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Re: WiFi/Bluetooth thermostat upgrade from Dometic 5-button

Reply #25 –
Has anyone noticed issues with their Easy Touch thermostat cycling the ACs on and off before achieving the desired temp (and by a large margin...sometimes 10 degrees). It just seems to be random...could run for 10 minutes or only a couple. Similar symptoms to short cycling. It happens with both my AC units and when I revert back to the old 5-button thermostat the issue goes away.
1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.

Re: WiFi/Bluetooth thermostat upgrade from Dometic 5-button

Reply #26 –
Elliott

Have you updated to the latest version of firmware. If you have the latest, then send them an email.  I have not see that problem but I may have different software on mine.
2014 ih45  (4th Foretravel owned)
 1997 36' U295 Sold in 2020, owned for 19 years
  U240 36' Sold to insurance company after melting in garage fire
    33' Foretravel on Dodge Chassis  Sold very long time ago

Re: WiFi/Bluetooth thermostat upgrade from Dometic 5-button

Reply #27 –
Quote from: turbojack –
Elliott

Have you updated to the latest version of firmware. If you have the latest, then send them an email.  I have not see that problem but I may have different software on mine.
I did update it, yes. I submitted a support request with them this morning but have no idea how long the wait is with them usually. Hopefully less  than HWH.

Overall the cooling still works ... it just takes longer to get down to temp with it cycling on and off. And it's annoying at night hearing it kick on and off while trying to sleep.
1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.

Re: WiFi/Bluetooth thermostat upgrade from Dometic 5-button

Reply #28 –
Quote from: Elliott –
Has anyone noticed issues with their Easy Touch thermostat cycling the ACs on and off before achieving the desired temp (and by a large margin...sometimes 10 degrees). It just seems to be random...could run for 10 minutes or only a couple. Similar symptoms to short cycling. It happens with both my AC units and when I revert back to the old 5-button thermostat the issue goes away.
Ours acts up when the battery is low. Don't know if yours has a battery but that always seems to be our problem with digital  thermostates that I added.

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

Re: WiFi/Bluetooth thermostat upgrade from Dometic 5-button

Reply #29 –
Quote from: Elliott –
I did update it, yes. I submitted a support request with them this morning but have no idea how long the wait is with them usually. Hopefully less  than HWH.

In the past I had an answer within a day if not less. Now HWH, maybe 7 weeks.  I will say I did have a bad circuit board and the turn around on it was 2 weeks including shipping there and back.
2014 ih45  (4th Foretravel owned)
 1997 36' U295 Sold in 2020, owned for 19 years
  U240 36' Sold to insurance company after melting in garage fire
    33' Foretravel on Dodge Chassis  Sold very long time ago

Re: WiFi/Bluetooth thermostat upgrade from Dometic 5-button

Reply #30 –
Quote from: Pierce & Gaylie Stewart –
Ours acts up when the battery is low. Don't know if yours has a battery but that always seems to be our problem with digital  thermostates that I added.

Pierce
No batteries on these. The telephone cable that plugs into it provides the 12v power
1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.

Re: WiFi/Bluetooth thermostat upgrade from Dometic 5-button

Reply #31 –
According to the Dometic manual, short cycling is usually do to: Air flow restriction (frost or dirt on fins) Duct blowing on sensor/thermostat
Cable assembly (wire or plugs)
AC circuit board

Thermostat (probably not in your case)

Jim

2002 U320
Jim Frerichs
2002 U320 42'

Re: WiFi/Bluetooth thermostat upgrade from Dometic 5-button

Reply #32 –
Where is the temp sensor for the front AC unit?
1987 Grand Villa ORED
2001 U320 4010

Not all that wander are lost... but I often am.

Re: WiFi/Bluetooth thermostat upgrade from Dometic 5-button

Reply #33 –
The temperature sensor for the five button thermostat is inside the thermostat. It is behind the small raised loup of the case, on the front - the sensor then being slightly visible.

Jim

2002 U32o
Jim Frerichs
2002 U320 42'

Re: WiFi/Bluetooth thermostat upgrade from Dometic 5-button

Reply #34 –
For the Easy Touch thermostat the front temperature sensor is inside the thermostat and is not visible.

Jim

2002 U320
Jim Frerichs
2002 U320 42'

Re: WiFi/Bluetooth thermostat upgrade from Dometic 5-button

Reply #35 –
In a previous post, I described a problem with my t stat not lighting up. The forum suggested I purchase the Micro-Air Easy Touch model 357, which I did.
Turns out it wasn't the t stat.
I really don't want the Easy Touch
So........
If anyone out there would like to own a brand new, never used Easy Touch,
make me an offer I can't refuse
Would like to recover fair amount
Thanks
Glenn and Amy Beinfest
2001 36' U320
#5812
2014 Honda CRV

No Whining on the YACHT

Re: WiFi/Bluetooth thermostat upgrade from Dometic 5-button

Reply #36 –
Rvupgradestore has thermostat for $244.95 and free shipping. Saves about $20 over micro air. Just ordered mine today.
Randy (N4TDT) and Karen Crete
Sarasota, Florida
SOLD:  2000 U270 34' WTFE Build 5756 "Ole Red"

Re: WiFi/Bluetooth thermostat upgrade from Dometic 5-button

Reply #37 –
I've had a great experience with my Easy Touch.  It was simple to install and worked right out of the box.  Easy to connect to by Wifi from anywhere as long as the RV has wifi on board (hot spot).  Bluetooth also works but only when near the coach.  Haven't played around with Schedules yet since we're parked at our house in Florida and leave AC's on full time. 
Randy (N4TDT) and Karen Crete
Sarasota, Florida
SOLD:  2000 U270 34' WTFE Build 5756 "Ole Red"