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This is the original thermostat which was difficult to set. I removed the screws from the black face plate.
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The next step was to drill out the rivets that held the thermostat in place
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Next step is to remove the wires from the thermostat.
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I connected the wires to the back of the thermostat, Screwed this to the black face plate and reattached the face plate.
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The new digital thermostat. Note I am going to add some spacers behind the thermostat to make it easier to replace the batteries.
Description and photos courtesy of He Ruide, a very active camper and forum community member. [Image Can Not Be Found]
I recently did the same thing. I haven't had a chance to test it on a campout......Honey, we need to go camping again so I can test the new thermostat I installed :cowboy:
Matt O 2006 Skyline Nomad 27' travel trailer. Previously owned 1986 Coleman Columbia / 1992 Coleman Senecca / 1989 Born Free Class C RV.
I installed a digital one last fall. Haven't used the furnace since then...two campouts we needed heat we had hook-ups and used ceramic heaters. That said, we're going boondocking the first weekend of November, so I will get to try it then. Nice job on your install. Liked the photos with descriptions.
Jason
Great idea, Fritz! That's the next best thing to having a remote control ... and I don't know if any manufacturer offers that. How do you deal with the extra wire during the day?
Hmm, have to look for a reasonable priced thermostat w/remote. Otherwise, I'll install the Hunter. Our thermostat is the same as OEM pictured, and it's a real pain to set. Also doesn't help that it's six inches off the floor.
John
It wasn't my idea to make the long cord. I saw it posted somewhere. I just decided to go with the phone jack.
I have a 2" cord that's on the thermostat with a phone plug end. I keep a long cord and coupler in the cabinet right above the thermostat. I add the long cord if I need to move it to the bunk end.
For anyone interested, here's where I wrote it up on my blog.
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