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VA-Apraisr
Explorer II
Mar 05, 2020

White-Rogers thermostat issue.........WARNING!

Posted awhile back about thermostat issue in my C. They installed a White-Rogers unit that doesn't have a separate on/off switch...you just move dial to left down to 50 degrees and hear a small "click". Well, in January, with unit in the OFF position, temps went down into the 20's and guess what - furnace turned ON and used all my propane! Heard the blower motor whirling away and pulled the furnace fuse to shut it completely down. Took back to RV service and they weren't sure it was the wall unit. Next day they called and said they had 3 other clients call with the same situation using the same White-Rogers! Furnace was turned off but when temps went below the 50 degrees setting on unit, furnace came on! They replaced the thermostat with another brand. Just a FYI.
Class C
  • BillHoughton's avatar
    BillHoughton
    Explorer II
    Mar 11, 2020
    I suppose the good news is that your water lines didn't freeze.

    Sounds like an engineer who didn't understand the requirements of the installation chose that one.
  • edbennett002's avatar
    edbennett002
    Explorer
    Mar 10, 2020
    Interesting, when winterizing, there should be a shutoff switch that cuts power to the entire unit during storage; its sometimes labeled "storage". I've had three MHs and all and this shut off switch. It disconnects your batteries. And, during winterizing, its my practice to turn the propane tank values closed.
  • bobndot's avatar
    bobndot
    Explorer II
    Mar 06, 2020
    Good to know , thank you for that info.



    There is always a positive side of things, at least you don't have gas. :R

    If you want to hit me you have to get in line. :)
  • VA-Apraisr's avatar
    VA-Apraisr
    Explorer II
    Mar 06, 2020
    My C is a 2003 model. This was a new thermostat and it does have an "off" position to far left (no separate on/off button or switch like most have). The one they just replaced it with also doesn't have a separate on/off....just move temperature to far left until you hear a click. Fingers crossed this one actually KNOWS it's been turned off :)
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Mar 05, 2020
    Was that original to the coach?
    I've never seen a OEM stat you couldn't run off!

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