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Cruise control??
4336 PostPosted: Tue May 24, 2005 10:36 pm Thank this member for this postReply with quote
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Has anyone fitted cruise control to their MH. Is it easy/difficult and does it work effectively. Any recommendations regarding supplier??

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Alan
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4371 PostPosted: Wed May 25, 2005 6:12 am Thank this member for this postReply with quote
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Yes I did and it is a easy job if you are a little technical,
you need to be able to find the wiring inside the engine compartiment and cockpit.
And you must be a litte mechanical as well.
But I fitted a CC in a VW Transporter from 1986 and later in a 1998 both worked very well.
The time spent was about 4 to 5 hours.
The type I fitted was a John Gold AP500.
The hardest bit is to start working since you have to start with taing apart some bits of the MH dash.
But I was very happy with the result although I have to admit that on my present MH the garage did fit it.

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4393 PostPosted: Wed May 25, 2005 8:38 am Thank this member for this postReply with quote
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Many thanks Leo,

This confirms that I will get one. However, as I am not particularly mechanical or technical I will take the garage fitting option!!!

Alan
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4448 PostPosted: Wed May 25, 2005 11:52 am Thank this member for this postReply with quote
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Hi Alan,

Getting exciting now, buying all these extra's Very Happy

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4461 PostPosted: Wed May 25, 2005 12:29 pm Thank this member for this postReply with quote
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Self fitted my one from Ultimate Design Smart Cruise SC3000. Very easy job did not need to know much about the vehicle electrics as it is self contained, just where to get a live source with ignition on and where brake light switch is. You need to be able to use a spanner. drill maybe and a tube of resin glue (araldite type). Took me less than half a day for the actual installation to a Peugeot Boxer, I am DIY minded but not a vehicle mechanic.
Found after purchase that it was cheaper from Howard May by £100 (www.howard-may.co.uk) who was very helpful after I fitted mine even though I did not buy from them, advice on setting up etc, that was not forthcoming from UDesign
Both do fitted options.
This is an all electric unit that uses no vacuum from the engine.
IMHO the fitting of this has been one of the best things I have fitted to our M/home and for the cost of around £275 well worth it (fitting from Howard May + £120), its not until you have one that you realise the extra stress and discomfort you had without it.


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4465 PostPosted: Wed May 25, 2005 12:45 pm Thank this member for this postReply with quote
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Hi

Had ours fitted as an extra from new. Best extra we ever bought. Wouldnt be without it now.


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Could'nt agree more Motorhomer.
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4484 PostPosted: Wed May 25, 2005 2:49 pm Thank this member for this postReply with quote
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Many thanks for your advice and yes, I am getting excited and wanting add ons!!!!

Problem is I drive a newish BM 540 with all every available accessory. Therefore need air con, elec heated seats, 6X CD changer, TV, Phone, parking camera, cruise, computer, etc, etc.

Could end up with the most expensive Mizar ever!!!! Crying or Very sad

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4906 PostPosted: Thu May 26, 2005 10:19 pm Thank this member for this postReply with quote
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fitted cruise to our 1994 hymer basic system bought off conrad anderson for £39 worked great especially going through france.wire run ,fitted it ourselves.But we have a mercedes hymer now and that is whats called fly by wire so looking at cruise at newbury show conrad anderson were doing a fitting service and could do it that day,it took the nice gentleman about 90 mins to fit and its wonderful..
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Always found cruise control on a manual gearbox a contradiction, unless you have an engine powerful enough not to have to change gear that is.

I'm sure nobody does, but I would hate to think of people cruising along and the engine struggling, when going up an incline, yes you can change gear, but then you have to reset the cruise control.

Only my opinion you understand, and I'm sure that the people here are more than happy with it.

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