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Old 10-16-2006, 02:13 PM   #1
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Hello at 30 outside temp with out wind how often does your heat come on to keep it at 65 . my 3075 hardley shuts off is this normal
 
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Old 10-16-2006, 02:22 PM   #2
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Hi Bob,

That sounds like it is on a little too much. The last time I was using the unit in the cold, it seemed to me it would come on every 3/4 of an hour or so. Maybe a little Electric heat would help. I know its not hard to go through a 30 lb propane tank in 4 or 5 days, when it's cold.

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Old 10-16-2006, 02:24 PM   #3
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YES!!!! Last winter on the road we had nights in the mid 20 that the the furnace never shut off. Get an aux electric heater.
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Old 10-16-2006, 02:32 PM   #4
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According to a chart in my old TT manual, a furnace running hard will consume a tank of propane in 32 hours.

Here are the details: Each gallon of LP gas produces 91,500 btu of heat energy. A seven gal tank will provide 640,500 btu of heat energy. Typical RV furnace, operating at full capacity will use about 20,000 of btu energy per hour.

(640,500 / 20,000 = 32).
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Old 10-16-2006, 02:33 PM   #5
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They will run when the temps drop. I suggest looking into purchasing a space heater or two to help off set the cost of propane. Another benefit is, space heaters are silent compared to the furnace.
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Old 10-16-2006, 04:50 PM   #6
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When we run an electric heater or fireplace. Then the furnance will come on just like in the stick house. I think when you use both you will notice the furnace doesnt run near as much.
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Old 10-17-2006, 04:34 AM   #7
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Wind, as much temperature, is a big factor in how much the furnace runs. Try to close up any obvious holes in the fame and underbelly.
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