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03-02-2019, 06:41 AM
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Rivet Master
2018 28' International
Fayetteville
, Georgia
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 829
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I use RVPetSafety. Cost is around $200 and monitoring is $15 /month or less depending on the plan you pick. Simple plug in installation. It alerts for high or low temp and battery. You can also check where your unit is located. It is cell based, so you need to be in an area with cell service.
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brick
2018 International Serenity
Cute wife...
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03-02-2019, 10:33 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2013 23' FB Flying Cloud
Jericho
, Vermont
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 123
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Quote:
Originally Posted by patriciahawk
Are you still happy with this device?
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Yes, it has worked out very well. The things that we like most are that the SensorPush is multi-purpose, and there is no monthly fee involved. We have three sensors, one of which is fixed (interior temp in the trailer) and the others move around as needed. We use them to keep track of refrigerator temps, outdoor temps (late in the year's travels when we're watching for freezing), piano humidity levels (at home, not in the Airstream!), etc.
For all the discussion of running the gateway off of battery, we found that we rarely need to. Those times that it's hot enough that we're worried about pet safety it's also hot enough that we're probably on shore power for AC, and can just plug the gateway in. When we have been boondocking and wanted to track the temps the battery method does work fine, though.
Dan and Chris
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2013 Flying Cloud 23FB
2014 Tundra DC 5.7L / ProPride / Tekonsha P3
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04-23-2019, 02:31 PM
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#43
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2 Rivet Member
2007 Interstate
Pittsburgh
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 92
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I went with the Nimble from RV Pet Safety and DO NOT recommend it. After about a year, it has no battery life so must always be plugged in. It was marketed as using Verizon but I just found out (when trying to get a repair) that mine is actually on ATT. They offered to let me spend 60$ to see if they could get it working. Going to try Sensor Push again. Ugh! I've wasted 11 months of my 2-year subscription not to mention a $200 device.
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2007 Airstream Interstate
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04-23-2019, 02:34 PM
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#44
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
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RV Temp Monitor System
We put a human in charge on scene if it’s too hot in the Airstream or tow vehicle for pets without air conditioning.
IMHO pets are family, just like little kids, and need to be properly supervised in person at all times when it’s hot outside.
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'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it.
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04-23-2019, 05:00 PM
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#45
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 20,000
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rmkrum
We put a human in charge on scene if it’s too hot in the Airstream or tow vehicle for pets without air conditioning.
IMHO pets are family, just like little kids, and need to be properly supervised in person at all times when it’s hot outside.
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Our first PWD made us get our first AS in 1988.
We have been Streaming with our dogs ever since.
We show, we water trial, we camp, fish and travel, we have never left a dog in a hot vehicle or trailer unattended.
They also stay in a crate in the Burb, never loose.
Bob
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04-23-2019, 05:18 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,180
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Yup. Crate, obedience, and leash training will help prevent a lot of heartbreak or injuries in case a doggie gets loose.
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'The Silver HamShack' ('07 International 22FB CCD 75th Anniversary)
Multiple Yaesu Ham Radios inside and many antennae sprouting from roof, ProPride hitch, Prodigy P2 controller.
2012 shortbed CrewMax 4x4 Toyota Tacoma TV with more antennae on it.
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04-23-2019, 05:53 PM
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Moderator
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Alamo Heights
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 8,534
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I use a "TempStick" with a hotspot. It is *NOT* reliable with an iPad or cell phone hotspot, because their connections go to sleep when not in use and the tempStick will then fail when it polls. It's not a continuous connection (it's a battery-powered device) but it works with a dedicated hotspot that keeps the connection open until you turn off the hotspot.
https://tempstick.com/
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Zero Gravitas — 2017 Flying Cloud 26U | WBCCI# 15566
He has all of the virtues I dislike and none of the vices I admire. — Sir Winston Churchill
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04-23-2019, 07:15 PM
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Rivet Master
1998 31' Excella 1000
1979 23' Safari
Mooresville
, Indiana
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 598
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Just FYI as this thread is two years old. But Nimble/RV Pet Safety, now has a Verizon 4G LTE model of their temp sensor. Ours is the original and still works and is on it's 3rd year, we did have some issues with service last year at the campground in the Wisconsin Dell, but it has worked everywhere else. They have also just updated the Iphone app, and it is much easier to use and understand now. It just give us that extra feeling of comfort knowing the dogs are okay while we are away from the Airstream.
https://rvpetsafety.com/
Damon
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04-23-2019, 07:21 PM
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#49
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Rivet Master
2018 28' International
Fayetteville
, Georgia
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 829
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RV Pet Safety
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2018 International Serenity
Cute wife...
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04-23-2019, 07:37 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1974 31' Sovereign
Sunset Beach
, North Carolina
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 404
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I am the last guy to ask about technology, but..
