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IBcarguy's avatar
IBcarguy
Explorer
Apr 11, 2018

TPMS system

I've got a new Jayco FW with 16" wheels and Goodyear tires. I know I shouldn't be too concerned since it's new, but tire failures can happen any time. I'm thinking of installing an aftermarket TPMS. Most tire failures happen fast and cause a lot of damage when not noticed quickly by the driver. TPMS would at least give you an alarm if a tire blows and hopefully you can stop before too much damage happens. Any suggestions on what brand system would be a good choice? There's a lot of systems out there to choose from.
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  • fj12ryder's avatar
    fj12ryder
    Explorer III
    Apr 12, 2018
    A TPMS is a good idea, even with a new trailer. I had two of my tires blow out in less than 2 years. Your Goodyear tires are more likely to be decent tires, but just think of the TPMS as reasonably cheap insurance.

    I have the TST system and it has worked well with only one real issue. They now include a repeater with the system as standard equipment, or so I am lead to understand. It's a very good idea because the TST has a very long lag time between the time a sensor loses contact with the monitor, and the monitor alerts you that it has lost contact with a sensor, it takes an hour to alert. The repeater hopefully will keep your monitor in constant contact with the sensors.

    The system is expandable, and adjustments for high temps and low pressure alerts. The alarm is loud, and the monitor is easy to read.

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