Climate control

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  1. Oscar the KW

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    Anyone ever have one of these digital climate controls? Are they worth a little extra money?

    The only thing that I don't like about it, is it doesn't have a switch for the AC, it turns it on automatically if it needs to.

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  4. Oscar the KW

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    Lol, is it junk then?
     
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    It uses a computer to control the whole thing. Get some prices on replacement parts. The bunk control is well over $1000. It uses servos for every "flap" instead of the little air cylinders.
     
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    That was probably my biggest concern, when something breaks it's gonna get expensive to repair.
     
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    Oh no, it's great when it works. Just wait till the $600 computer gets a voltage spike or drop, and burns out.
     
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    The whole complete hvac system, including the ac lines and pressure sensors are incompatible with the normal system. You have to change almost every single part of the duct work, ac lines, controls, and bunk system to switch back.
     
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    It's an extra $130 on the spec sheet, I was surprised to see it that cheap.
     
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    Just for giggles, check out 3 prices. Cab control, computer, bunk control. Just to see the real difference.
    Are you getting an APU, or that type of thing for when you're asleep? That's about the only time I found the auto temp useful. Good luck
     
  11. Oscar the KW

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    I won't get a factory installed apu, not sure what, if anything I'll do along those lines. I have a new Honda gen in the garage though, who knows.
     
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