Phone activated functions on an RV???

CavemanCharlie wrote:

JaxDad wrote:

rockhillmanor wrote:
Not to mention the lack of security of using a device like a cell phone having access to all of your RV inside an out.

I certainly would NOT want to own an RV that is hackable, 'phone activated'.

What happens when you don't have good cell phone coverage where you are parked? Do you sit there refusing to go inside the RV and flip the switch to activate your slides?

How many of you would use a phone app to operate your RV?

So phones are secure enough for online banking but not secure enough to control an RV?

As for coverage, I didn’t read the specifics but I suspect the system uses Bluetooth or WiFi not the cellular network otherwise your RV would need its own SIM card and service plan.

I don't really care about someone who uses their phone to open the slide on their RV. But, I DO NOT use my phone for online banking. That seems crazy to me.

I don't have one of those card that you swipe for everything either. My last girlfriend had one of those. Used it for everything. She never knew how much money she had on it and was always complaining about being broke. Someone stole her number too and then she had a real mess in her hands. You have a right to do whatever you want but, it's not for me.

I suspect your girlfriend's money problems weren't due to the technology but rather to her money habits.

It's very easy to know how much money you have left on a card after making a bunch of purchases. Just as easy as knowing how much money you have left in a checking account after writing a bunch of checks.

Technology is good. Not all technology is right for everyone. I don't need remote control access to my RV - but then I am happy unlocking my car door with a key too. However I love my power windows.

Use what you like. Skip what you don't.