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Bedroom clock

Have looked at Search and am not finding much help - Sooooooo

What have you folks done about repairing or replacing the BR flush mount clock.  We do have 12 volt power to the clock.  It just stopped working.

FT has no replacement and did contact a company that repairs electrical control panels that was referenced on this forum but they can not repair this product.  I have found a couple on ebay that I am inquiring about.

Looks like I will either have to purchase a bedside battery powered clock or adapt the existing cover plate to accommodate a flush mount digital clock.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

Re: Bedroom clock

Reply #1 –
Make a template and put in a car radio,our coach has 2 speakers on the sides at the foot of the bed.

Another idea,don't replace it use your cell phone.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

Re: Bedroom clock

Reply #2 –
Scott, ours quit a year or so ago too.  There is no replacement.  I have checked the circuits as far as I can and can't see an issue.  Probably some integrated circuit that fried.

My idea is to just bring our Echo along and put it in the bedroom at night.  "Alexa, what time is it?"  "The time is four thirty AM"

Good for lots of other things as well.
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: Bedroom clock

Reply #3 –
This is a picture of what I did to replace my non working clock. It keeps the time when switched off, as long as 12V power is maintained.
Dennis & Martha Harrell
2000 Foretravel U320
2014 GMC 4X4 Sierra Crew Cab Pickup

Re: Bedroom clock

Reply #4 –
Quote from: Genie915 –
This is a picture of what I did to replace my non working clock. It keeps the time when switched off, as long as 12V power is maintained.


You did a great job with this.  How did you engrave the "ON/OFF" into the metal?  It looks nice and clean.

Chris

Re: Bedroom clock

Reply #5 –
My brother works in tool & die. They have a machine that milled all opening and also scribed the letters. Used the switch off the old clock panel.
Dennis & Martha Harrell
2000 Foretravel U320
2014 GMC 4X4 Sierra Crew Cab Pickup

Re: Bedroom clock

Reply #6 –
Could he be enticed into making another cover plate?  ;)
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

Re: Bedroom clock

Reply #8 –
You are a resouceful lot.  😃
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

Re: Bedroom clock

Reply #9 –
Here's a panel mount, but requires 1.34" clearance behind panel. 12 VOLT DIGITAL CAR ALARM CLOCK, PANEL MOUNT FOR CARAVAN, RV, MOTORHOME...

This requires less clearance: 12v 12 hour Clock, Panel Mount

I always wanted ours to also display the outside temperature.  ;)

Maybe this one. Everything I want except a way to adjust display brightness. Panel Mount 12/24volt + Temp & Calendar
Dick, '03 U320 40' Tag, 2 slides, Coach #6075
Full Timers
2009 Honda CR-V

Re: Bedroom clock

Reply #11 –
Thanx Dave.

Keeping my eyes on that one too.

Figure I'll cut out on faceplate to fit it in.  If I screw it up I'll have another made.  Like the clock. 
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

Re: Bedroom clock

Reply #12 –
I had a clock made by PMMI in Houston. Of course, they no longer support this product. I actually found a soldered joint had broken apart and with a good magnifying glass was able to solder it back together

Re: Bedroom clock

Reply #13 –
Removal of the clock above the bed
Is there a disconnect plug on the clock or would I have to cut the power wires to remove it?
One of the optical screws holding the slide switch on mine is missing and I need to affix it better.
I really don't want to be working upside down on the bed.

thanks
Elliott & Mary Bray
ex. 1996 36' U295 - Build 4879
ex. 2018 Coachmen Leprechaun 319MB
 

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Reply #14 –
I have used a electronic repair guy many times in lake forest, ca that fixes high end audio and stereo equipement.

Minimum is around $130.  Stacks of boxes from collectors who buy high end stuff and send it to him to fix it.

The real guy just has a minumum

Mr g's stereo and video repair 949 4965557

Since 1976.
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: Bedroom clock

Reply #15 –
Thanks Bob -

I'll give him a call.
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320