Originally Posted by BrianL99 (Post 2386676)

As usual on this site, the "advice" & information, is all over the place and a lot of it is just plain inaccurate.

You can't buy a SunPass Pro for $5. They cost $14.95 direct from the SunPass website. I'm not sure what Amazon is selling for $30.

You can simply switch your SunPass Pro to any car you're driving. If you're using it in a "rental", you can activate it with your online Acct or App to make sure you don't have any problems ... but you're probably not going to have any.

You need to make sure your Rental Car's transponder is not activated. SunPass will read your Transponder, whether it has your Registration Plate # or not.

SunPass Pro is the unit that works in the most states, especially along the East Coast.

SunPass.com is the website. Attached is a Screen Shot, that shows the $14.95 price. It comes with a 2 year warranty.

Originally Posted by MrLonzo (Post 2386718)

In several places on the SunPass.com website, I found a button: "Click to Purchase Your SunPass Pro Today". When I click it, there is no option to purchase the transponder. Instead, it wants me create a SunPass account, which requires the vehicle and license plate number. Since I don't have my rental car yet from MCO, I don't have that information.

I could not find the page on SunPass.com shown on your screen shot. Can you provide the link, or the path to get to it?

Originally Posted by villagetinker (Post 2386630)

#1 yes
#2 no
#3 no
#4 Not sure of the lifetime, no warranty that I am aware of.

Additional info:
You can create an account on Sun Pass website and link to a bank or credit card account. I have mine setup to keep a $25 minimum balance, this way there are always funds to cover charges.
Also as I recall you need to enter vehicle and plate information, we currently have 2 vehicles in the system, and you can have multiple transponders in the system, so we have 2 transponders 1 in each car and therefore we do not need to remember to grab the transponder.
The newest transponders also work on several other states system, the website I think has the specific info.

Originally Posted by CoachKandSportsguy (Post 2386681)

Battery life is about 10 years.
Yes, when the battery dies, you go to the sunpass location and get a new one.

I had to get a new MA EZPass after the battery died but they have my plate in the sunpass system so they pulled my toll by plate from my SunPass balance

YMMV

Originally Posted by MrLonzo (Post 2386622)

Still learning the ins and outs of Florida's convoluted toll system. I've decided on the Sun Pass Pro transponder which I've seen on Amazon for about $30. Until I buy a car, I'll be using it for my car rentals, and mostly in Florida. Here are my questions:

1. Is the $30 price a one-time fee? Any monthly, annual, or renewal fees?

2. Any additional fees to add other cars?

3. Does the transponder require maintenance (batteries, charging, etc.)?

4. How long does the transponder last normally? Is there a warranty?

I trust the answers from TV residents more than my Google searches, so thanks in advance!

Originally Posted by MrLonzo (Post 2386622)

Still learning the ins and outs of Florida's convoluted toll system. I've decided on the Sun Pass Pro transponder which I've seen on Amazon for about $30. Until I buy a car, I'll be using it for my car rentals, and mostly in Florida. Here are my questions:

1. Is the $30 price a one-time fee? Any monthly, annual, or renewal fees?

2. Any additional fees to add other cars?

3. Does the transponder require maintenance (batteries, charging, etc.)?

4. How long does the transponder last normally? Is there a warranty?

I trust the answers from TV residents more than my Google searches, so thanks in advance!

Originally Posted by DianneLoneWolf (Post 2386766)

You can get your pass at Walgreens which is where I got mine. The $30 buys the pass and then you set up your account online. Then as you use it going through tolls you will need to add more money to it. Periodically you will get an email from them letting you know you need to add more money to your account.

Originally Posted by MrLonzo (Post 2386622)

Still learning the ins and outs of Florida's convoluted toll system. I've decided on the Sun Pass Pro transponder which I've seen on Amazon for about $30. Until I buy a car, I'll be using it for my car rentals, and mostly in Florida. Here are my questions:

1. Is the $30 price a one-time fee? Any monthly, annual, or renewal fees?

2. Any additional fees to add other cars?

3. Does the transponder require maintenance (batteries, charging, etc.)?

4. How long does the transponder last normally? Is there a warranty?

I trust the answers from TV residents more than my Google searches, so thanks in advance!

Originally Posted by MrLonzo (Post 2386622)

Still learning the ins and outs of Florida's convoluted toll system. I've decided on the Sun Pass Pro transponder which I've seen on Amazon for about $30. Until I buy a car, I'll be using it for my car rentals, and mostly in Florida. Here are my questions:

1. Is the $30 price a one-time fee? Any monthly, annual, or renewal fees?

2. Any additional fees to add other cars?

3. Does the transponder require maintenance (batteries, charging, etc.)?

4. How long does the transponder last normally? Is there a warranty?

I trust the answers from TV residents more than my Google searches, so thanks in advance!

Originally Posted by danglanzsr (Post 2386748)

Toll transponders don’t not have batteries. They work the same way as Village gate cards. The overhead toll reader sends an electrical pulse to the transponder that produces a current in a coil that surrounds the edges of the unit. The current then transmits a coded signal that is read by the toll reader.

Originally Posted by MrLonzo (Post 2386622)

Still learning the ins and outs of Florida's convoluted toll system. I've decided on the Sun Pass Pro transponder which I've seen on Amazon for about $30. Until I buy a car, I'll be using it for my car rentals, and mostly in Florida. Here are my questions:

1. Is the $30 price a one-time fee? Any monthly, annual, or renewal fees?

2. Any additional fees to add other cars?

3. Does the transponder require maintenance (batteries, charging, etc.)?

4. How long does the transponder last normally? Is there a warranty?

I trust the answers from TV residents more than my Google searches, so thanks in advance!

Originally Posted by tophcfa (Post 2386816)

I think your questions have been adequately answered, but I will add this. If you are riding the shuttle, or with a private driver, with your sun pass in possession, be sure to wrap it in aluminum foil or put it in a mylar bag. I brought my sun pass in my backpack while on the airport shuttle and got charged for the tools.

Originally Posted by tophcfa (Post 2386816)

I think your questions have been adequately answered, but I will add this. If you are riding the shuttle, or with a private driver, with your sun pass in possession, be sure to wrap it in aluminum foil or put it in a mylar bag. I brought my sun pass in my backpack while on the airport shuttle and got charged for the tools.