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harryc · 03-31-2015, 03:41 PM

Tesla cars will start self-driving on freeways this summer. Google could have done the same thing a few years back. They will release the technology to high end vehicles first but by 2012 most vehicles will be autonomous driving from parking lot to parking lot. So how long do you think it will be until it's offered in motor homes? Would you feel comfortable letting the rig drive itself? You could drive into an RV resort, it could find a space, self park, level and wake you up to let you know you've arrived.

Ray,IN · 03-31-2015, 05:42 PM

OOPS, that deadline is 3 years past.

nothermark · 03-31-2015, 05:48 PM

The technology is close if not there. OTOH the legal and infrastructure issues are not. At some point I expect it will be illegal to drive manually in a populated area. It sure would be nice to be able to snooze or do other things while the vehicle is traveling but I would assume it will still be wise to be strapped in.

jondrew55 · 03-31-2015, 05:51 PM

Self driving cars and legalized marajuana. The future is here, Cheech and Chong style

wa8yxm · 04-01-2015, 08:09 AM

In california the GOOGLE Self Piloting car is not legal..Yup,they passed a law that requires a steering wheel..Car does not come with one.

(I am sure that can be fixed)

MSHappyCampers · 04-01-2015, 08:51 AM

I don't think I'll live that long! And wouldn't trust that even if I did!

djbmsu · 04-01-2015, 11:28 AM

I can guarentee you I will be the Fred Flintstone of the MH industry for as long as I am able to safely drive a MH.

camato5 · 04-01-2015, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MSHappyCampers

I don't think I'll live that long! And wouldn't trust that even if I did!

x2, besides, half the fun is the driving. my DW keeps commenting on the big smile on my face when headed down the road

**TonyDi** · 04-01-2015, 11:46 AM

If the MH is indeed on auto pilot does this mean the driver can go to the kitchen and make a martini??

Gordon Dewald · 04-01-2015, 12:03 PM

Saw a video recently about an OTR truck that was self driving. Driver merged into traffic touched a button and the drivers seat moved back from the steering wheel and the driver picked up a tablet.

https://search.yahoo.com/search?p=me...12&type=198484

jharrell · 04-01-2015, 12:21 PM

I think some high end motorhomes can be had with the Vorad radar cruise control with collision avoidance right? Really this should be standard on all, so obvious, so many cars already have it now along with lane keeping assist.

Self driving is the future, just a matter of when not if at this point. It will really change trucking and RVing, can't wait.

Gordon Dewald · 04-01-2015, 12:31 PM

Just recalled that Spartan and Freightline have added passive steering to the tag axles. Passive tags, then active tags, how much longer before active steering at the front?

bulldog2 · 04-01-2015, 12:45 PM

I think I will still like a active driver ,thank you

nothermark · 04-02-2015, 06:41 AM

I think the first places to get it will be the super slabs followed by the high density population areas. I think that because I expect it will take some kind of change to the roads and control districts like Air Traffic Control. That will leave a lot of blue highways for those of us not in a hurry.