This is a fairly common problem every rver faces.
Rv furnace will not light.
A good way to test this out is to run the blower blower is apt to operate fine under 10 5 v if the blower runs then that means the battery supply may be under 10 5 v and thus its not able to open the furnace valve.
It can happen when you have a bad thermostat.
So let s review the do s and don ts.
My rv furnace was working yesterday.
Most likely it is a propane issue if it worked the night before.
Rv furnace won t ignite.
Make sure the thermostat is is fine working condition.
A faulty or dirty ignition or sensor is a relatively easy fix so follow these steps and you may be able to solve the problem yourself.
The pilot light or ignition sensor is usually the most common issue when your furnace will not ignite.
For most of the time you could determine whether the rv battery is consistently providing juice to the furnace or not by using the multimeter.
If not i refill the tank as soon as i can.
Rv furnace works on shore power but not on battery.
Rv furnace stops running overnight.
The furnace on my rv will not light.
Rv furnace operates with a 10 5 v supply and at times if the battery is not able provide above 10 5v then the furnace wont ignite.
When winter arrives most service calls i get are for furnace repair.
This is typically the problem if you can hear your furnace click on but it does not fire up.
The stove is getting propane but the flame is higher than normal.
The fans will start but the flame will not lignt.
If the battery of the recreational vehicle is indeed depleted all you have to do is to perform a recharge.
If your rv furnace only works when you re connected to mains power or a generator then it s a sign your battery needs replacing or that there s corrosion.
Rv furnace does not stay lit.
The furnace not igniting can happen because of several reasons so whenever i have an issue like this i follow a few steps.
First of all not knowing what you are doing with a gas fired appliance can be dangerous no matter how easy it looks on youtube.
First i check if i have any propane left.
Knowledge of multi meter use is essential.
Answered by a verified rv mechanic.
Rv furnace keeps turning off.
I changed the propane bottle for a full one and now the furnace will not light off.
As a result the valve and the igniter remain inactive.
This is the ultimate result of other issues that can be with the whole furnace system in your rv.
Both of these issues result in reduced voltage reaching the furnace and lack of power to the motor.