Yahoo Message Number: 83407 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/83407)
I'm wondering if anyone with the vintage Hurricane we have (2002 Intrigue) can enlighten me about the Hurricane's ability to heat the domestic water. I know there is a heat exchanger in the Atwood water heater and the coolant plumbing is there, but don't know what it takes to get the coolant to cycle through the heat exchanger. Also, how hot does the domestic water get when just running the engine for 200 miles without the Hurricane on?
Any input is appreciated, thanks
Don
Yahoo Message Number: 83428 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/83428)
Don,
The heat exchanger in my 01 Affinity heats the water very quickly. If there is a way to start and stop the coolant flow through the water heater, I've never seen it. Anytime my coach is running, it is heating the water.
It heats the water very quickly in my Affinity. 200 miles would be way more than enough to heat 10 gallons of water in the heater. The water gets very hot very fast.
But if you just can't wait, turn on the generator and then turn on the electric heat element in the water heater. Switch on the propane, and use that as well. Then turn on the hurricane, start driving, and the water should be real hot by the time you get out of your drive way.(http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/tsmileys2/18.gif) Luck,
Bob
01 Affinity 6009
Yahoo Message Number: 83430 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/83430)
On my 2000 magna, the Hurricane, by itself, assists in heating the water. I should emphasize 'assist' as it will not get hot enough by itself to take a hot shower but does warm the water. When running the engine, the water does get hot quickly but I've never tried to determine the minimum engine run time to have adequate hot water for a shower.
I had the same question about the Hurricane's abilities when I first purchased this motor home.
pete
2000 40' Magna #5892
Yahoo Message Number: 83432 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/83432)
Pete,
This indicates your hurricane needs servicing since the coolant is not getting as hot as it should from the burner.
Rich 2002 Magna
Yahoo Message Number: 83433 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/83433)
Do you know what model Hurricane you have? I have go CO45XL and it provides plenty of hot water and house heat by itself. We don't have an"Atwood." While going down the road, we get plenty of hot water and house heat from engine without having the Hurricane on. Just have to set the thermostat for house heat, which allows engine coolant to travel through Hurricane unit to supply house heat.
Larry, 03 Allure 30856
Yahoo Message Number: 83437 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/83437)
Don,
I have a 2002 Intrigue. The engine and the Hurricane furnace share the coolant liquid that both cools the engine and heats the coach interior. The coolant also flows through a line that is welded to the domestic hot water heater and does heat the water within the water heater whenever the engine or furnace is running. I have never observed that the resulting water is hot enough to supply the needs of a couple of showers and the dinner dishes. However, I have never really tested to determine how hot the water actually gets.
I have always been told, and observed, that this setup was never intended to be a primary source of hot water (as in other hydronic systems). I would "guess" that given enough run time of either the engine or furnace that the water heater might reach a temperature sufficient for demands. But, without a constant source of heat the 10 gallons would be depleted faster than would satisfy my (wife) needs.
Dick May
2002 Intrigue, #11438
Yahoo Message Number: 83455 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/83455)
Thanks, Bob
Don
Yahoo Message Number: 83456 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/83456)
Thanks Everyone, for all the input. The Hurricane in our 2002 Intrigue is a C045DRF
Thanks
Don Smith
Yahoo Message Number: 83458 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/83458)
Don, I suggest you call ITR the mfg of Hurricane @ 360-993-4877 or 800-993-4402 and ask for Kevin or Randy Baldwin.
Thanks, Mike 03 Allure 1st Ave.#30898