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Old 08-03-2007, 02:04 PM   #21
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Well, the thermostat is in and working fine. Works just like described. I took pics, and will post them after the weekend.
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Old 08-03-2007, 02:10 PM   #22
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Jolly,

Sounds like you've got a good plan.

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We'll be waiting with baited breath
Why are you 'baiting' your breath?
Trying to lure it into the lungs so inhalation is easier?
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Old 08-05-2007, 10:37 PM   #23
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Ok...took good pics, and such. Will do the write up and post it on Tuesday...Jolly is too tired. Need sleeeeeepy. Long weekend at the campground.
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Old 08-06-2007, 10:22 AM   #24
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Need brake pads........when are you coming down to do mine?
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I thought you all stopped cars 'FLINTSTONES' style down there???
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Old 08-06-2007, 03:29 PM   #26
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The brake pad thing was in reference to the movie where you said need sleeeeeeepy
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"Tommy Boy!"

Ok...I'm a little slow....
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Old 08-07-2007, 10:50 AM   #28
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Old 08-07-2007, 10:58 AM   #29
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Digital Thermostat Mod

DIGITAL THERMOSTAT MODIFICATION:

Here are directions for replacing your factory RV thermostat with a digital model.
Why? I find that the manual RV type thermostat doesn't give an accurate read on the physical temperature, nor kick on and off often enough to heat/cool evenly. Replacing with a digital model, gives more USER CONTROL over the temperature, as well as programmability.

The model I used is a RiteTemp model 8085C. They are made/sold for Home Depot Stores, but I got a great deal on a brand new one on eBay. ($38.56 shipped) Main reason I used RiteTemp brand: Outstanding website info, and support...especially directions for RV installations.

Labeled Wires hooked up correctly:



The mod is very simple, and the directions are easy to understand. You basically cut the power to the furnace/AC, take off the cover of the old stat, label the wires, remove them. Put up the new one, wire it and you are on your way. I wanted to be able to use my HI FAN as well as LO FAN switch...so I used an ALTERNATIVE wiring scheme to the one at the link listed above. I didn't have to add any addition switches to do it this way either. The only drawback to wiring it this way...you won't be able to use the thermostat's ON switch to circulate air when you aren't in HEAT or COOL mode. (if you use it that way) Here's how it works with the ALTERNATE WIRING SCHEME: When I want LO FAN, I simply turn the stat on HEAT or COOL, with the FAN switch in AUTO. If I want HI FAN I put it on HEAT or COOL, with the FAN switch in ON.

Here is the ALTERNATE WIRING SCHEME:
(keep in mind wire color varies on trailers, so don't wire it by color...use the letters)




NOTE: This ALTERNATE wiring method required me to remove the GAS/ELEC jumper. (small plastic thing on new thermostat) The +7.5 wire is taped off and not used anymore. The new thermostat is powered by batteries.

New digital Thermostat installed:



*This model has a 'touch screen' where you can simply touch it to change settings. There is also a 'stylus' on the frame you can use if you like.

The new stat works very well. It keeps the trailer at a more even, accurrate temperature. It's also much easier to tell what the temp is by looking at it. (big mumbers as opposed to old slide bar)
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Better than a chilton's Jolly!!! Nice post!
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Old 08-08-2007, 09:57 PM   #31
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Very good write up!
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Old 08-09-2007, 03:49 PM   #32
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Thanks!
I think it will help others in their decsion to do this mod.
It's tough to try to pool all the different info out there...just to see if something will work. Much is trial and error in the beginning...but once it's figured out ...pass it on. (hence the descriptive nature of my post) I just like to help others...bottom line.

Hope it helps.
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Old 04-13-2008, 10:59 PM   #33
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Here is a link to installing a Hunter Digital Thermostat and adding a Hi/Lo switch.
http://www.brubakken.org/hunterdigit...slideshow.html
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The codes for wiring are actually set up as letter or number codes and the reason for this is because some people are colored blind it just so happen that some letters match the color for instance "Y" is for yellow or for cooling in an A/C application "G" is for green or for "Fan" operation. As far as T stats an Analogue stat has a 4 degree swing and a digital has a 2 degree swing. A swing means plus or minus from the actual temperature set point on the stat.
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Old 04-16-2008, 12:26 AM   #36
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After seeing someones mods on this forum I decided to add the Rite Temp as well last year. Works great. It sticks out from the wall a bit more than the one that I replaced and when the bathroom door opened it touched. I added a door stop at the top of the door on the wall to fix the problem. The Rite Temp is touch screen and lights up as well. Great mod!
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I put a Honeywell in my 2003 Windsong, works great!
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Old 03-21-2009, 08:17 PM   #38
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Dometic also makes a digital thermostat, but unfortunately, it is not a direct replacement. I think it is called the "comfort control," and requires a different control box up in the ceiling. You just have to make sure to use a "reversing" data cable, I ran into a bad experience with that one. Dometic doesn't include the cable with the system oddly enough.
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I couldn't find 8085c model at home depot or lowes. They have the 6022 and 6030 will these work?
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I think most any of them will work.
You may lose your HI/LOW fan capability though. Some add a switch to them to keep it. I don't even notice it being gone! Mine is still working great! It's probably much more feature filled than I need while camping...but it works very well and I like it's style.
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