Thermometer to see outside temps

[Superduty]

I got the sensor push. Looks like a good product. Seems better than the other ones I've used in the past. Granted it's only been a few days.

It's definitely not waterproof as stated by @01tundra but i can see water resistance. The battery cover looks to ruin any waterproof.

I bought the mid level model which was $70.

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[ITTOG]

I use this but don't forget to bring the sensor in

I have been using one of these for ten years. Gives you temps inside and out, which I really like.

 

[Wallygator]

I have been using one of these for ten years. Gives you temps inside and out, which I really like.

Just ordered one.

 

[01tundra]

It's definitely not waterproof as stated by @01tundra but i can see water resistance. The battery cover looks to ruin any waterproof.

Correct, I misspoke.

They are "water resistant", to the point of being zip tied under our trailer for well over a year and pulled down the road in many snow and rain storms and still no sign of water intrusion.

The ones I have are water resistant and rated for outdoor use, but not rated to be submerged in water.

"Water-resistant splash-proof and weatherproof design protects sensor from rain and dust."

" Wet Conditions: The HTP.xw features O-ring seals and a special sensor membrane, making it water resistant. While it is not submersible, it is perfect for wet conditions outdoors, in greenhouses, etc."

 

[Superduty]

@01tundra do you keep it "permanently" mounted under your trailer?

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[01tundra]

@01tundra do you keep it "permanently" mounted under your trailer?

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Yeah, it's been zip tied to the frame for over a year now.

My original one was the series down that didn't have the O-ring on the battery cover, I replaced it with the one I linked that has been improved for water resistance.

 

[Superduty]

Yeah, it's been zip tied to the frame for over a year now.

My original one was the series down that didn't have the O-ring on the battery cover, I replaced it with the one I linked that has been improved for water resistance.

Great info. That makes me that much more confident in my decision to order that one.

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[01tundra]

Great info. That makes me that much more confident in my decision to order that one.

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I originally put it on one side of the frame, but it was picking up heat off the ground, so I moved it up to under the tongue.

Tomorrow I'm going to mount a plastic box under the tongue with the sides cut out for airflow. I'm going to cover the top and bottom of the box with a thermal jacket to minimize any heat reflected from the ground or from above.

 

[01tundra]

This is my latest attempt to shield the sensor from surface heat.

The box will mount under the trailer tongue. The sensor is mounted to the removable cover with 3M VHB double sided tape.

Drop the four cover screws and have full access to the sensor for battery changes.

I put heat shield on the top and bottom to help insulate the sensor from other heat sources.

We'll see if this works.....

 

[01tundra]

Once I started mounting the box I realized that the lid could trap water, so I drilled a drain hole on each side.

So far it's reading accurate.