I'm thinking about buying a TPMS system for my toy hauler. I don't want to jump into it blindly though, because the systems aren't cheap and I'll have to pay a few extra bucks to have my rubber valve stems replaced first.So my questions are...How secure are the sensors? How often do they get stolen?Do they only work when you're moving or can you read your cold tire pressure before you depart?What's the best brand?I have a long bed truck and my fifth wheel is 44.5" long. Will the signal reach that far or do I need something to boost the signal?

Truck Systems Technologythere are a few resellers that can reduce the price.. TST will even patch them!I have dually, long bed and 40 ft FW. no issues. (they have an extender if needed, I don't need one).I haven't heard of anyone losing sensors.. the crowd we hang out with are pretty decent all aroundthey work sitting still. take maybe 5 minutes to register..hook up, turn on monitor, do your packing and sensors will be active. they also allow you to turn off the trailer sensors on the monitor (press two keys) when you are away from the trailer to avoid alarms and reduce the scan cycle time.note, you have to protect yourself from dumb workers.. I had the tires balanced last year while on a trip.the worker rolled two tires, stem side together and sheered off both sensors. they paid, but I was without sensors for the rest of the trip.reseller I used

I use the TST507 system with flow-through sensors on both the truck and 5th wheel. Our 5th wheel, perhaps due to a combination of length and placement of the display unit low on the console, does require the repeater to get reliable signals from the 5th wheel's tires.While some may prefer the non-flow-through sensors, if I were to use them, I'd have to dismount the outer dually tires to add air to the inner dually tires.Rusty

RustyJC wrote:While some may prefer the non-flow-through sensors, if I were to use them, I'd have to dismount the outer dually tires to add air to the inner dually tires.RustyI'm already good to go on the truck. My Dodge has TPMS already. I just need the sensors for the six trailer tires.

RustyJC wrote:I use the TST507 system with flow-through sensors on both the truck and 5th wheel. Our 5th wheel, perhaps due to a combination of length and placement of the display unit low on the console, does require the repeater to get reliable signals from the 5th wheel's tires.While some may prefer the non-flow-through sensors, if I were to use them, I'd have to dismount the outer dually tires to add air to the inner dually tires.RustyI used braided extensions to surface my dually stems out by the center capI use the non-flow thru on the dually. as the flow thrus wont fit on the front tires. I pulled the security covers from the non-flow thru sensors as well to be able to mount them on the front wheels. (2012 Ford F350)

I use the TST on the truck and trailer. I have no issues with needing the repeater. The sensors require a tool to remove them, which deters theft. I'm sure a determined thief could get them off. The tire sensors are on all the time. To save batteries when I won't be using the trailer for a while, like winter storage, if you loosen the sensor, or remove it, it shuts them off.As noted above, I turn the receiver on when doing the last minute packing and hooking up, and they are up and running before leaving.I wouldn't think of towing without them now.Mark

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fj12ryder
Explorer III
Jun 21, 2016
^^^^^^^^^Very true, the TST system does not have speedy notification of signal loss. An hour is about right.
RCMAN46
Explorer
Jun 21, 2016
Campntwins wrote:
Just returned from a 1500 mile trip with our new TST 507 internal sensors. The tire person who installed them didn't install the repeater, he thought we wouldn't need it. Twice we lost communication with a left rear sensor on an interstate when passed by an 18 wheeler. The TPMS alerted immediately and was easy to re-sync by placing monitor near window. We are installing the repeater before next trip. The TST PSI was consistent with our tire pressure gauge. It was interesting watching PSI and temp increase.

We've been RVing for 18 year and have endured a multitude of blowouts. The TPMS is another tool to help us as we travel but we still need to watch speed, watch weight, maintain tires correctly and buy tires appropriate for our RVs and vehicles.

The fact the TST system will not alarm a lost signal for one hour the passing 18 wheeler was probably only a coincidence.
Campntwins
Explorer
Jun 21, 2016
Just returned from a 1500 mile trip with our new TST 507 internal sensors. The tire person who installed them didn't install the repeater, he thought we wouldn't need it. Twice we lost communication with a left rear sensor on an interstate when passed by an 18 wheeler. The TPMS alerted immediately and was easy to re-sync by placing monitor near window. We are installing the repeater before next trip. The TST PSI was consistent with our tire pressure gauge. It was interesting watching PSI and temp increase.

We've been RVing for 18 year and have endured a multitude of blowouts. The TPMS is another tool to help us as we travel but we still need to watch speed, watch weight, maintain tires correctly and buy tires appropriate for our RVs and vehicles.
danking49
Explorer
Jun 19, 2016
I had a TST 507 system on my travel trailer for one trip and returned it. It worked great in the driveway and on the road; until it rained when 2 of the 4 sensors failed. Checked the sensors after the first day on the road and all 4 had a lot of corrosion in the battery compartment. Cleaning out the battery compartments with WD40 and replacing the batteries (for $20) got it running for the remainder of the 1500 mile trip; but my confidence was zero. Had to duct tape one of the sensor covers back on because the machine screws they use had stripped the plastic case they go into (should be either self tapping screws or a metal insert for the machine screw). Still looking for a reliable system.
Hunter11
Explorer II
Jun 16, 2016
I have been using the TST507 system for a couple of years now and so far have been happy with it.
Gunship_Guy
Explorer
Jun 16, 2016
We had TST on our previous 5th wheel and it worked well. Bought a new set with the new style monitor for our current travel trailer and it is also working well.

No complaints.
RAS43
Explorer III
Jun 16, 2016
Timay wrote:
I see the Pressure Pro is about double the price of TST...why would that be?

Tim

Read the comments about other system's problems. And length of time they have been used.
allen8106
Explorer
Jun 16, 2016
I have Truck Systems Technology and love them. I even use mine on rubber valve stems. Recently I have switched to high pressure rubber valves stems which are stronger because I can't find a metal valve stem to fit my OEM Jayco aluminum rims. I love the piece of mind they give me in my travels. I don't use a repeater as some have suggested. I have a regular cab, long bed truck and a 34 foot 5ver and have had no issues. Truck Systems even sent me replacement parts free of charge two years after they sold me the system.
justme
Explorer
Jun 15, 2016
I prefer in tire sensors because they are much more accurate for temperature. When bearings start to act up that it is a necessity and can save you from burning up an axel or worse. Their batteries will out last tire replace that is recommended by tire mfg's.
ol_Bombero-JC
Explorer
Jun 15, 2016
attuco wrote:
I tried the TPMS system sold by Discount Tire when I put the new Maxis tires on. Lasted about a year. Waste of money IMHO.

Ya get what ya pay for!..:R

Still using my Pressure Pro - purchased about 5 years ago.
(It only measures pressure, not temperature)

Four sensors on my SRW pickup, four sensors on the 5th.

I remove the sensors when I'm not towing.

They still work fine! (But - I think it could be new battery time - anytime, LOL)

When I'm towing - I leave all the sensors on - never had one stolen.

Yes, you can read all (each of) the individual tire pressures going down the road.

I did purchase a repeater (goes inside the trlr) - although I forgot to plug it in a couple of times, system worked fine without it.

IMO - DO NOT purchase a system that goes *inside* the tires, which could be what discount Tire sold the poster above.

My opinion - don't leave home without a monitoring system..:W

On edit: You could economize and only buy sensors for the trailer.
I'm sure you have seen posts where someone didn't know they had a flat on their trailer until another driver alerted them to the problem.

Then, if you desire, add sensors for your tow vehicle later.
Just make sure the system you purchase has the capability for what you may wish to add.

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