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kirkl

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Posted: 10/27/11 01:49pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

I have a 2005 salem TT and has forced air ducted furnace. to turn if off you just turn down the thermostat to where it says off which is basically 50 degrees is what it says.
theres really no off and on switch. well its been getting cold here (23 last night) and i noticed it was running last night and this morning. is there a way to really shut it off without pulling the batteries out or unplugging it. im getting ready to go elk hunting and its using my propane running it.


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Yea, replace that junk thermostat with a new Hunter Douglas digital one for around 25 dollars. The HD has a switch that actually turns it off.


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Posted: 10/27/11 01:58pm Link  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

will a digital one always have a little drain on the battery if boondock camping?

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kirkl wrote:

will a digital one always have a little drain on the battery if boondock camping?

The Hunter has its own batteries - there won't be any drain from your house batteries when you turn the furnace off.


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No, The HD digital uses two AA batteries for power. So if not wanted/needed you can either turn it off or take the batteries out. They are way more accurate so the temp swings inside the RV are diminished greatly. Making a more comfortable environment.

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sounds good. thanks for the reply. wheres a good place to pick those up?

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If you buy the correct digital t stat it will require its' own batteries in order for the T stat to work.

Read the package carefully, some digital home T stats like the Honeywell "Round" series are designed to sneak power from the furnace to charge a battery or a capacitor. This type will not work correctly since home furnaces are designed for 24V AC and your RV furnace will only have 12V DC.

The T stats you are looking for should state requires batteries.

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You can get a Hunter at Home Depot. Also, if you do a search you will find that the moderator Les has a great install procedure so that if you can have high and low fan speeds.

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WalMart also sells the one you need for around 20-25 dollars or get it off of Amazon.com

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Walmart is where I got mine

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