Thermostat / Heat Limit?

[dmlconcord]

I have the GD Imagine 2670MK TT. We turned on the Heat yesterday and it came on just fine. My question is whether or not there is a limit on the Thermostat or Furnace. I'm trying to conserve the LP and 12V battery by having the Heat set between 45-50 degrees. But I was only able to go down to 60 Degrees. Is this correct? The lowest Heat Range is 60 degrees?

Dave L
2670MK TT
2019 F-150 Plantimum

[Country Campers]

That will be the lowest setting if that is as far down as the thermostat goes. If you have shore power a small electric heater may do better than the propane furnace.

Brian

[JBill9694]

I'm not familiar with the Imagine line, but if it depends on the water lines being close to the furnace ductwork to keep them from freezing then you may want to just live with the 60-degree temperature setting.

[Cate&Rob]

Hi Dave,

I have encountered this same problem with residential thermostats. They often will not allow a set point below 50-60F (10-15C) where a lower set point would be better for staying above freezing but save fuel, while in storage. There are internet connected residential thermostats (like Nest) which do allow lower set points, but I have not investigated adapting one of these to an RV HVAC system.

As mentioned earlier . . . the propane furnace has ductwork outlets in the underbelly to keep water lines and tanks from freezing. Using electric heaters in the RV might not keep the water systems from freezing.

Rob

[Jlawles2]

I thought about using the elect resistance heater bought from wally world and getting a 3" or 4" 12vdc or 120Vac computer fan and pulling living space air down into the under belly.

[Cate&Rob]

I do run electric heat in the underbelly of my Reflection 5th wheel. This is by way of an electric car heater and a residential thermostat. There were a few iterations to get this right. More details in post # 26 of this thread https://gdrvowners.com/forum/exterio...derbelly/page2

Rob

[JBill9694]

I went back and reread @dmiconcord's OP. Dave, from the statement "I'm trying to conserve the LP and 12V battery " I think you're talking about cold weather boondocking.

[dmlconcord]

JBill9694; Correct; cold weather boondocking at a Harvest Host.