Hi friends, I hope this day finds you well! I'm here with another quick update from the homestead. Winter is quickly approaching and this winter it won't just be myself up here. My partner in crime(Chelly) has moved up here with her daughter and our little family is trying to make sure we will stay warm this winter. Next year we plan to build a small cabin but for now we need to get this trailer set for the whole family.
We installed some skirting under the trailer to keep air from flowing underneath and help with keeping the floor warmer.
The furnace in my trailer has been out since I started this journey but my needs for heat were not great so I never fixed it. Last year I had a failed attempt but this year with the rest of my family joining me, heat alternatives from the past were not an option. I finally spent the required time and energy to get my furnace working.
I replaced the circuit board and sail switch which got the fan to kick on but the gas would not flow and ignite for heat. After some troubleshooting and curse words I found it was a faulty connection between the ignitor and the circuit board. I replaced that connection and now we have heat.
The last thing I did was replace the thermostat inside to a more modern one that will help us be more energy efficient.
Have a great day and as always be free!