If you’re out there camping this fall, winter, or early spring, you’ll need your RV’s furnace to keep you comfortable. The furnace in your RV requires maintenance like anything else.
With this in mind, you should really at least spend some time thinking about an practicing proper furnace maintenance. You’re probably not going to be able to do everything, and honestly, I wouldn’t recommmend it. Working with a propane furnace is something usually best left to the pros.
However, there are some simple maintenance tasks you can do yourself.
Check To Make Sure the RV’s Furnace Works
The first thing you should do is check to make sure that your firnace actually works. If it does, make sure things like your carbon monoxide detector and propane leak alerts are working properly.
Turn the system on and let it run for a while. While it’s running make sure to listen to the furnace. Does it sound the way you expect it to? Is there anything that seems off? If so, make a note of it. Also, keep an eye (nose?) out for any pungent smells. That could be a sign that something is off.
Another thing you can do is check the furnace’s vent for excessive amounts of soot. If there’s a lot of soot at the vent, then you might need to have an issue with your furnace.
Keep the Area Around Your Furnace Clean
Dust, clutter, and dirt are not a gas furnace’s friend. Try to keep the area around the furnace clean. It doesn’t have to be absolutely spotless, but a few times a year, try to clean around the furnace.
Also, avoid crowding the furnace with a lot of clutter. You the furnace is going be the most effective and efficient when you don’t have a bunch of your things stuffed around it.
Have It Professionally Inspected
The last thing you should do is have your RV’s furnace inspected. I would recommend you have your RV’s furnace inspected at least once a year by a professional.
This will help ensure that any issues you’ve discovered are resolved and help identify any other maintenance that needs to be taken care of.
Camping World service centers would be happy to take a look at your furnace. You can reach out to a service center near you today.
Cast iron skillets are one of the most useful pieces of camp cooking equipment you can own. You can use them on the grill, over the campfire, in an oven, or on a stove. Once they’re properly seasoned they become nonstick and are easily cleaned. This set gives you three sizes so you can make delicious meals for breakfast, lunch, or dinner all while enjoying the outdoors.
These collapsible bowls are great for preparing, storing, and serving food. They’re portable and don’t take up much space, which is always important when you’re packing to go camping. Once you arrive at the campsite, simply pop the bowls out and start mixing up your tasty meal! Leak-resistant lids make it easy to store liquids without worrying about the mess. When you’re done using them, just collapse the bowls and slip them back into storage. You may find yourself using them at home as well as at the campground!
Have a portable grill but are missing a convenient prep area? This Folding Aluminum Grill Table has everything you need to prepare a feast at the campsite. The heat resistant aluminum top can hold a portable grill, while the fold-out sides are great prepping or serving spaces. It even has a bottom storage rack, a paper towel rack, and hooks to hang all your utensils so you can keep your prep area organized.
This Stromberg Carlson Open Fire Stake & Grill lets you cook right over the fire while you’re camping. Drive the stake into the ground next to the fire and attach the grate with the locking handle to keep it in place at the desired height. It’s perfect for grilling burgers and hot dogs, making coffee, or using with cast iron skillets. It’s a simple tool, but it makes cooking over a fire a breeze.
Every good cook needs a great chef knife. The Comfort Grip Chef Knife is the perfect knife to take with you while camping. The protective blade cover keeps the edge from getting dull in storage, and the seven-inch blade makes this knife incredibly versatile and a great tool for chopping, mincing, and dicing all your ingredients. It’s a great all-purpose knife that is the perfect addition to your camp cooking supplies.
It looks simple, but this tub is so versatile and helpful when cooking at a campsite. It’s the perfect way to wash dishes and clean up after cooking your camping feast. If you’re trying to conserve water, this size of tub makes a great makeshift sink. Or you can use it to hold food or supplies. The raised feet allow for water to flow underneath it, and it easily collapses for compact storage which makes it great for camping whether you’re in a tent or RV.
A dutch oven is another one of those must-have camp cooking tools. It’s perfect for slow cooking and baking outdoors. You can use it over a wood fire, or with charcoal briquettes on the top and bottom to create an oven-like cooking atmosphere for baking. It’s great for making cinnamon buns for breakfast or stews for dinner after enjoying the day outdoors.
This portable grill is perfect when you don’t have a ton of space but still want to grill over charcoal while camping. The grill folds flat and comes with a carrying case for easy portability while traveling. It quickly pops out to a 14” tall charcoal grill. Simply unfold, add the charcoal holder and charcoal, and light. You’ll be grilling delicious meals at your campsite in no time.