TST 507 monitor rechargeable battery died

[jacwjames]

Originally Posted by Hotellounge

Mighty_J,
Thank you. On my battery they had put double sided tape on the letters and when I removed it the letters were no longer readable. This definitely helps!

Everyone,
Thanks for the input. I had already talked to TST and my unit was of course out of warranty for the last 3 months. They were also not able to provide the battery information. I can’t say I understand how that is possible but it is what it is…

Thanks again!

That's disappointing that TST doesn't have a battery replacement and can't tell you the information.



I did a search for a battery using the info on the picture that was posted, could not find any available, one was listed on Alibaba but out of stock. Not good.



There was a post a couple years ago, someone looking for the battery on an ONAN ECW30 remote start unit which is obsolete. He needed information on the voltage charge etc which I provided and he found a company to make a battery. https://www.batteryspace.com/
Once he got the battery he tested and it worked and gave me the information and I went ahead an ordered one.

You may contact the company and see if they can help.

[PanJH]

Too bad TST has washed it's hands of supporting you. They used to be very customer centric when they were starting out. I was impressed by their customer service 10 years ago. Last time I called ( a couple years ago) they seemed indifferent. I checked and see that they were bought out so I guess the new corporate owner is not interested in customer support after the sale.

[groveln]

PanJH...I have to disagree with your take on TST's customer service. I've had their system on my coach for 10 years now...& if & when I ever needed help (which has been a couple times at best) it was Always answered FAST & or parts replaced wherever I was in the country FAST!! They NEVER wanted ME to traveling with one of my tires not protected...Now That's Great customer service! I've even got Follow-up calls to make such all was well from TST's Peggy Grich. I PM'd Hotellounge on Feb. 27th with his issue to get ahold of Peggy & passed her email to him...I never got a response from him.

[Dutch Star Don]

Off the topic a little, but I made a board for servicing my monitors. I replace the batteries once a year and install new O-rings. I had the plexiglass sheet and ordered 24 rubber valve stems for $10.00. Now, I have a place to hold the 8 monitors (tag axle) while I service them on my workbench. The bottle in the center holds the O-ring kits and I marked the battery number at the top. I also have a smaller panel for my toad. I take the monitors off when it gets serviced, so they don't put them back on in the wrong position.

In regard to service, I still find them very accessible. I even called once on a Sunday, and someone was in the office and answered.

[BobGed]

Originally Posted by Dutch Star Don

Off the topic a little, but I made a board for servicing my monitors. I replace the batteries once a year and install new O-rings. I had the plexiglass sheet and ordered 24 rubber valve stems for $10.00. Now, I have a place to hold the 8 monitors (tag axle) while I service them on my workbench. The bottle in the center holds the O-ring kits and I marked the battery number at the top. I also have a smaller panel for my toad. I take the monitors off when it gets serviced, so they don't put them back on in the wrong position.

In regard to service, I still find them very accessible. I even called once on a Sunday, and someone was in the office and answered.

Neat idea.

[spierce617]

Originally Posted by Dutch Star Don

Off the topic a little, but I made a board for servicing my monitors. I replace the batteries once a year and install new O-rings. I had the plexiglass sheet and ordered 24 rubber valve stems for $10.00. Now, I have a place to hold the 8 monitors (tag axle) while I service them on my workbench. The bottle in the center holds the O-ring kits and I marked the battery number at the top. I also have a smaller panel for my toad. I take the monitors off when it gets serviced, so they don't put them back on in the wrong position.

In regard to service, I still find them very accessible. I even called once on a Sunday, and someone was in the office and answered.

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I don't want to hijack this thread but I have to ask, How did you get the valve stems thru the holes that you drilled? Also what size hole did you drill?

I see this as a very good item to make.

[Tombsy]

Originally Posted by Dutch Star Don

Off the topic a little, but I made a board for servicing my monitors. I replace the batteries once a year and install new O-rings. I had the plexiglass sheet and ordered 24 rubber valve stems for $10.00. Now, I have a place to hold the 8 monitors (tag axle) while I service them on my workbench. The bottle in the center holds the O-ring kits and I marked the battery number at the top. I also have a smaller panel for my toad. I take the monitors off when it gets serviced, so they don't put them back on in the wrong position.

In regard to service, I still find them very accessible. I even called once on a Sunday, and someone was in the office and answered.

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Cool idea, I found a little tackle box that fits my stuff pretty well.

[Dutch Star Don]

Originally Posted by spierce617

I don't want to hijack this thread but I have to ask, How did you get the valve stems thru the holes that you drilled? Also what size hole did you drill?

I see this as a very good item to make.

They're the smaller wheelbarrow size valve stems and were easy to just pull through the plexiglass. I used a step drill to make the holes so I can't tell you an exact size.