furnace odor

[danhiltman]

My 2017 29RS emits an odor when the furnace is on. I am suspecting that it smells like wiring insulation burning. The odor irritates our eyes. I have not yet looked at the furnace area. I wanted first to see if anyone had experienced this situation.

[cmillsbl]

Could it be the residual manufacturing oil on the heat exchanger that is "burning" off? I think ours did that for the first time or two that we used it. It went away after a day or two of use.

[Jerryr]

Mine did that the first several times. Burning eyes and oil burning smell. It got better each time we used i5 and it totally went away eventually.

[JBrizzle311]

Mine are burning right now. I am worried about my kids and wanted to see if this is toxic. New GD Reflections Fifth Wheel

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Does it smell a little like when you turn on an electric heater after it's been sitting for a long time, burning the dust off of the elements? If so, that's normal - especially the first time you use it in a season. It goes away pretty quick.

[Jerryr]

It will go away after a few times. Mine scared me and actually set off the smoke detectors it was so bad. After about 3-4 times of use it went away for good.

I think it’s the preservative anti-rust oil that is on the heat exchanger at manufacture.