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06-07-2013, 01:14 PM
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Suburban Furnace and Atwood Water Heater
OK, I'm new at this. Do these 2 things run off the same pilot? I know where the WH pilot is but no one ever showed me the furnace pilot. Are they 2 separate things? Or if WH pilot on will that supply the furnace??
My Forest River owners manual doesn't say anything about a furnace pilot. I have a 2010 Cruise Lite.
Sorry, so many questions. But love this forum to find the answers!! 
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06-07-2013, 01:19 PM
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You never told up what you have?
A motorhome, a trailer, a Popup or what? Model and year will help.
In my motorhome....
The air heater furnace has an automatic igniter and you don't see it but can hear it startup.
My Hot water heater also has an auto ignition.
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06-07-2013, 01:51 PM
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Iggy,she did say 2010 Cruise Lite (by who?).
First, appliances can never share a pilot light, so that makes it simple.
In 2010 I would think that they are all electronic ignition (spark ignitor you'll hear clicking) but if you see a pilot in the water-heater then so be it. The furnace will be electronic igniter because I've never seen one where you could get access to light a pilot.
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06-07-2013, 02:05 PM
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Dr. Stacey, it looks like you have a 2010 Salem Cruise Light. If you could put that, along with the floorplan designation (like 318BH) into your user profile that would help us help you. (That's the "User CP" link near the top of the screen.) Thanks.
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06-07-2013, 02:19 PM
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Or as a signature. .....
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06-09-2013, 02:18 PM
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Location: Tucson, AZ
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It appears my water heater and furnace are both Suburban. Could this brand share a pilot light? I can't for the life of me find the furnace pilot light, there is no other access door on the outside of the camper and nothing in the owner's manual.
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06-09-2013, 02:31 PM
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I already answered your question. Please go back and read post #3.
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06-09-2013, 02:37 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dvmstacey
It appears my water heater and furnace are both Suburban. Could this brand share a pilot light? I can't for the life of me find the furnace pilot light, there is no other access door on the outside of the camper and nothing in the owner's manual.
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I don't know your unit but usually the wood slotted panel or black screen under the refrigerator or stove is the access to the heater.
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06-10-2013, 09:44 PM
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Anyone have problems with their outside heating unit catching fire? My wife smelled something in the camper and looked outside and saw small flames melting the wiring insulation.
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06-10-2013, 10:09 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by neilm671
Anyone have problems with their outside heating unit catching fire? My wife smelled something in the camper and looked outside and saw small flames melting the wiring insulation.
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YIKES!!!!! Do you have pictures? I've not had any problems like that. What is your type and model camper? That helps allot with folks answering your questions.
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2010 Forest River Flagstaff 831QBSS - Equal-i-zer Hitch
2011 HD FatboyLo & 2000 Honda Shadow 1100
Nights Camped 2010 (7), 2011 (15), 2012 (35) 2013 (40) 2014 (22) 2015 (12) 2016 (10) 2017 (10) 2018 (10)
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06-10-2013, 10:11 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dvmstacey
OK, I'm new at this. Do these 2 things run off the same pilot? I know where the WH pilot is but no one ever showed me the furnace pilot. Are they 2 separate things? Or if WH pilot on will that supply the furnace??
My Forest River owners manual doesn't say anything about a furnace pilot. I have a 2010 Cruise Lite.
Sorry, so many questions. But love this forum to find the answers!! |
You should have an auto pilot for each.
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2017 Dodge 2500 Crew Cab 6.7L Cummins 4X4 38k mls
2010 Forest River Flagstaff 831QBSS - Equal-i-zer Hitch
2011 HD FatboyLo & 2000 Honda Shadow 1100
Nights Camped 2010 (7), 2011 (15), 2012 (35) 2013 (40) 2014 (22) 2015 (12) 2016 (10) 2017 (10) 2018 (10)
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06-10-2013, 10:17 PM
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Yes my camper is a 2010 Flagstaff 8528 RWLS. I'll post pics in the am. Need all the help I can get.
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06-10-2013, 11:30 PM
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shouldn't be any pilot lights on a 2010, as mentioned.
on ther other Q what is an outside heating unit? pics please
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06-13-2013, 09:06 AM
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Denver, CO
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no followup?
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06-13-2013, 05:37 PM
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