Tire Pressure Monitor systems
Does anyone have a recommendation for a TPMS on a 30' TT. I tow with a Duramax 2500 CC. Some of the TPMS systems only recommend 25' Trailers. I think I would need a booster for it to work well. Does a...
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Some people think the TPMS systems are a waste of money. I've personally seen the thousands of dollars in damage blown tires have caused.
The member above is correct in stating that a TPMS will not prevent a blow out, and I agree.
What it will tell you is two important things;
1. It will alert you of a blow out which is not always evident with some of the larger trailers. I had a flat tire tire twice and was unaware until a motorist got my attention. I felt nothing. If you let this go, the tire shreds and cause much damage.
2. It will alert you if you have a tire slowly going flat, like if you picked up a nail. In this case, you will prevent the blow out and "possibly" save the tire with an easy repair.
Others argue that if you avoid the China bomb tires and only run quality tires, you don't need the TPMS. To each his own, you can still pick up a nail with a quality tire.
Finally, another argument against TPMS I've heard is, "I constantly scan my mirrors looking at the tires and will immediately see any evidence of a flat". 2 problems wrong with this; 1. You can't see the tires on some rigs, they're too far back or too far under the rig. 2. This method does not work at night.
In the end, each of has to go with what we are comfortable with. For me, I like the reassurance provided while cruising at night and being able to monitor all my tires. Call it peace of mind if you will.
The member above is correct in stating that a TPMS will not prevent a blow out, and I agree.
What it will tell you is two important things;
1. It will alert you of a blow out which is not always evident with some of the larger trailers. I had a flat tire tire twice and was unaware until a motorist got my attention. I felt nothing. If you let this go, the tire shreds and cause much damage.
2. It will alert you if you have a tire slowly going flat, like if you picked up a nail. In this case, you will prevent the blow out and "possibly" save the tire with an easy repair.
Others argue that if you avoid the China bomb tires and only run quality tires, you don't need the TPMS. To each his own, you can still pick up a nail with a quality tire.
Finally, another argument against TPMS I've heard is, "I constantly scan my mirrors looking at the tires and will immediately see any evidence of a flat". 2 problems wrong with this; 1. You can't see the tires on some rigs, they're too far back or too far under the rig. 2. This method does not work at night.
In the end, each of has to go with what we are comfortable with. For me, I like the reassurance provided while cruising at night and being able to monitor all my tires. Call it peace of mind if you will.
