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Rubber_Ducky1's avatar
Mar 28, 2017

Programable thermostat

I have a 2014 Wildwood Lodge destination trailer. I'm thinking about changing the stock thermostat to a programable thermostat. Any suggestions on what would work. I want one so that the air conditioner will come on and cool the trailer before I get there.
  • Dick_B wrote:
    Not quite sure what is meant of `before we get there' but we put our t/s on 75 degrees F when we leave for the day in the summer and it's nice and cool when we get back later in the day.
    Probably wouldn't work if we were gone for an extended length of time; like a week or more.


    OP has a 'destination' trailer so most likely permanent site

    Programmable t-stat so it doesn't run when not there and runs before they arrive




    OP
    Which A/C and which t-stat do you have makes responses more specific
  • Not quite sure what is meant of `before we get there' but we put our t/s on 75 degrees F when we leave for the day in the summer and it's nice and cool when we get back later in the day.
    Probably wouldn't work if we were gone for an extended length of time; like a week or more.
  • rhagfo's avatar
    rhagfo
    Explorer III
    time2roll wrote:
    Home thermostats do not work with all RV systems.
    Best to post what thermostat make/model you have now.


    The Thermostat needs to be battery operated.
    Here is a link to one install, will work with most digital T-Stats.

    Link
  • Home thermostats do not work with all RV systems.
    Best to post what thermostat make/model you have now.
  • Yes, I installed an Energy Star rated stat that is programmable. It does exactly as you describe and keeps the temp right at the set point.
    You can also get one that's blue tooth and be able to set it from your smart phone.

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