Basement Heat Blower Fan Location

[Geoman]

Can somebody help? I have a 2002 Newmar Dutchstar, and the basement heat is not working. I have power to the switch in the lower compartment, My problem is I don't know where the blower motor is located. Can anybody help. Thanks, George.

["007"]

Geoman welcome to the Newmar forum & irv2.
This post will explain about the 12v heater fan and foil 4" tube to your tank area.
Found this thread also. Thought someone had a picture but didn't find one and my compartment is snowed in and its cold.
If you have it you will find it.
My tube & fan thats in it, is located just forward of tank compartment in next forward bay. Its positioned above the frame rail storage area in that compartment.
When you find it you will see the 12v computer fan in tube.
The switch mentioned is on mine to the left of hose hookups in water bay.
If you can not find it run your furnace and check for heat in tank area.
I believe there is a fuse located for fan under your refrigerator behind removable vent for furnace. I have three fuses tape together in that area outside furnace housing. Never had trouble with fan someone else did, Norm4015, and found fuse there.
With the switch on the fan will cycle with & when the furnace is on.

[joelyn5]

Same thing happened to me. I suspect the fuse for the basement fan is blown. Pull off the interior louvered grill to access the furnace. Somewhere in that compartment you'll find an in-line fuse holder. Mine was hanging down in front on the right hand side. I think it was labelled. That's the fuse for the basement blower.

[joelyn5]

George - sorry---I didn't read your original question. I asssume you know that the basement blower works only when the propane furnace blower is working/blowing hot air into the coach. To find the basement blower motor get into the basement and look for a silver flexible duct. The basement blower motor is somewhere along that duct. In my coach it was at the beginning (up near the floor). Hope that helps. Joel

["007"]

Joel, have not heard from George since the 17th not sure he has taken our advise maybe he will see his post again.

[Geoman]

Thanks for everybody's input. Sorry I didn't respond earlier, the weather just hasen't been nice here in New England. I checked the fuse and other suggestions, with no success. I found the blower motor and discovered it was a bad motor. Again thanks for the info, it was very helpful.

[Gaetan Lavoie]

Geoman,

If you have a bad motor, you should consider getting one of these from www.amazon.com :


Rule 240 Marine Bilge Blower (4-Inch, Inline) (Mar. 10, 2007)
Buy new: $37.99 $27.66
Product Description

In-Line Bilge Blower

Rule in-line blowers provide ventilation for bilges, engine compartments, galleys and heads. Designed for efficient, high output operation, these blowers feature our exclusive front and rear shaft seals and corrosion resistant motor housing for long life. Compact and easily installed on any flat surface. Rule in-line blowers provide higher air flow, lower amp draw and quieter operation than standard blowers.

Features:

• Efficient high volume air flow
• Quiet operation
• Low amp draw
• Slip on inlet and outlet ducting connections
• Sealed motor shaft for moisture protection
• Corrosion resistant nikel plated motor housing
• ABYC-H2
• ISO 9097:8846
• IMCI (CE)
• N.M.M.A. type accepted
• USCG 183.410 Compliant, Ignition protected

[Gaetan Lavoie]

If you prefer using the same equipment used by Newmar, you may wish to go to this supplier for a replacement:

Item: ITC Blower Model 70434 - $19.99 including free shipping

Source of Supply: http://stores.ebay.com/BOAT-AND-RV-ACCESSORIES-ITC-INC

Description: 4 in Premium in line 12 volt bilge blower with 4" inlet and outlet. Water and corrosion resistant. 4' diameter x 8.25" long. 240 CFM. IMCI Cert.# FITC-003 NMMA # 375100

[Geoman]

Problem solved. I had a bad fan. Replaced the unit and all is well. Thanks everybody for your input and help, I greatly appreciate it. I would have responed sooner but the weather has been against me all the way. I'm in New England.

["007"]

Now that shouldn't stop you from going camping this weekend.
Good job

According to PHIL we should see soon.