Mobile Phone Remote Controls
Why is a Mobile Phone best for Remote Control?
- A single Mobile controls all your remotes, and does so simultaneously - Caravan Mover, Winch Control, Tyre Pressure Control - all on the same device.
- The Mobile is always at hand - or in your pocket.
- The battery is always charged and easily recharged from any USB port,
- Two-way communication allows monitoring and reporting of controller parameters - battery levels, temperatures, pressures, currents on the screen,
- Serviceability - when dedicated remotes fail the entire system, including motors, is usually scrapped since they generally cannot be repaired anywhere in Africa.
- Apps are easily updated and quickly ported to a new device,
- All Apps have a similar intuitive layout,
- Apps can be parked in the background while you make and receive phone calls, and then instantly resumed,
- All apps come with a Flashlight button for night time work.
CampSecure
Security when Camping Alone
The CampSecure system provides two alarm zones and two voltage-free output relays.
One of the NC zone circuits is envisaged as monitoring a tripwire that forms the campsite's perimeter, and the second can be used to monitor a PIR for close-in heat detection.
- Alarms are reported by LED. Piezo buzzer, and mobile phone display.
CampSecure Control Unit - Output relays for floodlights can be energised from the mobile phone
- Or by toggle switch on the controller's front panel.
- The system can be armed/disarmed from the mobile phone
- Individual zones can be disarmed by panel switches.
- The buzzer can be muted by a toggle switch on the panel.
For complete info see CampSecure
Remote Control for Caravan Mover
A Remote Control Unit and Android mobile phone app that duplicates the function of the ewiks handheld control panel. Control can be switched between 2 connected controllers. Inch Mode delivers very short power pulses for small motor movements.
Low cost and easily installed, it connects directly to the ewiks motor relays and can work in parallel with the ewiks control panel
Available extensions include:
- Dual flow sensors for monitoring 2 water tanks.
- LPG gas cylinder weight display.
- Tow bar weight sensor and display (Measured under jockey wheel).
- Two digital temperature probes with overheat alarms.
For complete info see Caravan Mover (Basic)
MotorPac Comprehensive Mover Control
Full direct control over mover motors incorporating electronic current ramping for SoftStart and differential motor power, required for radiused 4-wheel turns. MOSFETs enable motor currents to be ramped up for SoftStart and ramped down when they reach safe limits as measured by Hall Effect current sensors.
Power can be applied differentially to mover motors to facilitate radiused turns, useful on all caravans protected from damage by current reduction.
Available extensions include:
- X4 dual axle control ,
- Dual flow sensors for monitoring 2 water tanks,
- LPG gas cylinder weight display,
- Tow bar weight sensor and display (Measured under jockey wheel).
- Two digital temperature probes with overheat alarms,
- Levelation powered levelling,
- VanSecurity gas & intruder alarms reported by SMS.
See complete info MotorPac
Levelation
Caravan Levelling by Remote Control 
An easy DIY project to add 12VDC gearmotors to your existing corner steadied, and an electronic control unit controlled remotely from your mobile phone. The motors used are top-quality units made in Italy and available in South Africa from several suppliers.
The mobile phone app has up and down buttons to control all 4 motors and a sensitive spirit level to guide you. You sit inside your caravan, lay the phone on a flat surface and press buttons until the cross-hairs zero.
To compensate for component errors in the phone the spirit level can be calibrated on a reference surface.
Motorising the steadies requires no sophisticated tools or special skills and can be done in your garage with just a drill, grinder and welder. There's a tutorial to assist you, and a video to show you what to expect.
Available extensions include:
- Basic Mover Control,
- Dual flow sensors for monitoring 2 water tanks,
- LPG gas cylinder weight display.
- Tow bar weight sensor and display (Measured under jockey wheel).
- Two digital temperature probes with overheat alarms.
See complete info Levelation
VanSecure Gas & Intruder Alarms
The control unit monitors two LPG Gas alarms, one proximity detector, and four intruder alarm zones. When any alarm condition occurs the unit sends an SMS text message to a designated mobile phone.
Available extensions include:
Basic Mover Control,
Dual water tank flow meters,
LPG gas cylinder weight display,
Tow bar weight sensor and display (Measured under jockey wheel).
Two digital temperature probes with overheat alarms.
For complete info see VanSecure
ewiks Caravan Mover Remote Control Extension
This can be applied to the following devices:
- Levelation motorised levelling controller
- VanSecure LPG gas and intruder alarm controller.
See Ewiks Extension for complete information
This unit can provide ewiks mover remote control directly to the ewiks motor control switchgear as an extension to the Levelation Motorised Leveling Control Unit as well as the Vansecure LPG Gas and Intruder Alarm System.
