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Re: Wanabee decisions. Smart Wheel

Reply #25 –
Quote from: ScubaGuy –
So I'm curious...two of the buttons I use most often are the headlight "flash" and markerlight "flash".  For those without the Smart Wheel...do you have a head light flash and marker light flash buttons somewhere? 

Thanks to everyone.

I think every button has been covered. I see the smart wheel as a central location for some very nice features that were available pre smart wheel. For me I would just love to have the features. It would not matter if I had a smart wheel.

If someone can answer ScubaGuy's question (and mine also), I think every button has been covered.

Thanks again
Ed
Ed and Michele
2000 U295  36'  (Build #5600)
8.3 ISC 350HP.
2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee (Toad)
2001 Lance Truck Camper (Sold)
2001 Lazy Daze (Class C). RK Floor Plan (Sold)

Re: Wanabee decisions. Smart Wheel

Reply #26 –
Doug, I think you are right about the two most used buttons in areas with heavy traffic.  That is everywhere on the east coast.  In areas that is less populated and off the interstate it is the cancel and resume button to slow to 35 at every one light town or if they do not have a light even. 
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Former Coaches  covering. 360,000 miles
1999 34 U270
2000 36 U320
2001 42' double slide U320
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Re: Wanabee decisions. Smart Wheel

Reply #27 –
There are no "flash" buttons, to my knowledge, on coaches without the smart wheel. Whenever I "flashed" someone (which, frankly, I can't remember needing to do very often) I simply used the headlight switch. 

I guess mainly you would flash when passing and moving back into the right lane, as the truckers do?  That's the only time I've done it, and the last couple of times we've driven the coach I've noticed that truckers haven't been doing this much any more.
1996 U295 36' WTBI

Re: Wanabee decisions. Smart Wheel

Reply #28 –

Did you need to change the controller box.  Plug and play?

Bob
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NO.
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University of Parris Island Class of 66
Semper Fi  Build# 5174 MC#17094

Re: Wanabee decisions. Smart Wheel

Reply #29 –
Quote from: Bill Willett –
Did you need to change the controller box.  Plug and play?

Bob


NO.

Ordered one today.  Pc215l and a pc107 cover.  I think the newer design will be safer in not needing to look down as much and the spoke placement should be less tiring on my ring finger.  Thanks for the heads up.

$203.88 for the black leather wheel.  $155 if molded.  $20.07 for the cover. 

My bk had the buttons legends worn a bit.  Are the buttons easier to push Btw?

Same controller according to them also.

Bob
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: Wanabee decisions. Smart Wheel

Reply #30 –
Bill,
I am confused... No to needing new controller box or no to Plug and Play? Does your look like the one in the picture below?

Close up of the controls:

If memory serves... I think this is what Dave K's looks like. Darn, I should have taken a picture while I was there...
Thanks, Don
Quote from: Bill Willett –
Did you need to change the controller box.  Plug and play?

Bob


NO.
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Don & Tys
1999 U270 3602 WTFE #5402
Xtreme Stage 1 w/Headlight, Step Conversion, etc.
2009 Honda Fit Sport with Navi
Freedom is NOT "just another word for nothing left to lose"... with apologies to Kris Kristofferson

Re: Wanabee decisions. Smart Wheel

Reply #31 –
Yes Don, that's it and it is plug and play, only I order the all leather wheel.
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University of Parris Island Class of 66
Semper Fi  Build# 5174 MC#17094

Re: Wanabee decisions. Smart Wheel

Reply #32 –
Bill, where do you order the wheel from?

Richard B
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel

Re: Wanabee decisions. Smart Wheel

Reply #33 –
Our 1993 U300 has the marker light flash switch, but no headlight flash switch. I drive with the headlights on, so I just switch down to parking lights and then back up to headlights.

Re: Wanabee decisions. Smart Wheel

Reply #34 –
Quote from: kb0zke –
Our 1993 U300 has the marker light flash switch, but no headlight flash switch. I drive with the headlights on, so I just switch down to parking lights and then back up to headlights.

