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sartor · 11-19-2020, 09:43 PM

Wondering if anyone has a recommendation for where to wire-in an EezTire TPMS booster in a 2019 Newmar Dutch Star (Spartan chassis). I've installed the EezTire TPMS system, but while driving I regularly get "drop-outs" from the farthest away wheels. Is there a recommended/convenient spot in the rear of the motorhome for wiring in the booster? Should I worry about wiring in to an "always on" spot, vs. somehere that is "ignition-switched" such that it would only power the booster when the ignition is on?

Tom

TheRod · 11-19-2020, 10:14 PM

I used the light in the rear closet of our 4018, good aft location, works great, no drops.

kdnash · 11-20-2020, 03:50 AM

I wired ours into the 12v panel in the half bath. super easy and i can disconnect it when we are not on the road.

ptw · 11-20-2020, 04:22 AM

I also wired it into the half bath closet. I had a spare fuse on the panel. When we are parked for an extended time I just pull the fuse. It works well.

Hugh Jass · 11-20-2020, 04:38 AM

X2. 5 minute install, pull fuse when parked.

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Originally Posted by ptw

I also wired it into the half bath closet. I had a spare fuse on the panel. When we are parked for an extended time I just pull the fuse. It works well.

reubenray · 11-20-2020, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by kdnash

I wired ours into the 12v panel in the half bath. super easy and i can disconnect it when we are not on the road.

This is what I did also. But my inside rear tire on that side does not connect most of the time.

Dave.FL · 11-20-2020, 05:08 AM

Also put mine in the half bath adjacent to the 12v fuse panel (recommended by C. Martin). Added simple on/off switch. Works well, even picking up the sensors on the toad.

Car1 · 11-20-2020, 05:43 AM

Hi Tom,
I have a different brand of TPMS, but the same coach as you. I mounted my signal booster in the chassis battery compartment away from any possible road splash, and wired to the chassis battery. I have no signal loss on the drive or tag axle tires and on my towed vehicle. When the coach is parked, I pull the fuse.

Pine Stump · 11-20-2020, 06:55 AM

Following and was going to start a thread so thanks....It was easy for me installed in back bedroom in coach but I also if I understand right lose signal from toad tires from time to time and most often when getting started..
Thought about disconnecting the repeater and seeing what would happen as I have not tried using without it...Maybe I am not doing something correct.

Bsipe01 · 11-20-2020, 07:09 AM

Mount it high and on the back wall, avoid mounting in areas where metal will block the signal. Mount the booster with the antennas in a horizontal rather than vertical orientation per EEZTire support.

I've had chronic problems with the toad sensors dropping out on right side, there seems to be no solution, it's a real PITA.

I wired mine into a switched ignition source, with the supplied fuse at the connection point. Remember, the fuse protects the wiring, not the device!

Granite17 · 11-20-2020, 08:04 AM

I have a 2019 DS and hard wired directly to a chassis battery. When your TPMS unit is turned when your parked and not using, the draw from the booster unit is next to nill.

Pdmeehan · 11-20-2020, 11:39 AM

I installed booster in rear wardrobe closet. Obtained 12V from closet light and added a rocker switch to turn the booster off when not using.
Good luck!

PaulTNaples · 11-20-2020, 04:40 PM

Wired to chassis battery in last compartment on passenger side. Never an issue and no dropouts.

Mr.Goodbar · 11-20-2020, 08:57 PM

I had trouble with the 2 sensors on the right side of the toad not being picked up. Since installing the booster, we have good signal all the time, now.

I installed it high on the wall in the back closet of ours and wired it into the closet light. Since the 12 volts circuits are all cutoff by a switch by the front door, I don't worry about it "being on all the time". Rarely are we ever "not towing" the toad.