BLF, Maybe it is just a grumpy old camper thing.
Personally, at this stage i am in, The TStat on the fifth wheel is in the upper hall way. It is not very bright up there even in the day time. And yes my old eyes do not see as well any more. So during the day, especially a cloudy day I have to turn the hall way light on to get a good look at the display.
Not to mention how sometimes i want to adjust the temp after dark. That hall way light sure is a big glare, specially when it hits the DW in the kisser cus the bedroom door was open.
I hope that gave a little insight on the subject, "looking through my eyes". ;)
Also kinda like one of those deals where i ordered my truck without 2WD. :h