|
|
02-24-2015, 05:02 PM
|
#1
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posts: 222
|
Tire Pressure Monitors
I would think Entegra would have tire pressure monitor systems in their coaches maybe 2016. I would think if Entegra is the one requesting Spartan put the larger tires on the front for the weight of their coaches. Entegra must spec all the systems they want added to the chassis to accommodate their builds.
If you have to put a stem in the wheel why not a internal sensor stem. Sure more money, but a better accessory to have in your coach. Since the right tire pressure is such an important safety factor for a MH. I am forever checking my tire pressures.
I guess we are spoiled being our vehicles have the tire pressure system in them.
I have been looking at the TST systems. It would save a lot of time and be a great warning system when driving down the road and you have a tire pressure problem.
I wonder when the time comes to get new tires to have the internal tire pressure stems install.
Steve
__________________
Steve & Sharon
2017 RT CS Adventures 4x4 XL for winter travel
2019 LTV Unity FX for summer travel
|
|
|
|
Join the #1 RV Forum Today - It's Totally Free!
iRV2.com RV Community - Are you about to start a new improvement on your RV or need some help with some maintenance? Do you need advice on what products to buy? Or maybe you can give others some advice? No matter where you fit in you'll find that iRV2 is a great community to join. Best of all it's totally FREE!
You are currently viewing our boards as a guest so you have limited access to our community. Please take the time to register and you will gain a lot of great new features including; the ability to participate in discussions, network with other RV owners, see fewer ads, upload photographs, create an RV blog, send private messages and so much, much more!
|
02-24-2015, 05:20 PM
|
#2
|
Senior Member
Entegra Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: SW FL
Posts: 31,569
|
I guess I am old school. The tire gauge still works for me. The TPM in my truck leaves a lot to be desired. I can visually see a tire needing air before the light in the dash comes on.
When checking the air in my tires it also forces me to do a visual inspection on the tires, but that is just me. They are a popular item.
__________________
Chuck in SW FL
Digital 2021 Cornerstone "B"
A "Digital" 2019 Cornerstone "B" Traded
A "Classic" 2014 Anthem 42 RBQ---Sold
|
|
|
02-24-2015, 05:32 PM
|
#3
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 809
|
Well I know I'm old school. After 2 flat tires playing with those sensors on my valve stems, I gave them away. When they come out with a monitor that tells me I'm going to have a blowout, I'll buy again. Mean while, I'll rap my tires with a hammer.
|
|
|
02-24-2015, 05:46 PM
|
#4
|
Member
Entegra Owners Club
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Wellington, FL
Posts: 94
|
There is nothing that should replace going around and checking all tires before a trip. However that being said having a TPMS system is just added security. I want it more for if a slow, or fast air leak should develop as I am cruising down the highway. It's a back up for me and not a replacement for checking the tires before I leave somewhere and at the rest stops.
__________________
Gary
2015 Entegra Cornerstone 45K
Wellington, Florida
|
|
|
02-24-2015, 05:49 PM
|
#5
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Where ever we park it
Posts: 1,294
|
"SmartTire" was a good system. Don't know if it's available anymore. The sensor was on the inside of the tire wrapped around the wheel. it monitored both pressure and temperature. I had one on my last coach. Allowed me to run my tires at lesser pressures for a better ride while monitoring the temperature to make sure it was right. Also it had an alarm I could control by adjusting the percentage of tolerance. I have never been a fan of the valve stem sensors but I suggest that you find a system that monitors both pressure and temperature.
__________________
Robert & Holly - "Fulltimers" 8+ years
Schnauzers Augie Doggie and Monty Puppy
2014 Anthem 44B Rad Copper ----- SOLD
|
|
|
02-24-2015, 05:53 PM
|
#6
|
Member
Texas Boomers Club Forest River Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Midland Texas
Posts: 58
|
X2 on knowing not only pressure but temp of tires on MH and toad...
Sent from my iPad using iRV2 - RV Forum
|
|
|
02-24-2015, 05:54 PM
|
#7
|
Senior Member
Tiffin Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Home in warm Sou Calif for the winter.
Posts: 1,401
|
Rap'em at 60 mph? Good luck with that.
I've had my Pressure Pro now going on 7 years (with the same batteries) and they are worth every penny I paid for them. Once on the toad, I had a blow out and never would have know it until some one came up beside me blowing their horn. However, with the PP system, it immediately flashed lights and sounded an alarm giving me ample time to pull over without causing more damage to the toad.
