I’m looking for smart products compatible for RV living. Specifically best smart lock, security cameras, thermostat or other suggestions for adding smart tech to an RV. We have a 2008 30ft sunnyside fifth wheel.

I have no interest in it myself, but one of the YOUTUBERS I follow had a recent video about his Smart RV projects, and referred to a forum or facebook page for people interested in it.

Consider this.. They are not so "smart" when they fail.RV smart locks have a pretty bad reputation for failing and when they fail, it is at the least opportune time.Security cameras on a RV? Gonna have to bring your own "Internet" with you, that is going to be a huge data bill and if you camp in places where cell coverage is not so good most likely will not work..Internet T' Stat, why bother, a RV is very small, takes you a whole 1 minute to walk front to back and just seconds to reach between the side walls..Leave your "Tech" at home and enjoy the simpler life of being "unattached" to the Matrix..

Where in the world are you going to need all that

There's not much commercially available smart tech specifically aimed at the RV market. I don't know of any RV compatible "smart" locks or thermostats. There are keyless locks and programmable thermostats, but as far as I know, none of them are controllable by any home automation controller. There's not necessarily anything RV specific about security cameras and 110V smart outlets, so there are many options there. Having said that, if you want to get your hands dirty and roll your own, there are options. Home Assistant and OpenHab are two options for smart "brains" that don't require constant internet connection and could easily be setup to run off 12V or 110V. These could be installed on a Raspberry Pi and control a combination of off the shelf smart outlets and other controls. These systems integrate with just about any technology and combinations of different vendors. There is a module called a Sonoff SV that is designed to switch and operate off of 12V DC using wifi. These can be reprogrammed to be controlled by HA or OpenHab. They come as a bare PC board module though and you have to provide the case and wiring. There are also Sonoff smart outlets for 110V that can be reprogrammed. Those come as a complete module, but the have to be opened up and reprogrammed to be controlled by the automation software. These solutions do require a fair amount of technical involvement.

Ive had good luck with the Wyze cams. Theyre 5v so its a little more friendly being powered by your 12v system. I run the plastic outdoor covers and squeeze dielectric grease into the electrical connection. Ive had 2 installed on my trailer roof for over a year. Been rained on. Covered in snow. Driven down washboard roads.

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bucky
Explorer II
May 02, 2020
This was a few months ago. It may help.

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2oldman
Explorer II
May 02, 2020
I have a remote control Lux thermostat that's real nice on a cold morning to turn on the heat sans getting out of bed. Nest cameras are very good quality for checking your place when you're away.. or watch pets, whatever. My Victron battery monitor lets you check the condition of your batteries from your smartphone.

The most common negative comment about anything new tech is failure. Well sure, anything can fail, but what about how nice it is when it works?
eb145
Explorer II
May 09, 2020
I added an RV Whisper monitor system to my RV a couple years ago. It monitors with wireless sensors so it was easy to install. It doesn't control anything yet, but it sure monitors a lot of stuff. I started with temperature and battery voltage sensors at first for pet safety. Now my RV Whisper system has Propane level sensors, shore power voltage and amps, battery amps, fridge, freezer and outdoor temperature, door open / close, motion sensors and water leak sensors.

I am also beta testing the new RV Whisper TPMS integration with Pressure Pro FX. The Pressure Pro integration is not listed on their website yet, it's still in beta test.

Way more sensors and data than I need, but it is nice knowing my propane levels and that my batteries are staying charged. And that my fridge is cold, etc...

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