Cruise control as an after market option is it worth it. ?

[dunnah01]

Had a Fiat 500 without CC and that made me get it fitted to my Smart Roadster. It was such a chore trying to stick to 50mph average over those 10s of mile roadworks. Like most things I switch it about and think would I like it if it wasn't there. I now use it as a glorified hand throttle on most journeys in all my car's and the moho, so much easier than using your right foot

 

[Littlewheels]

Travelling in mainland Europe,set the cruise control at 100km after one hour you have covered 100km without braking,relaxed driving at its best, Cruise Control at it’s best.

 

[mitzimad]

 

[The Wino]

Both our MH came with it as standard I use it a lot but don't know if I'd pay for getting one fitted. I suspect it won't add any value on resale.

 

[Fdhadi]

Had our 2004 Burstner A747 for 16yrs without CC. I kept saying to myself I would either fit it or have it fitted but never did.
One of the first things on the list for our next Motorhome was CC. If it didn’t have it we were not buying it.
How on earth did I go 16yrs without god only knows.

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[Reallyretired]

CC on the motorhome really only used abroad, but the adaptive cruise control on my car is a different thing altogether and is brilliant in crawling traffic.

 

[sonar]

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Thanks I will take a look and see what can be done.
thanks again.

none in stock for the euro 3. 2003 .
I will have to keep looking .

 

[mofurt]

CC on the motorhome really only used abroad, but the adaptive cruise control on my car is a different thing altogether and is brilliant in crawling traffic.

I love the adaptive cruise on my car, it makes things like roadworks so much easier as it keeps pace with the vehicle in front.

You do have to watch it though. Typical example - a couple of days ago I had it set to 70, was doing about 60 in lane 2 following a van. I wasn't in a rush, so happy to sit there. A car behind moved out to lane 3 to overtake, just as he was alongside me the van in front of me moved into lane 1, leaving an empty lane in front - so my car accelerated, making it look as if I was trying to race or block the overtaker in lane 3.

 

[sonar]

No luck finding one so far I have fired off a few emails but unless someone has one I don’t even expect to get a return email.

 

[Tonks]

YES! I've had it in the car for 13 years, and it works down to 20mph which is helpful these days in some places.
I had it - with speed limiter function too, which beeps loudly if you go over the speed set - retro-fitted in the van, and use it on every trip. I don't understand those who say you can't use it in the UK. I seem to manage it just fine. It's especially useful on long roadworks stretches on the motorway.
Wouldn't be without it on any vehicle I own.

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[Landy Andy]

No luck finding one so far I have fired off a few emails but unless someone has one I don’t even expect to get a return email.

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[poppycamper]

Both our MH came with it as standard I use it a lot but don't know if I'd pay for getting one fitted. I suspect it won't add any value on resale.

No luck finding one so far I have fired off a few emails but unless someone has one I don’t even expect to get a return email.

sonar I fitted an NCS cruise to mine... website lists a number of Ducato models... however may not be your one.
Hope this is helpful.

 

[sonar]

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In contact with the seller now just awaiting a reply .many thanks for your help.

 

[bigwood]

Having driven cars and recovery trucks long distance I wish we could fit cruise control to our 55 plate Transit. I checked various forums including the Transit forum it can’t be fitted to a Mk6 transit.

 

[bigwood]

Just to add to my last post cruise control for our Transit could be fitted using an aftermarket kit.Not a cheap option.

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[sonar]

I now have two options for a cruise control for my Moho.
ones new the other one is used only £15.00 between the two.

 

[Rjcamper]

To highjack the thread, looked at getting one for mine, 2006 Renault master 3lt, told no go by my garage, even when I said it was an option for my year / model, will have a look at some of the links you guys have put above, but any help appreciated

 

[Rjcamper]

Found one listed on the NCS website, will message them as mine in on the change, just to double check

 

[sonar]

Found one listed on the NCS website, will message them as mine in on the change, just to double check

Just done the same as mine was not on their list of approved setups even though they have one in stock.

 

[nicholsong]

I have a question about CC on a manual MH.

I have a Fiat 2.8Jtd 2002 engine with manual gearbox. I have had it re-mapped to enable it to retain 5th gear on moderate inclines which it does at over 2100 revs, with no strain on the drive train.

