Yahoo Message Number: 97570 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/97570)
I'm looking at a 97 CC with a Webasto hot water heating system. How reliable are they?
Thanks,
Al
Yahoo Message Number: 97571 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/97571)
Al,
For what it's worth, my 1987 Webasto is still going strong.
Regular service is important.
Jim Barber
'87 LTD #4223
Yahoo Message Number: 97580 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/97580)
Jim,
When you say regular service is important, does that mean change the fuel filter and nozzle, or is there more to it than that? Good to hear you are getting that many years service out of it.
Al
Yahoo Message Number: 97589 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/97589)
Al - You can read about what I've been through with my Hydro-Hot system which includes a Webasto burner. Links below to articles:
http://www.muniac.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=204#Post204 (http://www.muniac.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=204#Post204) - Cleaning calcium salts out.
http://www.muniac.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=142#Post142 (http://www.muniac.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=142#Post142) - Tank level switch
http://www.muniac.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=141#Post141 (http://www.muniac.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=141#Post141) - Cost of Hydro-Hot
http://www.muniac.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=108#Post108 (http://www.muniac.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=108#Post108) - Hydro-Hot stir pump
http://www.muniac.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=107#Post107 (http://www.muniac.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=107#Post107) - More tank level switch info
http://www.muniac.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=95#Post95 (http://www.muniac.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=95#Post95) - Anti scald valve
http://www.muniac.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=86#Post86 (http://www.muniac.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=86#Post86) - Turbine motor replacement
Hope this answers some of your questions. Safe travels!
Best - Scott
2006 Allure 430 40' #31349
(Bus-Stead Lemon) My Allure Page http://www.muniac.com/Allure%20Page.html (http://www.muniac.com/Allure%20Page.html)
Yahoo Message Number: 97600 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/97600)
Al,
I carry a spare Racor filter for the Webasto but the last time I changed it was 10 years ago. I know that's against all recommendations but the filter change is quick and simple if and when it does fail or even hiccup.
We replaced the nozzle two years ago but carry the old one as a spare. It was bench tested under high pressure and still had a nice spray pattern. No signs of cavitation or other wear.
I do clean the burner can/combustion chamber every year. It's a simple, but messy job. Basically soap, water and a scrub brush. Pressure washer is nice. If the chamber gets too sooted, it can overheat, causing the overheat fuse to blow. No big deal, until I learned the fuses are in the neighborhood of $50.00 each.
John Carrillo at http://heatmyrv.com/ (http://heatmyrv.com/) is the guy to check with for parts and service.
Hope this helps.
Jim Barber
'87 LTD #4223
Yahoo Message Number: 97602 (http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/Country-Coach-Owners/conversations/messages/97602)
Regular service is based on hours of operation. Servicing every year is overkill for most folks. Think about your oil furnace at home it runs far more hours in a year than the coach units. Every 4 or 5 years are fine for most folks.
Mikee