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[Bombsight]

That's okay. That's what we're here for.

What kind of range (distance away from vehicle) are you getting with the keyfob?
Does it somehow confirm it has locked or do you hear the mechanism lock?

The key fob activates lock at least 45 pace's away with action confirmation beep clearly audible. It may work even farther in a wide open space. I was threading the needle, activating it across the street from my garage ... between large bushes and my house.
That was directly behind my rig. Will test other directions later.

Edited by Bombsight, 16 December 2017 - 08:48 AM.

[Bill D]

That's pretty impressive.

 

My FWC is on year round and I daily drive and I lock/unlock the back door at least 4X a day.

Tempting... especially since the paint is chipping on my handle and it looks gross.

 

I think it would end up being one of those things that you don't think you need until you get one and then you wouldn't want to go with out it.

I used to think the same thing about keyless entry and remote starting.

Edited by Bill D, 12 December 2017 - 01:26 AM.

[Bombsight]

Forgot to mention that the key pad lights up @ night. 

[Bill D]

I'm a little surprised the nobody else expressed interest in your keyless entry system Bombsight.  I personally think if it was listed as a FWC option it would be on most people's list.  Compared to some of the other options, like the rear steps that most of us order and never use it seems like a real bargain.

 

Anyhow, I'm jealous 

 

I'm sure you will enjoy it everytime you click your fob 

[Bluedog]

Great mod. Thanks for the info.

[cwdtmmrs]

"I'M a little surprised that nobody else expressed interest in your keyless entry system Bombsight"

 

It is just another fob/bobble to carry in your pocket or elsewhere. If it would work off of your vehicle's remote lock system, that would be another story.

 

cwd

[JCatt]

It has buttons and will work without the fob? That makes it very attractive to me. 

[Bombsight]

Yes, it can be "fob/bobble" proofed.

One doesn't have to use modern tech if it means a 1.5" x .5" fob is cumbersome.

[Bill D]

On the flip side, given that it has a numeric keypad, it can mean you don't need to carry and worry about losing your keys hiking, canoeing, swimming etc. 

 

My guess is you could find a Harmony type remote, if you found yourself overwhelmed with fobs.

Edited by Bill D, 16 December 2017 - 09:58 PM.

[kmacafee]

Which model specifically did you guys get?  I searched and did not see it mentioned.

 

I have a 2012 Eagle.

 

Thanks