Propane Furnace/Heater will not start

Grand Master IceMan

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The Propane is working because I can turn on the overn burners. However, the Furance (Heater) will not start.

When I checked the Breaker box, I see there is a "red light" (the only one lit) next to the Fuse associated with the Refrigerator and Heater. ...Is that indicating anything like a bad fuse? I couldn't exactly tell by looking at it was dark and my eyes are bad ;-\

If so, that's confusing to me becaue the Refrigerator seems fine because everthing is still cold.
Could it be something else?

I do see that the Owner's Manual says the 12-volt power needs to be working as well.

Any knowledge on this is very much appreciated.

Thanks, CCE
Imagine XLS
 
As far as I know the furnace runs completely on 12 volt and propane. Maybe shut off the 12v wait for 30 seconds then turn it on and try again. Ive heard that after 3 times of trying to lite the furnace will go into lock out, thus the remove 12v and reconnect.
 
Is there still a light or temperature reading on your refrigerator that indicates it is still working? The refrigerator will stay cold without power for a bit as long as the door remains shut.
Typically, the red light on the fuse panel indicates a blown fuse. If that's the case, easy fix! I would replace it anyways to see if it fixes your heater.
 
Thanks Tim/Lori.
Regarding the Frig, yeah, and we've had some cold nights here lately, so maybe it's fooling me.
I didn't spefcially note whether the Frig light came on or not.
I'll run back out to my property where the RV is, in the morning; also carrying some new fuses in case.
Thanks again.
 
With that red light at the fuse box, that would be my best guess. Good luck and weather positive or negative, keep us posted on your result.
 

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