I wonder whether the CC could lull me into a false sense of security, if the incline increases and the revs decrease, but the engine produces more, but maybe too much, torque, to the extent that I should be changing down to 4th, but I do not notice because the speed is constant.

What are other peoples experience of similar?

Geoff

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[poppycamper]

I have a question about CC on a manual MH.

I have a Fiat 2.8Jtd 2002 engine with manual gearbox. I have had it re-mapped to enable it to retain 5th gear on moderate inclines which it does at over 2100 revs, with no strain on the drive train.

I wonder whether the CC could lull me into a false sense of security, if the incline increases and the revs decrease, but the engine produces more, but maybe too much, torque, to the extent that I should be changing down to 4th, but I do not notice because the speed is constant.

What are other peoples experience of similar?

Geoff

Speed will be constant, initially but will get to point where you will start to slow down and engine starts to labour... you will notice that point easily enough ( just as you would without the remapping) allowing you to change down a gear which should knock out cruise and leave you in charge for rest of hill and until you reselect cruise.

 

[denisejoe]

We have an aftermarket on on our van a year older and same engine is it worth it maybe on long motorway trips yes but that’s about it mine has no trouble holding speed on all but long fairly steep hills

 

[poppycamper]

maybe on long motorway trips

Why just motorway... I use it all the time...
I think mistake some make is they think once set at a speed you have to stay at that speed.
I use the +/- to adjust speed to traffic conditions. Touch brakes as necessary to disconnect and then press resume to go back to set speed.

 

[Rapido925M]

I’m another “hand throttler” using an after-fit by Dave Newall about 13y ago. I used to get pains in my right ankle because I sit much more upright in the van but this has sorted it. I sometimes use it on the 150metre lane between the main road and my house: easy!

Gordon

 

[sonar]

I have a question about CC on a manual MH.

I have a Fiat 2.8Jtd 2002 engine with manual gearbox. I have had it re-mapped to enable it to retain 5th gear on moderate inclines which it does at over 2100 revs, with no strain on the drive train.

I wonder whether the CC could lull me into a false sense of security, if the incline increases and the revs decrease, but the engine produces more, but maybe too much, torque, to the extent that I should be changing down to 4th, but I do not notice because the speed is constant.

What are other peoples experience of similar?

Geoff

Same as any car it may slow down going up a hill then your have to change down and drive as you would until your over the hill and cc will once again kick in and get up to the selected speed .
the vary same happens as you slow down to a stop junction.

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[Landy Andy]

I have a question about CC on a manual MH.

I have a Fiat 2.8Jtd 2002 engine with manual gearbox. I have had it re-mapped to enable it to retain 5th gear on moderate inclines which it does at over 2100 revs, with no strain on the drive train.

I wonder whether the CC could lull me into a false sense of security, if the incline increases and the revs decrease, but the engine produces more, but maybe too much, torque, to the extent that I should be changing down to 4th, but I do not notice because the speed is constant.

What are other peoples experience of similar?

Geoff

The speed won’t be constant, it will decrease and the system only allows for a certain amount of drop. I think it is 7mph on mine.

 

[denisejoe]

Why just motorway... I use it all the time...
I think mistake some make is they think once set at a speed you have to stay at that speed.
I use the +/- to adjust speed to traffic conditions. Touch brakes as necessary to disconnect and then press resume to go back to set speed.

Can’t see the point on non motorway roads maybe I’ve been driving to long ?

 

[gus-lopez]

I have a question about CC on a manual MH.

I have a Fiat 2.8Jtd 2002 engine with manual gearbox. I have had it re-mapped to enable it to retain 5th gear on moderate inclines which it does at over 2100 revs, with no strain on the drive train.

I wonder whether the CC could lull me into a false sense of security, if the incline increases and the revs decrease, but the engine produces more, but maybe too much, torque, to the extent that I should be changing down to 4th, but I do not notice because the speed is constant.

What are other peoples experience of similar?

Geoff

Mines factory but in top it drops out when speed reduces to 80kph. Same in 4th off at 60kph . Can't remember speed for 3rd. No idea if aftermarket works the same?

 

[ManTheVan]

Cruise control used all the time. Speed limiter is also incredibly useful on the car, but the MH does not have this.

 

[sonar]

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Just received a reply from this company they confirm it fits out make and model as a euro 3 in the drop down menu.
even though it’s not shown in their list on site as comparable.
so good news we’re going to order one and get it fitted.

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