Re: [A/S] furnace removal

[RCPitt1@xxxxxxx]

Hi Patricia:

Several years ago, we bought a 1973 20 ft Argosy that was in 
excellent condition but I couldn't get the pilot light of the 
Suburbam furnace to stay lit. On further investigation, the various 
rubber hoses in the combustion system didn't appear in very good 
condition so I attempted to buy parts to completely upgrade the 
furnace along with a new thermostat. I couldn't find a source of such 
parts (we didn't have things such as web discussion groups and the 
like then) but couldn't locate any. Since I didn't relish the thought 
of CO being emitted underneath my bed, I opted to remove the furnace 
and throw it away. We now use a portable electric heater when a 
little heat is needed toward morning. I simply purchased a brass 
flare plug to cap the gas line and neatly wrapped up the wires and 
installed wire nuts on them and secured them out of the way on the 
inside wall of the camper. The fresh air/exhaust vent through the 
wall of the camper was plugged with a rectangular piece of stainles 
steel to keep rodents/insects out. It should be easy for me or 
someone else to install a new furnace leter, if desired. Hope this 
helps some.