Just curious, where is the marker light flash switch located?  Also, if you pull the blinker stalk back toward you, it doesn't flash the headlights?  Most cars and trucks built since the 80s have "flash to pass"???

Bill ~ looking forward to pics of the install. 
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Douglas and Amanda
1997 40' U320 "Brawley"
2007 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Motorcade #17266 Escapee #113692

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Reply #35 –
Don, is this a retrofit?

 Will it work if you do not have a smart wheel?
Does the u300 come standard with a smart wheel? I didn't see it on Barrys site. ::)
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My advice and experiences are Free, you decide if they are worth anything .

John - driving Old Faithful
1994 U280 GV
C8.3, Banks, Pacbrake, 900 watts, Resonator, XLHD tow dolly
Retired Army Warrant Officer

Life is what you make of it - if it is lemons, make lemonade!
Former Coaches:
1988 GV 40' ORED 300HP CAT - 9 years
1990 Winnebago LeSharo - 3 years
2000 Newmar London Aire - 3 years (#18 of 23 produced)

Re: Wanabee decisions. Smart Wheel

Reply #36 –
Left top button flashes the lights. Top right the markers.
2025 Wanderbox Outpost 32 on F600 Expedition Motorhome
2015 Born Free Royal Splendor on Ford 550 nonslide version  for sale
Former Coaches  covering. 360,000 miles
1999 34 U270
2000 36 U320
2001 42' double slide U320
2018 Jeep Rubicon

Re: Wanabee decisions. Smart Wheel

Reply #37 –
Quote from: rbark –
Bill, where do you order the wheel from?

Richard B
Vehicle Improvement Systems, I don't have the address or ph# at the moment.
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University of Parris Island Class of 66
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Re: Wanabee decisions. Smart Wheel

Reply #38 –
Quote from: rbark –
Bill, where do you order the wheel from?

Richard B

Vipwheels.com
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University of Parris Island Class of 66
Semper Fi  Build# 5174 MC#17094

Re: Wanabee decisions. Smart Wheel

Reply #39 –
ScubaGuy, there are two rows of four switches each and one row of two switches plus the headlight and wiper switches on a panel to the left of the instruments. The left switch in the top row is labeled "ICC" and flashes the marker lights. Now that you mention it, I think the turn signal stalk will also flash the headlights.

Re: Wanabee decisions. Smart Wheel

Reply #40 –
I thought the ICC flashes the signal and rinning lights ::)
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My advice and experiences are Free, you decide if they are worth anything .

John - driving Old Faithful
1994 U280 GV
C8.3, Banks, Pacbrake, 900 watts, Resonator, XLHD tow dolly
Retired Army Warrant Officer

Life is what you make of it - if it is lemons, make lemonade!
Former Coaches:
1988 GV 40' ORED 300HP CAT - 9 years
1990 Winnebago LeSharo - 3 years
2000 Newmar London Aire - 3 years (#18 of 23 produced)

Re: Wanabee decisions. Smart Wheel

Reply #41 –
kb0zke ~ Thanks!

fouroureye ~ I think marker lights = signal and running lights.
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Douglas and Amanda
1997 40' U320 "Brawley"
2007 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
Motorcade #17266 Escapee #113692
 

Re: Wanabee decisions. Smart Wheel

Reply #42 –
Looks like from the site, any wheel can be retrofitted,  question of $ and of course looks.

Scuba, thanks for jargon clarification.
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My advice and experiences are Free, you decide if they are worth anything .

John - driving Old Faithful
1994 U280 GV
C8.3, Banks, Pacbrake, 900 watts, Resonator, XLHD tow dolly
Retired Army Warrant Officer

Life is what you make of it - if it is lemons, make lemonade!
Former Coaches:
1988 GV 40' ORED 300HP CAT - 9 years
1990 Winnebago LeSharo - 3 years
2000 Newmar London Aire - 3 years (#18 of 23 produced)