On two other occasions (both with our previous mh), I was notified of an inner dual losing air. Again, the PP provided me with lights/alarm and no damage to the mh or tire as I was able to pull over prior to the tire going flat (got rid of those Goodyear G670s).
Checking your tire pressure in the morning and again when you pull over at a rest stop or fuel station, is a good thing. But that will do absolutely nothing for you if your tire picks up a nail/bolt/screw or whatever else you may run over. You'll never know you have a problem until it's much too late.
Stay clear of the cheap brands and go with an well established company/system. The price you pay will be much less than what a 22.5" tire will cost you....not to mention the body/wiring damage it will do flopping around under there.
Good luck
Ron
__________________
Ron, Sandie and Lilly
2013 Tiffin Phaeton 42LH 400 ISL | 2011 GMC Terrain SLT-2
Roadmaster All Terrain | US Gear Unified Brake System | Pressure Pro
|
|
|
02-24-2015, 06:03 PM
|
#8
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Port Charlotte , Fl
Posts: 1,497
|
EEZRV TPMS is what we are using now and it monitors both pressure & temperature plus it works within a few minutes of turning it on before you get rolling down the road. We had another brand previously but are much more satisfied with this one. Nothing takes the place of visually checking your tires or checking with a high quality air gauge but I firmly believe a good TPMS is another safety device that is cheap money for the investment we all have in our motorhomes and toads as well as our safety and others on the road.
__________________
Sue & Brian Ashworth & Rizzy( adopted Boxer)
No RV anymore !
|
|
|
02-24-2015, 06:12 PM
|
#9
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 275
|
I have the pressure pro system that I have transfered from
|
|
|
02-24-2015, 06:21 PM
|
#10
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 275
|
I hit the wrong button. I have had the system for 12 years transfering between 4 motorhomes and it is working perfectly I have replaced the sending units once.This system has saved me four times over the years,I would not be without it.
|
|
|
02-24-2015, 06:26 PM
|
#11
|
Senior Member
Entegra Owners Club
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,193
|
I agree that we need to check our tires regularly, but the TPMS is an added layer.
I use the flow through TST monitors. I know some don't like the flow through's but they work for me.
__________________
Cheryl and Emerson missing Rascal but loving our new buddy, Winston
Sadly Coachless
|
|
|
02-24-2015, 06:30 PM
|
#12
|
Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Willow Lakes RV & Golf Resort, FL
Posts: 3,163
|
I agree that physically checking your pressure before setting out each day is a safety necessity. I really don't think thumping tires is a realistic measurement of pressure. But if your comfortable with it so be it. I've seen the damage a blown steering tire inflicts upon the front wheel well, stairs, electrical, etc. Not my idea of fun. I've had two sets of TPMS systems, one the economy version, and now TST system. My experience after two years is positive with the 507 flo thru and 507 caps on the toad. Will it prevent a sudden blowout? No but it will alert you to diminishing pressure and tire temperature. The system is accurate within 2 to 4 psi. The major advantage for me is the ability to monitor the tires on the Ford Edge toad. That's worth the bucks! CS at TST is outstanding. If you have any questions or need to discuss models give Mike a call at TST. He's actually on duty till midnight every night to handle tech emergencies.
__________________
Clay & Pebble
2012 Providence 42 M. Spartan Chassis, 450 ISL
Ford Edge toad, RM All Terrane, TST TPMS, SMI Air Force One, RVM95....
|
|
|
02-24-2015, 07:14 PM
|
#13
|
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Fulltime, USA
Posts: 16,706
|
Tire Pressure Monitors
X2 on TST, Clay!
The pressures are displayed to me while the MH air system pressures up, and shows temp/psi all day. No surprizes!
8 on MH. 4 on toad. Flawless!
Why do they not come pre-installed? They don't have a reason to....yet. But they don't put any extra $ in build without cause or enough "buzz", me thinks.
Best wishes!
|
|
|
02-25-2015, 02:50 AM
|
#14
|
Member
Entegra Owners Club
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: On The Road
Posts: 80
|
Another vote for TST 507's. Flow-thru's on the coach, caps on the toad. It may be redundant if you're checking your tires regularly but...do you? Safety First!
__________________
2015 Cornerstone 45J
2012 Wrangler Rubicon
|
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
Thread Tools |
Search this Thread |
|
|
Display Modes |
Linear Mode
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
|
» Recent Discussions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|