From: ganthony@gmail.org   
      
   On 3/28/2024 3:09 PM, sticks wrote:   
   > On 3/28/2024 8:29 AM, Ted Heise wrote:   
   >> Very helpful, thanks.  Regarding the smell, I'm not convinced it   
   >> was a burned wire (or component).  Something hot, but maybe not   
   >> burned.  Given the past history with the dealer (many, many months   
   >> to get a slide out repair), I'm not sure I want to take it to   
   >> them.  It's still under warranty though, so it seems they would   
   >> be the best option.   
   >   
   > First, thanks for the report.  I enjoyed it and am heading that   
   > direction next week.   
   >   
   > As far as the smell is concerned, first question I would ask is it the   
   > first time the furnace was used?  If yes, I would say it is normal.  If   
   > it is the first time for the season, it also could be considered normal   
   > as dust and other unwanted things could have gotten in there and burned up.   
   > If it has been used before and it is not an initial burn off of machine   
   > oils and such, you have to pay attention to exactly what it smells like.   
   >   There are webpages that give various examples of the different smells   
   > and their causes and the action necessary if it fits the scenario.   
   >   
   > If you DO think it was a burned wire or electrical component, you should   
   > certainly do a full inspection.  If you are proficient in electrical   
   > diagnostics, I'm sure you could hook up a meter to make sure things are   
   > working within limits.  The specs should be all in your documentation   
   > manuals. If not, I'm sure the stealer could.  Good luck resolving this   
   > and getting peace of mind!   
   >   
      
   I think the scope of the work (unknown at this point) would determine   
   your plan of action. There are a lot of good mobile RV technicians. You   
   might find one to come out and do an assessment/inspection for a   
   relatively reasonable fee. He may or may not be cheaper in the long run   
   than hauling it off to the dealer.   
      
   We are getting into the heart of the RV season so leaving it gathering   
   dust at the dealership until it gets to the front of the line might not   
   appeal to you.   
      
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