A while ago Gene and I put in a propane injection system that puts in a small
amount of propane into the engine that does a few things. First it allows a
higher octane to go in and helps when climbing hills, secondly, propane is
supposed to keep the carbon from building up in the engine, so a small amount
goes in all the time....but the most important part of the system has nothing
to do with the engine. It requires the installation of a special valve as the
first thing from the propane tank. It was developed for earthquakes and other
catastrophic events. In the event that propane goes through the line at a
higher pressure (i.e. if the line breaks) the valve cuts off all propane to the
coach. I find that this satisfies my safety concerns about leaving the propane
of when I travel.
> Mike,
>
> "Technically" NO!
>
> Now that that has been said, I travelled full time in my GMC for 4 years and
> over 150000 miles (1977-1981). A lot of that was in the winter in northern
> states.
>
> When it was cold outside, I always ran my heater. I had no trouble. My coach
> was also a 77 with elec ignitor. This may be a plus here.
>
> We travel north 1-2 times each year now - after TN we usually use the
> furnace during travel if necessary. We now have a 78 with elec ignitors
> also.
>
> POTENTIAL PROBLEMS:
> Check all your gas lines for leaks, or better yet get a leak/pressure test
> done. Camping World does it, I am sure other places do too.
>
> Biggest reason for NOT using furnace is in case of an accident. You run the
> risk of a ruptured line during a serious wreck. This could
> pose a major threat.
>
> Remember - it's YOUR neck - drive safe.
>
> 3 1/2 cents worth
>
> Mike
> Furnaces optional in Florida
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-gmcmotorhome
> [mailto
wner-gmcmotorhome]On Behalf Of Magnuson, Mike
> Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 1999 8:10 AM
> To: gmcmotorhome
> Subject: GMC: Traveling heat?
>
> Can the furnace be used while traveling? I am planning on taking a trip
> south from Minnesota in Jan. or Feb. and am curious what others do for heat
> in extreme cold. I have driven with the furnace lit and it appears to
> tolerate the wind but I think it puts out the pilot when it shuts down. I
> would guess that water in any tanks is not a good idea below freezing even
> with the furnace on is that correct?
>
> Thanks,
> Mike
