More Questions on the Hurricane Furnance

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Re: More Questions on the Hurricane Furnance

Reply #1 – October 24, 2012, 11:54:26 pm

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.

Luck,
Bob

01 Affinity 6009

Re: More Questions on the Hurricane Furnance

Reply #2 – October 25, 2012, 07:49:32 am

Yahoo Message Number: 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

Re: More Questions on the Hurricane Furnance

Reply #3 – October 25, 2012, 11:29:42 am

Yahoo Message Number: 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

Re: More Questions on the Hurricane Furnance

Reply #4 – October 25, 2012, 02:50:56 pm

Yahoo Message Number: 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

Re: More Questions on the Hurricane Furnance

Reply #5 – October 25, 2012, 08:00:13 pm

Yahoo Message Number: 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

Re: More Questions on the Hurricane Furnance

Reply #6 – October 27, 2012, 10:38:27 am

Yahoo Message Number: 83455

Thanks, Bob
Don

Re: More Questions on the Hurricane Furnance

Reply #7 – October 27, 2012, 10:54:42 am

Yahoo Message Number: 83456

Thanks Everyone, for all the input. The Hurricane in our 2002 Intrigue is a C045DRF

Thanks

Don Smith

Re: More Questions on the Hurricane Furnance

Reply #8 – October 27, 2012, 11:19:24 am

Yahoo Message Number: 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

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