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Keyless entry - replacement of old system or retrofitting to one without
Mamaw:
We absolutely love the convenience of the remote controlled locks on our coach. Well, hubbys remote fob has a way of using up batteries very quickly; and mine has a broken cover. Currently mine is held together with good old duct tape.
So I tried ordering new fobs. Quick and easy fix, right? WRONG! SCS/Frigette who manufactured these locks for the 2004 models is no longer in business. Now they are using Tru-Chek. I though we would order and get new fobs when we arrived for the WIT Rally. It seems that you must have it rewired, etc. and the cost is in the neighborhood of $1000.00. So, a word to the wise. Be careful with your remote fobs. Replacement is expensive. If anybody knows of a way to reprogram other remotes to the frequency used on the originals, it would be wonderful. I know you can do that on cars.
Edit by John to change Subject to reflect the new thread direction
John Canfield:
SCS/Fridgette declared bankruptcy a year ago (two years ago??) and apparently reincarnated themselves less all of their prior obligations. I have no idea what they manufacture nowadays.
Winnebago got wind of the bankruptcy filing and ordered a trailer load of parts but unfortunately they never got shipped.
I think Tri-Mark is now the supplier and Winnebago produces a wiring harness converter to change over from the old system to the new system.
A year ago I was quoted about $500 from factory service to change me over to the new system. I need to change over at some point since the outside keypad is self-destructing. I might go with Tri-Mark or look for another supplier and engineer the wiring changes myself.
SCVJeff:
Less the cost of the receiver and keyFOB's, there is probably 6 wires: +12, Ground, Door Lock & Un-Lock, and Bay Lock & Unlock. If you're remotely handy with a meter, all you need to spend $ on is the electronics
QuadManiac:
This sounds like the perfect conversion to a readily available automotive remote locking system (Audiovox, for example) - available for perhaps $50 and up. The wiring should be easy to decipher and convert, if anybody has documentation of the original?
SuperMike:
Would something like this be any use. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Universal-Garage-Door-Remote-Control-Copier-Cloner-/230623417699?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item35b23a1563
Depends on the fequency, but perhaps someone does something that matches yours. ;D
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