TPMS in Class A Motorhomes
I think every Class A motorhome should have a TPMS. All motorhomes, for that matter. From my reading, it seems that no model of motorhome comes with TPMS from the factory. True? Do many of you fol...
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rgatijnet1 wrote:SeaDog/BRR wrote:
What happened to pre trip inspection and checking your tire pressure during and after your travel? It would seem to me this system is designed for drivers that don't do the proper maintenance or pre trip checks.
There is a large number of RV owners who do not check their tire pressure until the TPMS sends an alert. If they have long tire valve extensions, like on rear duals, the temperature warning is almost useless. I asked one owner what he had his TPMS set for and he told me that once the pressure drops 10% below his minimum, it will send a warning. That means that he may be driving many miles with the tire pressure below the minimum pressure needed for his load, which is not good for that tire but is also now overloading his other dual tire that has to pick up the additional load.
Checking tire pressure is a hassle for those that want to make it a hassle. For me it takes a few minutes. I know that when leaving an RV park in the morning I very very seldom see anyone checking their tire pressure.
Interesting.
I'd like to add, that a pre-trip inspection of the tire pressure of all tires can be done from inside the coach simply by checking the TPMS. No need to go out and "thump" the tires, or checking each tire with a pressure gauge..it can all be done inside.
I do agree however, that all tires should be physically and visually checked prior to each travel day for any deformation, cracks, or other types of tires problems that a TPMS is of no help. Very important!
As for the 10% pressure loss.....at least the driver would be notified that he did indeed have a low pressure situation that would alert him to pull over and determine the problem way before the tire could heat up and blow causing untold hundreds or even thousands of $$ worth of damage that would have happened if he didn't have the TPMS to warn him.
For those of you who are dead set against a TPMS, you really need to sit back and think about it. Don't be so stubborn and too old school to accept the fact that a TPMS does provide an additional level of safety for you. The cost of a TPMS is usually cheaper than the cost of a new 22.5 tire.
Ron
