Furnace Filter?

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   Hello all,We have a 2018 rpod-179 and I was wondering if the furnace/heater has a filter? We’ve used it quite a bit in the mornings and I haven’t ripped the bed apart to see what’s in the furnace.
Thanks in advance, 
Woody

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Woody.1 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 16 Feb 2018 Location: SW Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 31	Topic: Furnace Filter? Posted: 07 Oct 2018 at 10:10am
	Hello all, We have a 2018 rpod-179 and I was wondering if the furnace/heater has a filter? We’ve used it quite a bit in the mornings and I haven’t ripped the bed apart to see what’s in the furnace. Thanks in advance, Woody

Pod People Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 22 Sep 2011 Location: Chapel Hill,NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 1078	Posted: 07 Oct 2018 at 12:07pm
	There is no furnace filter in the R Pods . The gas furnace draws combustion air from the exterior and exhausts to the exterior. The heater draws air from the interior to heat. It blows the heated air directly into the pod from under the bed. Many members have modified the furnace so that the outflow is 90 degrees from the stock direction—blowing directly into the pod toward the rear. This allows safer use of the storage area under the bed. Vann
	Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179

Woody.1 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 16 Feb 2018 Location: SW Colorado Online Status: Offline Posts: 31	Posted: 07 Oct 2018 at 3:43pm
	Thanks And the mod sounds like a good one. We always put a travel bag under the bed and so far have always remembered to pull it out before we turn the heater on.

Keith-N-Dar Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 03 Apr 2011 Location: Mayville, WI Online Status: Offline Posts: 1447	Posted: 07 Oct 2018 at 4:12pm
	" This allows safer use of the storage area under the bed. Vann" It gives a more efficient path for airflow perhaps, bit with a heat exchanger and a bonnet switdh in the furnace you are not in any real danger of fire.
	Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150

Pod People Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 22 Sep 2011 Location: Chapel Hill,NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 1078	Posted: 07 Oct 2018 at 10:27pm
	Keith-N-Dar I agree totally. I guess I wasn't specifically talking about fire. The air path is much improved. We were worried that some of the things we stored under the bed would be negatively affected by the excessive hot air. We usually keep a tub of food under there and didn't want the extra heat. thanks for the clarification there are several posts about constructing the diffuser. the best one was made from sheet metal and was very professionally done. I made ours by cutting one end off of a lasagna pan and screwing it to the wall. I had to add some 3/4" spacers to give it a little more room before the right angle turn. simple and cheap and effective. the picture shows the basic design. since the picture, I have added non flammable duct insulation Vann
	Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179

riotkayak284 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 29 Apr 2016 Location: Nashville, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 162	Posted: 12 Oct 2018 at 8:20am
	Ha, ha, sounds like you and I think alike.... the simplest solution is the best solution... I used the cheap old pans you can buy and throw away.... 2 together and done!!!

lostagain Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 06 Sep 2016 Location: Quaker Hill, CT Online Status: Offline Posts: 2595	Posted: 12 Oct 2018 at 12:24pm
	Repurposing stuff to use on R-Pods rules! The best mods are with repurposed stuff laying around the house. It adds character and demonstrates the ingenuity of Podders.
	Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost