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DDEC cruise control

How do I arm the cruise control to control engine speed when parked.

also has any one changed out the original converter in '93 coach with a Progressive Dynamics 80 amp unit
1993 U300, 6v92
build 4366
USAF retired, Flight Engineer, C124, C130
 ATP, A & E.  & ex AI

Re: DDEC cruise control

Reply #1 –
Quote from: Bill Chaplin –
How do I arm the cruise control to control engine speed when parked.

also has any one changed out the original converter in '93 coach with a Progressive Dynamics 80 amp unit

Bill, great question. I have tried everything I can think of to get the rpms up with the CC.

I changed the 93, U225 to an Iota 90 amp smart converter. Very simple change and it worked very well. The 93, U300 has a Xantrex 3000 Inverter/Charger but it was installed when I got it. It also works very well. My batteries are 7 years old and still working well.
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Locust Grove, OK
1993 U300 SSE 40' (Restored at FOT 2009) Build 4323
720 watts Solar
6V92TA DDEC Silver Engine
2014 Subaru Outback

Re: DDEC cruise control

Reply #2 –
Quote from: Bill Chaplin –
How do I arm the cruise control to control engine speed when parked.
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On our 1997 U295 with King cruise control and "smart wheel," I press the "On" button for the CC, the press "Accel" to bring up the engine speed. We often bring the C8.3 up to about 1000 rpm after it is idling smoothly and the oil pressure is up where it should be. That brings the air pressure up much more quickly than does low idle speed. We can release the CC by activating the service brake or pressing "Off" button on the smart wheel.
J D Stevens
1997 U295 CAI 36' Build #5085
2002 Subaru Outback
Motorcade 16869
Bellville, TX

Re: DDEC cruise control

Reply #3 –
Bill I installed a 80 amp about a month ago a easy change out, love the charger and it is quieter. On mine to increase the idle speed i turn the cruise on and wait for the pressure to build up to about 50 psi. then hit the resume switch on the cc, seems like it woks better when i get the rpms up with the foot pedal then hit the resume switch.
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Bobby & Norma
1992 GV U280
C8.3 Cummins