I hated having to fiddle with the temperature slide on the original thermostat, especially since it is located behind and in the corner of the dinette, so tossed it in the trash and installed this digital unit. Offers the same selections as the original did, so both fan speeds still work.10 minute install time. The wires on old unit were the same color as this one and the mounting holes also aligned, so no extra hole poking.Moderator edit to re-size picture to forum limit of 640px maximum size.

Nice addition to any unit.It is totally amazing to me that these manufactures continue to put these junk thermostats in high end units. You would think they could put in a $20.00 thermostat for the price they get.

1mtnman wrote:Nice addition to any unit.It is totally amazing to me that these manufactures continue to put these junk thermostats in high end units. You would think they could put in a $20.00 thermostat for the price they get.The Coleman stat shown runs about $66 dollars plus shipping, but your point is still valid.

One of the first things I did when we got 5'vr back in '06....change out the junk analog for a digital t-stat.Course I got the idea/instructions right here from Les Adams........Thanks again!

Will a standard digital thermostat work, or do you need one specific for a camper? I will do this tomorrow if you can. I am tired of a 1/32" move on the slide being a 5 deg temp change

For off the shelf it will need to be battery powered.I am inclined to stay with oem conversion.My Dometic conversion

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Fisherguy
Explorer
Oct 22, 2013
jsymmes wrote:
I did the same upgrade and was successful. I stuck with the OEM digital t'stat which made the project very simple and I was able to keep all my features. It costs a little more than a Hunter or a Honeywell but it is a better solution in my opinion.

This is a link to my post

http://www.afnash.com/showthread.php?12367-T-stat-upgrade-Analog-to-Digital

Just wanted to add additional data to an excellent post.

Joe

Can't open your link unless you belong to that forum. (I used to till I bought a Komfort then they deleted me)
Chris_Bryant
Explorer II
Aug 25, 2013
gonefishin77 wrote:
If anyone wants to purchase one of the Dometic units, I have one that won't work on my AC/Furnace. Didn't realize my unit has the built in control board and can't be swapped out. The company I purchased it from won't let me return it, never out of the box.

Let me know if anyone is interested in purchasing the one I have.

You can just take they board out and install it in your unit, don't need to use the enclosure.
RollandB
Explorer
Aug 25, 2013
Amazon has them
N5LUI
Explorer
Aug 25, 2013
Hi All, Where did you purchase the digital thermostat and what brand is it. Looks like it would be a nice replacement. Thanks
RollandB
Explorer
Aug 25, 2013
Thanks!
D_MAX
Explorer
Aug 24, 2013
5.5" wide
RollandB
Explorer
Aug 24, 2013
Does anyone have the width of the Coleman unit from this thread? I've searched the net and have not found dimensions. In my 5er, I have limited width between a corner and mirror. Thanks!
Jack_Kay
Explorer
Aug 07, 2013
Looks like the ones that came stock in my MoHo. Great unit.
Playtime_II
Explorer
Aug 06, 2013
There is a slight difference in the RV version and any home digital one. The home versions usually have operating limits like between 50f and 100f. If too cold/too hot inside the TStat will register ERROR and won't work. The work around is to know your wiring color code and jump the right wires until the RV gets within the TStat's range (or buy the RV version). As long as the TStat has a battery and doesn't require power from the HVAC, you can use it.
DZacco
Explorer
Aug 06, 2013
Does the Coleman stat drop the fan speed from high to low automatically or is it totally manual? My thermostat shuts off high speed for about 3 seconds before kicking on low speed when it gets near the programmed temperature. I suppose this logic was programmed in for a reason.