Tire Monitor System with Factory car sensor?

For our Buick I ordered new sensors with metal stems. The local tire dealer installed and programmed them -- no added charge for programming.

We needed the metal sensor stems because I use a Pressure Pro TPMS with repeater in the rear closet. The Pressure Pro toad sensors work fine and there is no conflict with the car system. IMHO, this is the proper system.

My 2012 Explorer has a TPMS and I still use a TST 507 when I tow it. The TST doesn't affect the OEM system, I just screw the TST sensors on the valve stems and they read on my receiver in the MH.
I take them off when not towing the Explorer.

Beacher wrote:

CT_WANDERER wrote:


Hi Gary,
There is no TPMS for the Motorhome that can read the OEM car sensors. They run on different frequencies. Most people use a TPMS and add sensors to the toad vehicle. You will need to use a repeater or signal booster to ensure good reception
Thanks,
Mike Benson
TST 770-889-9102

Has anyone hacked an aftermarket TPMS to read the OEM sensors. If it's simply an issue of frequency....

Someone can hack it.

It's not that simple at all. There are frequency differences as said, and coding differences as well. Even different monitors and sensors within the same brand are not necessarily able to cross read. The TST model 507 monitor for instance, cannot read the model 510 sensors, and vice versa. Add to that the OEM vehicle systems that don't transmit a signal at all, instead using wheel speed differences, and I think you can see the problems in creating a "universal" monitor.

CT_WANDERER wrote:


Hi Gary,
There is no TPMS for the Motorhome that can read the OEM car sensors. They run on different frequencies. Most people use a TPMS and add sensors to the toad vehicle. You will need to use a repeater or signal booster to ensure good reception
Thanks,
Mike Benson
TST 770-889-9102

Has anyone hacked an aftermarket TPMS to read the OEM sensors. If it's simply an issue of frequency....

Someone can hack it.

I believe there is a system out there that comes with up to 8 or 10 sensors for dually trucks with a trailer. The MH would be the Dually (TV) and the toad would be the trailer. I read an article on it somewhere!

Here is a link to one for sale. TST 10 tire TPMS.

mandmlikerving wrote:

CT_WANDERER wrote:

hershey wrote:

rgatijnet1 wrote:
I assume that you are asking if you can use the TPMS in the RV to monitor the TPMS system in your Toad. I do not know of any RV system that allows that.

I guess I wasn't too clear. But: yes, thats exactly what I'm wondering. I don't have a TPMS on my MH now but I thought that if one was available that would utilize the existing tire sensors it might be a nice addition.

You will not be that lucky. I use the TST TPMS. I pull a 2013 Jeep Wrangler that has OME TPMS. I installed the TST on the Jeep. It reports to the MH. When not towing the OME system on the Jeep works as it should. It would be nice if the maker's of the units used in the MH would take to the tow OEM systems.

OH as a side note, I am finding out there is a difference on how the Jeep system and the MH system works, far as how to adjust air pressure, how fast it updates the information and moving tire around.

Gary

Hi Gary,
There is no TPMS for the Motorhome that can read the OEM car sensors. They run on different frequencies. Most people use a TPMS and add sensors to the toad vehicle. You will need to use a repeater or signal booster to ensure good reception
Thanks,
Mike Benson
TST 770-889-9102

That is what I think I said. Your TST system was added to the Jeep and it reports to the MH TST monitor. And the factory system reports to the Jeep. As far as the booster I have not need it for two years. Gary

CT_WANDERER wrote:

hershey wrote:

rgatijnet1 wrote:
I assume that you are asking if you can use the TPMS in the RV to monitor the TPMS system in your Toad. I do not know of any RV system that allows that.

I guess I wasn't too clear. But: yes, thats exactly what I'm wondering. I don't have a TPMS on my MH now but I thought that if one was available that would utilize the existing tire sensors it might be a nice addition.

You will not be that lucky. I use the TST TPMS. I pull a 2013 Jeep Wrangler that has OME TPMS. I installed the TST on the Jeep. It reports to the MH. When not towing the OME system on the Jeep works as it should. It would be nice if the maker's of the units used in the MH would take to the tow OEM systems.

OH as a side note, I am finding out there is a difference on how the Jeep system and the MH system works, far as how to adjust air pressure, how fast it updates the information and moving tire around.

Gary

Hi Gary,
There is no TPMS for the Motorhome that can read the OEM car sensors. They run on different frequencies. Most people use a TPMS and add sensors to the toad vehicle. You will need to use a repeater or signal booster to ensure good reception
Thanks,
Mike Benson
TST 770-889-9102

After all of this,I would still call GM to ask if they have a portable receiver for this system or know if any existing ones will work. You could then equip the motorhome accordingly.

There are basically two systems used on cars.. ONE measures the rotational speed of the tires.. If one is spinning faster than the rest either you are on ice or that tire is low. (Uses ABS sensors)

The other is a pressure sensor inside the wheel/rim assembly. There used to be an RV system (Smart Tire?) that worked like this it is no more however.

MOST RV-TPMS systems screw on the valve stem.. And cause no interference to the car's native system.

hershey wrote:

rgatijnet1 wrote:
I assume that you are asking if you can use the TPMS in the RV to monitor the TPMS system in your Toad. I do not know of any RV system that allows that.

I guess I wasn't too clear. But: yes, thats exactly what I'm wondering. I don't have a TPMS on my MH now but I thought that if one was available that would utilize the existing tire sensors it might be a nice addition.

You will not be that lucky. I use the TST TPMS. I pull a 2013 Jeep Wrangler that has OME TPMS. I installed the TST on the Jeep. It reports to the MH. When not towing the OME system on the Jeep works as it should. It would be nice if the maker's of the units used in the MH would take to the tow OEM systems.

OH as a side note, I am finding out there is a difference on how the Jeep system and the MH system works, far as how to adjust air pressure, how fast it updates the information and moving tire around.

Gary