*Works so well **Fastly.Cool** for rv that it only requires daytime operation until high temp and humidity are overnight. It is difficult to get to side filters, but back is easily accessible.*
Upgraded our 2 thermostats to Micro Air on our 2013 Phaeton. We’re on our first trip now with them and we love them! Adjust the climate while lying in bed via Bluetooth or the WiFi. Love it!
NOTE: Depending on the thermostat you are replacing, the Micro Air model may come prewired to a white multi wire connector that will mate with the same type connector from the coach’s factory wiring. In that instance it is literally ‘plug and play’. No individual wires to connect. 👍
UPDATE: If your RV is equipped with an Automatic Generator Start (AGS) that will provide backup power in case of a power failure, the Micro Air thermostat will work seamlessly with that function. As you would before, it must be turned on and set to the desired temp and heat or cooling.
You guys have changed my life once again!!! Watching your videos has inspired me to get out in my RV more, my girlfriend and I just made a 14 hour drive from St.Louis to Gulf Shores for vacation which I’ve never hauled my RV more than a few hours before........ I spent weeks researching how I can get a smart thermostat and never found any promising results then I just laid down after a long 2 days of traveling and you’ve solved my long mystery of getting a smart thermostat!!!!! I ordered myself one before your video was even over for my 27th birthday coming up on Wednesday!!!! Your code worked flawlessly! Thank you guys so much!!!!!
This is a video me and the wife have been waiting for ... I thank you very much for making this video .. we've been waiting .. we have a dog and we're concerned just like you guys are ..
@@ChangingLanes Oh yeah we definitely watch that one already Thanks again for such great content . Look forward to many more.. has that Wi-Fi AC controller been working very well have you had any glitches or problems yet
We just bought a rv. We are fixing it up. We learning a lot about how to organize and how to live with a pet in the RV. I want to thank you for your channel.
Thanks! We RV with dogs and I can say this is the beat thermostat by a long shot! We bought a myfi device to control ours. Its has worked as advertised. Installation was just as easy as you you made it look. Great company by the way they called me before shipping just to confirm it was the right model that I needed and correct address to send it to.
Hvac tech here ..Regular thermostats absolutely can control multiple heat and ac sources.. most of your modern day thermostats will have an RC and Rh terminal with a jumper factory installed between both terminals . if you remove the jumper and hook up your heat source power wire to rh, and your cooling r wire to rc, that’s running a dual power setup . If you buy a home wi-fi the tstat, that’s powered off batteries and not a 24 volt power source .. it will work fine since the thermostat terminals are open and closed switches and the Batteries are the power source .. no different then having a straight ac system with duct work and a boiler system for heat . One stat can control both . I installed two residential wifi thermostats in my travel trailer without any issues . Works perfect .
My first Easy touch thermostat failed in under one year, maybe because it was I think the second one ever installed (May 2020). Screen just blanked out. Luckily I kept my old thermostat in the rig and just reinstalled it. Contacted Micro-Air and they sent me a replacement unit right away. Reinstalled that one and I got the latest unit, so that was good. Kudos to Micro-Air for their support.
My current thermostat isn't even digital - it's a slider. I saw that unit, and fell in love at first sight. There is one in my future - Thanks so much for the GREAT vid. I now feel confident with the install.
We purchased this per your recommendation and we love it. It is more like our sticks and bricks SENSI system, so we think it’s great. We watch your channel because we always learn something new.
Thanks so much for such an informative visual video. We are thinking about changing our exact thermostat that you changed from to the micro air. And yes, I would like to install it myself and not take it to the dealer. Happy trails.
I had this thermostat for my 5th wheel, it was the first company to make a wifi bluetooth thermostat for Rv's and it worked very well. The initial setup took a few minutes with the connection and pairing process but otherwise it was great. The price tag for a one of a kind system is high but to be expected. Unfortunately I can't use it anymore as I traded in my RV and it's not compatible with my new Coleman mach system. The system I have is for the Dometic , I removed the thermostat and it's only 2 months old. Now I need to look into the Coleman Mach version.
