Silver Leaf 330 In Dash

[CLarence39]

I am impressed with the data on the new Silver Leaf 330 - anyone have one or know of anyone - what about the cost? This unit fits right into the dash where the camera is. Thanks Clarence

[Diplomat Don]

Clarence.....A lot of us use the SilverLeaf program. Their dash units are very expensive, that's why its so hard to find a price on their website. Their indash units are about $1500.00 +. I couldn't find the price on the new 330 unit which overlays your monitor.

If you didn't know, you can download their computer program to your laptop for FREE. You can play with it and see how it works, but in order to use it on a laptop, you need their cable. Its a cable that connects to the OBDII port under your dash and to your computer with a USB connector. The cable is about $300.00. I bought a $200.00 7" notebook computer and their cable and run the notebook at the left corner of my dash.

With all that said, I wouldn't own a DP without running the SilverLeaf VMSPC program.

[Robi.1014]

Don,
To hi-jack this thread for a moment, was it you that changed-out your tranny temp sensor in order to achieve the 181-degree reading that I'm seeing in the picture above? If so, can you reference that thread here at IRV2 and/or state again what part number (and source) got your tranny temp reading to some semblance of reality? My temp reading on my gauge never leaves the left peg of the meter.

[Diplomat Don]

Robi......The SilverLeaf program gets all of its readings directly from the engine computer. That's what makes the SilverLeaf so great.

If your stock gauge has the low to high markings, the new sending unit will work. If yours is a numbered gauge like mine, the new sensor will make it read to high on the Monaco dash gauge.

The new sensor also has a longer shaft (probe) then the stock one did. Since the sensor is installed right in the middle of the tranny hose fitting, I was concerned it would restrict the flow of trans fluid.

If yours is a low to high and you want to change it, you can have the sensor I bought. I would just have to remember where I put it.

[CLarence39]

Don what type bracket did you install for the small 7" laptop? and do you have any pictures so I can see what you did. Thanks for your help. Clarence

[Diplomat Don]

Clarence....Here is the link to how I built the bracket/shelf. I used oak for the base, but later didn't like how it looked. I bought a white fiber cutting board from Target, cut it to size and then sprayed it flat black. It looks better because the base blends into the black of the computer base and its thinner.

A tablet would have been a cleaner computer to use, but was too pricey. The HP notebook I used also has a 12 volt power cord available as an accessory. It makes for an easy power connection.

VMSpc Project

[drkemper]

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Originally Posted by CLarence39 I am impressed with the data on the new Silver Leaf 330 - anyone have one or know of anyone - what about the cost? This unit fits right into the dash where the camera is. Thanks Clarence

The VMS 330 is 1295.00.


Dale Kemper
Service Director
Silverleaf Electronics Inc

[Spikester]

Clarence, I have a VMS 330, with the pressure pro inteface, intalled in my Newmar since 2009 and love it. If you have a back-up camera screen that has multiple inputs they connect the 330 unit to that screen. The back-up, or side turn cameras over-ride the VMS signal when activated. The VMS 330 has a little less functionality (on screen read-outs) than the more expensive models, I find it a great compromise to not having to have another monitor, or laptop installed in the cockpit area. There were a couple of data points that I wanted but were not on the menu, I talked with Silverleaf, schedules an appointment and they installed modified software to give me the data I was interested in at no charge so the company is good to work with. I am totally satisfied with my 330, and if I had to to it over again I would. Get all the data I need and then some between the 330 and digital (scan guage) readout. Get the data on the back-up camera screen rather than having another screen or black box. I would highly recommend this product.

Spike

[Tom&Marie]

I just recently had the 330 Alladin replacement installed at Lazydays Rv inTampa with Dale Kemper supervising the install.It is a very technical process which required about 16 hrs labor with his assistance.The results were worth the effort and cost considering the amount of information available as an overlay on your Kenwood radio screen.The info includes various engine parameters including any diagnostic faults in plain english, also all necessary house electrical,tank levels, water compartment and outside temp, and detailed trip info . The necessary parts cost was approx $ 3800 plus the labor.

[Mr_D]

I've used the VMSpc on both our DSDP's, also run it on a netbook that I Velcroed to my fabric dash cover. Haven't tried running MS Streets and Trips at the same time on the netbook. I did do that on my regular laptop but now I have a separate GPS.