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Copperlisa's avatar
Copperlisa
Explorer
Jan 06, 2014

Coleman Mach thermostat

1998 Jayco Designer with original thermostat. I turned it on to take the chill off after being gone this morning. It didn't click off when it reached where I set it. So I turned it back down to 50. It didn't click off. Hmmm. Played with it a bit. Now it won't turn off unless I turn it off. I'm thinking it died. Not wanting to go back to work tomorrow (I'm a teacher) unless I know I have propane heat to back up the electric.

Suggestions?


1998 Jayco Designer 29RKS
2005 GMC Sierra 2500HD 4x4 6.0 Ext. Cab
  • rhagfo's avatar
    rhagfo
    Explorer III
    Jan 07, 2014
    Old-Biscuit wrote:
    Hunter digital is $20-$25
    So much better control of temps vs analog


    X2 one of the best ROI in the 5er, temp is far more constant with the digital.
  • Copperlisa's avatar
    Copperlisa
    Explorer
    Jan 06, 2014
    I got lucky. I have a sprinkler man and a fireplace man. They'll get it. It's gonna get cold tonight and I'll need heat.
  • Mandalay_Parr's avatar
    Mandalay_Parr
    Explorer
    Jan 06, 2014
    Copperlisa wrote:
    I actually went analog again...refusing to pay the Camping World price for a new Coleman thrmostat. Struggling a bit to convince it to work...but we'll get there.


    Look online or other camping supply houses.
  • Copperlisa's avatar
    Copperlisa
    Explorer
    Jan 06, 2014
    I actually went analog again...refusing to pay the Camping World price for a new Coleman thrmostat. Struggling a bit to convince it to work...but we'll get there.
  • Old-Biscuit's avatar
    Old-Biscuit
    Explorer III
    Jan 06, 2014
    Sounds like the t-stat is faulty

    Easiest thing is to replace t-stat
    Go to Walmart and get a battery operated Hunter Digital T-stat (and batteries)

    Remove Comeman-Mach and install the Hunter
    Instructions......LINK

    Just connect both fan speed controls wires (high & low) to 'G' terminal for now...later if wanted you can add a mini toggle switch to select fan speed but for now it will get furnace working (fan speed is for A/C unit fan)
  • shadoow's avatar
    shadoow
    Explorer
    Jan 06, 2014
    can you do something like this? You may be able to use another brand you could get at Lowe's or Home Depot.
  • Mandalay_Parr's avatar
    Mandalay_Parr
    Explorer
    Jan 06, 2014
    Can you remove the front cover and watch it as you adjust it? Maybe you can spot something.

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