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can a house thermostat be used in an rv

by Jessy Lang Sr. Published 3 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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No you cannot use a typical residential thermostat in an RV. The reason is that most of them are designed to use 24 volt AC power, and RVs have no such power source. You can use a thermostat that is battery-powered and that is designed for "millivolt" control systems.Mar 12, 2008

Can I replace my RV thermostat with any thermostat?

Some RV thermostats are heat-only, meaning they can only work with RVs that have heating systems — not heating and cooling systems. Other thermostats are heating and cooling compatible. Make sure you're looking at thermostats that are compatible with what your RV has.

Can you use a Honeywell thermostat in a RV?

If you are looking for a versatile non-programmable thermostat, we highly recommend the thermostat from the well-known brand in heating and cooling, Honeywell. What is this? This electronic thermostat can be utilized in both the RV and actual home environment.

What kind of thermostat can I use in RV?

4 Types of RV ThermostatsAnalog Thermostats. An analog RV thermostat is the most basic type to install. ... Digital Thermostat. Another great choice is a digital RV thermostat. ... Programmable RV Thermostats. ... Smart Thermostat.

How do I replace my RV digital thermostat?

0:168:28How to Upgrade Your RV Thermostat - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipIf it's if it's a little bit tight just to get behind it and pry it off and it just pops right offMoreIf it's if it's a little bit tight just to get behind it and pry it off and it just pops right off step two we're going to be taking the old one off which is just two simple screws.

Can you put a WiFi thermostat in an RV?

Is the EasyTouch RV Thermostat smart? Yes, it is WiFi and Bluetooth enabled and programmable by time of day and has lots of other one-of-a- kind features for the RV. It displays both actual and set point temps on its face, and outside temperature too.

Can I put a Nest thermostat in my RV?

0:248:50DIY How to install nest smart thermostat in an RV - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipSo what I'm gonna show you is how I install the nest. In my RV. Okay. This is what we did now IMoreSo what I'm gonna show you is how I install the nest. In my RV. Okay. This is what we did now I already have it installed. So I didn't I'm not gonna show you the installation.

Can I add a thermostat to my RV AC?

All you have to do is hook up the 3 thermostat wires (12V, 12V-, and comm). If you remove the air filter and look inside the AC you will see the thermostat connections. Also you can download installation and wiring diagrams on the Dometic site.

Will a 24v thermostat work on 12V?

Quick answer: You can't use a 24volt T-stat in a 12 volt system. Just get a battery operated one.

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