Just pulled the trigger on a set of these. Called them first because your promo code didn't work. They gave me a new one, "ETMoon" and it gave me $15 off each unit! Thanks! From a fellow combat veteran. 11th ACR OIF '05
Your videos have cost us a lot of money... in a good way. We have a 2019 momentum 395m and found you not long after you started. We have most of what you recommend and use your discount codes when we can! We're going to have to stop watching you if we want to retire 🤣. Thank you for all you do for the rest of us!!!! 💕
Wow! Chad this thermostat works great once you get it hooked up on the wall and on your phone. I’m glad it works. You did a great job again as well. Thanks you so much Chad and Tara. Tara for filming or she was she not. Thanks you both anyways. Now you will be able to tell if Daisy is hot or cold in the rig. Hope you both have a great week. See you soon!
We have been waiting for a better solution to replace our crapy dometic “soft touch” A/C thermostat. This looks to be the best option thus far. Came across it in the interwebs couple weeks back, but didnt see any valid reviews til now. Thanks!
Thanks for this video. I sometimes have to leave for a few weeks to sometimes a month. So being able to control my AC from anywhere is amazing. Do you have to install easy start also? I just put in some smart plugs and it's been a game changer to control lights and fans in my place from anywhere. Awesome! Makes me feel like I can except this challenge. 😊
Loved this video. At first I thought you must be mad setting temperature to 76, that would be one hot dog, then realised you are talking Fahrenheit I am used to Celsius!
we just installed ours! thank you so much for the discount code and the great installation video :D too bad we can't get it to turn on the fireplace ;)
Thank you for this video! As many know, the Dometic thermostat is pretty garbage but I want sure which thermostat to upgrade to. Know I know. Great guide as always.
Bought a Beta unit from MicroAire and worked with then on some of the startup issues. At this point the unit is very stable and works exactly as it should The guys at MicroAire were great to work with, appreciated feedback from the field, and were very responsive to any issues. After watching/hoping the market would produce one of these, MicroAire rose to the occasion, and I believe have the only one of it's kind in the market. Very happy with mine, and anxiously await Google/Alexa compatibility.
Thanks for another great and helpful video. Just got my 2 dropped off and going to install tonight. With the help of your video I'm sure it will be as easy as the IC3000 inverter install that I did after watching your video. Thanks again
Thanks for the invite to watch you work up a sweat. But it was just too easy, or at least you made it look easy. Nice video, informative and beneficial and rewarding. EZPZ
I use this same feature on my home thermostat. Love it! These IoT thermostats are very reliable. Thanks for the how to videos. You do the best job out there for DIY. Thanks again Chad! I just clicked on your Hutch Mountain URL to order two of these... Note: The $10 off is per order, not per thermostat. Therefore, I am placing two separate orders to get the $10 off each one so I can remotely control both air conditioners in my 2019 Grand Design Reflection 311BHS fifth wheel.
I installed one of these maybe 5 months ago. It works fine although I would have liked a better touchpad. I do think they could improve the app. I have an iPhone and to exit the app you swipe up but doing that I often turn off the thermostat because of the location of the off button or change the mode setting or fan setting. If they just put those three settings on top and moved the temperature and wifi/bluetooth to the bottom this won't happen. You can touch those all day long and nothing will happen. I contacted them about this and their answer was there were other ways to exit the app. True. But when you do something for years, changing that habit is difficult and it shouldn't be necessary for me to learn a new methodology. It would be so simple for a software engineer to flip those lines.
Wow that’s a fantastic device a real game changer for hitting the road with my German Shepherd what’s your thoughts on hotspoting The thermostat off the tablet when you’re away. 👊👍😎
Thank you for this review! We've been trying to find a solution for our dog Nash while we are away from the RV. Just used the link and discount code and can't wait to get this installed! Nash says hi and thanks you as well :)
Is there any info on the backend services (IOT) that the thermostat proxies through? Any concern with these guys getting bought out or going out of business and then the back end is abandoned? (This leaving your WiFi connections out of service with only a Bluetooth local control available?)
