity on 2/10 but am unable to find what his post is. His last comment, that I can find, was months ago. If someone knows of any recent posts from him, please help provide a link.
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02-20-2014, 05:44 PM
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Location: howell, Mi
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"I'd bet dollars to donuts" Hell with the price of donuts, that is almost an even bet 
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2014 Flagstaff 8528IKWS 5'er with revolution hitch
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02-20-2014, 06:18 PM
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Diagrams
Same here, started detailing my own recently of out 270RET Crusader. Before I purchase another coach, I will have to see something on how this puppy is laid out. Our electrical system wiring is a nightmare, if this were in a home, the inspectors would have rejected it a long time ago. Also and A&P, worked on Gulfstream Corporate Aircraft, yep I know, 40M vs 30K, big difference, ten produced a day plus two a month for Gulfstream:
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Originally Posted by donzie67
I just bought a 2014 Crusader 260RLD. I am an architect and I'm into CAD drawings. Is this something I can get my hands on for my rig. Electrical, plumbing, HVAC and so on? Would be a great thing to have.
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02-21-2014, 10:04 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: top side land of Lincoln
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Quote:
Originally Posted by another_newfie
If you need heat when boondocking stick to the LP furnace. The fireplace is better to stay off.
I have to wonder if the slide wear issue has caused RV guy to silent.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gonecampin
Very good question
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Yes it is a good question and that would be a shame if thats true.
From reading the thread http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ing-45789.html It looks like it has cost PT a sale or 2.
I went to the show in Chicago last weekend
and of all the units we look at over all I still think PT has some of the best units on the market!
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02-21-2014, 10:52 PM
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Location: Waynesville
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Quote:
Originally Posted by irishrv
Afaik Jeff is still company president. Was kind of amazing he was ever here with the way prime time has grown. Would be nice to see someone else take up where he left off BUT remember they still have the best support in the industry. Just call or email through their web site.
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Up to Post#5 we were on point,after that all (Hell) broke loose!  Youroo!! 
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