Keeping warm

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tom winslow

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In case of an accident the practice might prove lethal.

Nevertheless, we do it. We have not had any problems. It does not go out.
Feels good.

tw

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Thomas P. Winslow
1977 GMC Coca-Cola TZE167V101893
1974/75 GMC Eleganza SE TZE064V101146
189 Hicks Creek Road, Troutman, NC 28166
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- -----Original Message-----
From: owner-gmcmotorhome
[mailto:owner-gmcmotorhome]On Behalf Of ELUBO
Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 1998 9:52 PM
To: gmcmotorhome
Subject: GMC: Keeping warm

I would like the thoughts of many of you on the net of the following:

Keeping the furnace on while traveling.

Comments please.

Ed Lubo
75 Landau
New Jersey
 
You might want to look into one of those automatic valves that shuts off
the propane at the tank when there is a leak. On a class C SOB, we had the
tread separate on a tire. The flapping tread ripped down the propane lines
from the bottom of the motorhome. Luckily we had the propane tank off so
it was not a problem. We still often traveled with the tank open after
this, but it was always in the back of our minds. Now the automatic valves
have become pretty common and might be a good way to cut down some of the
risks of leaving the tank open. We have never used one of these automatic
valves, so this is all just a possible suggestion of something to look into.

Zak

>In a message dated 12/29/98 8:53:34 PM Central Standard Time, ELUBO
>writes:
>
> Keeping the furnace on while traveling.
> >>
>Yes, I always have with no problems. I do kick it off when I gas up, then
>turn it back on. Same for gas refrigerator. I know some feel to leave the
>propane on could be a disaster in an accident, but so could an 18 wheeler
>driver going to sleep and crossing the median. I just don't believe you can
>guard against all possibilities.
>Justin 77PB
>
 
Arch I plan to do the same. run a small heater near the refrig and tap off
the lines running to the hot water heater. Will look for a 12VDC relay such
as used on the gas tank transfer switch to turn it on and off.

>Ed
>
>I dont think most of us would mind if you ran the furnace while on the
>road. Here are some thoughts I have. Now these are not GMC thoughts
>but LeSharo thoughts. My LeSharo has a rear heater built into it.
>My LeSharo uses the hot water heater lines for the rear heater.
>I want to do the same on the GMC. Why burn propane when I can
>use engine heat? I have also found it useful to run the rear heater
>when the system began to over heat. I have not worked out all of
>the details yet but Patrick will get the pics when I do. Got to get the
>beast on the road first! That is what I think.
>
>Take Care
>Arch 76 GB IL
>
>>
>> I would like the thoughts of many of you on the net of the following:
>>
>> Keeping the furnace on while traveling.
>>
>> Comments please.
>>
>>
>> Ed Lubo
>> 75 Landau
>
>
Tom & Marg Warner
Vernon Center NY
1976 palmbeach
 
> Arch,

Many years ago I had a '54 Buick Super that had an underseat hot water heater. I
did a fine job of heating the back seat. Maybe that's what you're looking for.Skip
Newhouse
'75 Avion
Western MD
 
I can tell you from my own personal experience that when a fully steel
belted tire self destructes there is a lot of sparks given off by the steel
treads banging against everything in the area. I could see where it could
cause an explosion in the propane tank if there were any kind of leak in the
vicinity or it the tread sheared a gas line. Don't think it can happen in
the GMC however the way that the lines are routed.

>You might want to look into one of those automatic valves that shuts off
>the propane at the tank when there is a leak. On a class C SOB, we had the
>tread separate on a tire. The flapping tread ripped down the propane lines
>from the bottom of the motorhome. Luckily we had the propane tank off so
>it was not a problem. We still often traveled with the tank open after
>this, but it was always in the back of our minds. Now the automatic valves
>have become pretty common and might be a good way to cut down some of the
>risks of leaving the tank open. We have never used one of these automatic
>valves, so this is all just a possible suggestion of something to look into.
>
>Zak
>
>
>

>>In a message dated 12/29/98 8:53:34 PM Central Standard Time, ELUBO
>>writes:
>>
>>> Keeping the furnace on while traveling.
>> >>
>>Yes, I always have with no problems. I do kick it off when I gas up, then
>>turn it back on. Same for gas refrigerator. I know some feel to leave the
>>propane on could be a disaster in an accident, but so could an 18 wheeler
>>driver going to sleep and crossing the median. I just don't believe you can
>>guard against all possibilities.
>>Justin 77PB
>>
>
>
Tom & Marg Warner
Vernon Center NY
1976 palmbeach
 
Although, I do drive with my fridge running I do risk quite a bit. If you
check, you might find that if you have a fire while on the road and it can be
tracked to your propane system, there is a very very good possibility your
insurance co. will not cover your loss. I know this is the rule in Canada but
I'm not too sure about the US. Darren

> In a message dated 12/29/98 8:53:34 PM Central Standard Time, ELUBO

>
> Keeping the furnace on while traveling.
> >>
> Yes, I always have with no problems. I do kick it off when I gas up, then
> turn it back on. Same for gas refrigerator. I know some feel to leave the
> propane on could be a disaster in an accident, but so could an 18 wheeler
> driver going to sleep and crossing the median. I just don't believe you can
> guard against all possibilities.
> Justin 77PB
 
Sorry, fellow Canuck, I have to disagree with you on this one,
unless it is something Provincial. Who are you insured with?
Mike Beaton in wet NS
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
"there is a very very good possibility your
insurance co. will not cover your loss. I know this is the rule in
Canada but..."
 
Justin
I agree with you 100%. Life is ment to be lived. Risk is evaluated
and a decision made. When in doubt; do it !!
Mike Beaton ......damp in NS
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Same for gas refrigerator. I know some feel to leave the
propane on could be a disaster in an accident, but so could an 18
wheeler
driver going to sleep and crossing the median. I just don't believe
you can
guard against all possibilities.
Justin 77PB
 
The two transmodes that I bought last spring have auxiliary heaters tied to the
455 cooling system. They have a control with an auxilliary fan and the previous
owner actually wored in a thermostat to actuate the fan. The heater core and
cooling system connection were factory installed as they are listed on the
original GM delivery slip.

Marcus

> In a message dated 12/29/98 11:35:48 PM Central Standard Time, lnewh

>
> can't resist. So here goes. Hey Skip, what I want to know is, did the heater
> also work out for you in the Buick. Sorry. Seriously, I have checked out the
> hot water heaters in J.C. Whitneys. I am going to go this direction, since my
> coach is being used in the winter, in winter type country. I like Arch's idea
> of getting it far back. Possibly at floor level centered on the rear window,
> between the seats, but not interfering with access to the water pump area. I
> wonder if the products of combustion of the engine (i.e. process heat) could
> support yet another heater in the central (refrigerator) location. Guess we
> could always put a piece of cardboard in front of the radiator. Best wishes to
> all for the new year. Larry nelson, PB 75, 6 degrees F. in Springfield, MO
 
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