OMG you two are great, we're so much alike, great item for when we have to leave our girl behind when we go for a Spyder ride. We miss our toy hauler rv, maybe the dealership will let us buy a 353G instead of the Jayco Eagle HT 280RSOK we have on order. LOL Would love to meet up with you two on a "Friday the 13th" in Port Dover, Ontario, Canada when the border finally opens up. Bring on the vaccines!
Maybe I missed it but our thermostat controls the ac and heat in 3 different zones. Is it possible with that system? I could just go to the website I guess lol!
@@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707 and apparently we'd need only one "350" model if you have the same multi zone dometic we have. No pets here, but remote control for the bed could be nice. At $249 (-$10) the remote, that'll go in the nice to have bucket list 😁
@@sebmeunier3528 remote and a system that just might be easier to control than the original, not that it's really hard to control. I need to show this to the New Horizons RV company and they should install these in all of their units.
Hey Chad - thanks for this. We have similar thermostat to you (just no heat pump). Couple of questions - ours is at a seasonal spot - can you connect to park wifi? We are still working out if /when we will upgrade our camper connectivity. Park wifi is actually really good. 2nd question - we have 2 a/c's. Can you only change 1? I was thinking of doing 1 and seeing how it goes. Our goal for now is to be able to turn on one a/c during our drive (2.5 hr) up to camper so it's "cooler" when we get there. Thanks!!!
@@ChangingLanes Thanks!!! you guys are uber busy out there so any response is appreciated. Also.... not this year, but next year will be doing NRVTA. I had seen it before but was unsure of benefit. You are my go to for tech answers on my Grand Design. So if you got a lot out of it, i know it's not just "here is your water heater...."
When the power goes out and comes back on they can turn the AC’s back on remotely. Unlike before they had to come back and hit a couple buttons. Usually power comes back on quickly so it’s definitely a nice feature. 👍🏼
I love the thermostat but not the price. When something like a Sensi Wifi for your home is $79, I just can't justify the price. Hopefully a newcomer will enter the market at a more reasonable price.
Chad I would like to ask you personal question. You travel a lot though different states. Do you stop at all port of entry. I believe if your combed weight trailer and truck is over 25000 lbs you should stop. Am I right I wrong ?
Have you ever thought of solar? I have been looking into the company who made your amazing rv! I really love the company and I am looking at getting one in Canada this summer so we can travel up into the north off grid.
Nice upgrade, but at $250 a piece, buying enough for our rig would be too pricey to be worth it. We just monitor with a govee and wireless camera and have the phone number to the front desk for emergencies. $60 total system.
great job! I have had mine for about 6 months now works great. in the last several days i have had an error come up AC Freeze Lockout. has anyone else had this error?
i just got an update from EasyTouch support, this thermostat will give you let you know issues with your AC. If anyone faces this issue here is what support states. This means that the freeze sensor is indicating that your evaporator coil is freezing up and shutting down to prevent damage. Note that this functionality is from the Dometic control board and the thermostat is reporting the state.
A temporary solution as you have found is to turn the system off and on, however the root issue must be addressed and best handled by an HVAC technician. Some potential causes:
Misplaced sensor Poor airflow Closed registers Dirt/debris on coil Dirty air filter Failing fan assembly Low or mischarged refrigerant (note this should never leak or need recharging) Great Product thanks for Sharing Chad & Tara !!!
I love micro air products like the micro easy start but this thing is just overpriced. But i agree, having this with dogs might be worth it. Along with our monitoring of humidity and power with the meetmarcell unit. I will have to just bite the bullet and buy it. As always, great video.
Sounds good but.... Is this device more smart after a power loss? ie have a default of power on and control of the AC after power loss? I know the original thermostat does not do anything after a power loss. Let's say you are on a nice hike and your out of cell phone wifi range of the camper, then what?
No internet means no access.. Not much we can do about that scenario. But at least we can turn it on as soon as we're in cell range. The RV is almost never outside cell service.
