[A/S] Re: Furnace

["robert8956" <robert8956@xxxxxxxx>]

HI Chuck,
I didnt think to document this install. The new unit was an easy fit 
inside the old "can". This "can" provides a metal surround of the 
furnace, plus help to direct "return" air from a vent that is under 
the front couch that runs back to the furnace.  Why A/S didnt provide 
a return duct from the rear of the coach I wish I knew... but it does 
the job. I did a little "creative" shimming and exterior hole 
alignment, but it was an easy replacement. The shimming was to get 
the new unit( a smaller foot print) to sit in the old can so 
that "most" of the original holes would line up with the 
intake/exhaust of the new unit. Our original unit pushed hot air 
straight out into the coach. The new unit afforded the capability to 
run heat ducts, but I decided to "just get it in". I started about 9 
am (after the day started to warm) and was inside running the new 
unit by 3pm. It could have gone faster, but I wanted to take my 
time.... didnt want to have to redo anything after dark, or cold, or 
rain. It works so well that I probably will not change a thing.  If 
there is still interest by spring, I'll post a few photos.
Good luck.
Bob  '66 TradeWind   '72  F-250