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cruz-in
Explorer
Explorer
Hi,

Has anyone added smart safety gear to their Class A? Things like Blind Spot Monitoring, Lane assist warning, collision warning, etc.

If so, I would appreciate hearing about the type, did you do the install yourself. and how does it work.

Thanks
Dan
2011 Monaco Vesta
Interesting Coach
This particular one was the prototype.
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ArchHoagland
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Explorer
Mile High wrote:
ArchHoagland wrote:
Several times I have seen strange white lines that were very confusing and I always wondered what the automated self driving cars would do with them.

They just approved driverless cars in California last week. Gonna be interesting to say the least.


Huh, last time I was in CA most seemed driverless anyway, just like CO 🙂



I can't make up my mind if driverless cars will be better or worse...There are some people driving here who are mindless.
2004 Monaco La Palma 36DBD
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Mile_High
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Explorer
ArchHoagland wrote:
Several times I have seen strange white lines that were very confusing and I always wondered what the automated self driving cars would do with them.

They just approved driverless cars in California last week. Gonna be interesting to say the least.


Huh, last time I was in CA most seemed driverless anyway, just like CO 🙂
2013 Winnebago Itasca Meridian 42E
2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara Towed

cruz-in
Explorer
Explorer
I think the 360 degree view camera systems (used on buses) would be a neat addition...

Example of 360 Degree View Camera System for a Bus


or

Rear View Safety 360 Degree Camera Solution
2011 Monaco Vesta
Interesting Coach
This particular one was the prototype.

bjbear
Explorer
Explorer
What I would really like is something that would identify and warn me about deer and other wildlife and not so wild life that pose a risk of running out into the traffic lane.
2006 Monaco Camelot 42-DSQ
09 Blazer 20' Covered Trailer
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WAFlowers
Explorer
Explorer
ArchHoagland wrote:
I hope that baby doesn't get confused and take you off an Exit ramp....

Hahahaha!
Bill and Willemina Flowers
George, Sammy and Teddy (the dogpack)
2008 Tiffin Phaeton 40QSH
2005 Keystone Monata 3400rl (5/21/11 to 9/9/17)
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ArchHoagland
Explorer
Explorer
I hope that baby doesn't get confused and take you off an Exit ramp....
2004 Monaco La Palma 36DBD
Workhorse W22 8.1 Gas Allison 1000, 7.1 mpg

2000 LEXUS RX300 FWD 22MPG 4020 LBS
US Gear Brakes

WAFlowers
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Explorer
ArchHoagland wrote:
WAFlowers wrote:
My Garmin Dash Cam 55 is supposed to have lane departure warning and forward gap warning (approaching slower or stopped vehicle too fast). My first trip with it will be next month.


Do you have to calibrate/align it initially for lane departure? How do you make it NOT warn you if you purposely change lanes?

I assume it needs white lines to work...?

Yes, it needs the lanes to be marked. From the instructions (I haven't installed it yet) there doesn't appear to be a calibration step. It has voice response and, I think, can be turned on/off that way. But I'm not sure.
Bill and Willemina Flowers
George, Sammy and Teddy (the dogpack)
2008 Tiffin Phaeton 40QSH
2005 Keystone Monata 3400rl (5/21/11 to 9/9/17)
(Was in a 2000 Coachmen Catalina Sport 220RK)

dougrainer
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Nomad
This is what Tiffin motorhomes use. Doug

https://www.mobileye.com/en-us/technology/how-it-works/

ArchHoagland
Explorer
Explorer
Several times I have seen strange white lines that were very confusing and I always wondered what the automated self driving cars would do with them.

They just approved driverless cars in California last week. Gonna be interesting to say the least.
2004 Monaco La Palma 36DBD
Workhorse W22 8.1 Gas Allison 1000, 7.1 mpg

2000 LEXUS RX300 FWD 22MPG 4020 LBS
US Gear Brakes

jplante4
Explorer II
Explorer II
ArchHoagland wrote:
I assume it needs white lines to work...?


Yes. A camera watches the lane dividers and the solid side lines. On roads where these are absent, you drive into the woods.
Jerry & Jeanne
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ArchHoagland
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Explorer
WAFlowers wrote:
My Garmin Dash Cam 55 is supposed to have lane departure warning and forward gap warning (approaching slower or stopped vehicle too fast). My first trip with it will be next month.


Do you have to calibrate/align it initially for lane departure? How do you make it NOT warn you if you purposely change lanes?

I assume it needs white lines to work...?
2004 Monaco La Palma 36DBD
Workhorse W22 8.1 Gas Allison 1000, 7.1 mpg

2000 LEXUS RX300 FWD 22MPG 4020 LBS
US Gear Brakes

WAFlowers
Explorer
Explorer
My Garmin Dash Cam 55 is supposed to have lane departure warning and forward gap warning (approaching slower or stopped vehicle too fast). My first trip with it will be next month.
Bill and Willemina Flowers
George, Sammy and Teddy (the dogpack)
2008 Tiffin Phaeton 40QSH
2005 Keystone Monata 3400rl (5/21/11 to 9/9/17)
(Was in a 2000 Coachmen Catalina Sport 220RK)

theoldwizard1
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Explorer
The simplest and likely the best thing you can add is a second outside mirror on the left and right.

Lwiddis
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Explorer II
Which one of these systems wouldn’t be helpful and make you and others safer?
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