I got my micro air hooked up everything hooked up but the Internet's not working to it and my phone is an android does it have to be an android or iPhone please help me because I know this product is
Great video! I just installed the same thermostat in our Grand Design Solitude. We also have a heat pump and gas furnace connected to our Living Room AC. You mentioned an issue with the temperature jumping - how did you correct that (firmware update or something else)?
The device had to be swapped out. The symptom is a 3-4 degree straight jump when the compressor kicks on. If yours does that, contact your reseller or Micro-Air. 👍🏼
@@ChangingLanes I took a video and spoke with Hutch Mountain. Camper was 95 degrees according to the Easy Touch, I turned on the AC and as soon as the compressor kicked in the inside temperature jumped to 98 degrees and then slowly (over a couple of minutes) returned to 95 degrees. Hutch Mountain recommended talking to Micro Air so I will call them tomorrow.
*Works so well **Fastly.Cool** for rv that it only requires daytime operation until high temp and humidity are overnight. It is difficult to get to side filters, but back is easily accessible.*
Upgraded our 2 thermostats to Micro Air on our 2013 Phaeton. We’re on our first trip now with them and we love them! Adjust the climate while lying in bed via Bluetooth or the WiFi. Love it!
NOTE: Depending on the thermostat you are replacing, the Micro Air model may come prewired to a white multi wire connector that will mate with the same type connector from the coach’s factory wiring. In that instance it is literally ‘plug and play’. No individual wires to connect. 👍
UPDATE: If your RV is equipped with an Automatic Generator Start (AGS) that will provide backup power in case of a power failure, the Micro Air thermostat will work seamlessly with that function. As you would before, it must be turned on and set to the desired temp and heat or cooling.
I have the 2012 Phaeton and it is not a plug and play. Do I need to cut the wires from the motherboard? Also the micro air has connecters on it too?
You guys have changed my life once again!!! Watching your videos has inspired me to get out in my RV more, my girlfriend and I just made a 14 hour drive from St.Louis to Gulf Shores for vacation which I’ve never hauled my RV more than a few hours before........ I spent weeks researching how I can get a smart thermostat and never found any promising results then I just laid down after a long 2 days of traveling and you’ve solved my long mystery of getting a smart thermostat!!!!! I ordered myself one before your video was even over for my 27th birthday coming up on Wednesday!!!! Your code worked flawlessly! Thank you guys so much!!!!!
Happy Birthday! 😊
The screen with the QR code has the part number for future reference.
This is a video me and the wife have been waiting for ... I thank you very much for making this video .. we've been waiting .. we have a dog and we're concerned just like you guys are ..
Thanks! 😊 Be sure to also see: czcams.com/video/9d2PVI4Gelg/video.html
@@ChangingLanes Oh yeah we definitely watch that one already Thanks again for such great content . Look forward to many more.. has that Wi-Fi AC controller been working very well have you had any glitches or problems yet
We just bought a rv. We are fixing it up. We learning a lot about how to organize and how to live with a pet in the RV. I want to thank you for your channel.
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Fantastic job on the internet control!
Sold!!! I hate the stock tstat in our GD Reflection because it is many steps just to set a temp AND it's hard to read. You kids are great!!!
This is exactly what I need. Left in the morning one day and forgot to turn on the AC. Got back 10 hours later and the temp was 95°
Yea.. that's scary with a pet in the RV for sure!
Thanks! We RV with dogs and I can say this is the beat thermostat by a long shot! We bought a myfi device to control ours. Its has worked as advertised. Installation was just as easy as you you made it look. Great company by the way they called me before shipping just to confirm it was the right model that I needed and correct address to send it to.
I love you guys, you are so personable and down to earth. Thanks for all the tips.
You did it to me again. I was just looking at these and added it to my wish list.
