Tire pressure monitoring systems

[joema62]

I have reviewed 4 different tire pressure monitoring systems for our Class A RV. These include Pressure Pro, Doran Tire Pressure, Tire Stat, and Tire Sentry. I am totally confused. Has anyone had experience with any of these or can you recommend one I haven't found. I would appreciate any feedback

[pkunk]

The problem with the Cross Fire system is if you loose air on a dual, you don't know it until after all kinds of damage is done to the undercarrige of your RV from the shredded tire.

[erstanfo]

I opted for dual dynamics Cross Fire valves on the rear dually on my class C. Solved filling the inner tire hassles and provides quick visual of problems. Need to purchase new ones for the diesel pusher.
Cross Fire Valves
Low cost, low tech solution, KISS principle
new link http://www.dualdynamics.com/dualcrossfire.html

[powderman426]

rgatijnet1 wrote:

MarcW wrote:

the silverback wrote:
Haveing read the above comments I will stay with my hand held tire pressure gauge. However, be sure to get a good one. Not a $9.99 special. I am luckly that I can have mine checked at least once a year at lab that is tracable to the national standards.

And when you run over something in the road that starts a leak down of one of your front tires, resulting in heat build-up, that in turn results in a sudden blow-out, that tire guage will be one of the items flying about as you leave the road. Be sure to grab it as it goes by because it's a good one.

And as you read the posts on this topic, there are people that say how their sensors have gone bad and their TPMS was junk. So if one of YOUR sensors goes bad on your front tire, and you go off of the road when the tire goes flat, be sure to send that sensor back and wait for a replacement. That is the problem with putting too much faith in an electronic gadget. They are operating in a harsh environment and they do occasionally fail.

I havent seen any evidence that a faulty sensor would cause the problem you stated. It may keep you from having the ability to monitor that specific tire but it wouldnt be a case of you thinking it is working when it isn't. If a sensor fails you will know immediately as it wont report back to the main unit. I have traveled many miles without a monitor mostly because they werent available years ago, but there is NO way I will ever be without mine. The damage that can and probably will occur if you have a flat on the trailer far exceeds the cost of having a TPMS. Do what you like, but for me there is just no good reason to be without. BTW the same goes for a good CO alarm.

[2gypsies1]

We've used Pressure Pro for 9 years on both the motorhome and Jeep. Absolutely no problems and no replacements. We also check our tires manually. We got the system after a blow out on the Jeep and we didn't feel a thing as we were pulling it. We couldn't see anything wrong in the rear monitor which we check constantly while driving. Our indication was the dreaded 'pointing' by a passing motorist. We pulled over and we were pulling that Jeep on a bare rim and had extensivly damage. Had we had monitors we would have known as soon as it happened.

[rgatijnet1]

MarcW wrote:

the silverback wrote:
Haveing read the above comments I will stay with my hand held tire pressure gauge. However, be sure to get a good one. Not a $9.99 special. I am luckly that I can have mine checked at least once a year at lab that is tracable to the national standards.

And when you run over something in the road that starts a leak down of one of your front tires, resulting in heat build-up, that in turn results in a sudden blow-out, that tire guage will be one of the items flying about as you leave the road. Be sure to grab it as it goes by because it's a good one.

And as you read the posts on this topic, there are people that say how their sensors have gone bad and their TPMS was junk. So if one of YOUR sensors goes bad on your front tire, and you go off of the road when the tire goes flat, be sure to send that sensor back and wait for a replacement. That is the problem with putting too much faith in an electronic gadget. They are operating in a harsh environment and they do occasionally fail.

[powderman426]

MarcW wrote:

the silverback wrote:
Haveing read the above comments I will stay with my hand held tire pressure gauge. However, be sure to get a good one. Not a $9.99 special. I am luckly that I can have mine checked at least once a year at lab that is tracable to the national standards.

And when you run over something in the road that starts a leak down of one of your front tires, resulting in heat build-up, that in turn results in a sudden blow-out, that tire guage will be one of the items flying about as you leave the road. Be sure to grab it as it goes by because it's a good one.

LOL Yep a lot of thruth there. When I see people post about just using a tire gauge, I know that they never had a problem, but if and when they do, they will come into the fold. I know I will never travel without having one again.

[Don_Don]

I have had the Doran for 4 years and it has preformed flawless. Excellent systen, looks great and nice people. Been doing this for a long time on trucks. The rest of them look like kids toys. Doran is also better built with metal seals on the sensors that prevent leaks.

[Holiday27]

larry barnhart wrote:
The problem is after having a system is if one doesn't work as ours did on the battery problem you miss the knowledge of what that tire is doing . Knowledge makes for a better towing day.
chevman

I'm leaning toward the tst system. It has pass-thru sensors so you can still check or add air which seems like a nice feature. Double checking would be great to guarantee everything is working properly.

[larry_barnhart]

The problem is after having a system is if one doesn't work as ours did on the battery problem you miss the knowledge of what that tire is doing . Knowledge makes for a better towing day.
chevman

[stripit]

BigSkyBob wrote:
I'll say the worst system out there is better than none.

I say this all the time, Any system and I like TST but any system that works will eventually save you the possibility of more cost than the system did. The system checks your tires 24/7 and you don't have to.

[BigSkyBob]

I've used my Pressure Pro system w/10 senders for over 6 years with only minor issues. They have replaced one sender free of charge so I was pleased with that. I'll say the worst system out there is better than none.

[MarcW]

the silverback wrote:
Haveing read the above comments I will stay with my hand held tire pressure gauge. However, be sure to get a good one. Not a $9.99 special. I am luckly that I can have mine checked at least once a year at lab that is tracable to the national standards.

And when you run over something in the road that starts a leak down of one of your front tires, resulting in heat build-up, that in turn results in a sudden blow-out, that tire guage will be one of the items flying about as you leave the road. Be sure to grab it as it goes by because it's a good one.

[Airstreamer67]

My PressurePro has been faithfully reporting on the condition of my tires since 2006 without one problem.

I'm expecting the batteries will have to be changed soon, but so far the originals are still OK.

I've been saved several times by this wonderful system through the years.

I depend on it every time I shove off for a trip.

[deluco]

the silverback wrote:
Haveing read the above comments I will stay with my hand held tire pressure gauge. However, be sure to get a good one. Not a $9.99 special. I am luckly that I can have mine checked at least once a year at lab that is tracable to the national standards.

I know people who say they can tell when a rear wheel blows out, however, I was in a 40-foot RV when an inside rear tire blew out and the TPMS alert was the only indication that the blow out occurred. There was no noise or "feel" relating to the blow out. Presumably this could have lead to the outside rear on the same side also blowing out....or maybe he would have felt it in another bit of time...I didn't feel it and I was in the passenger seat.