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Dog_Trainer
Explorer
Nov 13, 2018

Tire pressure valve cover indicators

Has anyone had any success with the tire cap valve covers that are for certain pressues on tires. Theses are the ones that have a green indicator that goes to red when the tire pressure goes from the valve cap value to about 20% low. I had them on my TT some time ago and they were fine. I was wondering if they were suitable for a class A that normally operates at 90 psi.
BTW I do know that the tpms is a better way so don't kneed that advise in this particular case.
  • This reminds me of those pass/fail battery testers for home use. I'd rather have a little more information...
  • Not sure if those are the same brand, but we had them on our fire trucks with many failures. We tried a couple different brands with similar results. We ended up removing them. I had a set on my travel trailer, altough I did not have a failure I took them off anyway to avoid one.
  • Sorry, I’m not a fan and I don’t trust pressure gauges either. I use two and replace them regularly.
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    wa8yxm
    Explorer III
    Had them blow out and flatten a car tire. Had to take the MOtor home over (only other vehicle at teh time) with air compressor. and then got stuck and had to call for a tow to get unstuck, Tow company sent about half enough wrecker so had to use my strong mind and his weak back to get 'er out.
  • I have them on my class C. A quick look on Amazon shows them available at 85psi and 95psi. If you can't find 90psi, go with the 85psi - it will give you an earlier warning.

    I like them so much, I put them on my FoldnRoll also. Nice to be able to just take a quick look and know the pressure is good.