Tire Pressure Monitors

For lots of previous responses search this Forum for `tpms' and read on. I have responded to this many times.

fj12ryder wrote:
The TST is a very popular system, but be advised that the time delay between the sensor losing contact with the monitor, and an alert that this has happened, can be up to an hour. It has happened to me in the past and can be a bit disconcerting if you're unaware that it can happen.

The repeater is an extra cost option, but with your length it might be a good idea.

Yes, I noticed that too on a couple of occasions. When it happened I got a beep. In my case, I simply picked up the receiver in the cab, moved it about 2", and it immediately reconnected. I believe it is a connection loss between the repeater (connected to TT battery) and the receiver (in the cab). I've been meaning to see about relocating the receiver to the rear seat to see if it improves, just forgot about it.

Thanks for reminding me! LOL

The TST is a very popular system, but be advised that the time delay between the sensor losing contact with the monitor, and an alert that this has happened, can be up to an hour. It has happened to me in the past and can be a bit disconcerting if you're unaware that it can happen.

The repeater is an extra cost option, but with your length it might be a good idea.

This is what I use: TireMinder Smart TPMS

TireMinder Smart TPMS

It communicates via Bluetooth, but does not take over your Bluetooth hands-free connection between the phone and truck. Each tire gets a pressure/temperature sensor that screws on to the valve stem. The system uses a Bluetooth repeater, which in-turn relays the data from the sensors to a receiver housed in the truck. That device in the truck then communicates with your smartphone.

The software has a number of features; the biggest one for me was that it allows it to scan all tires that are connected (you can buy additional tire sensors and I believe you can monitor up to 22) and will beep if there are any problems.

We used it when we evacuated from Irma, and drove 1,900 miles using it with no problems.

You MUST wire in the repeater. I simply wired mine directly to my 12v battery on the TT. The power draw from it is so low as to not even be noticed.

It's pricey: $336 on Amazon, but it lets me know at a glance how my tire pressures/temperatures were doing. The kit on Amazon comes with everything you need and either 4 or 6 sensors.

I wouldn't want to travel without one.

Seems the TST 507 is the most popular one. I am happy with it. But others are also happy with other brands such as Tireminder, Tiretracker, EEZMinder, etc.

Since you own a Montana, go over and join the Montana Owners Club (MOC) forum for Montana specific questions.