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06-16-2021, 12:31 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2021 27' Globetrotter
Malibu
, California
Join Date: Dec 2020
Posts: 400
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Tank Monitor Upgrade?
I am beyond annoyed by using the antiquated tank reader we have in our Airstreams. They could have just used a different display so that at least you can see tank levels without pressing on them, or add a visual / audible alarm when you reach 95% or so.
The constant anxiety of checking 3 times a day where you are at is painful.
Has anyone upgraded the monitor to something better?
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06-16-2021, 12:36 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Aug 2020
Posts: 2,592
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SeeLevel sells an upgraded unit that has bluetooth connectivity. Perhaps this would suit your needs, and I would imagine that it's plug-and-play.
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Past:
Airstream International Serenity 23FB
Newmar Ventana 3715
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06-16-2021, 02:21 PM
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Half a Rivet Short
2017 30' Classic
2022 Interstate 24X
Carlisle
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 15,684
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Hi
The SeeLevel units (at least the modern ones) will interface over a serial bus to most of the fancy control / display gizmos. They likely would also talk to a PC / RPi or Arduino. As long as you don't mind fiddling a bit, the options for display and alarms are near endless.
Bob
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06-16-2021, 02:31 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Cuddebackville
, New York
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 4,333
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The difficulty is installing the SeeLevel sensors.
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2019 Ford Expedition Platinum
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06-16-2021, 02:42 PM
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Half a Rivet Short
2017 30' Classic
2022 Interstate 24X
Carlisle
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 15,684
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wayne&Sam
The difficulty is installing the SeeLevel sensors.
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Hi
At least most (if not all) modern Airstreams already have the SeeLevel sensors and interface on them. That's even true of the "fancy" stuff with the touch panels and displays. All they do is hook into what appears to be the same setup everybody has.
Bob
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06-16-2021, 02:54 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Cuddebackville
, New York
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 4,333
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Quote:
Originally Posted by uncle_bob
Hi
At least most (if not all) modern Airstreams already have the SeeLevel sensors and interface on them.
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If by modern you mean 2015 and newer (which I see all of you have).
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2019 Ford Expedition Platinum
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06-16-2021, 02:59 PM
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Rivet Master
2002 19' Bambi
Lafayette
, California
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 1,559
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CMHM
I am beyond annoyed by using the antiquated tank reader we have in our Airstreams. They could have just used a different display so that at least you can see tank levels without pressing on them, or add a visual / audible alarm when you reach 95% or so.
The constant anxiety of checking 3 times a day where you are at is painful.
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Compared with tank level indicators previously in Airstreams, the SeeLevel is anything but antiquated. I suspect the reason they do not continuously give a readout is to avoid battery drain. Even a Bluetooth connection will probably require that you ask it to show the levels.
Tim
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06-16-2021, 03:10 PM
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diesel maniac
Airstream - Other
Tucson
, AZ
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 2,531
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"Hey Alexa, how much poop is in the tank?"
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06-16-2021, 04:57 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Cuddebackville
, New York
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 4,333
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I think getting to know your system is better than a monitor. I have the old style which isn't all too accurate. But I don't find it to be a problem.
If I'm camping with hook ups, the grey tank valve stays open until the last 24 hours. Then it's closed to build up a bit for the flushing at the dump station.
If I'm boondocking, the tanks can't back up because the grey and waste tanks hols more than the fresh water tank.
For me, it's just not a problem. YMMV.
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2014 25' Flying Cloud Rear Twin
2019 Ford Expedition Platinum
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06-16-2021, 05:53 PM
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Half a Rivet Short
2017 30' Classic
2022 Interstate 24X
Carlisle
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 15,684
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wayne&Sam
If by modern you mean 2015 and newer (which I see all of you have).
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Hi
.... and (judging by their info) so does the OP ....
Bob
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06-16-2021, 06:38 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2019 30' Flying Cloud
Grass Lake
, Michigan
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 280
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I guess it’s all relative. Most other RVs have the LEDs to indicate 1/3, 2/3, Full with the internal tank sensors that work for about 3 nanoseconds before failing. I’m happy to have the SeeLevel system. Pushing the buttons counts towards my daily workout.
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03-20-2024, 08:16 AM
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1 Rivet Member
1978 Argosy 24
Louiseville
, Quebec
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 13
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I have the micro-pulse on my classic 27fb. The grey water tank sensor does not show. Is there an access point to change this sensor?
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