Do I Need a Thermostat and a Distribution Box for a Penguin II 651816?
Updated 11/03/2025 | Published 12/31/2024
Question:
So I have a penguin ii 651816 with a heat pump my question is would this work with that? I called dometic and they told me I needed to have a thermostat which I really don’t want to do, also what wiring is involved on this install? thanks!
asked by: Derrick
0
Expert Reply:
Sorry Derrick but Dometic's answer is going to be the same one I have for you. Since you have a heat pump you will definitely need a thermostat like item # DMC23ZR. The Dometic Air Distribution Box for RV Air Conditioners item # DMC43ZR is plug and play set up.
expert reply by:
Jerred H
0
Continue Researching
- Shop: Camper Tie-Downs
- Search Results: cam bar latch
- Shop: Dometic CT Thermostat and Control Board - Single Zone - White
- Video: Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs-AL79DQ Spec Review
- Shop: Curt Pintle Hook with 2-5/16" Ball - 2" Hitches - 12,000 lbs/16,000 lbs
- Q&A: Thermostat For Dometic Penguin II Low Profile RV Air Conditioner
- Search Results: rv air conditioners
- Shop: Suspension Enhancement
- Q&A: Dometic Penguin II Replacement With Heat Pump For CCCII Thermostat
- Q&A: Does Dometic Penguin II RV AC Unit Have Remote Control Option Available
- Q&A: Does the Penguin II have an Auto Setting? Should I get the Soft Start to Run off My Generator?
- Q&A: Swapping From a 13500BTU AC To 15000BTU Penguin II With Heat Pump
- Q&A: Replacement for Dometic Penguin II on 2017 Newmar Dutch Star
- Q&A: Parts Needed to Install Dometic Penguin II 15K Btu AC Unit
- Search Results: dometic thermostat
- Search Results: dometic penguin ii
- Shop: Hellwig Adjustable Big Wig Rear Anti-Sway Bar - 1-5/16" Diameter
- Search Results: dmc33zr
- Search Results: micro air thermostat
- Search Results: adv79fr
- Shop: Butt Hinge w/ Non-Removable Pin - 6 Hole - 3" x 3" - 3/16" Pin - Stainless Steel
- Shop: Air Lift LoadLifter 5000 Air Helper Springs - Rear Axle
- Shop: Non-Ducted Air Distribution Box for Furrion Chill Cube RV Air Conditioners - White - R32
- Shop: Hellwig Adjustable Big Wig Rear Anti-Sway Bar - 1-5/16" Diameter
- Shop: Front Mount Hitch
- Shop: Trailer Hitch
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Video: Firestone Ride-Rite Air Bags with Easy Mount Compressor Feature Breakdown
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Shop: Trailer Wiring
Explore Expert Info
![Our Expert]()
on Accessories and Parts
on Accessories and Parts
Jerred H.
11/3/2025
Hey Derrick, were you able to move forward with the Dometic air distribution box and thermostat for your Penguin II heat pump? Knowing how that setup worked out could help others trying to avoid extra wiring or controls.