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Coldfront is certainly stingy with any information about what is included. The website has almost no information at all.
Yeah...and I'm wondering why now it was such a good deal. Probably tack on another $300-500 for a panel.
Hey did your kit come with a control panel? Got the Evo just now from coldfront with only an on/off Rocker.
My rebuilt Webasto came with a remote fob and receiver unit, can be wired in place of a rocker switch. Similar to this one: https://www.amazon.com/dstfuy-Wirel...v+remote+control+switch&qid=1709697752&sr=8-5
I'm waiting to hear from coldfront then I'll decide on my path forward. I won't be installing till the weather warms.
bcsteel
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Mine came with just a toggle, the timer was extra 250.00. The cheapness was strong that day..
Ahhhh.....makes sense now...thx. I guess i'll have to dole out for a smart controller.
bcsteel
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At first I really didn’t think I needed one. They come pre wired so it’s an easy add on. The entire install is pretty simple. I deleted my rear heater at the same time because it was in bad shape. I think a remote start would be more beneficial than a timer. Unless you have a very rigid set schedule. I do not, so I chose walk outside in my pj’s in at 530am and -20 to start the damn thing. @seapotato might be able to chime in on the remote webasto. I think he also subscribed to early morning pj trip as well as the cheapness.
Maybe the new EVO has a remote starter but back in the old days of TSL-17 it was toggle or timer.
Timer was $450 when I got mine. Toggle it is.
Timer was $450 when I got mine. Toggle it is.
I bought a cheap remote relay to monkey around with, but I haven't had time. Plus I think I'd miss bitching about having to go outside at 530 in the freezing rain in PJs to turn it on.
The last time I looked, even their fancy remote system was only available on 12v...and it wasn't cheap. May have also required a sim card and annual subscription which is all a bit much.
It's kindof amazing to me they don't offer a simple remote control fob.
The last time I looked, even their fancy remote system was only available on 12v...and it wasn't cheap. May have also required a sim card and annual subscription which is all a bit much.
It's kindof amazing to me they don't offer a simple remote control fob.
I'm defi
Does not. I only have a toggle switch.
For me the webasto is number one importance. December to Feb in calgary has some brutal temps. It's not my daily anyway so remote start is down the line. I do like the idea of the Bluetooth smart controller.
This option is reasonable to consider just an aftermarket remote switch. Amazon has a couple
for roughly same price. No idea of the range on these. Amazon had one with a 328’ range.
for roughly same price. No idea of the range on these. Amazon had one with a 328’ range.
I bought one of these, but haven't tried to make it work yet.
I figured worst case I can use it for my dust collector in the shop.
matell Wireless Remote Control Switch DC 12V/24V/48V/72V 30A Dry Contact Relay Switch for Light,Motorcycle,Lamps,Motor,Industrial and Security https://a.co/d/bmLgp9n
I figured worst case I can use it for my dust collector in the shop.
matell Wireless Remote Control Switch DC 12V/24V/48V/72V 30A Dry Contact Relay Switch for Light,Motorcycle,Lamps,Motor,Industrial and Security https://a.co/d/bmLgp9n
So would placement of the receiver be important? I'd probably be lying in a sleeping bag up on the roofI bought one of these, but haven't tried to make it work yet.
I figured worst case I can use it for my dust collector in the shop.
matell Wireless Remote Control Switch DC 12V/24V/48V/72V 30A Dry Contact Relay Switch for Light,Motorcycle,Lamps,Motor,Industrial and Security https://a.co/d/bmLgp9n
90% of the time I'd use it. But I question the sensitivity of the receiver I guess trial and error. Firewall under
the hood. That looks like a spiral antenna? Could it be extended? That one is one of many on amazon.
All good questions
I haven't even opened the box yet. I picked that one because of the 24v truck.
I wonder tho if I turn the heater on with that, I'd also need to use it to turn it off???
I was hoping someone smarter than me would figure these things out, but I haven't managed to find anything online.
It might just be me. But that one you posted has 'ON' and 'OFF'
Not much easier than that? Where's Nick when you need him? @GTSSportCoupe
Not much easier than that? Where's Nick when you need him? @GTSSportCoupe
So imagine a scenario, where you turn it on with your remote fob from inside your house, then jump in the truck and get 10km down the road and discover there's no remote in the truck...switch on the dash is already off
Because I KNOW I'll forget the damn key fob at least once.
I need to dig around for my install manual again to see the schematic for the toggle switch on the webasto.
Maybe they have a provision for this, seeing as the timer can turn it on , and I don't think the timer replaces the switch?
( maybe it does, I haven't looked in a couple years)
