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Re: Remote Entry Key Fobs Kaput?

Reply #20 –
Quote from: Rob & Matthew –
I would put in a new "brain".  When I spoke with Foretravel, it is a common issue.  We have a 2001 U320, so when ours died I was not surprised.  Not an expensive fix, plus you can wire in a keyless entry pad.  I prefer the pad over the key fob.  I also installed a relay that flips our step up when I use output 3.  You can build a latching relay or just purchase a prebuilt.  Nothing complicated.  Our old brain had the wiring diagram on the back so I just had to matchup wires. Old to new.
Matthew
How did you setup the relay for the step.  I've been struggling with this since my step requires air to operate.

Thanks, John

Re: Remote Entry Key Fobs Kaput?

Reply #21 –
We had a key pad on a Monaco we owned and liked it.

How difficult is it to wire the keypad if it's mounted
near the entry handle and not on the door?

Re: Remote Entry Key Fobs Kaput?

Reply #22 –
Has anybody added a keyless system on a coach that didn't have it originally? Ours didn't have that option installed, but I am pretty sure the basic wiring is there. Would love to hear from anyone that has done this, or at least done the research on it...
Don

Re: Remote Entry Key Fobs Kaput?

Reply #23 –
Quote from: Traveling Man –
We had a key pad on a Monaco we owned and liked it.

How difficult is it to wire the keypad if it's mounted
near the entry handle and not on the door?
Traveling Man
I will be installing the key pad myself.  My wireless control box is located at the foot of the passenger area behind the panel.  I will mount the pad on the right side of the door because it will be easier to access all the wires.  The existing module has a wiring diagram and is straight forward.  Attached is a picture of my module with the wiring diagram and the diagram from the keypad.  Below are the pictures.

Re: Remote Entry Key Fobs Kaput?

Reply #24 –
Here was the system I retro fitted into our 2001 U320.  I opted for the keypad as well as the control module for a few reasons.  The unit's connect and work together. 

1.  I wanted remote key fobs.
2.  I wanted a remote entry pad.  Nice when you go out for a walk.
3.  I wanted to remote close my step should I choose to.  Understand this will only work with air in the system.  If you chose this option you just need to install a relay and use one of the option outputs on the unit, this will open or close the relay.  Your second set of connections are right on the main board in the entry way.  I can flip up my step with the remote or the keyless entry pad.  Comes in handy at the car wash, etc.

If you have an existing system, very easy.  if the label is on the back of your old unit, you just have to port the wires over.  One the new unit you have to wire it to be set for a ground pulse as that is the system that Foretravel uses.

The KE-1700 Series Keyless Entry System

I opted to install my key pad beside the door.  best place in my mind as the surface is flat and the wiring is easy to follow down under the step and up the front behind the headlights.  Drill a hole and you come up right behind the main fuse board in the entry way.  Right where your old is.

Matthew

Re: Remote Entry Key Fobs Kaput?

Reply #25 –
If you didn't have a keyless entry system before, but have the door locking button the drivers left consol, you should be able to use the  existing wiring.  If you don't have the actuators already installed, the job would be very large.  The entry door alone would be a day.  I was going to install my key pad in the door, but once I had some basic pieces off the door I realized how well the door was build and what would really be involved.  Hence the keypad by the parking lights.  I actually prefer it at at this location.  Makes sense when you walk up to the coach.

Matthew