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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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.
