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06-19-2016, 12:32 PM
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Reminder, for Dometic A/C in high heat!
If you have a Dometic A/C and thermostat and the temperature inside your rig is over 99˚, the A/C won't start until the temperature on the thermostat is below 100˚. Best way to get it down is place a bag of ice wrapped in a towel and place it over the thermostat until it drops.
Stay cool my friend!
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06-19-2016, 03:36 PM
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Good to know. Thanks for posting.
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06-20-2016, 07:21 PM
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Good info. I'm sure that'll get a few people in the next few months.
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06-20-2016, 07:56 PM
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It also depends on your thermostat. Mine will start over 100
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06-20-2016, 08:17 PM
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Mine started at 103 today.
Dometic a/c and a multi zone thermostat.
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06-20-2016, 08:25 PM
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since we are on thermostats, I have the old manual one, I want to swap it out to a digital. I want a direct replacement. I found one for my Outback that I sold after I got my Cedar Creek, any info please, thanks
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06-21-2016, 12:53 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by W5CI
since we are on thermostats, I have the old manual one, I want to swap it out to a digital. I want a direct replacement. I found one for my Outback that I sold after I got my Cedar Creek, any info please, thanks
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Why a direct replacement, they are pricey. Try this A/C mod, its cheaper, not that hard and works great!!
RV Digital Thermostat Upgrade | ModMyRV
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06-21-2016, 02:25 PM
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Yep, depends on the thermostat you have.
We carry a can of 'air duster' (the pressurized spray can you clean your keyboards with) just for this purpose. A few seconds of spray and the thermostat is cool enough to start.
In AZ this time of year it is a common occurrence 
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06-21-2016, 02:46 PM
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Also helps to insulate under A/C cover on roof.....and add screening ....
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06-21-2016, 03:06 PM
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Bob can you expand on that comment? Maybe a few picture, being in Florida any tips can help.
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06-21-2016, 03:12 PM
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What I did was used the reflective bubble wrap from Lowe's, or HD, cut it to fit and taped it to the inside of the removable housing, but didn't cover the vents....cut alum screening for that area to keep fly'n mud dobbers out...they like to build nests in there.....same with reefer and hot water outside door
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06-21-2016, 03:13 PM
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Left Coast
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Scissors cuts all just fine
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06-21-2016, 05:28 PM
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hushmat
get some hushmat 1/2", it has sticky on one side. Cut to size and place with slight pressure. Works great, high quality, durable in the high heat environment inside the enclosure.
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06-21-2016, 05:32 PM
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Location: Bellingham,WA
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Look at Home depot for honeywell therms. I used it in the old trailer and it worked well. It was 30.00
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06-21-2016, 07:52 PM
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Location: Western AZ
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Well I thank you just for your input. Someday those that don't have this type of issue may come back and thank you. Maybe theirs will do it at 103º 106º 10what ever.
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06-21-2016, 08:08 PM
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I don't care what it cost I would like the Dometic digital, maybe Dometic will be at FROG and I can get them to replace what I have. Thanks
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06-21-2016, 08:10 PM
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Left Coast
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Fairly easy sit.....
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06-21-2016, 08:11 PM
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Left Coast
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Diy
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06-21-2016, 08:20 PM
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Location: Southern NM
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Quote:
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I don't care what it cost I would like the Dometic digital, maybe Dometic will be at FROG and I can get them to replace what I have. Thanks
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We bought the digital replacement at a dealer. Most larger dealers will have it in stock. Or order online. Seems like it was $60 but I could have it wrong. Took me a whole 5 minutes to switch it out.
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06-21-2016, 08:26 PM
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Wife just told me it was $40. Her rememberer is usually better😉
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