Basic furnace and sink questions...

[Buck62]

I have a 1994 Starcraft Starflite 919 that I bought (used) last summer.

I haven't tried using the furnace or sink yet, but plan to use them both next weekend on a trip with the family to Jellystone Park in Amboy, Illinois.

I have a battery mounted on the tongue, but I figure it's probably dead from sitting for a long time without a charge.

Questions:  

Will the furnace work on AC power if I plug into the camp's 110volt outlet?

Can I use the sink (with it's manual pump) with the camp's city water hook-up and skip the extra water tank for convenience and to save weight?

The Starcraft manual is no help on either of these issues.

Any advice is appreciated... thanx.

[AZsix]

I believe the answer is yes to both questions. Why not plug and hook water up and home and find check it out.

[Buck62]

I believe the answer is yes to both questions. Why not plug and hook water up and home and find check it out.

Well, I figured I would ask first to avoid springing a leak or something.

Murphy's Law... know whuttamean?

[PattieAM]

If you plan to hook up to 'city water', you should use a pressure regulator on your hose to the camper so as not to burst your camper's plumbing.  The el-cheapo's (Walmart) work, but seem more like flow restrictors.

You can plug in to 30amp, and your converter may charge your battery somewhat (it has a 24/7 draw from the propane leak detector).  

When towing your PUP, you might also get a small charge from your tow vehicle's battery/alternator.

Your furnace requires 10.5-13.5 volts DC to operate the fan, open the sail switch and proceed with ignition.  You might want to charge your battery before your trip, but leave it disconnected (label your connections) until needed so as not to lose your charge.

[Buck62]

Thanx for the insightful responses.

For this weekend I'm going to use my little Titan 1,500 watt ceramic/electric heater, since we'll be plugged in to AC power. I was actually thinking of getting a Mr Heater Big Buddy and removing my furnace to free up storage space. The only drawback is that the Mr Buddy doesn't have a built-in thermostat. But for weight and storage reasons, it seems like it might be a better alternative for me.

Adding a second Titan is also an option, but it obviously does me no good when I camp someplace without an electric hookup.

Decisions, decisions!

[coach]

I have a 1994 Starcraft Starflite 919
Questions:  

Will the furnace work on AC power if I plug into the camp's 110volt outlet?

Can I use the sink (with it's manual pump) with the camp's city water hook-up and skip the extra water tank for convenience and to save weight?

The furnace blower needs 12v, the converter should provide it while plugged into 'shore' power, it will still need propane for the heat.
A converter of that vintage will NOT charge the battery, only newer ones will.
The hand pumps require manipulation to use city water, meaning you have to push or pull just right, my three way manual pumps, all the way down is city water and all the way up is 12v water pump.

Try all at home at camp drive way before venturing out!

Happy camping!