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brmiller's avatar
brmiller
Explorer
Mar 15, 2018

Question about a Dometic thermastat

So I have yet to run our heater in our new (bought last Saturday) but after looking at the thermostat it appears there is no way to adjust the temp?

I'm new to RVing so I'm not quite sure what I'm supposed to be seeing as far at temp control?



There doesn't appear to be any way to adjust it, like the lever is broken???



the little black lever seems to be stuck to the thermostat, as in it won't move at all. I feel if I force it I will snap it off.

Does this look correct or should there be more to the thermostat.

Sorry for the 20q's just trying to make as few mistakes and learn as much as I can.

thank you in advance for your help.
  • Atlee's avatar
    Atlee
    Explorer II
    Mar 15, 2018
    Absolutely. My last two TT's had heat only thermostats. One of the first things I did was replace the OEM thermostat with a residential Honeywell digital thermostat.

    My current Jayco 23RB has the combined A/C and Heat, so this time I sprang for a digital model of the same type thermostat, even though it was a lot more expensive. I wanted one that would match wire for wire.

    brmiller wrote:
    so even though this is a heat only thermostat (since we have a window style unit for AC) I can use an off the shelf digital thermo?

    if so that's cool. I would rather have digital.
  • DownTheAvenue's avatar
    DownTheAvenue
    Explorer
    Mar 15, 2018
    Pull the little plastic lever towards very slightly to release it from its "locked" position and adjust temperature to your liking.
  • Farmboy666's avatar
    Farmboy666
    Explorer
    Mar 15, 2018
    brmiller wrote:
    so even though this is a heat only thermostat (since we have a window style unit for AC) I can use an off the shelf digital thermo?

    if so that's cool. I would rather have digital.

    Yes, I have controls on my ceiling AC , I installed a digital for furnace even though it has cooling function, just not used. Only 2 wires to hook it up. Only problem I’ve had is if it’s below 32 inside it reads LO on the screen and won’t turn furnace on, 10 seconds with a hair dryer and turns furnace on.
  • brmiller's avatar
    brmiller
    Explorer
    Mar 15, 2018
    so even though this is a heat only thermostat (since we have a window style unit for AC) I can use an off the shelf digital thermo?

    if so that's cool. I would rather have digital.
  • Kylesmith3021's avatar
    Kylesmith3021
    Explorer
    Mar 15, 2018
    https://www.walmart.com/ip/Honeywell-RTH111B1016-U-Digital-Non-Programmable-Thermostat/22002683
  • Kylesmith3021's avatar
    Kylesmith3021
    Explorer
    Mar 15, 2018
    I know mine felt the same way..I had a little switch for on and off for the furnace that felt like i was going to brake it every time i switched it..Take that analog thermastat off its really easy and put up a digital non program thermastat for 25 bucks..It reads the temp easier and regulates it better
  • old_guy's avatar
    old_guy
    Explorer
    Mar 15, 2018
    by a new one this one is shot. the lever should move side to side and there should be a little arm that moves with it to show the temp you want. I can't remember the name of the one at wal mart everyone buys. maybe some one else will chime in and give the name.
  • TomG2's avatar
    TomG2
    Explorer
    Mar 15, 2018
    You have to force the top lever in order to activate the thermostat. Then use the bottom lever to select the temperature.

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