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Jay_Pat
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Nov 09, 2015

Hunter Thermostat--Thinking about this installing this mod

Question for those who have done this mod a few years ago.
Have you discovered any downside effects from mod?
I'm thinking, the a/c may cycle more often. Wear & tear on the a/c?
Any regrets?
What current model thermostat to consider?
Thanks!
Pat

10 Replies

  • I have a Coleman Mach digital thermostat and was wondering if any has replaced their Coleman digital with the Honeywell RTH221B? I don't like the swing I get with the Coleman and have no way to adjust it.
  • Love my digital stat, far superior to the piece of junk that came in the 5er.
  • I used a Dometic LCD thermostat. Works great but less features and more money.
    It does control the hi/low fan automatically :)
  • Jay Pat wrote:
    Going to one of the big box stores this evening and pick one up.


    Perhaps too late to post but I'd highly recommend a thermostat with a backlit display that can easily be seen no matter how dim the interior lighting in the camper may be. I switched out the Hunter I had been using for just this reason for a Honeywell RTH5100B non programmable thermo that lights up nicely with a push of a button.

  • Thanks everyone!
    Going to one of the big box stores this evening and pick one up.
    Pat
  • No down sides. You will get much more consistent temps in your rig.
    Do it right and add a high - low fan switch also.
    Fun project and worthwhile.

    Here is the one I put in the trailer we just sold. The red button is the hi/low control...but there are many options for this.

  • Have 2 of the Hunter Thermostats in my motorhome. Front one runs front furnace and front AC. Rear runs rear AC. Work very well. Only drawback is needing new batteries every year.
  • I used Honeywell stats instead of Hunter, but there's been no regrets here either. The A/C and furnace may cycle a little more often, but the comfort level from the more stable temperature is well worth the trade off in my opinion. I used their model RTH221B 7-day programmables...

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