hello, i am in the process of replacing the coach heater fan in our 2003 winnebago 35 and was wondering if anyone knows the exact location of the "flapper" door so i can check it before putting this mess back together? thanks
dennis
dennis
Unfortunately, My 2001 35U is blowing the fuse when I turn the switch on. Looks like I'll be cussing a bit trying to fix this blower! I know this is an old post but if you are still on here, I would take any suggestions for an easier fix on my end! Thanksi've been a backyard mechanic for most of my life and this has been "without a doubt" the most difficult task that i've encountered to date! although i've heard that these blowers have a history of failing, they were definitely not installed with the intention of being removed, ever!!!!
As it's the case for a lot of threads, the OP hasn't been around since 03/2019.Unfortunately, My 2001 35U is blowing the fuse when I turn the switch on. Looks like I'll be cussing a bit trying to fix this blower! I know this is an old post but if you are still on here, I would take any suggestions for an easier fix on my end! Thanks
The only "Flapper Door" I know of in the House part of an RV is the vent flapper on the range hood. Usually a pair of dogs (Twist thingies outside under the vent hood secure it closed. Some have a device inside under the hood. (Often on the right side as you face it,.hello, i am in the process of replacing the coach heater fan in our 2003 winnebago 35 and was wondering if anyone knows the exact location of the "flapper" door so i can check it before putting this mess back together? thanks
dennis
Thanks for the reply, I figured I wouldn't get an answer but it never hurts to try. I am assuming the blower fan is the one he mentioned behind the water heater. Lucky for me I'm an old mechanic and can work on most anything. I'll need to crawl in that area best I can and look for obstructions. Sucks you really can't see it, as he mentioned. Thanks again for replying to my post!As it's the case for a lot of threads, the OP hasn't been around since 03/2019.
If the unit keeps blowing the fuse, it may have a physical obstruction (e.g. A wasp nest, dust or other debris) blocking the fan and causing the overload.
Other issues like wiring continuity (e.g., exposed wires touching metal) can cause this as well.
This ought to help:
Water Heater Removal and Coach Heater Repair
And to the original 4 year old question about the flapper door, which the OP said he found in post #8.
There's actually a flapper door at both ends of the heater ducting in the floors of Winnebago Class As that have the propane heater at the rear and auxiliary heater up front. They are check valves that allow the two heat sources once way access to the common duct in the floor.