Big Technology Upgrade added to our RV! Lippert OneControl!

[@NickKarpen]

Thanks for showing us upgrades the rest of us can’t get.

[@BTBRVReviews]

It's more to demonstrate a feature to spec into a new RV.

[@alandillon6469]

Wow that wasn't condescending at all!

[@joshuawoodruff7280]

Virtually every other brand has systems that are already incorporated into their RVs including Keystone (In-Command), Jayco JAYCOMMAND etc. I have a Cougar 5th wheel with the in-command and love it, can control everything from slides, to water/heater, HVAC, Vent fans, monitor tank levels, awnings, lighting etc from my phone and even when I am not close to my RV with global connect. Awesome features, really surprised that Coachman doesn't offer a more robust system. I get that some people just like buttons but I'm sure not one of them. My next RV will need a similar system or wont consider one now.

[@stana2z]

How nice to show/get something the rest of the public can’t.

[@ryanzerfas9173]

Hey, Stan! You can get OneControl from manufactured units. If what JD showed is of interest to you, then the next time you look to purchase a RV, make sure it has OneControl. Additionally, being able to do a project like this with JD is a huge help to us at Lippert to get further insight into the possibilities of having aftermarket options for technology like this.

[@terryprevatt]

It’s readily available

[@shaunotoole561]

Always very informative 👍. Let's take a moment and admire that handlebar mustache lol 😆

[@akshadows5834]

That setup came with my Sabre 5th wheel lights and everything are on it very nice set up

[@LessThingsBigDreams]

Thanks for sharing JD! Lippert seems to be making huge strides to connect with us consumers. I appreciate that they are willing to put themselves out there like this and find ways to make their products even better! Way to go Lippert Team(Ryan, Wes and Tanya)! Y’all are awesome!

[@ryanzerfas9173]

Hey hey! Thanks, Charlie. It’s definitely a huge goal for us at Lippert to rally around our customers and give them a voice! This was such a fun project for us and we definitely hope to do more like it.

[@terryprevatt]

I have this system on my 5th wheel. It’s just redundant controls that I don’t use. I just use the mechanical switches on the panel that’s literally 6 inches away. My wife used the app the first day we had it and hasn’t used it since.

[@christopherhodson4049]

I bet seeing all of those wires would intimidate some people. Good and Informative explanations. Thanks.

[@ericsvalland4417]

Nice upgrade, for your coach, and something worth getting if offered when ordering.

[@ryanzerfas9173]

Hit the nail on the head, Eric. Definitely be on the lookout for rigs with OneControl if these features are of benefit to you!

[@jeffhennesay2634]

That is really nice, JD. It will save you headaches in the future. Lol.

[@smart-road-eu]

We recommend our smart camper solution as interesting alternative

[@johnpage6986]

Before they leave you need to pull rv down bumpy roads. This will somewhat check for any loose connections. Being this is after market install. Just little advice.

[@ricwestdoesitwork]

Very cool system. Great job by the people Lippert sent to do the install.

[@machfive916]

I like using the app, as I can run my slide out and my awning out while looking at them to ensure they do not hit any obstructions.

[@mwest563]

Except when you are in the opposite side and it binds up.

[@GovG33k]

The In-Command system in my ‘16 Keystone Outback 324CG is one of my favorite things about it. If we move to another rig, this is in the top 5 priority’s in purchasing considerations.

[@ryanzerfas9173]

Hey Gov, that’s awesome to hear! What do you particularly love about the system?

[@nedraplant316]

A couple of suggestions JD. 1) Add bicycle handlebar tape to your extended entry handle. It's gets slippery when wet! 2) We use child locks on the sides of our fridge freezer drawers to keep the doors secure when we travel. No need for ugly strap marks on fridge doors. Need links to both products? Let me know! Thanks for your videos. They are very informative!

[@RDLouks]

I have this on my Jayco Pinnacle and absolutely love it.