Levelling Extension
The Levelling Extension adds motorised levelling capability to the MotorPac Comprehensive Motor Control Unit.
For complete info see Levelling Extension
LPG Gas and Intruder Alarm Extension
Monitor two LPG Gas Detectors and four Intruder Alarm Zones - one LPG gas detector for the Main Area and a second one for the gas cylinder Storage Compartment.
There are 4 intruder alarm zones supported, zones 1 to 3 are Normally Closed (require a continuous closed circuit to stay in the SAFE state, and zone 4 may be either Normally Closed or Normally Open to allow the use of a pressure mat.
The caravan alarm annunciation is by SMS sent to any designated mobile device, by local buzzer (which can be muted), and by screen reporting on a mobile phone within Bluetooth range, Intruder alarm zones can be individually disarmed and the entire system armed/disarmed remotely by a button on the screen of the mobile phone.
See complete info LPG Gas Weight
Water Tank Monitoring Extension
Can be used with:
- CampSecure
- Ewiks Basic Mover Control
- MotorPac Comprehensive Motor Control
- Levelation Leveling Control
- VanSecure Caravan LPG Gas and Intruder Alarm System
The control unit can monitor and report on two water tank flow sensors. Data from the sensors is used to measure and display outflow as well as compute remaining water quantities.
For complete info see Water Tank Monitor
LPG Gas Weight Monitor Extension
Can be used with:
- CampSecure
- Ewiks Basic Mover Control
- MotorPac Comprehensive Motor Control
- Levelation Levelling Control
- VanSecure Caravan LPG Gas and Intruder Alarm System
The LPG Gas weight monitor reports the net weight of the LPG gas cylinder on the mobile phone's screen
For complete info see LPG Gas Weight
Tow Bar Weight Measuring Extension
Can be used with:
- CampSecure
- Ewiks Basic Mover Control
- MotorPac Comprehensive Motor Control
- Levelation Levelling Control
- VanSecure LPG Gas and Intruder Alarm System
Measures the weight on the jockey wheel and electronically adjusts for it's positional distance from the tow ball.
For complete info see Tow Ball Weight
Digital Temperature Measurement Extensions
Can be used with:
- CampSecure
- Ewiks Basic Mover Control
- MotorPac Comprehensive Motor Control
- Levelation Levelling Control
- VanSecure Caravan LPG Gas and Intruder Alarm System
Up to 2 digital thermal probes with a measuring range from -55°C to 125°C can be connected to a common cable to monitor points of interest such as the inside and outside of fridges.
For complete info see Temperature Monitors
Battery Voltage Monitoring
The battery voltage measured at the incoming power terminals is displayed on the mobile phone screen.
To compensate for minor variances in component values the voltage display can be calibrated to eliminate errors.
For complete info see Battery Voltage Monitor
Network Signal Strength Measurement
The network signal strength being experienced by the SMS signalling module can be displayed.
For complete info see Network Signal Strength
PneuMatic Tyre Inflator & Deflator
A remote control device and Android mobile phone app to inflate or deflate your tyres. In Manual Mode you control the compressor and deflator valve while sitting comfortably in your vehicle, or you can dial in a target pressure and tyre size in Auto Mode, and let the automatic tyre inflator do it for you.
Available either as a fully assembled ready-to-operate kit, which puts together all your tyre-related equipment including compressor, deflator, durable hose, tyre levers, repair kit, and backup equipment, or as a controller only, (a component to be integrated into a system by others).
Monitor your battery voltage on your mobile phone. Get a low-voltage warning when battery output drops below 11.7V.
See complete info
Power Switching Remote Control
A remote control for appliances such as pumps and lights. Communication is via Bluetooth with maximised range of up to 60 metres through antenna optimisation. A second, momentary contact relay is provided to engage, for instance, the generator's starter motor.
There is a temperature control extension which allows 230V power switching according to the input from a thermal probe. The output relay closes when the monitored temperature moves beyond pre-set limits. You set the limits and decide whether temperature should be raised, as with a heater driving towards the upper limit, or lowered, as with a fridge, working towards the lower threshold.
See complete info Power Switching
Turbo/Intercooler Analyser
This device measures pressure before and after the turbocharger, and temperatures at four points around the intercooler, and transmits this data to an Android mobile phone app via Bluetooth. Discover how effective your turbo-intercooler system is under real highway driving conditions. The controller also continuously recalculates and reports on the turbo/intercooler performance as a percentage of maximum possible. There is a facility to operate a water-jet pump to experimentally enhance cooling.
See complete info Turbo - Intercooler Analyser