GPS Odometer for Camper

That's only if you keep meticulous records of all your towing activity will you know how far your trailer has actually travelled. I'm not just talking about one trip. The reason is some manufacturers will say you need to service every 10,000kms as an example so I'm looking at a simple device to tell me when I've done that 10,000kms. I will do all the standard checks anyway before any big trip.

I have to agree with RMD, it is not rocket science. Most vehicles these days have trip meters with their odometer. It is simply a matter of “zeroing” the trip meter at the start of your trip, and noting the the total at the end. I do not see the point of spending money on something that you already have.

Macca.

Rocket Rod.
Buy a cheap $30 bike computer.
Fit a small magnet to the hub near the brake shoes. Glue it on.
Place magnetic proximity pulse sensor on home made bracket so sensor detects each revolution of wheel.
Extend sensor wiring so the computer can be fitted inside or outside in safe place, if preferred.
Ensure sufficient battery size to run it all the time and last a couple of years, it does sleep when not used but, long time no see applies.
Can be done by fitting a large, 1.5v or 3v if that is used, dry cell to computer battery contacts.
Set wheel size/circumference in memory of computer.

"Problem solvered" for 1/10th price mentioned.
PS. To fit sensor, you may have to drill a small hole in brake backplate to enter brake area.

What, no Bluetooth connection to the tablet to enable a spreadsheet.
Lift ya game RMD.
Dave.

David M
Sorry David, very remiss of me. I admit I didn't think of Bluetooths or WiFi's. If so, it could data log wheel rotation, bearing temp and if vibe sensor capable it could detect bearing failure as it happens. Great idea.

Hi Peter
What kind of Aldi SIM did you use - just data or an ordinary phone one (talk, text and data)
cheers

Not sure for the SIM although it rings me if it detects the car moving without ignition being on so it must be both. I have the aldi app on my main phone and just checked it (in at work on a callout) and it says PAYG15 is my plan.
The gator I use also has a relay function I can operate via SMS if I want.

Also on a side note, I have a dual sim backup phone in my car with a sim from an optus network carrier ,Amaysim and again and Aldi sim for Telstra.


As for the tracking I used to use an old mobile phone with a tracking app and simply powered the phone all the time. I am sure there are oddometer apps for phones as well but not sure how accurate

Also unless you only drive on road forget the 10,000km rubbish manufacturers claim you need to do as you may need to do it more regular if you drive off road in dust, corrugations, water crossings and in sand. There is no specified service interval that suits all campers it's up to the owner to have some basic comprehension of what is going on with there equipment and to maintain it to greatly reduce the chance of a breakdown in an inconvenient location. Also to carry a few basic spare that can be replaced like a bearing if needed.

Another good idea if your keeping the same vehicle and camper for a reasonable time is to have the same stud pattern on the camper as the tow vehicle with all tyres the same size then you'll have 2 spares.

Mate, get a $75 GPS bike computer. It activates on movement. Found that out when I put the kids bike of the roof and he boasted to all his friends how his top speed was 108km/h and covered 139km in a day.

Hmmmm my kids bike computer works from inside my canopy.... but you're probably right.

What about on the Draw-bar, in a Go-Pro style clear plastic container? I only suggest this as you seem to rent it out - perhaps then you can put a $/100km figure on the rental or similar?

The good thing about a bike computer is that it won't log where you go (at least, not my $75 cheapie), saving potential concerns of customers. Just the speed/ ave kms and distance.

That's about all I have to offer sorry.