Hi, 

I'm totally new at this.  I'm learning fast.  A lot of it is just 

looking at how it works.  Some other things are less obvious.

I haven't done anything with the water system yet, but I'm 

finding some things not working.  I got an '09 Jayco hyperlite

19' bumper tow.  It was used once, and spent the rest of 

the time sitting out in the desert. 

The furnace doesn't turn on.  The gas is on, as the stove 

burners work.  I did not find a separate gas valve to the 

furnace, so I don't know what's wrong.  It seems there 

are no settings on it, except for the thermostat.  It is 

electric start.  I did find that the thermostat has an 

interrupt switch, and that is not on.  It's a Hydro Flame.

The fridge isn't very cool.  It seems to work on gas, 

but often goes onto "check" when on electric.  I am 

guessing it's low on refrigerant.  I expect that I need 

to bring it for service.

As for service, where should I take it?  With cars, the 

dealership is the most expensive place to take it, so 

are there shops that work on RV's separate from 

dealers, or would it be best to go to a dealer anyway?

My Dad wants me to call a local (household) heating

and cooling guy.  I'm in the woods right now, but will

be going to a city (most likely Albuquerque), before 

turning to the open roads.  

Maria