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Old 04-23-2010, 02:34 AM   #1
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Remote Control Thermostat

We purchased a 2005 3450RL Montana in Jan. and love it, love it!
Except for the remote control thermostat! Is it possible to change this thing out with a digital thermostat ie one from Lowes? If so does anyone know how to rewire the RV for a residential thermostat?
 
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Old 04-23-2010, 04:03 AM   #2
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You need to contact Dometic with your serial number from your unit. They sell a replacement system for the remote. You need to change out the control box that is mounted inside the air conditioner,which can be accessed from the filter inside. You should be able to swap it out yourself, if not dometic is very good about assistance over the phone.
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Old 04-23-2010, 08:31 AM   #3
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Unfortunately the digital thermostat from Lowes (or most other places) will not work. The Montana has a unusual wiring system (looks like a four wire phone plug) and doesn't work with the traditional home thermostat wiring. I doubt re-wiring is the answer either as the heater and A/C units circuity are involved. Racerjoe has the best advice.

Here is an old thread of 34 pages (dis)cussing the dreaded Remote Control Thermostat and the praising the replacement Climate Control Center (CCC) model.
http://www.montanaowners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=8145&SearchTerms=,ccc

If you have lots of time on your hands, do a "Search" using "CCC", be sure to check the box to search Archived Posts, and enjoy!
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