I have received several emails concerning the heating system and how it
is tied into the cooling system. I understand that the coaches supplied
with preheat lines would be easy to tie into. The hot water simply runs
through the water heater to the fan coil. Since I dont have this
system, I dont know how it runs and will check out the manuals.
The hot water lines running to the original heater in the dash would
probably be a good place to look. It was raining too hard to look
yesterday. Maybe later tonight.
I am really excited about this project and think that an A/C and heater
in the rear is a good addition. I dont want to run the propane furnace
on the road and the wife and kids are always cold or hot. This way I
can let them set it. I also like the dual use of the thermostat. Saves
at least 3 oz of weight. By the way the fancoil only weighs about 10
lbs. The added coolant and hose will add to the weight but it is weight
well spent.
I purchased a 30,000 btu fancoil, heat only, single speed (8-1/2 x 8-1/2
x 8 approx) on Ebay for about $38 including shipping (I will look it up)
before I found the heat/AC unit. It is available to anyone who wants it
at my cost plus shipping. For anyone who doesnt need A/C (someone from
Vancouver, for example), it would put out a lot of heat.
Ron and Julie
73 Painted Desert
> After looking at Ron's schematics though, I'm confused about
> how the engine coolant returns from the water heater. They
> didn't pump all the coolant through the 5/8" hose and back, did
> they? On the other hand, if they did, that would allow
> returning the coolant to the inlet of the radiator. If they
> didn't, did they return it to the outlet side of the radiator?
>
> This is a project I have on my list for my future coach, so
> I'm more than curious...
>
> Regards,
> Steve
>
>
> > Although the modifications may have been related to
> > service intervals my theory is that they may have thought
> > sought the softer material to provide some isolation
> > between the road and the chassis.
> >
> > Look at any other suspension, rigid axle or independant,
> > excepting the GMC and you will find some soft material,
> > rubber or urethane somewhere to provide some isolation.
> >
> > Just a theory.
> >
> > Regards
> >
> > Gary Zingle
> > 1973 GMC 26 foot
is tied into the cooling system. I understand that the coaches supplied
with preheat lines would be easy to tie into. The hot water simply runs
through the water heater to the fan coil. Since I dont have this
system, I dont know how it runs and will check out the manuals.
The hot water lines running to the original heater in the dash would
probably be a good place to look. It was raining too hard to look
yesterday. Maybe later tonight.
I am really excited about this project and think that an A/C and heater
in the rear is a good addition. I dont want to run the propane furnace
on the road and the wife and kids are always cold or hot. This way I
can let them set it. I also like the dual use of the thermostat. Saves
at least 3 oz of weight. By the way the fancoil only weighs about 10
lbs. The added coolant and hose will add to the weight but it is weight
well spent.
I purchased a 30,000 btu fancoil, heat only, single speed (8-1/2 x 8-1/2
x 8 approx) on Ebay for about $38 including shipping (I will look it up)
before I found the heat/AC unit. It is available to anyone who wants it
at my cost plus shipping. For anyone who doesnt need A/C (someone from
Vancouver, for example), it would put out a lot of heat.
Ron and Julie
73 Painted Desert
> After looking at Ron's schematics though, I'm confused about
> how the engine coolant returns from the water heater. They
> didn't pump all the coolant through the 5/8" hose and back, did
> they? On the other hand, if they did, that would allow
> returning the coolant to the inlet of the radiator. If they
> didn't, did they return it to the outlet side of the radiator?
>
> This is a project I have on my list for my future coach, so
> I'm more than curious...
>
> Regards,
> Steve
>
>
> > Although the modifications may have been related to
> > service intervals my theory is that they may have thought
> > sought the softer material to provide some isolation
> > between the road and the chassis.
> >
> > Look at any other suspension, rigid axle or independant,
> > excepting the GMC and you will find some soft material,
> > rubber or urethane somewhere to provide some isolation.
> >
> > Just a theory.
> >
> > Regards
> >
> > Gary Zingle
> > 1973 GMC 26 foot
