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BobsYourUncle
Nomad
May 10, 2014

TPMS - Good brand names?

I keep thinking I should buy myself a TPMS for my TT, as I see a lot of highway time.

I had two flats on my previous TT, neither of which I noticed or felt until the tire was shredded beyond belief. And the damage to the surrounding area.....

Couple TT's before that, an old Prowler was totaled on its maiden voyage due to a tire coming apart and going un-noticed.

So - My Topaz is in decent shape, rubber is good, and I'd like to keep it that way.

I know a lot of you use a TPMS on your rig.
There are a lot of different brands to choose from.

Any input on what is good and what is not? I don't care about price, I always buy quality. I maintain that when you buy quality, you only cry once!!

27 Replies

  • catkins's avatar
    catkins
    Explorer II
    May 12, 2014
    I have a TST system but keep getting erroneous warning messages. Has to do with my valve extenders. Enough to drive me crazy. Do not use with rubber valve stems and be careful of the type of valve extenders. (I know, should not use them but I cannot get to the inner tire to air up = OLD!) I have not been so happy with this. Used pressure Pro for years with better luck on a smaller RV.
  • BobsYourUncle's avatar
    BobsYourUncle
    Nomad
    May 12, 2014
    Ron3rd wrote:
    BobsYourUncle wrote:
    I went to the TST website to look. Site is a bit awkward, you have to click on each product separately to read instead of having a page with them all on it to compare.

    It would be nice to know the difference amongst the models available. They list one for trucks, one for RV's, looks like the same thing....

    Guess I have some reading to do before I figure out which model to buy!!

    I'm going to equip my truck to.


    Bob, yes, their website is a bit awkward. Basically, they make 3 different systems; One where the sensors have consumer replaceable batteries, a system where you mail the sensors in for battery replacement, and the newer flow through type which I know nothing about. I went with the 507 with replaceable batteries. After that, you tell them how many sensors you want. If I recall, my system with 4 sensors for the trailer was in the ballpark of 225-250 bucks.


    Thanks for the clarification.
    I don't need flow through as unscrewing a cap to fill a tie is something that has to be done anyways without a TPMS. The extra length would concern me.
    And I can change my own batteries. Mailing them in seems silly.
  • Ron3rd's avatar
    Ron3rd
    Explorer III
    May 12, 2014
    BobsYourUncle wrote:
    I went to the TST website to look. Site is a bit awkward, you have to click on each product separately to read instead of having a page with them all on it to compare.

    It would be nice to know the difference amongst the models available. They list one for trucks, one for RV's, looks like the same thing....

    Guess I have some reading to do before I figure out which model to buy!!

    I'm going to equip my truck to.


    Bob, yes, their website is a bit awkward. Basically, they make 3 different systems; One where the sensors have consumer replaceable batteries, a system where you mail the sensors in for battery replacement, and the newer flow through type which I know nothing about. I went with the 507 with replaceable batteries. After that, you tell them how many sensors you want. If I recall, my system with 4 sensors for the trailer was in the ballpark of 225-250 bucks.
  • Ron3rd's avatar
    Ron3rd
    Explorer III
    May 12, 2014
    Born To Travel wrote:
    I have the TST too.. One good thing is the big trucking companies use them so they will be around for a while.. FYI the flow-thru sensors are fairly long and you do not want them to stick past the edge of the rim as they can be curbed and damaged.. I went with the regular 507 sensors and are happy with them...


    The 507 is the one I bought about 2 years ago and satisfied so far.
  • Ron3rd's avatar
    Ron3rd
    Explorer III
    May 12, 2014
    TST has a big following, including myself. Pressure Pro is another with a lot of happy customers. Newer brands have cropped up to, but I can't comment on them.
  • Born_To_Travel's avatar
    Born_To_Travel
    Explorer
    May 12, 2014
    I have the TST too.. One good thing is the big trucking companies use them so they will be around for a while.. FYI the flow-thru sensors are fairly long and you do not want them to stick past the edge of the rim as they can be curbed and damaged.. I went with the regular 507 sensors and are happy with them...
  • deepdoc1's avatar
    deepdoc1
    Explorer
    May 11, 2014
    RV CONUS wrote:
    X10 TST

    Even though the toad has its own tpms, I use tst sensors on the car to let me know if there is a tire problem while towing.

    Did a lot of research, and went with the TST, I wanted to be able to change my own batteries in the sensors.


    Is this what most folks do to monitor the toad? My toad also has it's own TPMS, but I haven't seen any remote readers for it.
  • grampscamper's avatar
    grampscamper
    Explorer
    May 11, 2014
    milo wrote:
    I see where they recommend they be put on metal valve stems. My brand spanking new 15" 65psi China bombs have rubber stems. Could they be installed on the rubber stems or best to drag the 5er down to the tire palace and have em change em out to metal stems.

    I called Tire Minder and they told me they will be fine on rubber valve stems. They are very light weight and my valve stems are relatively short. I have only done a few short trips. So far so good.
  • BobsYourUncle's avatar
    BobsYourUncle
    Nomad
    May 11, 2014
    lanerd wrote:

    Interesting. I assume then that you either have a Hensley Arrow or Pro Pride hitch....correct.
    Ron


    Not sure of the connection between my hitch and tire pressure.

    I tow with the stock GM factory hitch.
  • milo's avatar
    milo
    Explorer II
    May 11, 2014
    I see where they recommend they be put on metal valve stems. My brand spanking new 15" 65psi China bombs have rubber stems. Could they be installed on the rubber stems or best to drag the 5er down to the tire palace and have em change em out to metal stems.

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