[@ryanzerfas9173]

That's great to hear, Raymond! What all is connected to your OneControl?

[@zilann673]

how do you get it to work? we have it on our Jayco and it is basically junk.

[@charlesahon]

That is some pretty cool tech.

[@MikeFarley-zu1jj]

A better video would have been how to bypass the touch screen with switches. I have this system in my 5th wheel. It may add a bit of convenance with the phone app., but it certainly is not an improvement over hard switches. Read the different RV forums and you will see many owners would prefer the switches.

[@TheLakingc]

Great idea! Maybe this will encourage better wiring systems. I love learning about all of this stuff. In preparation for our transition, i called the insurance company to change everything to online and told her why. We had quite a great discussion because she wants to go full time, too, and work from "home." Thanks to YouTubing, i had answers to most questions. I gave her KZbin channels to watch and yours was at the top!

[@carlfranconi9191]

My grand design reflection came with all those functions factory installed.

[@admorris11]

We have that in our cedar creek…it literally runs everything from lights and slides to holding tank levels to levelers and ac/heat pump. The one MASSIVE upgrade lippert could move to is giving the option to go to a capacitive touch screen panel instead of a resistive touch screen. The panel technology they use is from 10+ years ago. That one change would eliminate 99% of the issues I have with the system. Pushing on the panel over and over again to get the correct response gets old. The biggest bonus to the app is being able to check your black tank levels when filling up to flush…you don’t have to run in and out to check the panel.

[@itsallgooddan]

Technology is so cool.

[@kurtschulmeyer1041]

Cool upgrade!

[@Joker45678]

I have the In-Command system on my '18 Keystone Outback. I don't mind using it for some things, but it takes longer to turn on Bluetooth, open, enter password, connect, than to just use the switch. On mine the Porch light, security light and awning led lights are on there. To be able to turn them on from your car at night when you arrive is great. Mine also has the display for the tank sensors, but the leveling system isn't in it.

[@Scott924m]

JD you gotta get one of those sweet handlebar mustaches , Or maybe you already have one . Hmmmm

[@rickwaggoner8479]

Hell he may be a grizzly bear for all we know, lol

[@ryanzerfas9173]

[@Scott924m]

He just likes to maintain his anonymity I'm not going to bust his balls for that it's probably actually a good idea

[@mattsmith3305]

Very good, hi-tech upgrade done by very skilled technicians. All you need now is a self-driving tow vehicle, and I'm sure LCI will come up with a way to integrated it into the APP, too.

[@mrzif0013]

great video well done. But for me and my smart control board, no thanks, going back to old school switches and no sensors. Try to keep both but separate systems. So, if one fails the other works.

[@joecool509]

Recommend the micro RV unit for AC. Works great and from anywhere

[@gorillaman08zx]

Looks like one of the car alarms I used to install back in the day.

[@BTBRVReviews]

Agreed!

[@IntenseKustoms]

I have the one control on my kz Sportsmen 5th wheel. I love the fact that I can link my phone to it. Only problem I have had is it seems like I have to reset the monitor after every trip. Only thing I don't like is that the manufacturer of my 5th wheel put all my lights minus the bathroom and bedroom on the one control only. Would be nice to have some actual switches.

[@alandillon6469]

I wonder if manual ones could be added, that would be a pain.

[@mattgallagher3245]

Would have been helpful to give some process steps for identifying wires, maybe, or explaining some of the connections as they were being made.

[@MattEastling]

Good video! but im sorry to say - but the reliability of the touch controls is frustrating.. manual override controls/switches are strongly recommend!!

[@snake_king]

I love the LCI one control app on my Flagstaff! Question: What about tank level (grey, black, fresh) monitoring? Is there a possibility to upgrade this system to sync with LCI control?

[@BTBRVReviews]

I don't think so, but it might be

[@Mmn2709]

I have this panel in my 2021 Grand Design Momentum. The panel is really not very responsive. Responds very slow to the touch. Overall I’m pretty disappointed with it considering how much I paid for the RV. I was wondering if the thing could be replaced with an iPad Mini? That would certainly be more responsive. I think this is a great idea. I have found my iPhone faster to use once I have connected to the camper’s Wifi.

