HELP - LP furnace won't start.

[opa6x57]

I didn't winterize - because we plan to use the RV through the winter.

Up until yesterday - everything seemed to be fine. (I'm pretty sure I heard the furnace when I went by the RV yesterday.)

Today - I checked and it's cold inside the RV. Furnace won't start.
I have plenty of propane. Hot water heater is working. Cooktop working, also.

I've cycled the furnace switch, several times and the fan never comes on.
I do hear a click - seems like down by the furnace. But, no fan.

Is there a fuse or something on that furnace fan? A circuit breaker?
It's supposed to get pretty cold, tonight - and continue cold for a few days - so this is kinda critical.

[Old-Biscuit]

Furnace DC should be a from a FUSED source...so check if Feeder Fuse in Main DC Fuse Panel is blown

DC may also come from the A/C Unit Control Module....depending on which MH you have

Furnace may have an On/Off CB Switch on frame of furnace. Resets by pushing center button in

You didn't post brand/model of furnace

[opa6x57]

Originally Posted by Old-Biscuit

You didn't post brand/model of furnace

I'm not sure what it is. I see it under the cooktop - but, I didn't see any switches or anything on it.

I'll go out, again and see if I can figure anything out.

[jeanluc001]

mine did the same thing.I went outside and took cover off of blower and jiggled the sail switch now works fine. check sail switch.

[opa6x57]

In the stack of manuals, I have a book that says "Suburban - SF-42F"

I have a picture of the top of the furnace - where there's a label that says "Suburban" - but, I cannot see a model number on the furnace.


I located the 15A DC fuse in the fuse panel - checks GOOD with multimeter.

There are only a few AC circuit breakers - none are labeled Furnace.

[OldWEB]

If you have the manual, help yourself by reading the "trouble shooting" section. Find the model number outside the MH, under the furnace cover. Good luck

[Old-Biscuit]

Originally Posted by opa6x57

In the stack of manuals, I have a book that says "Suburban - SF-42F"

I have a picture of the top of the furnace - where there's a label that says "Suburban" - but, I cannot see a model number on the furnace.


I located the 15A DC fuse in the fuse panel - checks GOOD with multimeter.

There are only a few AC circuit breakers - none are labeled Furnace.

Furnace is 12VDC...no AC used
If you have an exterior furnace panel you can access the inner workings of furnace....remove the intak/exhaust ports then remove the panel

No exterior panel//////
then you have to remove intake/exhaust ports and then remove furnace from the interior casing (PITA)


Suburban - SF-42F wiring diagram



Suburban Furnace Service Manual
Pg 7 --removal
Pg 26 --- operational sequence (fan control module) *most likely yours
Pg 29 --- operational sequence (Timed Delay Relay --- older models)
Pg 30/31 --- troubleshooting guide (step by Step)

http://techsupport.pdxrvwholesale.co...ing-Manual.pdf

[opa6x57]

Originally Posted by OldWEB

If you have the manual, help yourself by reading the "trouble shooting" section. Find the model number outside the MH, under the furnace cover. Good luck

No troubleshooting section in the manual - it's about 5 pages - mostly about how to install.


EDIT I see someone posted a link to a complete manual. I'm reviewing it, now.

[Solo_RV_Guy]

Originally Posted by opa6x57

In the stack of manuals, I have a book that says "Suburban - SF-42F"

I have a picture of the top of the furnace - where there's a label that says "Suburban" - but, I cannot see a model number on the furnace.


I located the 15A DC fuse in the fuse panel - checks GOOD with multimeter.

There are only a few AC circuit breakers - none are labeled Furnace.

Your furnace is 100% DC.

Stand by, Old-Biscuit will have some troubleshooting suggestions and questions. In the mean time I suggest you read the manual because O-B will be referring to it.

[opa6x57]

No exterior panel//////
then you have to remove intake/exhaust ports and then remove furnace from the interior casing (PITA)

Yeah - no external panel - just intake/exhaust ports.

I don't see much in the way of screws or anything on that interior casing - unless I'm just missing something.

Oh, boy.

[opa6x57]

Since the blower never starts - I'm thinking this is not just something simple.

Crap.

[OldWEB]

Like the commercial says "You're in good hands with Old-Biscuit"

[Old-Biscuit]

Originally Posted by opa6x57

Yeah - no external panel - just intake/exhaust ports.

I don't see much in the way of screws or anything on that interior casing - unless I'm just missing something.

Oh, boy.

Pg 7 ...removal

Originally Posted by opa6x57

Since the blower never starts - I'm thinking this is not just something simple.

Crap.

Fan not starting...
Could be that On/Off CB Switch has tripped
It is pathway for 12VDC TO thermostat
Could be bad thermostat
Could be bad connection on circuit board
Could be bad circuit board

Voltmeter is your friend
Follow the DC to furnace, to thermostat, from thermostat, to circuit board

Link has wiring diagram and I also posted the wiring diagram

W/O external panel...you HAVE to remove furnace to test cause RV MFG designer never had to work on one.

[opa6x57]

Originally Posted by Old-Biscuit

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Could be that On/Off CB Switch has tripped
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I'm guessing that switch is 'internal'?