I tried an app once that monitored a room in my house while away, taking snapshots every few seconds or minutes, and were sent to my cell phone, through a vpn or some such thing. The point is, wouldn't it be better to leave that running on a mobile device , in the trailer, on a hot spot,with a regular old thermometer in view, that way you could see the dogs and the old-time glass tube thermometer..plus++ you can talk through the app to your dog.
The app was free, and I used my already old decommissioned I-phone to run the app.
Again, disclaimer......would rather have analog anything over digital.
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07-08-2019, 08:54 AM
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New Member
2019 25' Flying Cloud
West Des Moines
, Iowa
Join Date: Sep 2018
Posts: 4
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Assuming you have some form of internet connection available in your RV, I've found a reliable remote temperature monitoring solution. I purchased two SensorPush wireless Thermometer/Hygrometer sensors and the SensorPush G1 WiFi Gateway on Amazon.com. One sensor monitors the interior temp of the trailer and the other is in the refrigerator. The sensors use Bluetooth to connect to the gateway. The Gateway uses WiFi to connect to your internet connection whatever that is. SensorPush has an app for IOS and Android for remote monitoring. While away from the Airstream I can verify the interior is cool and the beer is still cold. In the event either sensor detects temps outside a range I set, I get an email alert. There is no charge for this service. The sensors run on battery and the gateway only needs 5 volts. It comes with 120 volt convertor or use the supplied usb cable and connect it to the 12 volt system using an adapter. Power goes out in your rig, the gateway still has power. Excellent system for $200.00.
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07-08-2019, 09:44 AM
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Rivet Master
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 7,655
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Just saw a recommendation of a system called MarCell.
You set the parameters you want, and if it senses a loss of power or something outside the set parameters, it sends a text message, no wi-fi connection needed.
About $200 and $100 a year for the service. (although the service can be turned off if you're not traveling.)
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12-09-2019, 02:54 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 25' Safari FB SE
St. Hedwig
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 597
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One of our Fantastic fans is thermostat controlled. We set the temperature for it to come on if a/c fails. It vents the hot air out.
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01-19-2021, 05:16 PM
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New Member
2018 23' International
Lakewood
, Colorado
Join Date: Jan 2021
Posts: 1
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Hey, sorry for reviving an old thread. I am looking to purchase a temperature sensor for my trailer but I still can't decide which one is best. I thought I would get some opinions from you guys since you have used them for a while now. I have been leaning towards the Temp Stick after reading this review: https://www.weatherstationadvisor.co...-stick-review/
However, the MarCELL https://www.meetmarcell.com/also looks like a reliable option but after paying the monthly subscription fees the cost will probably add up fast. Can anyone recommend one over the other?
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02-28-2022, 08:38 AM
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1 Rivet Member
2016 30' Classic
Arlington Heights
, Illinois
Join Date: Mar 2020
Posts: 6
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I am in the market for a system. Are you still happy with the SensorPush technology? I had read on other sites it was not reliable for use with RVs, but your review made me revisit it. I appreciate your updated opinion.
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03-01-2022, 06:37 AM
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#56
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3 Rivet Member
2013 23' FB Flying Cloud
Jericho
, Vermont
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 123
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ChicagoRay
Are you still happy with the SensorPush technology?
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Yes, we still use it as it's been reliable and we use the SensorPush for other things as well. I'm sure that there are more recent solutions that would work fine (like using a Blink camera with temp sensor), but as they say DFIIIAB.
Dan
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2013 Flying Cloud 23FB
2014 Tundra DC 5.7L / ProPride / Tekonsha P3
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03-01-2022, 07:45 AM
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#57
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3 Rivet Member
2021 27' International
Raleigh
, North Carolina
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 219
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Just another option...
Micro-Air makes a wifi-enabled thermostat. If you have Airstream Connect or a hotspot running, the thermostat will transmit the ambient temp and allow full control over the AC unit. There's a free app for managing remotely. Thermostat is $250.
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2021 International 27FBT
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03-01-2022, 09:17 AM
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#58
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3 Rivet Member
2019 30' International
Austin
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2019
Posts: 110
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We use Waggle to monitor night temp, low temp and power loss. Works over the VZ Network. Thus far we have had no coverage issues as VZ network covers most of the country.
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05-24-2022, 02:44 PM
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#59
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Living Riveted
2014 19' Flying Cloud
Carnegie
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 58
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Powerrunner
We use Waggle to monitor night temp, low temp and power loss. Works over the VZ Network. Thus far we have had no coverage issues as VZ network covers most of the country.
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Just a note to inform everyone that on the Waggle website they are offering a Memorial Day sale and you can get a significant discount - just ordered!
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