09-28-2026, 05:24 AM
Yea some years are better than others when it comes to coach budgets.
I think your idea for a simpler system is definitely great, one thing I will note though is if you sell your coach that you will have to train the new buyers on the operation. I think like Jack mentioned, maybe some relay logic or a programmable logic controller would be great for this. There are lots of new products on the market that could replace the HWH brain. I have a PLC at home that I was planning on using to automate some things on the coach, along with touchscreen HMI, mainly just for fun. It came from EZ Automation, I chose this because it’s American made. It was just a little more money than the offshore PLCs. One day maybe I will actually get it set up.
https://www.ezautomation.net/PLC-Program...ler/ezplc/
I think your idea for a simpler system is definitely great, one thing I will note though is if you sell your coach that you will have to train the new buyers on the operation. I think like Jack mentioned, maybe some relay logic or a programmable logic controller would be great for this. There are lots of new products on the market that could replace the HWH brain. I have a PLC at home that I was planning on using to automate some things on the coach, along with touchscreen HMI, mainly just for fun. It came from EZ Automation, I chose this because it’s American made. It was just a little more money than the offshore PLCs. One day maybe I will actually get it set up.
https://www.ezautomation.net/PLC-Program...ler/ezplc/
Jeff LoGiudice
Temple Terrace, Fl & Loudon & Monterey, TN
1984 Bluebird Wanderlodge PT40
1998 Newell 2000 #490
1986 MCI/TMC 102A3 (sold)