I have the TST 507 Flow Thru on the MH and Toad. Not sure how happy I am with them. Had two quite communicating in the first 4 months. Have sent them back, but have not heard from TST yet on replacements. I will say their C/S has been outstanding.
Just a caution note, if you have them on your Toad watch out for car washes that use a rail to pull the car through. They need to be removed (especially the flow-through type) as they will probably get damaged.
Right now, I have another sensor that seems to be leaking air. Dropped 7#'s overnight compared to the outside dual. Both were filled to the same pressure and coach has been sitting at the campsite. Thought it may have been the valve extensions so removed the sensor in question. Pressure then held overnight.
While at the Spartan training I spoke with a Valor rep "Don Rigby" and we discussed their line of sensors. What I liked was that these were internal sensors. Don't know how they compare, but when I think that my Jeep and probably many of the new cars have internal sensors I do wonder if this would be a better way to go for tire monitoring. Since the systems are probably the same price, but the internal sensors are certainly going to cost more to install I am adopting a wait and see and will solicit opinions.
Right now I am thinking that the TST's are all losing a little bit of air over time. The one I pulled off was losing even more. I also believe that the flow-through restrict air when it come time to add it.
I do like the system, alerts are loud, display is very readable. Battery life on monitor is good. C/S again is great. I think that I will visit them if they are close to NIRVC when I go to the open house there next month.
IMHO, coaches in this price range should include this as it is not a feature, but is really a safety feature. If a 35K car can come with these as standard, why can't a 350K coach. If Valor internal sensors or any other brand of internal sensors is the way to go, then why can't they be installed before the tires are mounted.
I really do want to be fair, I am new to this subject and may be overlooking proper operation. I do know that valve extensions are problematic. I do realize that the proper tightening of the sensor to the extension and the extension to the valve stem is a source of issue too.
Jim
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Originally Posted by umsman
I am looking to buy a Tire Monitoring System.. But there are a lot of them for sale.. Thought I would get some feed back from some that have had some experience with different brands.. Thanks In advance John
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