[@InfamousElGuapo]

Nothing worse than having the runs all over the place. LOL I do really like the features the One Control provides on our Grand Design Momentum.

[@ryanzerfas9173]

Awesome to hear that you have OneControl, Curtis! Do you use the smart phone capabilities often?

[@InfamousElGuapo]

@@ryanzerfas9173 all the time

[@KMT15]

I just bought a 2018 toy hauler that has the screen also only with the leveling in it. Is this available for me to do aftermarket now? I mostly want it for HVAC and generator

[@joaniemartin5874]

You talked about adding a tire pressure monitor system in this video. Is that a feature that can be added to the One Control system?

[@ryanzerfas9173]

It sure can!

[@superjoe83]

LCI really needs to update the hardware on the one control screen, it is VERY laggy and not very responsive.

[@ggresh74]

I have to agree. I can tap on the something, have time to make a sandwich before it goes to the next screen.

[@ryanzerfas9173]

Hey Joe and Grant! That can definitely be frustrating. Couple of questions: how many components does your OneControl have tied into the system (examples: leveling, lighting, awnings, slides, AC units, Tire Linc, etc)? Do you regularly reboot the system to let it refresh?

[@superjoe83]

@@ryanzerfas9173 I have a 2021 grand design 395ms, pretty much everything is on the one control other than a few lights in the garage. I previously had a 2019 GD 349m which had the older software which worked much better, it just seems like the latest software is just too much for the hardware on the unit, IMO it needs a faster processor and or more memory. I usally use the app on my phone since it works MUCH better. I have reset/restarted the panel and it doesn't help much.

[@ggresh74]

@@ryanzerfas9173 Hi, Ryan.. We have awning, hvac control, lighting, leveling, slides and monitor panel on ours. Our camper is new. We picked it up on May 12th. I have rebooted the system. Doesn't really seem to help a whole lot.

[@ryanzerfas9173]

@@ggresh74 Hey Grant! Yeah, that's a bummer. From my understanding, the more components that are on the system, the more it has to actively read since it is always monitoring those components. Thus it slows down the response time a little. Obviously not ideal and something our tech division can improve on! It is good feedback for us to hear, tho. Thank you!

[@housesOTR]

I just took the class from Lippert.I believe Tanya was the instructor. One question I got wrong was whether you could upgrade with these units or not. I answered yes but the correct answer was no. This contradicts this video. Better change the course.

[@ronniemaynor4434]

We used our smart phone on this once, only. Currently, my monitor panel, lights, and slides are offline. In other words, they don't work. I prefer real switches over the OneControl.

[@nathanielstitt5289]

If you have a one control system already can you add in a touch screen? Can leveling if it’s not a lci product?

[@edwardadkins8771]

So they don’t do aftermarket installs? How do I get this? As an upgrade from the factory?

[@ryanzerfas9173]

Hey Edward! Correct. With how the system currently works it would be way too complex to offer this product aftermarket. However, many manufacturers include OneControl in some of their models and floor plans. So if you see value in a system like this, look to purchase a rig that already has it! Hope that helps!

[@michaelbarnett908]

What about installing this on a Heartland Landmark that has the KIB lighting system?

[@leonajameson8902]

All I can say is I have Lippert Leveling jack system and it stinks! I have a 2018 Winnebago Intent and they have not ever worked correctly. La Mesa RV said there was nothing wrong with them. After they were out of warranty, I took it to a local company and they haven’t been able to determine which jack(s) has a problem. They did tell me they are not a fan of Lippert jacks. They do great things for you in other areas but I don’t have a warm and fuzzy feeling

[@ryanzerfas9173]

Hey Leona! Sorry to hear that - definitely not fun to have jacks that don't work properly. Have you ever tried reaching out directly to Lippert to talk through the issues you have with the system? Try 1-432-LIPPERT if you haven't. Thanks!

