Larry McGaugh demonstrates his Cheap Heat system. With this installed, at the flip of a switch an RV enthusiast can power his or her furnace with electricity rather than propane.
Friday, August 5, 2011
Espar hydronic RV heating system explained
Gary interviews Steve Bayne from Espar, makers of hydronic RV heating systems. Espar's hydronic heating system heats hot water and antifreeze and uses that coolant to heat the motorhome through heat exchangers to create an even heat. RVers can use that same hot coolant to heat domestic water on-demand. So, virtually, you've eliminated your propane furnace and propane water heater.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
RV sewer odors What to do?
A viewer of a recent RVtravel.com webcast asks Gary what he can do to prevent sewer odors in his RV. Gary offers a simple, inexpensive solution.
Friday, March 4, 2011
RV water heater pilot won't stay on
An RVer writes to the RV Doc to says the pilot light on his Atwood 6-gallon water heater stays on only when the button is depressed on the control valve. He replaced the thermocouple, but that didn't help. Could the problem stem from the gas control valve itself and, if so, how does he replace it? Gary has some advice.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Run electric RV water heater always or only when hot water needed?
Gary answers a question from a viewer of a recent live webcast about whether it is best to leave an electric water heater on all the time or just turn it on when hot water is needed.
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