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scottandgaye
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Apr 16, 2023

Tire Pressure Monitoring System for FW

So, the $800 option that I purchased from Ford for the new integrated TPMS and camera, doesn't work for my fifth wheel (at least the TPMS doesn't; haven't tried the camera). Apparently, the wheels that I have, Hi-Spec Series 03 17.5 HD, have a hole for the valve stem that is too wide and deep for the Ford TPMS and although the engineers at Hi-Spec insist that with a little inginuity, using parts from both, I could make it work, I can't.

So, my question is, does anyone know of a high quality TPMS, preferably dedicated to just the fifth wheel, that they have good experience with? My truck already has the TPMS for all six wheel, but now what I thought would work, won't, so I'm looking for options. I know there are many options out there, but I would prefer not to have a display for a truck and a trailer that only uses the trailer portion. I was hoping to find a dedicated two axle TPMS that is good up to 125 PSI (I run Goodyear G114s on my unit).

If someone knows of a quality manufacturer with good experience, please let me know. The coach is just shy of 40', double axle and the truck is 2022 F350 Platinum dually. And just to make it that much more of a challenge, if the valve stem adapter has the ability to add air without removal, that would be even better!

I know, I am asking for the world here, but perhaps one exists that I just haven't found yet. Look forward to hearing from folks with real world experience.

Scott

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  • scottandgaye wrote:
    if the valve stem adapter has the ability to add air without removal, that would be even better!
    I've had the EEZTire system for about 10 years. 6 on the truck and 4 on the 5er. Bought the repeater also.

    I need to add air so infrequently that it's no big deal to remove them as needed, just as you would a regular valve stem cap. The anti-theft gadget on the sensors was a real pain, so I got rid of them. I figured these things aren't big targets for thieves. Mine also have temperature sensing, which I find as important as air pressure.
  • I have the same wheels and tires on my fifth wheel... I also ordered my truck with that option and ended up selling it online and used the money to buy the TST507.


    You are correct, the valve stem holes on our wheels will NOT allow the Ford factory stems to work. I wish I had known that when ordering, but at least I got MOST of my cash back..

    They offer 2 types of stem covers, 1 allows you to fill while the cp is still on, and the other has to be removed to add air..

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