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Old 04-22-2016, 08:35 AM   #15
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First, every system I’ve seen uses plastic sensors that attach to the tire. The battery covers tend to crack in the sunlight, and if the connection to the tire isn’t tight enough (easy to do) they introduce a leak. Then, the sensor can leak internally.
10 years of PressurePro. I did replace sensors after 7-1/2 years, not from leakage but for proactive battery changes.

Using a TPMS should mean a lot less topping off of tires because you don't release a bit pf pressure using a tire gauge. If you are using a tire gauge along with your TPMS you are defeating one of the advantages.
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Then, there’s the batteries. With ten of them to change, I’ve found a couple that came from the factory with overly tightened covers that were
With PressurePro you change the sensor getting new battery, new technology and no seal leakage.
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If you do get one, be sure to soap all the sensors to check for air leaks. I’d do that on a regular basis. Next, plan on changing all the batteries every year.
Ditto! Also suggest soaping the sensors annually when changing batteries and "O" rings.
Having never had a sensor leakage, prehaps the PressurePro Sensor seals are just better.

I would never two a car without TPMS on the car because something could happen back there that you would not know until it is too late.

Also, with dual, TPMS is critical as the loss of air in one of the duals could be disguised until it is too late.

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While no system will protect you against a sudden blow out from a road hazard. They will tell you when you are either losing air or overheating a tire. A failed tire can cause considerable damage to an RV or a toad. On the rear of a MH you could lose air in a tire which makes the other tires take the weight. Now you have the potential to lose another tire and have an accident.

So many people in here talk about how they take maintenance to the Nth degree. I NEVER get cheap with either tires or brakes. My engine blows up, I'm stuck on the side of the road. My Tranny falls out, I'm stuck on the side of the road. I get a catastrophic tire failure, I could be rolled over on the side of the road.

I'll keep my TST 507 and perform the maintenance on it just like I do on all my other systems.
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Another thought. I am using TST's 507internal sensors. Yes you do have to dismount the tire when the batteries die, but the battery life is 5 to 7 years. This is the time frame in which you should be replacing your tires anyway. TST will send you exchange sensors to have when you change tires for $19.95. With the internal sensors there is no risk of theft, scraping damage, or sun deterioration. I can not be more impressed with the TST customer service or the quality of their products. Would highly recommend calling them to discuss the options for your toad.
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