Trailer Tire Pressure Monitors
Anyone have any experience with trailer tire pressure monitors? Looking on amazon they range in price from around $60 up past $300. Any brands seem to be better than the other? Is there a difference...
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I have TireMinder and the company is good to work with; however, a couple of things:
1. You don't need metal valve stems, some people think you do because of the rotation of the tires will make the stems wobble and cause problems. I haven't had any issues in that regard.
2. TPMS sends signals at intervals, not constant. So if you have an issue like a leak then it will detect it at the next signal sent. With a blowout, the TPMS will not alert you (don't ask how I know) and it is frustrating to depend on the system and not get a signal of a blowout until 30 to 60 seconds after you come to a stop!
3. TireMinder sent me a free booster after I called about two valves not getting a signal. Good company in that regard.
4. When I complained about the blowout and not getting an alert, TireMinder suggested I upgrade to a newer unit at $99, a "special price for a current customer".
Overall, having a TPMS is still a good idea but understand the limitations.
1. You don't need metal valve stems, some people think you do because of the rotation of the tires will make the stems wobble and cause problems. I haven't had any issues in that regard.
2. TPMS sends signals at intervals, not constant. So if you have an issue like a leak then it will detect it at the next signal sent. With a blowout, the TPMS will not alert you (don't ask how I know) and it is frustrating to depend on the system and not get a signal of a blowout until 30 to 60 seconds after you come to a stop!
3. TireMinder sent me a free booster after I called about two valves not getting a signal. Good company in that regard.
4. When I complained about the blowout and not getting an alert, TireMinder suggested I upgrade to a newer unit at $99, a "special price for a current customer".
Overall, having a TPMS is still a good idea but understand the limitations.
