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I replaced the original Rostra cruise control a few years back with an Audiovox that was vacuum operated and got its speed signal from a magnetic pickup on the drive shaft. It has been giving my intermittent failures, so time to do something.

So I bought a new Rostra 250-1223 Universal Electronic Cruise. No vacuum required. Works off the VSS signal from the Allison 2000. Set the pulses per mile to 18,000 and we now have cruise.

Also found a leak in the a/c lines for the dash air, so life in the Barth is good again. Working cruise and cool air is really great.


'92 Barth Breakaway - 30'
5.9 Cummins (6B) 300+ HP
2000 Allison
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A cruise control is on my list, but I have a gas 454 so is a vacuum unit my only option, looks like the one I have is an after market unit.
 
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The Rostra works on gas also. Also will work on magnetic pickup.


'92 Barth Breakaway - 30'
5.9 Cummins (6B) 300+ HP
2000 Allison
Front entrance
 
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Gary, does it work with an engine without a computer?? Do they have a web site?
 
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Found their website and yes they have a model that does not need the computer even the I think its called a vss. better than the Vacuum type for sure. Now all I need is money ..Thanks
 
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Originally posted by Duane88:
A cruise control is on my list, but I have a gas 454 so is a vacuum unit my only option, looks like the one I have is an after market unit.


You can get an aftermarket cruise from Dakota digital. Needs no vacuum. Not too pricey.

https://www.barthmobile.com/eve...003916777#7003916777


9708-M0037-37MM-01
"98" Monarch 37
Spartan MM, 6 spd Allison
Cummins 8.3 325+ hp
 
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