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01-22-2018, 07:28 AM
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Tire pressure monitoring systems
Good idea or no m. If yes, where do you get them... ie. Truck tire centers or rv dealer service centers?
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01-22-2018, 07:31 AM
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Yes, they are great ideas. I wouldn't go anywhere without mine. RV accessory dealers, or google them online.
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01-22-2018, 08:20 AM
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01-22-2018, 09:33 AM
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I've been using the TST507 TPMS for three years and it has worked great.
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01-22-2018, 09:36 AM
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Good idea? YES!
Buy them online, Amazon, Ebay, or direct from the maufacturer's site in some cases. Or discount online RV stores. The systems are pretty much plug & play.
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01-22-2018, 09:37 AM
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Are the sensors mounted on the valve stems?
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01-22-2018, 10:25 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rb2
Are the sensors mounted on the valve stems?
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Most of the over the counter TPMS systems have sensors that screw onto the tire valve. Some have flo-thru sensors and some have cap sensors. I chose cap sensors as they require less clearance and introduce one less valve in the sensor. I only unscrew them once in a blue moon to adjust air pressure so not a big deal.
As others mentioned, any system is better than none...I have EEZ TPMS and i'm very happy with it. No range extender needed on my rig.
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01-22-2018, 10:59 AM
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there are many makes of it in the market. don't know which one is the best but one thing for sure - it's definitely a nice-to-have if NOT must-have.
i have been using mine since 2012, and it's still going loyally. it saved me a big at downward rolling at west of denver one time, preventing my wheels from overheating.
mine is a tireminder, looks like this
check Minder Research..
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01-22-2018, 11:11 AM
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When I was shopping attributes that were important were small mass, putting less stress on the metal valve stem. Field replaceable batteries and seeing coach and trailer sensors on a single screen
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01-22-2018, 06:23 PM
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IMO, I don't see any reason not to have a TPMS and several reasons to have one. How about loss of pressure which results in high temp on a steer axle tire, leading to a potential blowout? With your TPMS, an alarm would sound if you hadn't noticed the numbers changing on the display. If you value safety, it's a no-brainer. I use EezTire non-flow through.
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01-22-2018, 08:53 PM
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Newmar Owners Club
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When I bought my coach the first two things I bought was a Progressive EMS surge protector, and a TST 507 TPMS. After one year I added the 510 sensors to my toad. They have saved me several times.
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2016 London Aire 4519, Freightliner chassis, Cummins ISX, 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, Blue Ox Avail with AF1. TST 507 TPMS
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01-23-2018, 04:03 AM
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01-23-2018, 06:46 AM
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My toad already has factory tpms , if I put RV sensors on the toad will it cause any electronic conflicts?
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01-23-2018, 07:16 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rb2
My toad already has factory tpms , if I put RV sensors on the toad will it cause any electronic conflicts?
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no. there won't be any conflicts.
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