What TPMS?

Fantastic replies. Good info guys. :B

Dear fellow RV folks. I'm new to this forum, but certainly not new to RV'ing. I researched TPMS quite a bit before I made a purchase. I then chose to purchase the TST system for both our coach and the CR-V. The system is still rather new to me (about two months), but here's what I can tell you about my experience.

1) The instructions were simple, clear and very easy for the average person to set up.

2) I had a very slow leak (loose valve stem) that the monitor found which gave me the opportunity to correct before it was seriously low.

3)I have no problem picking up all signals even when our toad is parked about 100' from the coach.

4) And most important to me.... The customer service is simply outstanding. Before I purchased, I made an inquiry on their website and within a couple hours I had a phone call from Dan Covington, the company president. Dan was very helpful describing the different types of sensors along with his recommendation for both our coach and our CR-V.

5) After the purchase I had some issues fitting the sensors through the hole on the front axle wheels with my flow-thru sensor. Dan once again came through with a swift response on a few options to try. In the end, I chose to swap out the flow through sensors for the standard 507 sensor which fit nicely in the wheel. TST shipped the new sensors immediately with no charge for the swap and no charge for shipping. In my opinion this was above and beyond because it was not their fault that the sensor didn't work in my wheel the way I wanted it to fit.

6) Bottom line... service after the sale is paramount to me. I suspect that most TPMS function essentially the same way and, in one way or the other, basically do the same thing. I'm sure there are other excellent TPMS available from other companies, but I can assure you that no other company can have better customer service than TST.

7) Here is an email I recently sent to Dan Covington about their excellent customer service....Dear Dan:
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Dear Dan:
I'm so impressed with the way you manage your company. You truly do stand behind both your product and your word. Given the global commerce for just about every product today, customer service such as yours is an uncommon commodity. I'm delighted to do business with your company and I will certainly continue advocating for your products with my fellow RV'ers.

Great product… excellent service!
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Given my line of business, I'll always advocate for excellence in customer service!

Regards,
Jenny the Journey

I used to sell and still use the TST systems. They are able to monitor tire pressures and tire temperatures and show those readings on a small monitor in the truck or cab. The monitor has a battery in it so you don't even have to have it plugged in to a power source for it to work. You can purchase systems with any given amount of senders that screw onto the valve stems and a new system they now carry that actually goes into the tire(you must break the tire down to install). They have two systems, 1 you can replace the small batteries in the senders yourself,2. you need to send the senders in for exchange for new batteries. The replaceable batteries seem to last about 9 months to a year, the non replaceable last about 4-5 years. You can set the tire pressures that are right for your specific tires, giving a high and low range and if the pressure fall in or out of those setting an alarm will sound showing exactly what tire is the issue. It also shows heat of the tires so should a tire get too hot the alarm will sound. The system is preset to 157 degrees but it can be adjusted up or down to suit your specific needs. I'm only doing this information as some of the new folks( and some of the older folks) either don't know about TPMS or how they operate. Tire failures can occur when the pressures fall below the needed amount to safely carry the load. With a TPMS you can sit in the truck and know what those tires are doing. Hope this answered some questions, and no I don't sell them anymore. I have stopped traveling full time.

FWIW

My truck was ONE DAY old and were busting down the freeway and a light comes on and the chime made a bunch of noise. RF tire losing air rapidly.
Got off the freeway, found a nice parking lot and changed the tire.
Tire was repairable and I was able to change the tire in relative safety.
Absolutely worth having in my humble opinion.
When I get Our new hauler, its going to get a TPMS as well

I for one, don't mind discussing the same topic more than once. I do it all the time in real life. :D


It's interesting seeing this topic here right now, as just TODAY my TST 507 proved it's worth.

I've had the system for maybe a year or so, with no problems. So today I'm on my way home from a few days of camping with the family when the alarm goes off - I look down and see a tire indicating 60 PSI (normal is 80). I see it rapidly dropping 58, 56, and keeps going. The indicator shows it's the driver's side inboard wheel on my dually, so I'm not worried about making an emergency stop on the side of the road. I knew of a good BBQ joint with a huge parking lot just a mile or so ahead, so I just pulled in there and changed it out, than had some great BBQ. A little good luck with my bad luck, I can't complain at all!!

The last time I had an inboard dually wheel go flat, I had no idea - no TPMS at that time - I arrived at the campground and discovered a very shredded tire. This time all I have to do is get a nail removed.

So, totally worth the expense in my book. A big benefit is just the peace of mind...knowing if I have a blow out that I'll know it, and not wondering about every noise I hear and constantly checking in rear view for flying bits of rubber. Just makes for a nicer trip.

I'm glad this question was asked too. I had no idea such a device even existed until just yesterday when someone mentioned using one in another thread. So thinking how affect it would be to have one, I searched the internet and found more than a few companies who sell similar TPMS systems. Now I'd really like to know who has one and what brand they use, and is there anything someone should look for in a TPMS system over another brand. :h

I love my Pressure Pro, had it for many years.

Not to change the subject, or offend anyone, but IMHO locking a topic is ridiculous.
Yes, some go on and on needlessly, and sometimes get locked by the moderators, sometimes questionably.
But how many times has new or correct information come along that changes the minds and opinions of many of us in here?
And changes the whole point of the topic?
It's much easier to post new info on the topic in question, than to open a new topic about new info, referring to an older locked one that cannot be added to.

For example, on several other boards, members were so critical of and ridiculed the then new Duramax diesel (2001 IIRC) because of aluminum heads, saying the engines would fail, crack heads, or just blow up, and the threads were locked.

It turns out, that engine is one of the best and most durable pickup diesel engines ever made.

I'm glad it came up as I had no idea what TPMS was. Since I'm a newbie I learned something that apparently every other member here already knows. Eyetattoo, I for one am glad you asked and didn't just search! I'd have missed out.

sunnybrooktoyhauler wrote:
I have a tst 507. Put one trip on it 1700 miles and really like it. Good luck

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I've had my TST 507 for several years now and am happy with it.