Thermostat

OutbackIdaho

I am using electrical power but I am unable to turn on the thermostat. The screen is blank, no light. Fuses are all good. What am I missing to check? 

pthomas745

For the Alde?  If the screen isn't coming on, then the fuses on the Alde itself are suspect.

What year is your trailer? 

Here is the "Fuses for Newbies" file, which has the list of fuses and pictures.  It will show you where to look for the Alde fuses. 

https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/3512/fuses-for-newbies/p1

OutbackIdaho

2017. I will check the fuse you suggested. 

OutbackIdaho

It was the fuse on the alde. Thank you for your help. 

Sharon_is_SAM

@OutbackIdaho - make sure to turn off the Alde before disconnecting the TaB from shorepower.  If the Alde is left turned on when you disconnect, the next time you plug in, there may be a surge that takes out your Alde fuse(s).  

pthomas745

Glad that worked. Sharon-is-Sam's suggestion is the preferred method to deal with blown fuses.  It does seem that some Alde years were more likely to blow fuses than others.  I switched my 2017 to the "slow blow" version of the Alde fuses, and it has helped (I think, not enough camping this year!)

Here is a thread that discusses all this:

https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/3389/reliable-source-for-alde-fuses/p1

OutbackIdaho

Small town did not have the exact fuse needed fingers crossed I will not have to go find a hotel.  When powering on I noticed on the panel the electric was on. I will read the attached thread next week when I’m home. Thank you both for your help. I’m off to soak in the hot tub. Hopefully the heat will be on when I get back. 

pthomas745

Here they are on Amazon.  And, btw, be careful to not drop the little fuse holders when you are pulling them out.  It will ruin your day if they fall behind the Alde. Ask me how I know!

https://www.amazon.com/BOJACK-T3-15AL250V-5x20mm-3-15A-Time-delay/dp/B07X2K4NTQ/ref=psdc_6355933011_t3_B077C1ZPTT

OutbackIdaho

Bah! I seem to recall I did that in 2017. Trailer is nice and warm!