Furnace AND Heat Pump?

JackPack

OK, this might fall under the category of DUH.

2012 Max Q has a furnace, and it has a Dometic "Cool Cat" heat pump (model is 441003.701). That'd be two different heating systems, right? If true, is it so that when connected to shore power, you're not burning propane when heating the trailer?

ChanW

Others will know better, but from what I hear, the cool cat is  good for heating with outside temps down to around 40°F, for colder temps you'll need the furnace.

Dunno about the other question though.

JackPack

Thanks!

Cyclonic

JackPack said:

OK, this might fall under the category of DUH.

2012 Max Q has a furnace, and it has a Dometic "Cool Cat" heat pump (model is 441003.701). That'd be two different heating systems, right? If true, is it so that when connected to shore power, you're not burning propane when heating the trailer?

You got it.  Yes, before the Alde they had two heating systems to be used on or off shore power.

The heat pump is not much good below 40, I use a small space heater instead.

Mouseketab

I have a 2007 and I have the CoolCat, but don't have the furnace. Living in the Southeast don't need the furnace, and on the occasional cold night, have a space heater. 

JackPack

I don't imagine there'll be much camping in 40F or below. Could be wrong.. Meanwhile, I'll leave the furnace in place and concentrate on either maintenance on the heat pump or simple replacement with a straight A/C that's more efficient and quieter. First big trip is 2 weeks away!