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04-30-2021, 06:54 AM
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TST transponder
Good morning. Where is everyone putting the transponder on their coach.
Thanks in advance
Richard
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04-30-2021, 06:58 AM
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Monaco Owners Club
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Just inside the rear engine doors, tapped into the power supply to the compartment light.
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04-30-2021, 07:15 AM
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Mine is in what would be the washer/dryer closet. Power is from the light in the other closet. I don't have washer/dryer.
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04-30-2021, 07:24 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Magua
Good morning. Where is everyone putting the transponder on their coach.
Thanks in advance
Richard
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I assume you are using sensors on the toad as well as the coach? I just wanted to mention I installed my TST system 5 yrs ago only on coach (43') and no repeater was required.
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04-30-2021, 07:33 AM
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Newmar Owners Club Mid Atlantic Campers Ford Super Duty Owner
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I use my "TST" on my 38' coach with toad, and need no repeater!
Very accurate, & no issues!
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04-30-2021, 07:38 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jabber Jaw
I use my "TST" on my 38' coach with toad, and need no repeater!
Very accurate, & no issues!
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Thanks to all for the quick responses. I do have a toad that I will be adding sensors on. I have read that the repeater was not needed. I guess I can try it without and see how it performs. Coach is a 45 ft Essex.
Richard
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04-30-2021, 07:39 AM
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On some Newmar models - mine - the 7 pin hot lead is only active when the ignition is on. I tapped into that 12 volt at the rear outside of the RV and this way, I am not drawing any battery voltage except when I’m driving.
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04-30-2021, 11:16 AM
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Winnebago Owners Club
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What is a TST transponder and why do you need one? Is this something new?
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04-30-2021, 01:24 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Deucenut
What is a TST transponder and why do you need one? Is this something new?
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What he's calling a transponder, I believe TST calls the repeater. I need on to see my toad sensors behind my 40' DP.
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04-30-2021, 02:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lass
On some Newmar models - mine - the 7 pin hot lead is only active when the ignition is on. I tapped into that 12 volt at the rear outside of the RV and this way, I am not drawing any battery voltage except when I’m driving.
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I did exactly the same thing on both of my DPs.
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04-30-2021, 02:24 PM
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"Formerly Diplomat Don"
Newmar Owners Club
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I tried running without the repeater on my 2014 Dutch Star (40), but it often would drop out. TST thought it be remote thermometers I was using, causing the interference. I finally installed the repeater and no further issues.
On mine, I installed it in the engine battery bay at the rear of the coach. I mounted it to the front wall with a self tapping screw. I powered it from the start batteries with a fuse.
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04-30-2021, 02:36 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dutch Star Don
I tried running without the repeater on my 2014 Dutch Star (40), but it often would drop out. TST thought it be remote thermometers I was using, causing the interference. I finally installed the repeater and no further issues.
On mine, I installed it in the engine battery bay at the rear of the coach. I mounted it to the front wall with a self tapping screw. I powered it from the start batteries with a fuse.
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Thanks to all for your information. Looks like I’ll be putting it in the bay with the chassis batteries
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04-30-2021, 03:08 PM
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Yes. You’ll definitely need the repeater on your Essex.
Our 43’ DS absolutely needed it and I mounted it on carpeted wall of the bay just north of the battery bay. I prefer to have it protected; there’s a 12v power block right there.
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04-30-2021, 05:54 PM
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I mounted the repeater inside the half bath. Tapped into the 12VDC fuse panel inside the overhead cabinet on an empty spade. Works fine on our 45' coach and CR-V toad.
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