How to Wire a 2006 Jayco Jay Thermostat

The 2006 Jayco travel trailer models use a basic two-wire thermostat to control the furnace and interior temperature. Wiring the thermostat is easy with a small screwdriver and the two wires that feed off the furnace control panel plus the ground wire. Any two-wire thermostat model is compatible with the system, and numerous manual and digital options are available in hardware stores. The high-end digital models allow multiple day programming, and some provide a remote control for adjustments from the bed or seats in the trailer.

Things You'll Need

  • Screwdriver
  • Wire cutters
  • Drill
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Instructions

    • 1

      Use a screwdriver to remove the old thermostat from the wall. Observe the wire placement on the back of the old thermostat, and record the placement. The white wire will touch the "W," the black touches the "G," or ground, and the red touches the "RC."

    • 2

      Use the screwdriver to turn each screw counterclockwise until the wires are free from the thermostat.

    • 3

      Check the wire tips for damage and corrosion. Use a pair of wire cutters or pliers to strip a short section of the cover off the wire ends. This exposes a fresh section of wire without any corrosive damage. Cut the damaged tip section off the wire with wire cutters.

    • 4

      Loosen the screws on the backside of the new thermostat. Hold the black wire tip under the "G" labeled screw. Tighten the screw to connect the black ground wire. Place the white wire under the "W" labeled screw and tighten the screw. Hold the red wire under the "RC" labeled screw and tighten the screw.

    • 5

      Insert batteries in the digital thermostat, or use a manual thermostat and skip the batteries. Turn on the furnace and test the thermostat control.

    • 6

      Hold the new thermostat against a cabinet or low wall position. Use a drill to mount the thermostat with the included mounting screws.