Hvac tech here ..Regular thermostats absolutely can control multiple heat and ac sources.. most of your modern day thermostats will have an RC and Rh terminal with a jumper factory installed between both terminals . if you remove the jumper and hook up your heat source power wire to rh, and your cooling r wire to rc, that’s running a dual power setup . If you buy a home wi-fi the tstat, that’s powered off batteries and not a 24 volt power source .. it will work fine since the thermostat terminals are open and closed switches and the Batteries are the power source .. no different then having a straight ac system with duct work and a boiler system for heat . One stat can control both . I installed two residential wifi thermostats in my travel trailer without any issues . Works perfect .
My first Easy touch thermostat failed in under one year, maybe because it was I think the second one ever installed (May 2020). Screen just blanked out. Luckily I kept my old thermostat in the rig and just reinstalled it. Contacted Micro-Air and they sent me a replacement unit right away. Reinstalled that one and I got the latest unit, so that was good. Kudos to Micro-Air for their support.
My current thermostat isn't even digital - it's a slider.
I saw that unit, and fell in love at first sight.
There is one in my future - Thanks so much for the GREAT vid. I now feel confident with the install.
Purchased 2 of these today. Chad comes up with the best stuff
Thank you, I’ve been trying to figure out how to get it on wifi. Yours are great. Love your videos.
We purchased this per your recommendation and we love it. It is more like our sticks and bricks SENSI system, so we think it’s great. We watch your channel because we always learn something new.
Thanks so much Teri for your support!💖
Guy you must be MacGyver. Everything you tackle you’re able to fix that’s great.👍☕️🍩
YES!!! Fits our rig. You guys really helped us on this one. Domino says thanks!! :)
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Thanks so much for such an informative visual video. We are thinking about changing our exact thermostat that you changed from to the micro air. And yes, I would like to install it myself and not take it to the dealer. Happy trails.
Cool picture of Indian Motorcycle . Chad picture of you and Tara is awesome !!!!! Always learn so much watching your videos!!!!
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You have the best videos. Very thorough and easy to understand. Thank you for helping to install and set up my smart thermostat!
I had this thermostat for my 5th wheel, it was the first company to make a wifi bluetooth thermostat for Rv's and it worked very well. The initial setup took a few minutes with the connection and pairing process but otherwise it was great. The price tag for a one of a kind system is high but to be expected. Unfortunately I can't use it anymore as I traded in my RV and it's not compatible with my new Coleman mach system. The system I have is for the Dometic , I removed the thermostat and it's only 2 months old. Now I need to look into the Coleman Mach version.
Daisy looks very excited;)
Great!! I been looking for peace of mind when I leave my Dog an kitty in the RV to go do something!! Thank You!! You have a Great teaching gift!!
They sell one for the comfort control center replacement!!!!! Hell yeahhhhh!!!
Nice - the peace of mind now, knowing that you can monitor and control the temps when Miss Daisy is alone in the rig has no value.
I've been waiting for this to become available for my Motorhome. It will be nice to have control over the system by phone.
Just pulled the trigger on a set of these. Called them first because your promo code didn't work. They gave me a new one, "ETMoon" and it gave me $15 off each unit! Thanks! From a fellow combat veteran. 11th ACR OIF '05
Thanks for the heads-up! I just checked and the code is working now.. Hopefully it was a one time glitch. Thank you for your service! 🇺🇸
Your videos have cost us a lot of money... in a good way. We have a 2019 momentum 395m and found you not long after you started. We have most of what you recommend and use your discount codes when we can! We're going to have to stop watching you if we want to retire 🤣. Thank you for all you do for the rest of us!!!! 💕
Thank you so much for your support, we really appreciate it! 🙏💚
Wow! Chad this thermostat works great once you get it hooked up on the wall and on your phone. I’m glad it works. You did a great job again as well. Thanks you so much Chad and Tara. Tara for filming or she was she not. Thanks you both anyways. Now you will be able to tell if Daisy is hot or cold in the rig. Hope you both have a great week. See you soon!
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Ordered it while watching the video. Installed in less than 5 minutes!
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We have been waiting for a better solution to replace our crapy dometic “soft touch” A/C thermostat.
