For folks that have the TST 507 repeater:I just received my TST507 repeater because I was losing sensor signals. You folks that are using the repeater, where did you place it? Is it better to have it closer to the sensors or closer to the display?I was thinking of placing it in my 5ver's basement, but was concerned that it may not receive/send signals as well. Don't want to mount it outside the rig if I don't have to.What have you guys done?Thanks in advance,Mike

I have a 12 volt plug under my truck back seat. So I mounted my repeater to my back window using a double sided adhesive strip. I spliced a small rotary switch in the positive wire so I can easily turn it off and on without having to raise the seat to plug/unplug it.

I mounted mine in the front pass though and connected it to the marker lights. The whole system works much better now.

Mine is in the cabinet under fifth wheel and used the hot lead off compartment light fixture

On refer access grate, using 12v power from inside. Seemed a good place to get power, and near transmitters.Amazing how good, fresh batteries make those things work a whole lot better!

I put mine in the front storage compartment by the battery.

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racer4
Explorer
Sep 15, 2018
Front storage compartment, above the door. I tapped into wires at a light there.
That location is about half way between the sensors and the monitor.
DavinD
Explorer
Sep 17, 2018
jkwilson wrote:
I put mine in the front storage compartment by the battery.

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DavinD
Explorer
Sep 17, 2018
Splashers3 wrote:

Although new, I also wondered about the batteries....I bought 4 new ones.

I find that when replacing the batteries, the rubber seals break every time. Make sure you have replacements handy.
fj12ryder
Explorer III
Sep 17, 2018
With the TST system I've found that if you lube up the O-rings with some grease or petroleum jelly there aren't the problems with them breaking. I've had no issues with the O-rings. I've got spares, but haven't needed them.
jkwilson
Explorer II
Sep 17, 2018
fj12ryder wrote:
With the TST system I've found that if you lube up the O-rings with some grease or petroleum jelly there aren't the problems with them breaking. I've had no issues with the O-rings. I've got spares, but haven't needed them.

I'd recommend not using any petroleum product. Not good for some of them. A silicon grease is a better choice unless you know the O-ring is designed for hydrocarbon service.
fj12ryder
Explorer III
Sep 17, 2018
I just use whatever grease I have handy and it's not been an issue for the last 5 years. Maybe some day...
Splashers3
Explorer
Sep 17, 2018
I've decided that the repeater is going on the back wall of the front basement compartment....and I can run the wires easily to the battery.

Thanks for all the suggestions.

Safe travels,
Mike

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