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Title: Thermostat Replacement
Post by: Bill B on February 09, 2022, 12:33:10 am
I have a Duo Therm 4 button thermostat that controls the 3 AC units, Heat Pumps and Furnace Zones (Aqua Hot).  Does anyone know of a direct replacement?  Have not found the one I have online that is in our 2000 U320 so may be obsolete. 
I'm looking for a direct replacement or if anyone knows where a new original could be located.  Many Thanks!
Title: Re: Thermostat Replacement
Post by: craneman on February 09, 2022, 01:13:20 am
Dometic 4 button thermostat repair (https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=21786.0)
Title: Re: Thermostat Replacement
Post by: Jim Frerichs on February 09, 2022, 07:58:03 am
The commercial link to eBay on the forum is an early posting from 8 years ago. For a current listing do a Google search or a new eBay search for: "shop duo-therm comfort control 4 button thermostat"

Or as preferred, use the website:

Frerichs Electronics (http://www.frerichselectronics.com)

Jim

2002 U320 42'
Title: Re: Thermostat Replacement
Post by: Bill B on February 09, 2022, 08:47:14 am
Thanks guys for the reply's.  Jim, I sent you a pm. 
Title: Re: Thermostat Replacement
Post by: turbojack on February 09, 2022, 10:23:46 am
Go to  microair.net  They have one for just about everything. The advantage with this type is you can also use your phone to set and adjust temps.  If you have it hooked up to wifi you can keep up with coach temps when you are not around.

I installed one in our coach and it was plug and play. I did screw up by putting the app on my phone first and then forgot what my password was.  I had to delete everything and start over.  Only other problem was if hooked up to wifi the name has to be longer then 3 letters or numbers.
Title: Re: Thermostat Replacement
Post by: WS6_Keith on February 09, 2022, 10:33:23 am
Quote from: turbojack –
Go to  microair.net  They have one for just about everything. The advantage with this type is you can also use your phone to set and adjust temps.  If you have it hooked up to wifi you can keep up with coach temps when you are not around.

I installed one in our coach and it was plug and play. I did screw up by putting the app on my phone first and then forgot what my password was.  I had to delete everything and start over.  Only other problem was if hooked up to wifi the name has to be longer then 3 letters or numbers.

This is the one I have as well, but if you go through the selector for the 4-button t-stat option, they say they don't offer one unless you upgrade the control boards:

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Upgrading to the CCC (3109229.009) or CCC1 (3311557.000) control board would allow you to use our ASY-357-X01 (black) or ASY-357-X02 (white)

Upgrading to the CCC2 (3312227.000) control board would allow you to use our ASY-350-X01 (black) or ASY-350-X02 (white)
Title: Re: Thermostat Replacement
Post by: Jim Frerichs on February 09, 2022, 01:45:31 pm
FYI, Micro air is for 5 button thermostats. I won't work for the 4 button version.
JIm

2002 U320
Title: Re: Thermostat Replacement
Post by: Realmccoy on February 09, 2022, 01:53:52 pm
I did the repair with just clean and replace the internal parts of the switch. Worked much better, but now need to do it again for the up and down buttons. Pay attention to Jim's instructions on how to remove the thermostat cover, it may keep you from tearing these old and rare thermostats.
Title: Re: Thermostat Replacement
Post by: Jim Frerichs on February 09, 2022, 02:48:26 pm
Not an easiest rebuild of the four button Dometic thermostat switches...there are very small spring parts inside that often become weak again anyway. Some folks who attempt the repair have lost some parts. Don't ask me how I know this.
Nothing like all new switches to get good long term use.
JIm

2002 U320
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