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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bmj11
Explorer
Jul 23, 2013
I installed exactly the same in my TT. A lot more precise
_40Fan
Explorer
Jul 20, 2013
Stayed in the TT last night since the install and I LOVE it. No more large temp swings.
time2roll
Nomad
Jul 19, 2013
Yes I imagine Dometic is going to phase out the old hateful thermostat.
They are about 20 years behind the curve on this.
jbee
Explorer
Jul 19, 2013
smkettner wrote:
For off the shelf it will need to be battery powered.
I am inclined to stay with oem conversion.

My Dometic conversion

The new digital one you installed here is what came in my Voltage from the factory.
93Cobra2771
Explorer
Jul 19, 2013
Link and part number for the new unit? Nicely done.
time2roll
Nomad
Jul 19, 2013
For off the shelf it will need to be battery powered.
I am inclined to stay with oem conversion.

My Dometic conversion
rdemore
Explorer
Jul 19, 2013
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
Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Jul 14, 2013
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!
Dutch_12078
Explorer III
Jul 14, 2013
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.
1mtnman
Explorer II
Jul 14, 2013
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.

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