chris1223 Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 I dont know if this helps you, but when I was looking for a new sink the other night(Dont leave chit in the sink or the bottom will crack) there is a rv surplus site that has many parts for the water heater, fridge, heater, ac, and etc for a great price. If you need the exact site let me know and I will get it off my notebook.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandBox_Kid Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 We could all use a good price on parts....please post the link. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indasand Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 efen figures, I think all RV's are the same....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted November 28, 2007 Author Share Posted November 28, 2007 I dont know if this helps you, but when I was looking for a new sink the other night(Dont leave chit in the sink or the bottom will crack) there is a rv surplus site that has many parts for the water heater, fridge, heater, ac, and etc for a great price. If you need the exact site let me know and I will get it off my notebook.... yes please put up the link, Chris. I am gonna buy a bulk order of these damn heater parts that fail and sell them at Dumont! Ok, maybe I'll just put them in my hauler for everytime they go out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris1223 Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 http://www.rvsurplussalvage.com/ I would call them on the parts, as they dont have alot of stuff listed on the website. I looked at the heater section, and the whole unit is around 500 bones.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted December 19, 2007 Author Share Posted December 19, 2007 Well I think I found the problem. After some time of trying to figure out how the furnace system works and how the heck to get it out from under the cabinet, sand~snake and I think we diagnosed the problem. The sail switch was sticking. stupid little switch was sticking closed At least I don't think I need another $130 board. That switch doesn't look nearly as expensive. :beer_bang: Watch it be 200 hundred bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune_rat Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 yea Pete those cherry switches suck, let me know if you find one cheap or not. We use some similar ones at work but might have to swap out the actuator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandBox_Kid Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 I may also have one of those laying around...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvnalolife Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 Well I think I found the problem. After some time of trying to figure out how the furnace system works and how the heck to get it out from under the cabinet, sand~snake and I think we diagnosed the problem. The sail switch was sticking. stupid little switch was sticking closed At least I don't think I need another $130 board. That switch doesn't look nearly as expensive. Watch it be 200 hundred bucks. :dance: I am not gonna say "I told you so." But wasn't that what I told you it probably was? Same thing that happens to Ross'. I think the sand just gets in it and ruins it. I can ask what he paid. I know it wasn't too much. Just talked to him and he paid about $30. He ended up by passing it cuz it has gone out twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dumontdude10 Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 that happened to our trailer too but it was also shorting out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted December 20, 2007 Author Share Posted December 20, 2007 I am not gonna say "I told you so." But wasn't that what I told you it probably was? Same thing that happens to Ross'. I think the sand just gets in it and ruins it. I can ask what he paid. I know it wasn't too much. Just talked to him and he paid about $30. He ended up by passing it cuz it has gone out twice. So what was I suppossed to do then? Take your word for it, then what? Expect it to change itself? back atcha! :dance: I knew it might have been the sail switch, but I had to check first before I just started throwing parts at it. It could have only been a couple things: sail switch, another board, or high limit switch. Anyways, nobody in town has this switch so far. I checked camping world, johnnie walker, and DKRV. I am going to check out Vegas trailer supply and then Wheelers. If they don't have it I'll just order it. Gerald, please check and see if you have one for me. I'd appreciate it. Otherwise, like I said, I'll just order it. It will only take 2-3 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Cheese Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 question Why is it called a sail switch, and what does it actually do in the heater process? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris1223 Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 So what was I suppossed to do then? Take your word for it, then what? Expect it to change itself? back atcha! :dance: I knew it might have been the sail switch, but I had to check first before I just started throwing parts at it. It could have only been a couple things: sail switch, another board, or high limit switch. Anyways, nobody in town has this switch so far. I checked camping world, johnnie walker, and DKRV. I am going to check out Vegas trailer supply and then Wheelers. If they don't have it I'll just order it. Gerald, please check and see if you have one for me. I'd appreciate it. Otherwise, like I said, I'll just order it. It will only take 2-3 days. Try kiesub electronics supply - its by sahara rv..... If there is a number on the switch post it and I will look through some of my electronic parts catalog... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted December 20, 2007 Author Share Posted December 20, 2007 question Why is it called a sail switch, and what does it actually do in the heater process? I don't know why the eff they call it that. Look it up, I'm sure you can find an article about itsomewhere on the internet! :dance: It is a switch that detects airflow from the blower motor. It's basically a safety feature so the heater doesn't start without the blower on and burn up. Try kiesub electronics supply - its by sahara rv..... If there is a number on the switch post it and I will look through some of my electronic parts catalog... Thanks Chris. The unit is a Suburban SF 30 F and the switch part # is 232351. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris1223 Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 I don't know why the eff they call it that. Look it up, I'm sure you can find an article about itsomewhere on the internet! It is a switch that detects airflow from the blower motor. It's basically a safety feature so the heater doesn't start without the blower on and burn up. Thanks Chris. The unit is a Suburban SF 30 F and the switch part # is 232351. http://www.marksrv.com/suburbanparts.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandBox_Kid Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 Gerald, please check and see if you have one for me. I'd appreciate it. Otherwise, like I said, I'll just order it. It will only take 2-3 days. I'll look tonight and let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EY3BA11 Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 for less than 20 bucks a piece on that website i would order a couple and keep one in the hauler just in case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandBox_Kid Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 I'll look tonight and let you know. I have 6 different types of micro-switches....and that's not one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kens Colors Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 for less than 20 bucks a piece on that website i would order a couple and keep one in the hauler just in case Shoot Nick you could order a couple and use them for leverage for a nice warm bed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGP Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 So what happens? The air blows across that switch and then the furnace starts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EY3BA11 Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 in a nutshell it senses the blower is running then when it trips it turns the heat on.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted December 21, 2007 Author Share Posted December 21, 2007 for less than 20 bucks a piece on that website i would order a couple and keep one in the hauler just in case It's not a very easy task to replace especially out at the dunes. I have 6 different types of micro-switches....and that's not one of them. :mc_smiley: Thanks for looking, Gerald. So what happens? The air blows across that switch and then the furnace starts? yep, pretty much. The airflow closes the switch, then it goes into the cycle which ignites the propane after the switch is closed. From what I understand, if it is stuck closed after the heater shuts off at tstat temperature the heater will not restart because the module thinks the blower is still going and it hasn't gone through and completed it's "shut-down" procedure yet. Long story short, I freed the switch up by hand and then the heater started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted December 23, 2007 Author Share Posted December 23, 2007 Stupid effen god damn piece of dog sh*t. :rant_on: I finally found a sail switch in town. What an episode that has been. I put it in and the heater blower comes on now, but no heat. It shuts down about the time the gas should ignite. It looks like it might need another module board. Either that or a gas valve. I don't effen know at this point. I'm pretty pissed mostly because I wanted to get all this handled today since every place closed till Wednesday. Looks like I will be trying to fix this the day before I leave for Dumont. Ughhh...between all the work I have had to do on the rail latley, the effed up quad, and now this..... :xmas1: It's almost not even worth it sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kens Colors Posted December 23, 2007 Share Posted December 23, 2007 It'll be OK Pete you don't really need a heater you can tough it out. Stupid heater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted December 23, 2007 Author Share Posted December 23, 2007 It'll be OK Pete you don't really need a heater you can tough it out. Stupid heater Thats not the piont. After all the hard work I have done I am still in the same boat. :xmas1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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