Why two thermostats?

[mekkerlc]

We have the Dometic control and a Honeywell Slider. Can these be combined into ONE digital unit?
I've been reading about lots of people changing out the slider for a programmable digital therm...but is there still a need for the Dometic controller?

[SaskCampers]

I assume you must have two A/C units. If so that is why two thermostats as they need to monitor the temp of the area they are controlling. Unless you could find a thermostat that could have remote temp monitors and electronics for the 2nd zone you would need 2 thermostats as those 2 A/C units function independently of each other..

[TURBS]

Dometic multi zone


2008 2500hd Duramax
2015 Columbus 320RS
2016 nights camped "0"
2015 nights camped "34"

[dieselguy]

If your unit does not have OEM digital thermostat with multizone capabilities, you may have an uphill job to make it so. With just one thermostat in the main living area, you'll have to have a remote sensor to sense the temp in say the bedroom. Wiring could be an issue to make that so. The digital thermostats have a telephone cord like wire connection going to the ceiling unit itself ... another wiring issue to overcome. If you have 2 different brands of A/C's ... not all A/C's are compatible with the Dometic multi zone thermostat. These are just items to be aware of ...

[TURBS]

Originally Posted by dieselguy

If your unit does not have OEM digital thermostat with multizone capabilities, you may have an uphill job to make it so. With just one thermostat in the main living area, you'll have to have a remote sensor to sense the temp in say the bedroom. Wiring could be an issue to make that so. The digital thermostats have a telephone cord like wire connection going to the ceiling unit itself ... another wiring issue to overcome. If you have 2 different brands of A/C's ... not all A/C's are compatible with the Dometic multi zone thermostat. These are just items to be aware of ...

Wish I could find my remote sensor for bedroom a/c

[mekkerlc]

Maybe I miss-spoke about two THERMOSTATS??
Here is what I have...or going to have (I pick it up Saturday).

I doubt there is two 'zones'.
There is one AC...but set-up for two as its a 50-amp rig.
I'm sure I'll eventually want to add the second AC...all on the same thermostat.

[kinzoo]

I have the same Honeywell slider. but it is for my Fantastic Vent fan...

[18CrewDually]

The one on the left appears to be HEAT only and probably for an auxiliary heat source. The one to the right controls the roof mount A/C & the furnace (propane forced hot air unit) and is pretty standard in RVs.
What that auxiliary heat source is I'm not sure. Could be fireplace, electric floor heat, or heat strip in the A/C. Maybe someone with the same set up will chime in.

[CAT-RN]

Originally Posted by TURBS

Wish I could find my remote sensor for bedroom a/c

Does yours cycle all the time too ?

Russell

[mekkerlc]

Okay, I guess it will be best to find out what it is used for when we pick it up.
Just hoping I can combine them into one stat.
Thanks for the help!!!

[dieselguy]

If you have a remote sensor, it will be a little plastic mesh dome looking deal about the size of a thimble either on the ceiling or on a wall in the bedroom ... you probably already knew that and were testing me.

[TURBS]

Originally Posted by dieselguy

If you have a remote sensor, it will be a little plastic mesh dome looking deal about the size of a thimble either on the ceiling or on a wall in the bedroom ... you probably already knew that and were testing me.

Lol I wasn't testing you , I've been told my unit doesn't have one which means one thermostat "multi zone" monitors both a/c units which makes no sense, especially if the bedroom door is shut.

And if I want my bedroom a/c at say 80 and the living room at 75 how does that help me ? Lol

[garmford]

The t-stat on the left would be for the fantastic fan. The right one would be for the a/c and furnace. If you have a fire place, I'd assume that it's not thermostatically controlled. They're usually a plug and play item. They may have different heat settings but they are manually controlled. But, as my wife can attest, I've been wrong before!! Lol


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[Rest and Relax]

Originally Posted by garmford

The t-stat on the left would be for the fantastic fan. The right one would be for the a/c and furnace. If you have a fire place, I'd assume that it's not thermostatically controlled. They're usually a plug and play item. They may have different heat settings but they are manually controlled. But, as my wife can attest, I've been wrong before!! Lol


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Ha Ha I have one of those but according to her I am never right !



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[mekkerlc]

Originally Posted by garmford

The t-stat on the left would be for the fantastic fan. The right one would be for the a/c and furnace. If you have a fire place, I'd assume that it's not thermostatically controlled. They're usually a plug and play item. They may have different heat settings but they are manually controlled. But, as my wife can attest, I've been wrong before!! Lol

Well, we made it home with the new-to-us 5'r after 14-hrs of driving!
And garmford was right on all accounts! The analog stat is for the fantasticfan. The fireplace is a remote control on/off.
Not sure I like the fan with a control like that. Figure an on/off would be more useful.

[garmford]

I like the control for the fantastic fan. We keep our rig plugged in next to our garage between camping trips and I'll Set the t-stat for 80*. I believe it relives the camper of any excessive heat build up while it's not being used. Ours, and I assume your too, has the rain sensor so it will close if it would happen to rain. Not that I trust it 100%. If I know we're going to get some rain I make sure that I close it.


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[mekkerlc]

garmford -- can one of those MaxAir Vent Covers be placed over this type vent?
Meaning will the motorized open/close feature still work properly?
Or, are the vent covers too 'small' for it to open as it should and damage the open/close motor?
Any idea?

[garmford]

I don't have any covers over my vents so I can't help you there. I have read somewhere on the forum recently that you can use them, it's just a matter of placement. I'm guessing you need to set them so they favor the front of the coach which allows the vent max room to open. If I see that post again I'll link it here. Congrats on the new rig!! It always exciting to get a new camper.


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[TURBS]

Originally Posted by mekkerlc

garmford -- can one of those MaxAir Vent Covers be placed over this type vent?

Meaning will the motorized open/close feature still work properly?

Or, are the vent covers too 'small' for it to open as it should and damage the open/close motor?

Any idea?

Max air fanmate works perfect on them.
I have two .

Move the fanmate towards front of camper till hit hits the back of fan opening.

[mekkerlc]

Camco and Maxair just about the same?
Or favor one over the other?