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01-17-2018, 08:31 PM
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Water heater gas switch
New to travel trailers. I have a 2014 grey wolf 26dbh. It has a suburban hot water heater that is electric and gas with the DSI. I've looked for a way to shut off gas to the tank and have been told there is a on/off switch somewhere in the unit. I've looked everywhere and cannot find it. There is a cabinet on the left as you go in the door that has switches for the awning, slide out, furnace, pump, and 3 rocker switches that control 2 outside lights and a couple kitchen lights but nothing for the water heater. Does anyone have this model or similar that can help me?
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01-17-2018, 08:36 PM
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Look at the two red switches in the lower right of the pic. One says HTR (that's the switch to turn ON/OFF the propane side of the water heater). The other says PUMP which turns ON/OFF the 12v water pump. The little red LED between the two switches is the FAULT light for the propane side of the water heater.
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01-17-2018, 08:38 PM
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I thought that switch that says heater was for the furnace.
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01-17-2018, 08:40 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ranger36
I thought that switch that says heater was for the furnace.
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No. The furnace is controlled by the thermostat. If the little red switch controlled the furnace, you wouldn't be able to set a variable temperature on the furnace.
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2015 FR Wildcat 295RSX / GMC Sierra
Nights Camped: '13 = 49/'14 = 74/'15 = 74/'16 = 85/'17 = 110/'18 = 111/'19 = 86/'20 =108/'21 = 115/'22 = 135/'23 = 78; Booked for 2024 = 69
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01-17-2018, 08:41 PM
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Just as confused as you
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The furnace is on a thermostat so you can set the temperature.
Sorry, Mr Dan beat me to it.
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01-17-2018, 08:44 PM
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Oh I see now. I thought the switch turned on the pilot for the furnace then the t stat controlled the temp. I didn't get any manuals on using anything in here. Thanks for the help!
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01-17-2018, 08:46 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ranger36
Oh I see now. I thought the switch turned on the pilot for the furnace then the t stat controlled the temp. I didn't get any manuals on using anything in here. Thanks for the help!
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It is highly unlikely that a unit as new as a 2014 would have a pilot light anywhere but in the oven... not on the furnace, not on the water heater.
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2015 FR Wildcat 295RSX / GMC Sierra
Nights Camped: '13 = 49/'14 = 74/'15 = 74/'16 = 85/'17 = 110/'18 = 111/'19 = 86/'20 =108/'21 = 115/'22 = 135/'23 = 78; Booked for 2024 = 69
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01-17-2018, 08:54 PM
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I sure do appreciate the help! Now I can sleep out there and use the furnace. I work nights and the house isn't always quiet with kids home.
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01-17-2018, 09:00 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ranger36
I sure do appreciate the help! Now I can sleep out there and use the furnace. I work nights and the house isn't always quiet with kids home.
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Is your trailer plugged in to any power source? The reason I ask: a furnace uses 12 volts from the battery for the control board, ignition of propane and BLOWER. The blower sucks much juice from the battery and you need a 110vAC electric source (from power outlet or generator) to power the converter to recharge your battery.
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2015 FR Wildcat 295RSX / GMC Sierra
Nights Camped: '13 = 49/'14 = 74/'15 = 74/'16 = 85/'17 = 110/'18 = 111/'19 = 86/'20 =108/'21 = 115/'22 = 135/'23 = 78; Booked for 2024 = 69
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01-17-2018, 09:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ranger36
I sure do appreciate the help! Now I can sleep out there and use the furnace. I work nights and the house isn't always quiet with kids home.
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the furnace is a long way from quiet.
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01-17-2018, 09:07 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cavie
the furnace is a long way from quiet.
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Cavie got that right. We seldom run ours. We use our electric fireplace and an electric space heater if we're plugged into sufficient electrical current.
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2015 FR Wildcat 295RSX / GMC Sierra
Nights Camped: '13 = 49/'14 = 74/'15 = 74/'16 = 85/'17 = 110/'18 = 111/'19 = 86/'20 =108/'21 = 115/'22 = 135/'23 = 78; Booked for 2024 = 69
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01-17-2018, 09:09 PM
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It's not plugged in right now and the battery is off. For some reason the converter wasn't charging it. I used a meter and it showed voltage going to the battery but the battery was completely dead so I took it off and put it on a trickle charger.
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01-17-2018, 09:11 PM
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Ranger36, read this thread, because if you do have the electric heating element for the water heater, it will be the Suburban brand and this FAQ is applicable:
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ore-36197.html
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01-17-2018, 09:11 PM
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Oh. I've never used it so I didn't know how loud it was. It's still gotta be quieter than a 5 yr old who's cooped up inside.
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01-17-2018, 09:17 PM
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The FAQ link above in post #13, should show you how to properly operate your water heater on propane, and if applicable, the electric heating element.
Hope it helps, as this is often not properly explained.
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01-17-2018, 09:21 PM
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Wmtire,
It was helpful. Thanks a bunch!
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