Thermostat replacement Atwood 38555, Options?

Replaced mine with a Classic Pro 70 series, 7 day programmable, single stage Emerson / White-Rodgers (#1F78-167). Equivalent current model would be 80 series 1F87-361. Closest model 70 series is 1F78-151 (5/2 day).

Chose the White-Rodger due to lowest set point being 45F. Good documentation / installation instructions. Uses 2 AAA batteries for operation that need replacement.

Eliminated the AAA batteries and wired in a DC/DC converter 12VDC to 3VDC connected to 12VDC system. Advantage was didn't have to replace batteries at worst possible time and didn't need to re-program the thermostat due to loss of contact of batteries while bouncing on washboards on FS roads (contact springs weakened with time and household thermostat battery holder wasn't designed with vertical acceleration in mind).

Tape or reusable craft putty adhesive works well if you want to go the mechanical route to hold batteries in place (i.e. HandiTak)

That is my thought.

I use thermostat from a big box store. I really do not remember the model cause I installed it years ago. It is programmable. Many of the hardware store stats will work, just take a look at their wiring instructions. I think they start at about $30.

Wayne

Thanks Wayne.. good idea.. gets more eyes over here..

Moved from the TC Forum.

Wayne
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