[@leonajameson8902]

@@ryanzerfas9173 no the rv shop that I use needs to keep it for an extended period of time. I will call them and ask them to contact Lippert. Thank you for responding

[@valeriemorrison9493]

Everything is connected except the Generator. Is there a way to connect it so we don't have to go outside to start it?

[@ornothopter188]

hi, with this add on can you retrack all bumpouts all at once? i had an older trailer i could retrack two of the three bumpout at the same time

[@tuliodemelo5053]

Is this something lippert comes out to do for anyone or was this just a collaboration between you guys?

[@TBONE21RZR]

Can you use this being a ways away from the camper?

[@donduck73]

I have a older system on my camper made by LCI called Linc . Recently I am only able to control the system with the remote. The switches on my panel do not work. Do you have any idea of what would cause that problem.

[@Dktk42]

Is this offered as a kit to upgrade older rvs?

[@1scooterpilot1]

From your discription. this industry should step up and standardize a wiring process. It sounds like you cannot refer to a schematic to determine which wire runs where? I believe there should be wiring harnesses with schematics. Could you imagine todays vehicles without wiring harnesses and schematics?

[@walkertekk9]

Alliance RV now color codes everything and will give you a schematic

[@ryanzerfas9173]

That’s great feedback and something manufacturers need to hear. Keep voicing that opinion and hopefully over time improvements will be made to new RVs coming off the line.

[@admorris11]

@@walkertekk9 keystone does the same

[@rickbottoms7838]

Why wasn’t this system installed during construction? All systems could have been wired into it then.

[@ryanzerfas9173]

That is totally dependent on the manufacturer. It’s a Lippert product so the OEMs decide whether they want to purchase the system and install it into the rig during manufacturing.

[@matthewstrzelecki4280]

Is there a fuse for their lipid liquor control mine don't even come on I have a brand new rig maybe you can shed some light on it

[@ThomWalbranA1]

Tom, i could not believe you were talking with my future wife, I am powerless around a beautiful girl wearing a sexy cap backward. I AM IN LOVE.

[@903_Camp]

I have laggy touch screens/ no thanks

[@ryanzerfas9173]

Hey KK! Two questions, what all is tied into your OneControl system? Do you regularly reboot the system? Thanks!

[@admorris11]

@@ryanzerfas9173 you can reboot until the sun goes down, but until you guys produce a panel with technology from the last 10 years, they will continue to lag. Move to capacitive and away from resistive!

[@peterpotts-shufelt2984]

Lippert and Grand Design have disappointing customer service. I have a 2021 Momentum and the LCI One Control screen has not worked since we picked it up. Went through both companies customer service and Shawn Thoms who assured me he was sending a new screen to my home will not return emails or phone calls. In summary, good for you JD...hope you don’t need customer service from LCI. Maybe Coachman will treat you better than Grand Design has me.

[@gainingmomentum5392]

I have the LCI One Control on my Grand Design Momentum 328M. It has never given me a seconds worth of trouble. I really like the App while extending the slides and the main awning. I do wish I xould extend the secondary awning from the App instead of having to access it from the sub control panel in the toghauler. The same with the outside lights in the garage end, and the 2nd awning LED lights

[@jargaljargalan4736]

how much is the control panel?

[@michaelbarnett908]

I am very capable of doing the installation how can I get one?

[@KarlRuegg]

How is the software updated on the wall mounted android tablet?

[@michaeljones1047]

What the heck i have been trying to upgrade my system for years.

[@ryanzerfas9173]

Awesome that you see value in upgrading. Unfortunately as expressed in the video, we don’t offer this system as an aftermarket upgrade. It’s just too complicated. But when you go to purchase a new rig, look for ones with the OneControl system already installed!

