According to rvugrades.com this system is used on diesels. It uses the 6 or 9 pin DTC connector, it will give you you engine vitals as well as any error codes that may pop up. The cost is around $160.
-- Edited by Terry and Jo on Saturday 23rd of June 2012 08:03:15 AM
bjoyce said
09:41 AM Jun 23, 2012
I guess I like my VMSpc since it displays more info than the Scan Gauge D does without scrolling. Here is my friend Norm's description - http://www.seeya-downtheroad.com/InformationPage/SilverleafMonitorVMSpc.html . But if the Scan Gauge D is enough for you, it is a lot cheaper at $159.95. In both cases you need to check which connector your diesel uses, we have a 9-pin.
We drove way out of the way twice because our diesel had a "check engine" light on to get what the codes were, so it was worth the money for us to get the VMSpc just on the price of diesel fuel. The next time we had a check engine we knew what we were up against and could tell if we had to get it repaired "NOW" or wait.
-- Edited by bjoyce on Saturday 23rd of June 2012 09:44:48 AM
Trabuco said
05:05 PM Jun 23, 2012
Bill,
I'll have to admit the VMSpc looks really nice. The screen shot from Norm tells you everything you need to know and then some. I just may reconsider! How did you mount your netbook for traveling down the road? I'll have to find out if there is a way to connect an ipad.
bjoyce said
09:44 PM Jun 23, 2012
Sorry, Windows PC only. An old used one will work since it does not need much and the notebook does not need to be on the internet, ever, so you can set it up and not worry about updates, etc. (Just use a USB stick to get the program and driver on).
I put my netbook on a non-skid shelf liner piece and our dash is flat. The motorhome won't accelerate enough to cause it to hit the floor, it is not a sports car. It has a ways to go before it hits the windshield on a panic stop and so far the non-skid has done its job. Others use a Jotto Desk (one source http://jottodesk.gojotto.com/ ) or create their own setup with foam and/or sticky pads (Bed, Bath and Beyond has small ones).
I like having multiple trip meters going, seeing my real gear and the fuel tank gauge is much more accurate than the one on the dash.
Trabuco said
10:18 PM Jun 23, 2012
I went to the website and noticed it was a windows only based system. To bad as I have a RAM mount for the ipad up front while driving and it would be ideal for this sort of thing.
The more I look at the system the more I like it. It's twice the price but we're not talking thousands just a few hundred. Seeing the gear you're in would be nice as well.
I'm eventually going to talk myself into the VMSpc system and Bill it's all your fault:)
Does anyone use a Scan Gauge D in their motorhome? Just curious if they're worth the money.
-- Edited by Trabuco on Friday 22nd of June 2012 05:10:28 PM
-- Edited by Trabuco on Friday 22nd of June 2012 05:12:18 PM
It might work for a gas motorhome but on a diesel you would want something like the VMSpc we use from http://www.silverleafelectronics.com/ or one of the ones that doesn't need a PC. We got ours from these guys - http://www.rvupgradestore.com/SilverLeaf-VMSPC-p/vmspc.htm and run it on a small netbook. An old notebook running Windows XP or later would also work.
Bill,
According to rvugrades.com this system is used on diesels. It uses the 6 or 9 pin DTC connector, it will give you you engine vitals as well as any error codes that may pop up. The cost is around $160.
http://www.rvupgradestore.com/ScanGaugeD-Vehicle-Computer-p/92-1538.htm
Edit by moderator: Activated link. Terry
-- Edited by Terry and Jo on Saturday 23rd of June 2012 08:03:15 AM
I guess I like my VMSpc since it displays more info than the Scan Gauge D does without scrolling. Here is my friend Norm's description - http://www.seeya-downtheroad.com/InformationPage/SilverleafMonitorVMSpc.html . But if the Scan Gauge D is enough for you, it is a lot cheaper at $159.95. In both cases you need to check which connector your diesel uses, we have a 9-pin.
We drove way out of the way twice because our diesel had a "check engine" light on to get what the codes were, so it was worth the money for us to get the VMSpc just on the price of diesel fuel. The next time we had a check engine we knew what we were up against and could tell if we had to get it repaired "NOW" or wait.
-- Edited by bjoyce on Saturday 23rd of June 2012 09:44:48 AM
I'll have to admit the VMSpc looks really nice. The screen shot from Norm tells you everything you need to know and then some. I just may reconsider! How did you mount your netbook for traveling down the road? I'll have to find out if there is a way to connect an ipad.
Sorry, Windows PC only. An old used one will work since it does not need much and the notebook does not need to be on the internet, ever, so you can set it up and not worry about updates, etc. (Just use a USB stick to get the program and driver on).
I put my netbook on a non-skid shelf liner piece and our dash is flat. The motorhome won't accelerate enough to cause it to hit the floor, it is not a sports car. It has a ways to go before it hits the windshield on a panic stop and so far the non-skid has done its job. Others use a Jotto Desk (one source http://jottodesk.gojotto.com/ ) or create their own setup with foam and/or sticky pads (Bed, Bath and Beyond has small ones).
I like having multiple trip meters going, seeing my real gear and the fuel tank gauge is much more accurate than the one on the dash.
The more I look at the system the more I like it. It's twice the price but we're not talking thousands just a few hundred. Seeing the gear you're in would be nice as well.
I'm eventually going to talk myself into the VMSpc system and Bill it's all your fault:)