Tire Pressure Monitors March 13, 2022, 02:24:30 pm There's a built in TPMS on our new 27' LD so those tires are covered.I'm looking for recommendations for a TPMS system that will have the signal strength to report back from the tow vehicle tires.Thanks 1 Likes
Re: Tire Pressure Monitors Reply #1 – March 13, 2022, 03:27:11 pm I presently have the tire minder system on my 2016 TK 24 ft. and the previouse owner had it set up to monitor the tow car. Replacement batteries are free from factory for 5.00 shipping( they are a larger voltage tha the watch type batteries you buy in stores. They sent a new set of the new style caps and seals for 5.00 more. I dont like that i have to scroll thru the monitor/ tires to check to see if i am slowly losing air. But it sets up easyfrom the start. I had a less expensive set up on my Casita 17 ft and 2012 Pathfinder, a TST-507 SYSTEM. THE batteries can not be replaced but when i sold the casita they were still going strong at 3 years. I purchased the additional repeater but did not need it ...still new in the package. This sytem is less expensive than tire minder and i have the number from the lady i purchased them from.Alice. She is a wholeseller and saved me about a 100.00 off what the factory here in Georgia charged. PAID 239.00 for the monitor, 2 sensors, and the repeater. Her email is: accentmyride@outlook.com. I liked that the tire temp and pressure would rotate through the tires as i was driving. The set comes with a wrench tool to loosen the nut on the back of the cap. I just kept it in the bag with the mo itor.Just a glance and i could see each one. The repeater would be needed so as not to drop the signal to the tow car.Both systems work as designed but for the price and if i had to buy again i would go with the TST-507 for 2 to 4 wheels but if you are monitoring 10 to 12 then over time and having to replace each monitor on the TST would get expensive. Tire minder it is 5.00 shipping no matter how many you need. 1 Likes
Re: Tire Pressure Monitors Reply #2 – March 13, 2022, 04:21:25 pm That looks nice but I'm wondering about something less expensive.Amazon.com: Tymate Tire Pressure Monitoring System M12-3 - Solar Charge, 5...[/url] As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: Tire Pressure Monitors Reply #3 – March 13, 2022, 11:31:12 pm Hi Fran; My TST 507 batteries are easily replaced, and by the user. CR1632, About a dollar each. RonB 1 Likes
Re: Tire Pressure Monitors Reply #4 – March 14, 2022, 11:24:51 am Quote from: RonB - March 13, 2022, 11:31:12 pmHi Fran; My TST 507 batteries are easily replaced, and by the user. CR1632, About a dollar each. RonB Hi Ron.Where did you mount the repeater and where did you tap into the power?
Re: Tire Pressure Monitors Reply #5 – March 14, 2022, 11:56:16 am Just bought a TST-507 on etrailer.com.Thanks for the help.
Re: Tire Pressure Monitors Reply #6 – March 14, 2022, 02:31:58 pm Hi Ted. I mounted the repeater antenna on the inside of the valance for the back window. It has a free range toward the back for reception, and repeats toward the receiver through the motorhome. (of course both are omnidirectional). It isn't normally visible. I picked up power from the light in the underneath side of the cabinet, and the cabinets hollow floor had enough toom for the mrchanism. Getting the staples out of the floor of the storage compartment was the hard part. RonB 2 Likes
Re: Tire Pressure Monitors Reply #7 – March 14, 2022, 02:38:18 pm Quote from: RonB - March 14, 2022, 02:31:58 pmHi Ted. I mounted the repeater antenna on the inside of the valance for the back window. It has a free range toward the back for reception, and repeats toward the receiver through the motorhome. (of course both are omnidirectional). It isn't normally visible. I picked up power from the light in the underneath side of the cabinet, and the cabinets hollow floor had enough toom for the mrchanism. Getting the staples out of the floor of the storage compartment was the hard part. RonBI wrote the company asking if I could mount it in my tow vehicle.
Re: Tire Pressure Monitors Reply #8 – March 14, 2022, 03:05:34 pm Quote from: RonB - March 14, 2022, 02:31:58 pmHi Ted. I mounted the repeater antenna on the inside of the valance for the back window. It has a free range toward the back for reception, and repeats toward the receiver through the motorhome. (of course both are omnidirectional). It isn't normally visible. I picked up power from the light in the underneath side of the cabinet, and the cabinets hollow floor had enough toom for the mrchanism. Getting the staples out of the floor of the storage compartment was the hard part. RonBThose staples look very sunken in. Looks difficult to remove them. How did you?Does the repeater stay on? I imagine it doesn't drain much if it does.
Re: Tire Pressure Monitors Reply #9 – March 15, 2022, 12:20:10 am Hi Ted. I got a machinist's pick and got under it. Maybe a screwdriver. The first one is the hardest. I'm sure the wood panel isn't glued. Sometimes I just get the panel loose and pull it out then remove the staples after the fact. Wood putty and some stain afterwards. Small flat head screws to reinstall. A small toggle switch or rocker switch to turn it on or off. On a trip you can leave it on. I didn't want it sitting for weeks on. Ronb. 1 Likes
Re: Tire Pressure Monitors Reply #10 – March 16, 2022, 03:02:01 pm Quote from: RonB - March 15, 2022, 12:20:10 amHi Ted. I got a machinist's pick and got under it. Maybe a screwdriver. The first one is the hardest. I'm sure the wood panel isn't glued. Sometimes I just get the panel loose and pull it out then remove the staples after the fact. Wood putty and some stain afterwards. Small flat head screws to reinstall. A small toggle switch or rocker switch to turn it on or off. On a trip you can leave it on. I didn't want it sitting for weeks on. Ronb.What's a good three-way wire splice to use?Thanks
Re: Tire Pressure Monitors Reply #11 – March 16, 2022, 08:34:03 pm Quote from: tedeboy - March 16, 2022, 03:02:01 pmWhat's a good three-way wire splice to use?ThanksAfter using wire nuts and butt connectors for years, I like wago connectors now. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMlI7qOm8hM&ab_channel=SilverCymbalRich 2 Likes
Re: Tire Pressure Monitors Reply #12 – March 16, 2022, 08:52:02 pm Quote from: rich - March 16, 2022, 08:34:03 pmAfter using wire nuts and butt connectors for years, I like wago connectors now. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMlI7qOm8hM&ab_channel=SilverCymbalRichThanks.These do look nice.Wago 221-413 LEVER-NUTS 3 Conductor Compact Connectors 10 PK Amazon.com: Wago 221-413 LEVER-NUTS 3 Conductor Compact Connectors 10 PK :... As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: Tire Pressure Monitors Reply #13 – March 20, 2022, 03:03:07 pm The TST-507 came today.Looks to be of good quality.Thanks for the advice.
Re: Tire Pressure Monitors Reply #14 – March 20, 2022, 03:39:46 pm Hi Ted. Did they answer your question about mounting the unit in the tow vehicle?
Re: Tire Pressure Monitors Reply #15 – March 20, 2022, 04:01:42 pm Quote from: HiLola - March 20, 2022, 03:39:46 pmHi Ted. Did they answer your question about mounting the unit in the tow vehicle?Not yet.
Re: Tire Pressure Monitors Reply #16 – March 21, 2022, 12:41:21 pm I just called TST.The repeater has a 100 foot range and can be mounted on the tow vehicle no problem.That solves that issue. 1 Likes
Re: Tire Pressure Monitors Reply #17 – March 21, 2022, 08:11:37 pm I installed the repeater and added an on/off switch.
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