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simon23

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has any one got a van with it in yet we have it on our new van and was wondering does it work lol

or do we have to wait till next year to find out

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Copied from Wilkepedia:

Telemetry is a technology that allows remote measurement and reporting of information. The word is derived from Greek roots tele = remote, and metron = measure. Systems that need external instructions and data to operate require the counterpart of telemetry, telecommand.

Although the term commonly refers to wireless data transfer mechanisms (e.g. using radio or infrared systems), it also encompasses data transferred over other media, such as a telephone or computer network, optical link or other wired communications. Many modern telemetry systems take advantage of the low cost and ubiquity of GSM networks by using SMS to receive and transmit telemetry data.

I still haven't a clue! Is it a radio controlled tv aerial?

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sounds like unnecessary and expensive technology to me.

JenniferB

26/10/2010 at 8:45am
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It looks to me as if it gives you the ability to switch on your heating and hot-water remotely via a text message. If so, COOL!!! I want one!!!

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It texts you when it starts leaking.

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26/10/2010 at 11:06am
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Quote: Originally posted by Tentz on 26/10/2010
It texts you when it starts leaking.

On some caravans that could be a very expensive feature

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Bill Terry

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I have it on my van, when it arrives in nov. handy if you are on a seasonal pitch, and the weather is cold, and you are on your way to the van, and want it nice and warm when you arrive, It costs £230 to be fitted. plus you need an iphone to use it.

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trishnoakes

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Quote: Originally posted by Bill Terry on 26/10/2010
I have it on my van, when it arrives in nov. handy if you are on a seasonal pitch, and the weather is cold, and you are on your way to the van, and want it nice and warm when you arrive, It costs £230 to be fitted. plus you need an iphone to use it.

Bill - can you tell me which van you are buying? We are looking at a Buccaneer which has the telemetry but weren't aware it had to be an Iphone?

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simon23

27/10/2010 at 10:25pm
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Right bill that is also why I asked as we have van coming November and have I phone and we worked it in with the deal they offered us disc out on awning but have new Ventura and they did the discount on this and seasonal pitch is the read on we went for it so we can switch it on Friday before we arrive

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hi am buying the Eldiss super sirocco. from discover at chorley. The salesman at the time said to me that i can have this fitted. he asked wot phone i used, it was just a normal phone, he told me i needed an iphone, so i got one.

May be you need an app? to work the heating, There isnt a manual out just yet to explain how it does work, i read it was just a tx, but how does it know what setting you want the heating at?May be someone might know more about it on here.

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simon23

28/10/2010 at 3:34pm
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bill terry that was my reason behind asking myself

trishnoakes

28/10/2010 at 3:37pm
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I've sent an email to Alde asking them about whether the Telemetry SMS is phone specific - I'll let you know when I hear back from them.

Interestingly the Buccaneer site says "The 2011 Buccaneer range is spectacularly equipped with specification that not only looks superb, but adds another dimension to your touring experience. ........Useful - and totally unique to Buccaneer - is the Alde heating with telemetric controls. Quite simply, you can control your Buccaneer's central heating and hot water from your mobile phone " So clearly they think it's exclusive (although Elddis & Buccaneer are in the same group) and they don't seem to say it has to be an Iphone!

Trish

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We have the Alde Smart Box,is that the same thing?

However we have never had the need to use it......so not much help to you there!

The instructions do not say you need any special type of phone for it.

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Quote: Originally posted by jennifernn on 28/10/2010
We have the Alde Smart Box,is that the same thing?

However we have never had the need to use it......so not much help to you there!

The instructions do not say you need any special type of phone for it.

dont know if it is the same, i dout it. but the smart box looks like a nice bit of kit.

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trishnoakes

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I have received a prompt but not entirely complete answer back from Alde!

Good morning
The SMS box is not an Alde part.
It will not require a specific phone to operate. However from my
experience, SMS boxes do not all work with all service providers.
It is well worth contacting Explorer/Elddis and asking them which
service providers the unit works 100% with.
Best Regards
Sapphire Hodgkin
Technical Sales Administrator
Alde International (UK) Ltd

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