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SDM
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Have a 3500 GMC and 34' Discover America. Looking at tire pressure monitors. Any input good or bad would be good. Are they worth it? What brand do you have?
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jimack
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Explorer
I have the internals on the trailer and the screw ons on the truck. I had the screw ons on the trailer leak (loosen slightly). They were also tmps. That hasn't happened with the ones purchased last year. My main reason for getting the internals is that I have had tire installers put the rubber stems in even though I insisted on metal. Once u install internals, you will have to make sure anyone working on the tire knows u have internal sensors. The won't expect them on a trailer tire.
Another reason is the tire balance..I have my trailer tires balanced. Although I believe the effects of the weight is minimal, I just feel better abt the internals (tire is balanced with the sensors installed). ?

JTrac
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Explorer
I have the Tire Safeguard and it seems to work well. I'm using it my truck and get quick readings when I turn it on. Haven't towed with it yet but when I was programming the trailer tires I had the receiver about a 80 feet away from my truck, which was in the garage, and was still getting a reading.
JimT
2020 Jayco Pinnacle 32RLTS, 2020 Ford F350, Platinum, 6.7 diesel, 4X4, CCLB, SRW, 12,400 GVWR

Gsport
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Explorer
I have the Tire Minder on mine.. It does give you piece of mind..

filthy_beast
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Explorer
I have the TST also. After a year and a half, mine was not holding a charge. I called and they had me send it back, which I did. Instead of replacing the battery they sent me a new receiver. And as stated above, I called to get information on the o-rings used so I could buy some and they sent me an envelope with quite a few for no charge.
Goody Two Shoes and the Filthy Beast
2008 Silverado 2500HD
2012 Wildcat 282RKX

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allen8106
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dbbls wrote:
I have the TST system. Works as good as any and the customer service is great.


Same here. Called and requested several repair parts as I had damaged one of mine. They shipped more than I ask for at no cost.
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lillyputz
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Explorer II
rjr6150 wrote:
We also have the TST 507 used for the last three years great product with factory backup


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Dayle1
Explorer II
Explorer II
TST 507 system with internal sensors on the fiver and external on the truck rears. Batteries on the internals are supposed to last 7 yrs. I had one die prematurely, TST replaced it w/o question. Not that big a deal to remove a single tire for replacement. But the tricky part will be to try managing tire replacement and sensor replacement at the same time on 4 wheels in say another 5 years.

Internal sensors are definitely more accurate on temps and more importantly better able to detect high temps due to dragging brakes or dry bearings in addition to tire issues.

Totally happy with the 507 and TST support. While a tpms will not detect all types of tire problems quick enough to prevent failure, it does help reduce risk of major damage. I did have one failure that it did detect and allowed me to stop w/o collateral damage.
Larry Day
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Dutch___Di
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Jframpey wrote:
Ok, I have a few questions... I too want a tpms. There are choices - internal vs external. I see the advantage of internal as more secure... But more pricey?
For us, we went with the external sensors. Easier to take care of if you need to replace one and no need to remove tire to get it out.
Batteries- I imagine its a bummer to change batteries on the internal sensors.
I don't know about the internal ones but on the external sensors, the 510 system has a sealed battery if you don't want to mess with changing batteries. You send it in at the end of battery life for a new one.
The batteries on the 507 sensors aren't that hard to change once you get the hang of it.

And do they effect tire balance. Not so much a deal for internal - they would be installed at tire shop. But, external.
No they do not affect tire balance.

Do the monitors have some type of audible alarm? I can't look constantly at it!
Our TST system has an audible alarm and a blinking red light in addition to that tire position flashing

Do the external sensors flex the valve stems?
If you have rubber valve stems that are older and might be a bit brittle then yes. If they are rubber and new and flexible no but we switched to the metal valve stems years ago because it was recommended by TST that if you carry more than 80 pounds of air in your tires or if your tires are older than 3 years you should go to metal stems
They do have 3 systems: the 510, the 507 & the 507 with flow through sensors. Hope this helps. Hugs, Di

Joe
Jframpey wrote:
Ok, I have a few questions... I too want a tpms. There are choices - internal vs external. I see the advantage of internal as more secure... But more pricey?

Batteries- I imagine its a bummer to change batteries on the internal sensors.

And do they effect tire balance. Not so much a deal for internal - they would be installed at tire shop. But, external.

Do the monitors have some type of audible alarm? I can't look constantly at it!

Do the external sensors flex the valve stems?

Joe
2015 Western Brown Pearl single cab Ram 3500 Dually. Aisin Transmission, Pace Edwards auto rolltop cover, DeBoe Slide Step, AMP Side Steps.
1996/2010 Triple Slide Carriage, Mor/Ryde Susp, Kodiak Disc Brakes, Big Foot Auto Leveling System, TST TPMS

sheltieRV
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tvman44 wrote:
TST has great customer service. ๐Ÿ™‚

X2 on service.

Had an issue with my 507 and one of the owners answered the phone when I called. He ended the call with "If you still have issues call back and ask for me, we want to make sure you are happy". I have the internal sensors (if you have a dually it is the way to go) and they shipped me a new one when I was having a problem, so I would not have to take the tire apart twice.

BTW the internals are supposed to last 5-7 years before needing new batteries.

BB_TX
Nomad
Nomad
Internal would probably give you a better temperature reading. But any better? Not appreciably I wouldn't think. Plus you would have to have the tires removed and remounted to install those or to install new batteries if needed.
As far as secure. I think most (all?) of the external ones have a special tool to install and remove them. I don't think it is something stolen very often. I do remove mine when in storage, but that is just to preserve the batteries. Just takes a couple minutes to remove all of them.
They do have audible alarms for low pressure or high temp.

JEBar
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we use a Pressure Pro system with which we have been very pleased .... it is an American made system and is backed by very good customer service .... the best time to buy a system is before a tire going bad has done major damage to your camper .... I was a bit hard headed, it took 3 tire failures to finally convince me to spend the money for a tire monitoring system .... after traveling with one, I wouldn't want to go back to not having one .... I like having the sensors screwed onto the valve stem, they are much easier to remove/repair/replace

Jim
'07 Freightliner Sportchassis
'06 SunnyBrook 34BWKS

Jframpey
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Ok, I have a few questions... I too want a tpms. There are choices - internal vs external. I see the advantage of internal as more secure... But more pricey?

Batteries- I imagine its a bummer to change batteries on the internal sensors.

And do they effect tire balance. Not so much a deal for internal - they would be installed at tire shop. But, external.

Do the monitors have some type of audible alarm? I can't look constantly at it!

Do the external sensors flex the valve stems?

Joe

tvman44
Explorer
Explorer
TST has great customer service. ๐Ÿ™‚
Papa Bob
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BB_TX
Nomad
Nomad
I have the TST 507RV. Have never had a flat, blowout, or even a low tire. But it definitely gives peace of mind to be able to view tire pressures and temps while driving long distances.