Gary
Newbie RV’er
2015 Spree 300RLS. 2015 Chevrolet 2500 High Country Duramax.
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Post by Gary on Oct 16, 2015 9:38:35 GMT -5
I have China tires also and plan to replace them in a year or two. But for now I want to get a TPMS system but there are so many choices. Since they became mandatory September 2007 for cars, trailers should have been included. Please share your experiences with those of us that are shopping for a system like I am.
Thanks to all.
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Post by johnr on Oct 16, 2015 10:55:51 GMT -5
I recall that the issue is really the distance from the tires to the tow vehicle. Where is your display going to go and what happens when the two vehicles are not connected? I could have outdated information and maybe this has been resolved.
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Gary
Newbie RV’er
2015 Spree 300RLS. 2015 Chevrolet 2500 High Country Duramax.
Posts: 43
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Post by Gary on Oct 16, 2015 12:02:40 GMT -5
I recall that the issue is really the distance from the tires to the tow vehicle. Where is your display going to go and what happens when the two vehicles are not connected? I could have outdated information and maybe this has been resolved. Yes but some of the systems I looked at have a repeater. |
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Post by joecamper on Oct 16, 2015 14:29:59 GMT -5
I have the TST (http://tsttruck.com/)system and it works great! I have a 2012 Durango 325 which is about 35 feet long being pulled by a 2004 GMC extra cab, short bed. I don't lose the signal but once in a blue moon (usually only one sensor), and it seems to be more dependent on how fresh the batteries in the sending units are than anything else.
The batteries seem to last a couple of years, but I always remove them in the winter when not using the camper and they don't draw on the batteries when they're removed from the valve stem.
I considered the repeater, but the loss of signal is so rare, that I never got one.
My 2 cents.
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Post by mdconvert on Oct 20, 2015 17:01:46 GMT -5
I have a TST system that measures pressure and temperature and it works really well. They specify metal valve stems, though so I had to replace the rubber with metal.
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Gary
Newbie RV’er
2015 Spree 300RLS. 2015 Chevrolet 2500 High Country Duramax.
Posts: 43
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Post by Gary on Oct 20, 2015 17:48:05 GMT -5
Which system do you have. I kinda like the flow through sensor and that system is only $250.00, not bad at all.
Thanks a lot,
Gary
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Post by mdconvert on Oct 21, 2015 4:58:15 GMT -5
I have the 507 model.
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Post by joecamper on Oct 24, 2015 19:54:25 GMT -5
I also have the 507 model, and I did not replace my rubber valve stems. No problem with that.
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Gary
Newbie RV’er
2015 Spree 300RLS. 2015 Chevrolet 2500 High Country Duramax.
Posts: 43
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Post by Gary on Nov 16, 2015 21:19:53 GMT -5
I called TST, they were so helpful that I bought it on the phone right then. I ordered the flow through sensors and a repeater. They configured it for me and shipped it quickly. Turns out they are about 30 miles from my house but I wasn't in that big of a hurry. They suggest metal valve stems so I went to Discount Tire and had them put metal valve stems on and balance the tires. Since my Chine tires are brand new I opted to buy the Discount Tire warranty. I really feel good about having the TPMS system.
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Gary
Newbie RV’er
2015 Spree 300RLS. 2015 Chevrolet 2500 High Country Duramax.
Posts: 43
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Post by Gary on Dec 23, 2015 21:18:43 GMT -5
I took a trip from Atlanta to Daytona Beach Florida last week. The TPMS system works great and gave me quite a sense of confidence. The display is charged from a cigarette lighter adapter and then it is supposed to run for five days on that charge. I used the suction cup holder and stuck it to the low left side of my windshield. It has sensors that shut it off when the vehicle is not moving and the back lit display comes on when I need it. I am very happy with my decision to buy from TST. One of my coworkers also bought a system for his class A motor home and a small utility trailer that he tows.
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Post by larryz4 on Apr 16, 2016 22:58:17 GMT -5
We have the TST 507RV as well, a very reliable unit, easy to program, and awesome peace of mind.
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Post by larryz4 on Apr 16, 2016 23:01:26 GMT -5
I also have the 507 model, and I did not replace my rubber valve stems. No problem with that. We had the sensors on our TrailManor with steel valve stems, and rubber on my truck....we had a valve crack at the wheel and lost air on a 1500 mile trip last summer...the TPMS gave me plenty of warning so no catastrophic failure...steel all around on the truck now, but noticed our KZ has rubber valve stems, so that has me a little worried. |
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Post by lynnmor on Apr 17, 2016 16:07:56 GMT -5
Hi Larry,
I would spend the money and have metal stems installed. Go to the TST website and check under their FAQ's, there they will tell you to use the metal stems. Be sure to check for clearance, some stems are short and the sensor will hit the wheel. You probably want the tires balanced even if you won't keep them long, so a tire shop do that when installing stems.
I had to get a repeater for my 507 system, there seems to be no clear-cut answer as to why some need it and some don't.
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Gary
Newbie RV’er
2015 Spree 300RLS. 2015 Chevrolet 2500 High Country Duramax.
Posts: 43
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Post by Gary on Apr 17, 2016 16:52:00 GMT -5
We put the metal valve stems on our Spree early December. While on about a 6,000 mile trip I barely added any air to the tires. When we got home the camper went to the dealer for over a month. When I picked it up the tires did not need any air. For me the metal valve stems we very much worth it.
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