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marc515
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Dec 30, 2016

How many of you guys have or do not have a TPMS?

I'm wrestling with buying a TPMS for our Navion and TOAD.

I've never had one, and can definitely see the benefits.

So, I was just wondering how many of you guys have or do not have a TPMS for your RV and TOAD?

Thank you
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  • TST, does temps and pressures. 6 sensors on the Prism, 4 on the toad. Moved it from our "B" after 80k miles to the new rig, added sensors for the toad. Saved our hides at least 3 times. I had always checked tire pressures every AM, but the 3 flats I got were while rolling down the road later in the day. Without TPMS would have been bad! The temperature monitoring feature even saved a problem. Travelling thru Blue Ridge Mountains, noticed increased tire temp in front wheel, just before breaks went soft! Stuck caliper! They are a "must have" in my book! ST
  • We too had TST TPMS when our tire separated. It happened so fast the sensor didn't catch it and we did have damage.
  • I don't think ANY TPMS will solve all tire problems, but the goal is to keep an eye on tire pressures all the time. tire failure can usually be associated with low tire pressures, which result in higher tire temperatures, which break down the rubber even faster. Keep an eye on tire age - on our rigs tires usually "age out" (about 7 years) before they ever wear out. Even without visible sidewall cracking, tires can and do fail from the inside! TPMS simply add another level of protection. ST
  • I don't. Class C, no toad. I bought one a few years ago and used if for a while. It ended up being more of a pain that I thought it was worth (having to reprogram unit, not reading current pressure at startup).

    Instead I keep the rig well within weight limits and buy good tires.

    Maybe I just had a bad TPMS, but I can't bring myself to even pull it out of the drawer and try again.

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