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ctpres · 10-15-2014, 06:17 AM

Finally getting around to studying the tech side of our new challenger. Found an unused/available output on the Rapid Camp and was thinking what I could use to for. Does anyone know anything about programming the remote. At this point I am assuming it is done via the USB port with special software.

Scarab0088 · 10-16-2014, 06:01 PM

Rapid Camp is SO NEW that there is not much known about it...except that it is a LCI system tailored specifically for TMC of their 5 or 8 system Linc System - see: Lincâ„¢ Remote System

It seems to control other LCI equipment and works with the Colorado Carefree awning too...seems to be a system approach vs. a remote control switch.

I already called LCI about a retro-fit and was told - sorry, sold only to OEM and authorized OEM dealers only (only parts to retail customers)

Maybe a call to LCI with specifics would work?

Best luck

ctpres · 10-17-2014, 07:40 AM

Controller outputs are nothing more than low current on/off that control relays.
If there is a function you don't plan to use say generator start - just rewire the generator start relay to the new device. That is my plan, but I would prefer to take advantage of the unused output and have the proper label show up on the display. Somebody will hack it. Guess we just have to wait.

Scarab0088 · 10-17-2014, 11:21 AM

Chuck,

From all your posts about modifications, I am thinking you know this - but just to explain my comment about it being a system controller as opposed to a simple remote switch...

After getting the denial about getting the Linc for my aftermarket use, I found a 4 position remote switch and have started the install...

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The Rapid Camp will do things that a simple remote switch is not capable of - like, one touch control (set to the equipment) to open -AND- close an awning.

The info on-line about the Linc is not specific enough to understand how equipment is added to the controller, and the Rapid Camp remote only displays 4 controllable items - right?

So, while the 5th position on the controller looks like it is just a simple low-voltage switch, I think there is more going on there than it appears. The programming you mention would include a selection from a variety of actions possible within the controller as well as remote display functions

BTW, the remote control I found works amazing...even 200yards away! Simple but effective

Best luck

BeachDude · 10-21-2014, 01:08 PM

Although not mentioned in the literature that came with my 2014 Hurricane, Rapid Camp works exceptionally well.

Upon arrival at a site I set the parking brake and turn off the ignition, and voilà, Rapid Camp!

bdickson · 10-21-2014, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BeachDude

Although not mentioned in the literature that came with my 2014 Hurricane, Rapid Camp works exceptionally well.

Upon arrival at a site I set the parking brake and turn off the ignition, and voilà, Rapid Camp!

On my 2013 Challenger (NO Rapid Camp) I have to have the engine running to deploy the jacks, and the engine off to extend the slides. I guess on your Hurricane everything works with the ignition off?

MonkeyClaw · 10-21-2014, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bdickson

On my 2013 Challenger (NO Rapid Camp) I have to have the engine running to deploy the jacks, and the engine off to extend the slides. I guess on your Hurricane everything works with the ignition off?

Same with my Outlaw, except I have Rapid Camp. I haven't even tried to use it with the levers since I have to have the engine running. Maybe I'll try it next time though - leave it running, set the chocks, use Rapid Camp to level it.

I've used it for the slide a bit. It's nice to watch the slide come out and make sure there's nothing in the way when we are close to a tree or something. I haven't used it for anything else, except to test it.