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Old 08-08-2016, 06:58 AM   #1
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Analog to Digital Thermostat

I got tired of guessing what temperature I was setting for heat and AC with the analog thermostat that was original equipment on my 24T so, I upgraded to a Coleman digital and what a difference it makes. I highly recommend this upgrade!
I bought it at Amazon:
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Old 08-08-2016, 07:06 AM   #2
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I did the same thing last year. Best upgrade I have ever done.
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I did the same thing last year. Best upgrade I have ever done.
Totally agree. I set the AC at 75 and the heat at 70 for starters and adjust a degree up or down depending in situation.
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Old 08-08-2016, 07:55 AM   #4
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I did this a while back, still one of my favorite mods. SUPER easy too.
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I did this mod 2 years ago and it really made a difference in stabilizing the temp. So easy, even a hack with 10 thumbs like me can install it in a few minutes.

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Do this thermostat have a C option as well? Or just F?

Thanks for posting
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I also converted this year. Much better job at keeping the temp where you want it. Best part was I got it for cheap on Ebay.
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Do this thermostat have a C option as well? Or just F?

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Picked up my 27DSRL at noon the Saturday before last and by One, this mod was finished.

Picked up this one and it works with my 2017 model.
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I used a Home Depo Cheap that has a cold contact relay inside for switching. Works like a charm. I think it's model RHT22B. I plan on wiring the coleman Roof AC unit int he future as well. Any unit with dry contacts will work - one is not locked into an "RV ONLY" model. There's not a whole lot that can vibrate loose internally on these things. This one is similar to what I installed (same thermostat - different plastic housing). No new holes - just used a couple command strips to hold it on.

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After the regular posts about the ease of upgrading the thermostat, I went ahead and ordered one. Since I needed a black one and am in Canada, there weren't too many options, so I am trying this Canadian web site for the first time:

RV Superstore Canada. DIGITAL H/C THERMOSTAT BLK (U)

If I have any problems with them, you folks will be the second to know!
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Here: http://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f3...tml#post437566

Is another thread on modifying a Hunter thermostat. You have to purchase a wire in a small switch to allow the 2 speed fan to work properly. I was going to do this and even had the thermostat and switch but just bit the bullet and bought the exact match.
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If the digital thermostat is an "RV" model, does one still need to modify it to deal with the two fan situation? Thx.
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If the digital thermostat is an "RV" model, does one still need to modify it to deal with the two fan situation? Thx.
Usually not. If you get the right thermostat for your AC unit (dometic to dometic, coleman to coleman, etc) it will have the fan speed switch and the install will literally be wire for wire. That's why I got the RV specific Coleman T-Stat; it was just too easy NOT to do it that way. Ya, it was a little more expensive, but I wanted it not to look like a hack job, and I'm usually not good at making mods like that NOT look like a hack job! LOL!! YMMV!
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After the regular posts about the ease of upgrading the thermostat, I went ahead and ordered one. Since I needed a black one and am in Canada, there weren't too many options, so I am trying this Canadian web site for the first time:



RV Superstore Canada. DIGITAL H/C THERMOSTAT BLK (U)



If I have any problems with them, you folks will be the second to know!


That was quick. They called saying that they can't find a black one anywhere. I guess this place isn't much more than an online catalogue!
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That was quick. They called saying that they can't find a black one anywhere. I guess this place isn't much more than an online catalogue!
That is unfortunate....I was able to get a black one two weeks ago from the link I posted. Ebay Canada??

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There is no difference in the black and white ones.
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There is no difference in the black and white ones.


I agree. DW says white doesn't match fridge [emoji3]
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I agree. DW says white doesn't match fridge [emoji3]
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I just ordered one of these thermostats. Every website I looked at they were out of stock. I got lucky and found one at rv upgrades.com. I'll be installing it today.
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