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GrumpyGator's avatar
GrumpyGator
Explorer
May 03, 2013

Tire Pressure Monitor System

About a year ago I purchased a tpms from Truck System Technology for my new Nexus Class C. The manufacturer installed it for me. I've been pretty happy with the system.

Recently they upgraded their sensors from a "cap" style to a "pass thru" style. No longer do you need to remove the sensor to inflate the tires. I purchased the new sensors and they were gracious enough to offer me a rebate if I returned the old sensors. Pretty good deal.

I ordered them, but had a problem getting them working right. As luck would have it, a recent trip took me very close to their facility in Cumming,GA. I stopped by there and Mike helped me calibrate everything.

Great product, great customer service. Highly recommended.
Seeking Advice

9 Replies

  • golf_bears's avatar
    golf_bears
    Explorer
    May 03, 2013
    True about the "slow fill" and "sticking out" with the pass through sensors. I had to put 90 degree extensions on the RV wheels and 180 degree extensions on the outside dually wheels. Everything working great now.
  • fj12ryder's avatar
    fj12ryder
    Explorer III
    May 03, 2013
    powderman426 wrote:
    After reading the results ie slow inflation, I think I will go with my original plan which is to add a second tire valve on the rims 180 degrees from the original. Of course this will have to wait till I have a reason to change out the tires. As I have said many times. The worst TPMS is way better than none, and I will never tow again without having one.
    You could do that I suppose but since you have to unscrew a valve stem cap anyway, why not just unscrew the sensor? KISS. I got the flow through but they unscrew just like a valve stem cap.
  • powderman426's avatar
    powderman426
    Explorer
    May 03, 2013
    After reading the results ie slow inflation, I think I will go with my original plan which is to add a second tire valve on the rims 180 degrees from the original. Of course this will have to wait till I have a reason to change out the tires. As I have said many times. The worst TPMS is way better than none, and I will never tow again without having one.
  • Lynnmor's avatar
    Lynnmor
    Explorer
    May 03, 2013
    I don't like the fact that the flow-thru sensors stick out so far. I wanted to transfer the standard sensors to my snowmobile trailer, for winter use, but even they stick out and snow or ice would surely cause a problem.
  • Jim_Shoe's avatar
    Jim_Shoe
    Explorer
    May 03, 2013
    I have a different system (forget the brand). Purchased after I drove 300 miles home with a large nail in an inside dual. I have no idea how much of those 300 miles were driven that way, but when I arrived home, I got a big "0" on the tester. The nail was still in the tire, which probably kept it from shredding instantly. I'm a lot more comfortable with it installed.
  • Ron3rd's avatar
    Ron3rd
    Explorer III
    May 03, 2013
    So far I'm satisfied with my TST system after about a year of use. I've got the old style with the replaceable batteries. The only issue I've had is once I got an alarm indicating a leak in a tire. I pulled over, checked the tire and everything was fine, ie, no leak. Don't know why it did that.
  • fj12ryder's avatar
    fj12ryder
    Explorer III
    May 03, 2013
    I just got mine installed a couple of days ago and went with the pass through sensors. Now I kind of wish I hadn't. They don't leak, but they really slow down filling the tires because they don't pass gas (HAR) very quickly. There is a lot of restriction when trying to add air to the tire. They make checking the tire pressure easy, but it is quicker to remove the sensor, add air, and then put the sensor back on than to add air through the sensor. If you're only adding a couple of lbs. then it isn't too bad, but anything over 5 PSI is a slow process.

    That being said, it is a great system and super easy to set up. I love it so far.
  • edatlanta's avatar
    edatlanta
    Explorer II
    May 03, 2013
    I have the TST 507 system and love it also. While I like the idea of the pass through sensors I am concerned about having an extra valve that could leak. Has this been an issue for anyone?
  • Dick_A's avatar
    Dick_A
    Explorer
    May 03, 2013
    I purchased a system about three years ago at a Redmond, OR rally and have been very pleased with the performance. I was not aware of the new transmitters but thanks to your post I will research the change.

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