Aftermarket cruise control

Many have fitted the AP50 diy kit from Autron , usually around $200

There are a few versions (models) like Ap60 AP150 etc - all available ebay.

I don't like cruise for avoiding fines though - they can still let you overspeed going over top of hill - which is often where there is someone waiting ahead.

Best thing is a good GPS with accurate big speedo and ability to program your own proximity zones for hot spots - I use a now discontinued garmin 276c , has been worth its weight in gold.

I put an AP50 system into an early Discovery (similar to your RR) - worked well.

Was at the time about $220 from K mart.

Garry

Hi Robin,
I have cruise control fitted to my Ute and don't use it anymore found that it uses a considerable amount more fuel than when I drive.
I have fitted a hillspeed head-up display. easy to install just needs 12 or 24 volt power, supplied with a lead for hard wire and also a cigarette lighter plug,
The unit operates via GPS which means it take out any variables like tyre size etc sits on the dash has a large L,E,D display which make it easy to keep an eye on your speed basically you don't have to take your eye of the road you can see the display in your peripheral vision. has 3 different alarms audible visual or both easy to set with the press of a remote button. can be swapped to another vehicle in just seconds. mine is velcro to the dash mat centre of the steering wheel.

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Another option Ive used is a VDO speed alert just program the speed you want & it beeps when exceeded. Ive found cruise control in my vehicle is good on reasonably level going but in hills uses more fuel & will sometimes exceed set speed on downhill runs in an automatic. Daryl

Cruise control is not just for fuel savings.
If you are doing long trips it reduces fatigue as you can move your feet around.
there may be a few hills but most of your travels will be flat roads where you WILL get reduced fuel usage as you will not be slowing down or overspeeding.
I have never been booked with the cruisr set.
Just be carefull on hills.
Sorry cannot recommend a setup as standard in all my cars

Honky

I've got an auscruise in my troopy.

It cost $700 fitted and it's great.

The wife and I travel a fair bit and it does reduce fatigue.

I rarely use it in hilly country as I prefer to have control of the accelerator while driving up and down and around curves.

In 3 weeks we head back to Scone NSW from Bunbury WA and cruise control is great for a trip like that.

G'day,
I am all for cruise controls as I had them on my two previous vehicles, unfortunately not now. The only problem if you are tired, which you should not be driving anyway, definitely do not use. A lot of people do drive tired and I have been guilty of this myself but not over the past few years.
Ian

In my experience, all cruise control systems, factory or aftermarket, advise against their use in hilly or winding terrain. Has this proviso been removed ?

Regards

We have found that our GPS has an option of speed alert - so good old GPS is set at Zero Speed tolerance and we get "Girt" or "Willie" telling us that "You are over the limit" the instant we go over what ever the local limit is (if it is catered fr in the system that is)
Mobi

Thanks everyone. I'm wary of generic eBay electronics but I'll suss out Autron and Auscruise.

I've been using my iPhone as a satnav and I know many will knock it, but I've found it fantastic. I need to pay for a better app to get the speed alerts but it sounds like that would be worth doing.