Scangauge 2 recommended?

[mlts22]

Does anyone here use a Scangauge 2 or other ODB 2 unit?

I'm considering adding one for my next MH purchase, and wondering how useful it would be (in people's opinions) as something to mount on the dash. With the Scangauge X option, if there is a code thrown, I'll have the ability to see what it is, and clear it.

[Dakzuki]

I have one and think it's great. My phone is busy doing other stuff...like being a phone (or a map, or finding fuel, or monitoring weather alerts, etc). The scan gauge lives in the RV. I have another cable I can use to plug it into the toad if need be (cable in RV is routed concealed).

[BruceMc]

I have the scangaugeII in my rig as well - This is the location I found works best for me:




As you can see in the photo, I used small adhesive clips to manage the cord. Using these clips and velcro on the display, I can easily move the gauge from the RV to another vehicle.

Ignore the wire running diagonally - it's another one for my handheld GPS.

The plugin & iPad display sounds interesting as well. I can see where that would be very useful when trying to troubleshoot an issue, but for day to day use, you'd need to dedicate a device to the application.

[Peterrrrr]

I use an ELM327 Interface with Bluetooth to my 7" Android tablet running the Torque app. The Torque app allows you to also pick up items from the tablets built in GPS. Therefore, one screen allows me to display a Compass, GPS elevation, Clock, Gear, Trans Fluid Temp, Air Temp, MPG, MPG (avg),Coolant Temp,Fuel %, Speed MPH, GPS Speed MPH, and Cylinder Head Temp. You add the gauges you want on the screens, and you can have multiple screens. Besides the realtime information the app will give you a Map View of where you have travelled. Thus you connect to WiFi, and google maps you can see the route and speeds through the route. All pretty good for a $5 app. Of course you need to buy the OBD interface, and have a tablet.

[Hank85713]

I have one in my diesel truck (f350) and it monitors a lots of things. Put one in the rv (e450 v10) and it does not monitor much. Wrote the company and asked why and they gave an answer of basically its for diesels and not designed to monitor the same things with the gas engines in mind! So can only monitor some of the things I do in the diesel.

You might wsant to go to their website and check what you want or write them and ask specific questions. IE no EOT in gas engines were a couple of others cant remember right now.

[ron_dittmer]

Desert Captain wrote:
I may try running with the TPS (Throttle Position sensor) displayed to see if it can teach my right foot anything the mpg displays might have missed.

TPS is basically a number describing how much gas is being burned up at that moment. I was quite surprised how well I was able to adapt to the TPS number.

It has been a number of months now, but I recall something like the following for my 2007 E350-V10 motor home, not towing on that trip.
Foot off the gas pedal is 17
Pedal to the floor is 76
Sweet Spot is 27

Whatever your numbers are, the driver quickly learns to watch how the TPS number affects real-time fuel economy. I found it very easy to maintain a certain position of the gas pedal for best fuel economy. Of coarse inclines, head wind, and other factors will mess it up pretty good. You need to press down on the gas as needed as not to be trouble for those around you. But it's great for the flats at a steady maintainable speed.

[pauldub]

With my Scan Gauge II, it doesn't display codes unless I press the appropriate buttons to check for codes and you can clear codes with it. In other words, it won't automatically display a code just because a code is registered. I've also found that it can display codes that have not yet caused the check engine light to come on.

[ronfisherman]

Another advocate for the Scangauge II. It gives me better information than the gauges on dash.

[Desert_Captain]

Can"t recommend the Scan Gauge II highly enough, would not own an motorhome or truck without one. I typically run with Trans fluid and coolant temps, average and real time mpg on the display. After seeing a couple of positive reports here I may try running with the TPS (Throttle Position sensor), displayed to see if it can teach my right foot anything the mpg displays might have missed. :B

[Mich_F]

I had the original scan gauge in my E350, but bought the scan gauge II mainly to get the transmission temp reading on my E450 which the original scan gauge couldn't provide. My scan gauge II also reads a few MPH less than what my speedometer shows.

[Judgerr]

I put a ScanGuage in my truck about 6 yrs. ago. It has proved to be a really valuable addition. If it broke tomorrow I would be ordering a new one ASAP!

[Dusty_R]

I have an early Scan Gauge. And a GPS. My speedometer, GPS, and Scan Gauge do not read the same mph. The Scan Gauge is the only one that is right.

Dusty

[rvten]

Have a Scan Guage2. Monitor Trans temp, engine, etc. More accurate than dash gauges.

[lane_hog]

Having an OBD2 reader is invaluable when driving cross country for the immediate and ongoing fuel economy outputs.

I've been using an ELM327 compatible OBD2 reader with wifi, and connecting it up to my iPhone or iPad with Dash Command.



You can find similar OBD2 readers online for under $30, and the Dash Command app was $50 when we bought it. I like not having extra cables to mess with, and the interface on the app is pretty rich.

Both have paid for themselves in my being able to self diagnose and clear codes for state emissions testing.

[donn0128]

If you have a smart phone, download Torque. Does everything the other gages do at a fraction of the cost.