[@jetdriver]

If they aren’t offering this as an aftermarket upgrade then I see zero value in featuring it on your channel. I mean it’s cool and all but I very much doubt people are going to shop an RV based on having a one control system. I was quite interested right up until the point when they said us normal folk couldn’t get one.

[@gainingmomentum5392]

The system came in my Grand Design Momentum 328M toyhauler. I'm spoiled by it now. The App function and the ability to monitor the slides and awning deployment is awesome, a really nice safety enhancement.

[@zilann673]

Good luck with getting that to work. We're not impressed with our one control.

[@ryanzerfas9173]

Hey there - have you tried connecting with our Customer Care Center? 1-432-LIPPERT would be a great place to start. Also, mind detailing what's happening that is making you disappointed with the system? Thanks!

[@michaeljones1047]

How do we get in touch with these people.

[@ryanzerfas9173]

Hey Michael! I’d say your best bet would be to get connected to our Facebook group “Lippert Scouts: The Community”. This is an awesome and growing community of RVers and a great place to give specific feedback on Lippert product or ask questions. Thanks for asking!

[@enterprise59]

After a struggle to get our new 5th wheel's OneControl to actually connect to my phone, I realized that in order to use my phone to control this panel, I have to be logged into the units gateway, thus NOT having access to my OWN Wi-Fi is very inconvenient. Personally, this "upgrade" is not worth it. Having individual light switches, HVAC switches and having gauges for the tanks on a panel is far FAR more logical. Bad enough LCI won't let you use the internet/wi-fi of your own choosing makes for a poor design.

[@ntdphd]

The grumpy posts about product availability are really weird. Like it’s JDs channel, he frequently works with manufacturers, and he has connections that allow him to pull in this sort of sponsorship. The alternative is...don’t watch? Like it’s pretty interesting to learn about *why it’s not offered as an aftermarket solution.* The birds nest of wires and having to track down correct inputs looks like a mess. That’s interesting and made for good content. I certainly learned something.

[@alandillon6469]

Agreed, like JD has any thing to do with them not offering it aftermarket...smh

[@tracykooken2606]

is this probono ?? or out of pocket ???

[@dfwvtxman]

The more I see the wiring on some of these Rvs the more I don't want to buy one. Plus the dirt and crapola that was on top of that underseal of your RV really has turned me off on buying.

[@mbaker1295]

I wonder if they have read the reviews on the App Store 💀

[@guerro327]

I hate when I have the runs all over the place.

[@chuckbessels6084]

Not a fan. We have one and it’s MUCH easier to just use the switches. I’m even less of a fan of their leveling system. I have to “zero” it almost every time we camp.

[@ryanzerfas9173]

Hey, Chuck! Sorry to hear you've had issues with both systems. With regards to OneControl, in your experience, what makes the manual switches easier for you vs using the app? Curious to hear. Regarding leveling, have you ever connected directly to Lippert for this issue? If not, I would suggest calling 1-432-LIPPERT to see if there is a quick fix for the issue you are having. Thanks!

[@admorris11]

Yea, the leveling is a known issue from looking around forums. For some reason, the levelers in the front want to raise up higher than they need to be. By raising up high, the rears need to come up to match and end up raising the tires off the ground. I’ve manually leveled as low as the system will allow and re-zeroed multiple times…the auto level function still wants to raise everything up higher than needed. I now just manually level when I get to my spot with no issues. Yet something else in the industry that could be fixed if anyone wanted to spend some time doing so.

[@christophersellars]

Why don’t lippert have their own brand of RV.

[@BTBRVReviews]

Why build one when they can sell to all of them

[@remiturgeon2190]

The system is nice but when it breaks no one know how fix it we have been out of ac for 2 months and they told us it's the AC module change that out and paid almost $300 and still didn't work now we have 2 icons lights and leveling they don't know what happened to the rest so they told me tech it's a Dominic problem witch won't bring the other icons back like slides, awnings,hydraulic

[@johnirwin1837]

In my opinion if you did not take obstructions in mind when you parked your rig you really goofed big time. If you find them this way then you wasted a lot of time to re hook and move the rig. To me it not worth it especially in light of the number` troubles I read about in the various forms or Facebook pages.

