Transmission temperature gauge

I too wanted to have a tempreture read out for my transmission, and just purchased a Scan Gage. It was about $135 and very easy to install, anyone can do it. I had a bit if difficulty programming in the codes for the trans temp read out, but with help from another member here got it figured out. Instead of having the dealer install just the one gage for I'm sure much more than the cost I paid, the Scan Gage will give you many different read outs that right now are not showing up in your dash.

Thanks for the replies. I live in Texas so it is hot as hell right now. In July/Aug will be traveling to California, back across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana and then back down through Wyoming, CO and back to Texas. It will be HOT Nevada and other places, so I'm a bit worried about pulling grade in many of those places without being able to monitor my transmission temperature. We always had a gauge on the pickups pulling our fifth wheel or TT, and so I thought I should have one on the Coachman. Also, I do want to take it to CO where there will be lots of mountains to traverse up and down.

Welcome to the Class C club!! Coachman is made by Forest River.

If you haven't already joined, I would suggest that you look into the Forest River Users Forum. There are a lot of knowledgeable people that can help with just about any problem and can really help newbies. Also, a couple of Forest River employees will sometimes log into the site and give us good information.

Forest River is an interesting company and part of the Berkshire Hathaway conglomerate. They have something like 23 manufacturing plants around the US making a variety of RV's - Class A, Class C, TT, 5th wheels, park models, shuttle vans, and even pontoon boats.

Gender shouldn't have anything to do with a transmission temp gauge. :B

Your dealer might install one but they will likely stall you or make it cost more than it is worth. Sometimes they get it their head that they can't to anything because it will void the warranty. I wouldn't let a RV place anywhere near the chassis, most are above their head just changing the air in the tires.

Unless your are planning to really give your rig it a workout I wouldn't bother with it. Maybe increase the drain interval for the trans. Scangage might be an option.

You can buy a scan gauge that just plugs into the OBD II port by your steering wheel, which can be programmed to read transmission temps. along with a bunch of other readings. Other companies make similar products,