This looks to be the best option thus far. Came across it in the interwebs couple weeks back, but didnt see any valid reviews til now. Thanks!
Thanks for this video. I sometimes have to leave for a few weeks to sometimes a month. So being able to control my AC from anywhere is amazing. Do you have to install easy start also? I just put in some smart plugs and it's been a game changer to control lights and fans in my place from anywhere. Awesome! Makes me feel like I can except this challenge. 😊
That is a very good update. Thanks.
Loved this video. At first I thought you must be mad setting temperature to 76, that would be one hot dog, then realised you are talking Fahrenheit I am used to Celsius!
Great job as always. Love the technical term of ‘Spacer nubby thing”. 😂 we will be talking before I purchase my GD 380FLR.
Just what I needed. I can’t access my thermostat on my 353g momentum with the slide closed.
we just installed ours! thank you so much for the discount code and the great installation video :D too bad we can't get it to turn on the fireplace ;)
Thank you for this video! As many know, the Dometic thermostat is pretty garbage but I want sure which thermostat to upgrade to. Know I know. Great guide as always.
I need this! One time we forgot to set the AC temp before a day trip and when we got back you could hang beef in the RV. 🥶 ❄️
Thank you for sharing this video and the 10% off. Feeling better that we can control the temperature for our pup. Very Easy to install and use!
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Bought a Beta unit from MicroAire and worked with then on some of the startup issues. At this point the unit is very stable and works exactly as it should The guys at MicroAire were great to work with, appreciated feedback from the field, and were very responsive to any issues. After watching/hoping the market would produce one of these, MicroAire rose to the occasion, and I believe have the only one of it's kind in the market. Very happy with mine, and anxiously await Google/Alexa compatibility.
Agree! They were great to work with and very responsive!
Thanks for another great and helpful video. Just got my 2 dropped off and going to install tonight. With the help of your video I'm sure it will be as easy as the IC3000 inverter install that I did after watching your video.
Thanks again
Cool I have the old duo therm but it says coming soon on website I’ve always wanted to update to a proper digital thermostat
Thanks for the invite to watch you work up a sweat. But it was just too easy, or at least you made it look easy. Nice video, informative and beneficial and rewarding. EZPZ
They do sell 110 to 24 volt converters on amazon but like you said, the multiple units is the real issue with nest/etc
Very cool thermostat. Thank you for reviewing them.
Thank you for this video- have two coming!! As a pet momma - I appreciate it and the basically free shipping code!!!
Great video! For any pet lover this is great! Thanks for sharing! Safe travels!
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Definitely a product I’m interested in!!
Perfect! Thanks for the $10 save, too. No thanks to Dometic.
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No-brainer! Ordered immediately! Thank you for the discount code!
I have had this thermostat for almost a year and it seems to work well
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What a great device! Thanks for showcasing it and for the discount code. Best...
Great Video
Great job, I"m putting one in ASAP, you guys are my heroes.
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I use this same feature on my home thermostat. Love it! These IoT thermostats are very reliable.
Thanks for the how to videos. You do the best job out there for DIY. Thanks again Chad!
I just clicked on your Hutch Mountain URL to order two of these...
Note: The $10 off is per order, not per thermostat.
Therefore, I am placing two separate orders to get the $10 off each one so I can remotely control both air conditioners in my 2019 Grand Design Reflection 311BHS fifth wheel.
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I installed one of these maybe 5 months ago. It works fine although I would have liked a better touchpad. I do think they could improve the app. I have an iPhone and to exit the app you swipe up but doing that I often turn off the thermostat because of the location of the off button or change the mode setting or fan setting. If they just put those three settings on top and moved the temperature and wifi/bluetooth to the bottom this won't happen. You can touch those all day long and nothing will happen. I contacted them about this and their answer was there were other ways to exit the app. True. But when you do something for years, changing that habit is difficult and it shouldn't be necessary for me to learn a new methodology. It would be so simple for a software engineer to flip those lines.
Thanks for the review! Just installed mine and love it!