[@johnbolt665]

It's disgraceful that the wiring is a rats nest right from the factory! Ae there no building codes on trailers for god sake!

[@TheLakingc]

I think we see it as a rat's nest because we know nothing about wiring. Better too much wiring than not enough. Boy do I know that pain!

[@BTBRVReviews]

There are building codes. They generally don't specifically address wire length. Apparently mine are extra long because it was a concept.

[@richmanwisco]

How much more would you be willing to pay for something you don't normally see?

[@LovingWigswithValerie]

My take on this - I watch reviews and channels for ideas, knowledge and reviews. Usually, I watch objectively and try to understand different points but I’m finding it difficult with this one. I don’t understand the purpose of showing installation of a product that “the viewers” can not add to our own rigs after market? I understand showing your new fifth wheel with the “custom” floor plan that isn’t available but this is a bit much. Just being honest. Lost a subscriber with this one.

[@ryanzerfas9173]

Hey Valerie! I believe the goal of this was to showcase the benefits of the system and also give a glimpse into the world of Lippert a bit. Many RVers, new and veteran, don’t know what all a system like this can do for them. So, content like this helps to educate. Sure, it’s not available aftermarket but it is when you go to purchase your next rig. There is value is knowing what is out on the market! Hope that helps.

[@LovingWigswithValerie]

@@ryanzerfas9173 I would agree with you to a point. I’ve been a subscriber of BTBRV for some time and I really try to look at things objectively but I can’t with this one. It’s not that it’s this one particular video, it’s several like these combined. As a consumer, I rely on upgrades that we can purchase to add to our RV, which is a DRV less than a year old and there are so many videos of people reviewing the Onetouch system that this was an off putting video because of the portrait of an upgrade to add to an RV of which IS NOT AVAILABLE to add to an existing one.

[@BTBRVReviews]

@@LovingWigswithValerie I'm unsure how to respond to this comment. You are saying that you are looking for univseral upgrades that can be applied to all RVs. This is likely the only product I've ever showcased that can't be installed aftermarket.... But honestly, it could if you found the parts and we're gutsy enough to attempt the wiring. Keep in mind, if I had all this equipment installed and didn't video the process, what would my subscribers have thought? KZbin is most certainly a "you're damned if you do, you're damned if you don't" platform.

[@LovingWigswithValerie]

@@BTBRVReviews I agree about the platform and the way some people react. I have my own KZbin channel and have encountered a lot of it. As I said above, I really try to look at content objectively and as a creator myself, I try to look at the content that I make with the eyes of a subscriber. I watched as you encountered comments about the Beacon and again with your new Montana but I was able to see the reasoning behind putting out that content, appreciated the majority of it and applied some of it when we purchased our DRV. But, I am really careful to put out content that my subscribers could utilize, be helpful, spread correct information and knowledge. Like I commented, there are a ton (as I’m sure you know) of videos on the One Touch and this particular video hit wrong on a lot of notes to a number of people. I won’t speak for anyone else but only for myself, as well as trying to be totally honest, it came off to me as boastful about having an entire team come out and do things for you that can’t be done for everyone.

[@ronhumphrey5490]

Kinda makes me feel like a peasant. Us "common folk" can't have this, only the elite special cool kids can get this. Bummer. It's kinda like watching the spoiled brat bragging oooooh... look at me! I'm cooler than you are. I've really enjoyed your videos in the past, but this one? 😕🤔

[@ryanzerfas9173]

Hey Ron! At the end of the day you CAN get this. That is when you go to purchase a new RV you could preference a rig with this system in it. We currently don’t offer this aftermarket because of the complexities of tying this system into the many various models and floor plans. JD has a large and awesome audience so we see value in showcasing this product so that campers know what’s available on the market when they go to purchase a rig. Hope that helps explain a little!