Sunpass question

[angel275]

Hi. Camped at the Fort with my husband the last two years. We had been going to WDW for decades and staying in onsite hotels. Anyway, the last time was with a truck and 5th wheel. We had a Sunpass transponder (?) up on the windshield. Husband passed away in March. I bought a Class C. Can I use the same Sunpass contraption and move it from the truck to the Class C? Do they ever expire? Thanks for all help.

 

[angel275]

Forgot to add I am coming back to the Fort in October.

 

[bama_ed]

angel275,

I am sorry to hear about your husband passing away. You are in my prayers tonight.

I am glad to hear you will keep camping/rv'ing with your Class C.

First you need to determine what kind of SunPass transponder you have. If it is about the size of your fist and attaches with suction cups to the windshield, it can be moved to your Class C and installed on its windshield. SunPass toll accounts work on the basis of you having pre-paid tolls via a credit/debit card and the Sunpass program deducts money for tolls from your account each time you roll through a toll booth. If you don't know how to access your account, go to the SunPass login link on the main page and choose the "Forgot PIN" option and see if you can find/guess the info. If not, there is a phone number in the FAQ question #2 under the "Helpful Info" link on the main page that you can call. It would help if you could get the transponder ID number off the device itself.

If you have a small chip/card with a barcode type of transponder (the mini-transponder which I have) on your windshield, it is NOT transferable and you would have to start over with a new transponder (like a mini) and new account.

You will need to reset or get your account open for you with your PIN and check the credit card info (number, expiration) and also change the vehicle type and license plate info in the account to reflect your Class C. Set the minimum amount you will let the balance fall to before you have it add more money to your account automatically in the increments you specify.

The FAQ is good to read through and the SunPass website is very helpful https://www.sunpass.com/index . We have the mini-transponder we use to roll through the toll booths in Florida like locals.

Good luck to you and enjoy your travels.

Bama Ed

PS - if you don't have a SunPass transponder going to Disney you can simply stop and pay the tolls. However if you are planning to go further south on the Turnpike below Fort Lauderdale and Miami area as well as the Tampa-St. Pete area, those areas do NOT have toll booths and the turnpikes/toll roads rely on SunPass or something like it. So you THINK you don't need a SunPass but it comes in handy around Orlando, its airport, Tampa, or down towards West Palm Beach/Miami.

 

[angel275]

Thanks for your help. I set up an account and ordered a transferable one. And I appreciate your kind words.

angel275,

I am sorry to hear about your husband passing away. You are in my prayers tonight.

I am glad to hear you will keep camping/rv'ing with your Class C.

First you need to determine what kind of SunPass transponder you have. If it is about the size of your fist and attaches with suction cups to the windshield, it can be moved to your Class C and installed on its windshield. SunPass toll accounts work on the basis of you having pre-paid tolls via a credit/debit card and the Sunpass program deducts money for tolls from your account each time you roll through a toll booth. If you don't know how to access your account, go to the SunPass login link on the main page and choose the "Forgot PIN" option and see if you can find/guess the info. If not, there is a phone number in the FAQ question #2 under the "Helpful Info" link on the main page that you can call. It would help if you could get the transponder ID number off the device itself.

If you have a small chip/card with a barcode type of transponder (the mini-transponder which I have) on your windshield, it is NOT transferable and you would have to start over with a new transponder (like a mini) and new account.

You will need to reset or get your account open for you with your PIN and check the credit card info (number, expiration) and also change the vehicle type and license plate info in the account to reflect your Class C. Set the minimum amount you will let the balance fall to before you have it add more money to your account automatically in the increments you specify.

The FAQ is good to read through and the SunPass website is very helpful https://www.sunpass.com/index . We have the mini-transponder we use to roll through the toll booths in Florida like locals.

Good luck to you and enjoy your travels.

Bama Ed

PS - if you don't have a SunPass transponder going to Disney you can simply stop and pay the tolls. However if you are planning to go further south on the Turnpike below Fort Lauderdale and Miami area as well as the Tampa-St. Pete area, those areas do NOT have toll booths and the turnpikes/toll roads rely on SunPass or something like it. So you THINK you don't need a SunPass but it comes in handy around Orlando, its airport, Tampa, or down towards West Palm Beach/Miami.

 

[Flametamr]

Just for the record. I have successfully moved my Sunpass mini. The type that sticks to the windshield. Shortly after I put it on my current truck the windshield cracked and had to be replaced. I was able to use a hair drier to heat it up and remove it without damage and quickly move it to the new one while it would still stick. The problem is if you pull it off cold you will break the membrane around the RFID chip and render it useless. But really all you have to do is stop at an authorized retailer in Florida or the first service plaza on the turnpike and buy another one and update your account as BamaEd stated. They are only 5 dollars. My condolences on the loss of your husband. I lost a wife many years ago. I applaud you for continuing your traditions.

 

[angel275]

Thanks. I ordered the one you can switch from vehicle to vehicle. I wasn't sure about going back to WDW but a friend asked me to take her down and show her around. I must have been waiting for an excuse to come back. It is a very special place. The husband and I loved staying at the Fort after the kids moved out. I will miss him being there.

Just for the record. I have successfully moved my Sunpass mini. The type that sticks to the windshield. Shortly after I put it on my current truck the windshield cracked and had to be replaced. I was able to use a hair drier to heat it up and remove it without damage and quickly move it to the new one while it would still stick. The problem is if you pull it off cold you will break the membrane around the RFID chip and render it useless. But really all you have to do is stop at an authorized retailer in Florida or the first service plaza on the turnpike and buy another one and update your account as BamaEd stated. They are only 5 dollars. My condolences on the loss of your husband. I lost a wife many years ago. I applaud you for continuing your traditions.