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chucl66

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Posted: 05/25/12 02:23pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

I would like to add a scan gage to my MH.
What type is best for a v10.
Will it read trans. temp, mpg, etc. What should I look for, Suggestions needed.
What type do you use, on a like chassis?
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Posted: 05/25/12 02:51pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

There is also the popular aeroforce guage.

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I have the ScanGauge II on my V10.

I leave the gauges on
MPG
Volts
Transmission Temperature
Engine Temperature

That is the info I keep check on.


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Added a Scan Gauge II to my F-150 5.4L a couple of months ago and cannot believe how happy I am with it (wish I had done it a long time ago). Check their website and/or give them a call but if your rig is 1996 or newer it should have the standard OBD (on board data), port that the SC plugs into. I had to call their customer service to get the codes for the transmission fluid temperature display but programming your unit is very straightforward and they were helpful and easy to work with.

Most of the newer trucks, RV's etc have data displays but don 't give you 4 separate displays at once like Scan Gauge does. I usually run with coolant temp, trans fluid temp, average mpg and real time mpg but it is only a keystroke or two to change to any of the dozens of other displays available. I can't imagine ever running a Class A or C much less towing anything without one. It will be the best $150 you ever spent.

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Or you can just buy a Garmin, and it has it built in, if you buy the transmitter along with it.


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I have one of These Scanguage II s in my 2002 Southwind on the F53 Chassis. Works great! It does have to be programmed for tranny temp, but not too hard to do. (Here's the instructions to do that on the F53)


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Thanks for the quick response.
Will check out the info.
will be purchasing one in a few days.

Chuck

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ScanGuage II - if for no other reason, get it to monitor trans temp.

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Daveinet wrote:

Or you can just buy a Garmin, and it has it built in, if you buy the transmitter along with it.


the mechanic thing? pass...

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Ditto on the SG II, have it in our 2000 coach works great.


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