Considering TPMS for my fiver
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...
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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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