We learn so much from your videos thank you for your knowledge
Great episode!
It’s well worth it for sweet little Daisy Doggy!
I added one of these last year to our Montana. GREAT unit compared to the original RV t-stat.
All those wires reminds me of making cat 5/6 wires..... Cool platform and features, pun intended! Lol Be well and stay safe you guys.
Oh yea.. keeping all 8 wires in order while sliding on the RJ-45!
Excellent demo. Thanks. Travel safe.
We started looking into these. Thanks as always y’all!
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Great stuff thank you for keeping us up on all the latest.
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Them thermostats are are awesome great video thank you for sharing 😎
I used an ecobee in our 2020 open range works the same. But it is 150 bucks cheaper
I don't believe ecobee can control a heat pump and a furnace independently.
@@ChangingLanes you are correct I just have a furnace and AC
Wow that’s a fantastic device a real game changer for hitting the road with my German Shepherd what’s your thoughts on hotspoting The thermostat off the tablet when you’re away. 👊👍😎
If the table supports 2.4GHz, it might work. Might not be the most reliable connection but you don't know till you try. 👍🏼
Thank you for this review! We've been trying to find a solution for our dog Nash while we are away from the RV. Just used the link and discount code and can't wait to get this installed! Nash says hi and thanks you as well :)
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So enjoy the methodical way you share!🖖🏻👍🏻😘🙏🏻
That's a really cool deal ~ What a Blessing ~
I know I'm kinda off topic but does anyone know of a good website to stream newly released movies online ?
@Draven London flixportal xD
@Esteban Jimmy thank you, signed up and it seems like a nice service =) Appreciate it !
@Draven London No problem =)
Is there any info on the backend services (IOT) that the thermostat proxies through? Any concern with these guys getting bought out or going out of business and then the back end is abandoned? (This leaving your WiFi connections out of service with only a Bluetooth local control available?)
I suppose thats a risk with any company, but these guys have been in business since 1983.
Fantastic Chad, I will be buying 2 of these
Thanks for this info
OMG you two are great, we're so much alike, great item for when we have to leave our girl behind when we go for a Spyder ride. We miss our toy hauler rv, maybe the dealership will let us buy a 353G instead of the Jayco Eagle HT 280RSOK we have on order. LOL Would love to meet up with you two on a "Friday the 13th" in Port Dover, Ontario, Canada when the border finally opens up. Bring on the vaccines!
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Maybe I missed it but our thermostat controls the ac and heat in 3 different zones. Is it possible with that system? I could just go to the website I guess lol!
Definitely maybe! LOL I'd check the website.
@@ChangingLanes lol, I can relate to that answer. I checked and they in fact have one fyi. Thanks for sharing.
@@daveanddianethrowingcautio5707 and apparently we'd need only one "350" model if you have the same multi zone dometic we have. No pets here, but remote control for the bed could be nice.
At $249 (-$10) the remote, that'll go in the nice to have bucket list 😁
@@sebmeunier3528 remote and a system that just might be easier to control than the original, not that it's really hard to control. I need to show this to the New Horizons RV company and they should install these in all of their units.
Great information, I am going to get some of these.
I bet it would help a lot to have that connected to the internet
Hey Chad - thanks for this. We have similar thermostat to you (just no heat pump). Couple of questions - ours is at a seasonal spot - can you connect to park wifi? We are still working out if /when we will upgrade our camper connectivity. Park wifi is actually really good. 2nd question - we have 2 a/c's. Can you only change 1? I was thinking of doing 1 and seeing how it goes. Our goal for now is to be able to turn on one a/c during our drive (2.5 hr) up to camper so it's "cooler" when we get there. Thanks!!!
Short answers: Yes and Yes.. 👍🏼 As long as the campground wifi is reliable enough... it just needs an internet connection. Good luck!
@@ChangingLanes Thanks!!! you guys are uber busy out there so any response is appreciated. Also.... not this year, but next year will be doing NRVTA. I had seen it before but was unsure of benefit. You are my go to for tech answers on my Grand Design. So if you got a lot out of it, i know it's not just "here is your water heater...."
