After finishing my wireless remote add-on for the Ground Control 3.0 leveling system for my RV, I came to realize that the remote can control additional items, such as your slides, awning, lighting, and other accessories with the addition of a Remote Receiver.

The Linc multi-function remote (current version is the LC358601) can independantly control Lippert's Ground Control 3.0 leveler as well as a 5 to 8 channel remote control receiver (Lippert calls this a Multifunction 5-Output Fuse Mux Receiver). These two systems are completely independant, but both can be controlled simultaneously with the remote. Thus, the only connection between the Ground Control and Fuse Mux Receiver is the link to the wireless remote.

As I did the research for this project, I could not find any sort of comprehensive manual for the receivers. The market for these receivers is basically OEM, but you can also purchase them aftermarket (although there is no bona-fide aftermarket support). In fact, a few times the manuals direct you to your RV manufacturer for wiring diagrams or other information. Not a lot of support for the do-it-yourselfer.

I did have some difficulty with this project due to lack of data, and I almost gave up. For example, Lippert - for whatever reason - decided to restrict the fuse programming feature on the wireless remote (which is required for the receiver to work) - by limiting access with a PIN. And do you think they publish the PIN? NO. They tell you to consult your RV's manufacturer. But what if you are doing this aftermareket, and the manufacturer did not make the system available in your RV. So how are you supposed to do an aftermarket installation?

There are over 8 billion combinations of the 4 digit pin (9999x999x99x9 = 8,900,199,891). Fortunately though, I did figure out the PIN after a couple of hours (more on that later).

So, what does fuse programming mean? I first thought it might be like a microcontroller, where a "fuse" is a link you sever to permanently change a function within the chip. But no. It simply means enabling a channel by attaching a regular ATC autommotive fuse to it.

If you followed my wireless remote for Ground Control 3.0 project here you already know that regardless of the receiver board you buy, you want the Lippert LC358601. It is the latest version and has a fuse configuration capability built into it required for the latest receiver versions. Earlier remotes may not work with the latest receivers as they will not necessarily have the fuse programming feature.

There are 8 different versions of the receiver that "should" work with the Linc Remote. I say should as I have only tested two receivers, so I am not 100% sure about the older receivers. However, assuming they do, here are the receivers:

• Hydraulic Option: Adds several switch points for use with hydraulic systems (levelers and/or slides?).

• Fuse Option: The newer fused versions include 4 on-board fuses which can be attached to any motor channel. This is perhaps more convenient than wiring in off-board fuses (which most RV wiring is messy enough without in-line fuses). However, the fused versions do require the fuse configuration panel in the wireless remote.

• Lighting Channel: provides an independantly fused SPST ON-OFF relay points that toggle on or off with subsequent depressions of the remote function

• Motor Channel: provides polarity reversing relay points depending on which button on the remote is depressed (Retract or Extend). The function is momentary - the contacts are closed only while the remote button is depressed.

• IDS part number: There are two part numbers for each board. The Lippert part number, as well as the IDS part number. IDS Electronics (Innovative Design Solutions, Inc) is the original manufacturer of the boards (prior to being purchased by Lippert).

You can usually find the receivers here:

RV Upgrade Store
eTrailer.Com
eBay

Of course - especially with eBay, you must ascertain the model according to the above list. I highly recommend the fuse versions (Rev C), however, you can experiment with others if the price is right (especially with eBay). But sometimes the eBay seller might be a dealer getting rid of stock that is still new. I purchased my 8 channel receiver (18570) that was still new for $65 on eBay. So don't be afraid to use eBay, but be sure you know what you are getting.

5 Channel Board Layout (without Hydraulic option)

8 Channel Board Layout (without Hydraulic option)

Detailed description of the board functions:

• Function plus and minus. These are the connections from the (motor) reversing relays.

• Light. This is the relay contacts for the light. 12V is present when the light is turned on, and 0V when off.

• External Switch -. This is the common negative side supply for the three external switch ports.

• External Switch SW. These are the three connections to the external switches that power the manual switches used in conjunction with the reversing relays.

• Batt. The 12V battery connection.

• GND. The negative battery connection.

• Light Fuse. Protects the Light function.

• SW3 Fuse. Protects External SW3.

• SW2 Fuse. Protects External SW2. Note that there is no fuse for External SW1.

• Fuse 1 thru Fuse 4. Programmable fuses (i.e. program it's connection) for one of the 4 Functions.
• Antenna. For wireless operation.

• CAN. CanBus connection for use with MyRV systems.

• Program Switch. Used to synch programming changes with the wireless remote.

In the most basic wiring diagram, simply attaching a DC motor directly to the function channel will cause it to turn in one direction when the EXTEND button is depressed, and turn in the opposite direction when the RETRACT button is depressed. However, many motor controls (Schwintek, etc) have their own driver board, so this does require a slightly different wiring scheme.