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Old 03-29-2012, 06:22 PM   #1
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Talking Working Fix for better Temperature control in Coach

The sensor on the thermostat was buried in the back of the left hand bottom corner of the utility panelClick image for larger version

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ID:	19422 The panel was turned around 180 degrees and the thermostat was mounted 1/2 inch away from the panel surfaceClick image for larger version

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ID:	19423.The spacer is a CARLON A410 Single Gang 1/2" Raised Cover that can be found in the electrical section of Lowes or Home DepotClick image for larger version

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ID:	19424.The Coach temperature now stays within one degree or less of the settingClick image for larger version

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ID:	19425 compared to the annoying two or three degrees temperature variation before the modification.
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Old 03-29-2012, 07:20 PM   #2
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Interesting fix. Your panel is mounted deeper than my Journey, but it should still help. No problems with wire length?
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Old 03-29-2012, 08:31 PM   #3
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Plenty of wire behind panel.
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