Without a battery your thermostat will be powered by the rv s electrical system.
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In fact a high quality rv thermostat will likely last a long time on average about 10 years so it may be more cost effective to spend more now than buying a whole new later.
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Rv heating upgrades diy furnace filter and wireless thermostat june 15 2020 september 11 2018 in this video i show you a neat little wireless thermostat for our rv electric space heater and my diy mod to install a filter in the rv gas furnace s cold air return grill.
There are a few things to program on the hunter 42999b digital rv thermostat to get things setup the way you like.
Our rv came with a basic manual slider type thermostat.
Also the furnace maintains a more even temperature.
Rv thermostat upgrade honeywell focuspro 5000 august 5 2019 january 26 2017 our 2011 keystone cougar trailer came with a manual slide style thermostat controlling the rv furnace and the air conditioner and fan.
I ve done this particular upgrade a few times in the past.
I swap out my oem coleman mach manual slider type thermostat for a battery operated honeywell rth5100b digital with auto heat and cooling changeover.
Our rv has two locations for our fuses one in the cabin but these are mostly automotive fuses and one in the back.
By installing a digital model i get much more precise temperature control.
Adding to its versatility i liked that it can work to control both the furnace and air conditioner.
On the control board there are option switches for celsius fahrenheit and another for using the unit with an lp gas or electric type furnace.
Rv digital thermostat upgrade mod explained august 2 2019.
Honeywell is a great buy whether you want to upgrade your home or rv s thermostat with just a single purchase.
For a 12v powered thermostat you ll need to check your fuses.
All rv thermostats run on 12v so your heater will work if you aren t plugged in.
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I liked that this model is a top choice in its class for its usefulness.
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