Moved furnace reset switch

[Kjt92840]

Recently the furnace stopped working. Everything pointed to a failed sail switch. I called my friend who is a mobile RV repairman and he came by and found a loose wire on the main board. Problem solved. The reason for this post is a great idea my friend gave me, to relocate the furnace reset switch to a mutch better location. Here are some pictures of his work. This should be something the factory should be doing. Trying to get to that reset switch is a nightmare. Maybe this should be added to the mod section.

[SmokerBill]

That's a darned good idea!

[Kjt92840]

Originally Posted by SmokerBill

That's a darned good idea!

I so agree. This idea he had should be done at the factory.

[bill3kirk]

That's a great idea for those of us who do not have a exterior furnace access door. My next project! If there is exterior access door like the 2021's I've seen it would not be needed.

[ALJO]

The reset switch on the furnace is to turn off the furnace power while servicing through the outside door. Since they don't put in this door (because US RV mfg's are cheap - $ comes before the customer satisfaction) the furnace has to be removed for bench testing.

[Kjt92840]

You also need to use the reset switch if you run out of propane or get an air bubble and the furnace doesn't lite. It try's 3 times to lite if it doesn't it will lock you out and you need to push the reset.

[Rustic Eagle]

Originally Posted by Kjt92840

snip..... It try's 3 times to lite if it doesn't it will lock you out and you need to push the reset.

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Had to deal with the 'lock-out sequence' numerous times dealing with my furnace's 3-week, slow-death adventure last winter.

My furnace is located under under my jackknife sofa, plus the furnace has a wood framed enclosure mounted over the furnace blocked access to the reset switch....., until I cut a hole through the wood panel top.





Bob

[Kjt92840]

Smart move cutting is hole in it. I also found out. If you kill all the power to your trailer turn off your battery disconnect for 1 minute it will also reset the furnace.

[SmokerBill]

Originally Posted by ALJO

The reset switch on the furnace is to turn off the furnace power while servicing through the outside door. Since they don't put in this door (because US RV mfg's are cheap - $ comes before the customer satisfaction) the furnace has to be removed for bench testing.

So simply disconnecting the battery "negative" terminal for a short time would do the same thing as flipping the "reset" switch?

If so, that would sure make things easier for people that have been tearing into their RV to access their furnace just to hit the switch.

[Kjt92840]

Yes it's the same thing as pushing the reset button. Your killing the power which is the same thing as pushing the reset button. My friend showed me and it worked.

[Jagiven]

That is the worse rats nest I have seen in a while. I just cannot believe that is even remotely permittable.

[Kjt92840]

I so agree. When I opened the wall up and saw that jungle I said I need help. Lol....
This is why my friend suggested moving the reset button. It's just so simple now, like I said before this should be something the factory should be doing.

[madmaxmutt]

Originally Posted by Jagiven

That is the worse rats nest I have seen in a while. I just cannot believe that is even remotely permittable.



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It is just one example of the RV industry wiring prowess. Mine had multiple messes like that.

I am impressed by the plumbing appearance.

[Kjt92840]

After getting in there crawling over everything pulling the furnace out and then back in, I ended up with water leaks. I had to buy a pex crimping tool, some of the fittings were not crimped all the way. So after all that I'm finally done. Learned allot.