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Bluefire for 1999 U320 M11

Hey All,

Has any one successful used a Bluefire for there 1999 U320 with a Cummins M11. Here is what Bluefire says can happen.
Thanks
James
James and Suzi
1999 U320  36, Cummins M11
Build 5544  Motorcade #17268
Ronan, Montana
2020 Jeep gladiator

Re: Bluefire for 1999 U320 M11

Reply #1 –
2001 U320 with a few glitches. But all in all okay. BUT have to send in and pay for an update. Pisses me off. Still on the shelf to ship out

Re: Bluefire for 1999 U320 M11

Reply #2 –
I used one on my 36' 99 U320. It worked fine and I got used to leaving it plugged in unless I put the coach in storage for an extended period. Once, after shutting down at a rest stop and restarting, the transmission wouldn't shift out of first. After some head scratching, I removed the Blue Fire and all was well. I sent it back for repair and had no further issues. I told Blue Fire that I was not happy there was a failure mode that disabled the transmission. Don't know if they made any changes as a result.

Re: Bluefire for 1999 U320 M11

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Quote from: Bob McGee –
I used one on my 36' 99 U320. It worked fine and I got used to leaving it plugged in unless I put the coach in storage for an extended period. Once, after shutting down at a rest stop and restarting, the transmission wouldn't shift out of first. After some head scratching, I removed the Blue Fire and all was well. I sent it back for repair and had no further issues. I told Blue Fire that I was not happy there was a failure mode that disabled the transmission. Don't know if they made any changes as a result.
Same thing happened to me stuck in 1st gear  ...the unit gets corrupted if you shut it under certain "color" condtions...red flashing I believe. Had to send it back to BF to clear the memory.Have used it a few times since and now adhere to the shut down procedure.
Currently using VMSPC
Hans & Marjet
1995 U300 "Ben" (#4719)
3176B Cat,4060HD,Jake
SKP#139131
Motorcade#17579
2006 Honda Element (towed)

Re: Bluefire for 1999 U320 M11

Reply #4 –
I have one for my 2000. I would not purchase again if given the choice. Gives some pertinent information but some of it is not correct. It squawks a lot for no reason. I don't use it most of the time.

Kevin
Kevin and Donna
2000 Foretravel U295 Build #5613
2002 Jeep Wrangler
Motorcader #18561

Re: Bluefire for 1999 U320 M11

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So, are there any other options. I just bought an old silver leaf and would like to go more modern.
James and Suzi
1999 U320  36, Cummins M11
Build 5544  Motorcade #17268
Ronan, Montana
2020 Jeep gladiator

Re: Bluefire for 1999 U320 M11

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I highly recommend ScanGauge D.  Simple, low cost, effective and discreet.  Shows four parameters at one time and they seem to be very accurate.  I set mine up for oil pressure, coolant temp, trans temp and speed.  Unbeatable for the cost in my opinion.  My gauges always worried me because they are all off leaving me to wonder if my oil pressure is too low and my engine is too hot.  I have the Bluefire and it no longer works.  I have little patience for glitchy technology.  I guess if I run out of things to do in this life I will tinker around with it and try to get it to work again.
George Mann
2002 U320 #5934
2017 Rubicon
2013 BMW GS
Waterford MI

Re: Bluefire for 1999 U320 M11

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I have on my 2001 320 a Road Relay II system . It works really well, gives me everything that is on my dash and then some. Temps/Presures/Air/Fuel Rate/MPG....etc. It's the size of a CB radio and can be programmed for servicing and gives warnings on the systems too.
I bought the VMspec system and have been planning on installing it for some time. Not sure what I'll do with the Road Relay.... possibly sell it.
2001 36' U320 Build 5901
2001 LX470

Re: Bluefire for 1999 U320 M11

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I was disappointed to see that I could not purchase a Silver Leaf for PC and have been watching this thread.  regarding the Parker system, does a 1999 M11 use J1939.  I thought it is not, but have not determined definitively.  I am hoping for a system that I can also add to since I don't have any monitoring on the generator, and would like the ability to add some other data points. 
Mike and Loretta
Charlie our Cavapoo
1999 U320 3600 WTFE
Build 5499
Wrangler JKUR via Roadmaster and Air force One

Re: Bluefire for 1999 U320 M11

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So I called and talked with Mark at silverleaf/Trillium electr today about what my options are on my unit. He is sending me an old wire diagram for an old silverleaf monitor I purchased. WOW, how nice it is to be able to have a phone number to actually call somebody and talk to them.

I'm a silverleaf fan now.

Great news, Mark said that they have a new unit ready to ship as soon as they come in. Model 500. It has a color smaller monitor and pricing around $500-600.
And hard wired and not blue tooth.

As soon they send me soon coming information I will share.
James and Suzi
1999 U320  36, Cummins M11
Build 5544  Motorcade #17268
Ronan, Montana
2020 Jeep gladiator

Re: Bluefire for 1999 U320 M11

Reply #11 –
Quote from: Gold Nugget finder –
Great news, Mark said that they have a new unit ready to ship as soon as they come in. Model 500. It has a color smaller monitor and pricing around $500-600.
And hard wired and not blue tooth.
As soon they send me soon coming information I will share.

Intrigued!
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: Bluefire for 1999 U320 M11

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It appears the M11 does not support J1939. Just the older J1708/J1587. So the fun part becomes finding something that can read J1708 or translate it to J1939.  There are some modules out there that do this that you could add to feed information into a J1939 system.
1991 U300 Side Aisle 6V92 Silver #3897
2004 U320 40' #6246
 

Re: Bluefire for 1999 U320 M11

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I have one I would sell
1998 u320 3600 build 5200