Great video. If you lose power, don't you also lose your router, thus no internet? I guess then you see no connectivity and come back.
When the power goes out and comes back on they can turn the AC’s back on remotely. Unlike before they had to come back and hit a couple buttons. Usually power comes back on quickly so it’s definitely a nice feature. 👍🏼
Our internet is on a UPS. 👍🏼
@@ChangingLanes I knew you'd have it covered!
I love the thermostat but not the price. When something like a Sensi Wifi for your home is $79, I just can't justify the price. Hopefully a newcomer will enter the market at a more reasonable price.
Chad I would like to ask you personal question. You travel a lot though different states. Do you stop at all port of entry. I believe if your combed weight trailer and truck is over 25000 lbs you should stop. Am I right I wrong ?
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I just found your vlog love watching you guys!!!!!
Welcome to our channel! 😊
As always most enjoyable video. Thanks
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Have you ever thought of solar? I have been looking into the company who made your amazing rv! I really love the company and I am looking at getting one in Canada this summer so we can travel up into the north off grid.
Nice upgrade, but at $250 a piece, buying enough for our rig would be too pricey to be worth it. We just monitor with a govee and wireless camera and have the phone number to the front desk for emergencies. $60 total system.
Well I can afford the thermostat, maybe someday I will buy a RV. Lol
great job! I have had mine for about 6 months now works great. in the last several days i have had an error come up AC Freeze Lockout. has anyone else had this error?
i just got an update from EasyTouch support, this thermostat will give you let you know issues with your AC. If anyone faces this issue here is what support states.
This means that the freeze sensor is indicating that your evaporator coil is freezing up and shutting down to prevent damage. Note that this functionality is from the Dometic control board and the thermostat is reporting the state.
A temporary solution as you have found is to turn the system off and on, however the root issue must be addressed and best handled by an HVAC technician. Some potential causes:
Misplaced sensor
Poor airflow
Closed registers
Dirt/debris on coil
Dirty air filter
Failing fan assembly
Low or mischarged refrigerant (note this should never leak or need recharging)
Great Product thanks for Sharing Chad & Tara !!!
Your AC might just need some TLC: changinglanesrv.com/rv-maintenance-air-conditioning/
Great video and very informative!
I love micro air products like the micro easy start but this thing is just overpriced. But i agree, having this with dogs might be worth it. Along with our monitoring of humidity and power with the meetmarcell unit. I will have to just bite the bullet and buy it. As always, great video.
Sounds good but.... Is this device more smart after a power loss? ie have a default of power on and control of the AC after power loss? I know the original thermostat does not do anything after a power loss. Let's say you are on a nice hike and your out of cell phone wifi range of the camper, then what?
No internet means no access.. Not much we can do about that scenario. But at least we can turn it on as soon as we're in cell range. The RV is almost never outside cell service.
I got my micro air hooked up everything hooked up but the Internet's not working to it and my phone is an android does it have to be an android or iPhone please help me because I know this product is
Very cool!
Great video! I just installed the same thermostat in our Grand Design Solitude. We also have a heat pump and gas furnace connected to our Living Room AC. You mentioned an issue with the temperature jumping - how did you correct that (firmware update or something else)?
The device had to be swapped out. The symptom is a 3-4 degree straight jump when the compressor kicks on. If yours does that, contact your reseller or Micro-Air. 👍🏼
@@ChangingLanes I took a video and spoke with Hutch Mountain. Camper was 95 degrees according to the Easy Touch, I turned on the AC and as soon as the compressor kicked in the inside temperature jumped to 98 degrees and then slowly (over a couple of minutes) returned to 95 degrees. Hutch Mountain recommended talking to Micro Air so I will call them tomorrow.
I'll bite. I was up for a good thermostat monitoring video anyway. Happy travels!
Speaking about internet connectivity any thoughts of getting star link seems like a good solution for RV’er’s.
I don't think it will be mobile ready till 2022.