New to RVing and curious about security. I understand these measures are merely deterrents, but what are people using with the Pebble? Mostly looking to secure it when camping and away from camp.
I also got a 7-way trailer plug to alligator clips so I could send power into the 7-pin when it is parked backwards: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSDB4GQT
I haven't tried it yet, but hopefully it would work. Getting to the 12V posts is a pain. The battery may or may not have been dead.
The system could also have had a load on it—maybe the computer booting up but dying because it did not have sufficient amperage.
Voltage at rest / approximate state of charge:
I saw 11-something, then 40% when I added a bigger, smarter charger.
When it finally charged all the way, it was close to 13V full.
The iPad was dead when I restarted the app, and it would not connect. After multiple restarts, using the bigger charger, and talking to Pebble support, the app finally connected and all was good. It could have been an app issue or something else. Support could connect to my computer when I could not, but that was after I had a better battery charger. I need to try to reproduce the issue.
The Pebble can't move without the iPad and the code or fingerprint. We feel it would be pretty hard to steal. It's not much different than a locked car. With the parking brake set, it's a boulder.
We have tongue locks from our light sailboat trailers, which could be pushed around by hand, so a tongue lock was important. We haven't felt the need to put one on the Pebble. Perhaps we're too trusting?
Starting to realize this. With auto camp and the parking brake, I don't see how you could move it. At home I park it backwards in my side yard; I don't see how you could get to it there.
I park mine backwards as well. Be aware that if you ever have a dead-12V issue, Pebble support may want you to connect to the 7-pin trailer connector for a while to bring the trailer back online. That can be difficult if you can't get your tow vehicle to the connector. If this happens, check the 12V battery voltage before panicking to be sure it really is a 12V issue.
Good to know. I still probably sleep better with it parked backwards, but will leave plenty of prep time between longer periods of inactivity.