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Title: Best Location for the PP ?
Post by: Dave M (RIP) on October 23, 2011, 01:24:27 pm
I have the Pressure Pro mounted on dash above the rear view screen, problem even with the 36' coach, it is a hit & miss receiving from rear of coach and even the toad, some times it works.  Was told I  would not need the repeater for a short coach, so there must be a hot spot to mount the receiver. Question is Where ?
Title: Re: Best Location for the PP ?
Post by: Rudy on October 23, 2011, 01:38:34 pm
Dave,

I have mine sitting against the drivers window and see the car and coach sensors all the time no problem.
Title: Re: Best Location for the PP ?
Post by: George Hatfield on October 23, 2011, 01:50:49 pm
Dave....  We also have a 36' and had a similar experience.  The PP would work most of the time, but there were periods where one or more of the toad sensors were not received by the monitor on the dash.  Putting in a repeater did not seem to help until I realized that the antennas on the repeater were not screwed into the unit fully.  Once I had that fixed, it has worked flawlessly with the toad.  I wired it into a 12v line in the cabinet above the bed and Velcroed it to the back wall when we are underway.  I posted on the this previously.

Title: Re: Best Location for the PP ?
Post by: Bill Willett on October 23, 2011, 03:17:01 pm
Dave, I put the PP in the black tank. :) :D ;D ^.^d ^.^d ^.^d
Title: Re: Best Location for the PP ?
Post by: Kent Speers on October 23, 2011, 04:35:00 pm
I have the PP receiver mounted on the wall next to the drivers left elbow. So far I have had no problem getting readings from all tires including the Subaru towed, assuming the sending units are working properly. So far I have had three sending units that have been a problem but the ones I am using now work fine.
Title: Re: Best Location for the PP ?
Post by: John Haygarth on October 23, 2011, 05:18:42 pm
I have the  Truck systems tech unit and have mounted it next to the computer I use for VMS pc ( see picture in the article "viewing VMSpc etc etc" earlier today I posted. No problems so far although I do not have them on tow car yet
John
Title: Re: Best Location for the PP ?
Post by: Barry & Cindy on October 23, 2011, 06:14:49 pm
We love our Pressure Pro and by the way Pressure Pro has sensors on sale for $35 each (no trade-in needed) until December. Also have some sales on monitors, too, but no special pricing on repeaters.

Wrong on 36' coaches not needing repeater for high reliability, especially when sensor batteries are older and it is cold out. Also had temporary loss of reception due to radio interferences.
We have had low signal reception at dash monitor from inside rear duals and tow car before repeating.
Title: Re: Best Location for the PP ?
Post by: Peter & Beth on October 23, 2011, 08:17:50 pm
Dave, I put the PP in the black tank. :) :D ;D ^.^d ^.^d ^.^d
Some Topic titles are better than others, but this one is a winner:
Bill,
You beat me to it.  I was going to suggest to Dave, that the "Best Location for the pp" was in his pants...
Title: Re: Best Location for the PP ?
Post by: Dave Katsuki on October 23, 2011, 11:31:28 pm
I mounted the receiver to the swing-up table on the center console, and added the PressurePro remote antenna, which is temporarily mounted about 6' back on the drivers side inside wall.  Permanent antenna mounting will be inside one of the cabinets further back when I get time to route the cable.  Even the current position works fine almost always, but there are times when  RF interference causes the toad sensors to drop out momentarily.
Title: Re: Best Location for the PP ?
Post by: Rick on October 24, 2011, 11:09:10 am
We love our Pressure Pro and by the way Pressure Pro has sensors on sale for $35 each (no trade-in needed) until December. Also have some sales on monitors, too, but no special pricing on repeaters.

Wrong on 36' coaches not needing repeater for high reliability, especially when sensor batteries are older and it is cold out. Also had temporary loss of reception due to radio interferences.
We have had low signal reception at dash monitor from inside rear duals and tow car before repeating.
Barry,
          Where are those available from? I did a search for Pressure Pro sensors and could only see the $50.00 price.
Thank you,
Title: Re: Best Location for the PP ?
Post by: jeff on October 24, 2011, 11:24:51 am
Rick,

Same here.  I did pm Mike Mcfall and when I hear back from him will post...

Title: Re: Best Location for the PP ?
Post by: Kent Speers on October 24, 2011, 11:35:44 am
I found this web site with sending units for $40.  Replacement TPMS parts and accessories for RV's for Sale Online - Vulcan Tire (http://www.vulcantire.com/pressurepro_rv_acc.htm)
Title: Re: Best Location for the PP ?
Post by: Barry Beam on October 24, 2011, 01:03:47 pm
We love our Pressure Pro and by the way Pressure Pro has sensors on sale for $35 each (no trade-in needed) until December. Also have some sales on monitors, too, but no special pricing on repeaters.

Wrong on 36' coaches not needing repeater for high reliability, especially when sensor batteries are older and it is cold out. Also had temporary loss of reception due to radio interferences.
We have had low signal reception at dash monitor from inside rear duals and tow car before repeating.
Barry,
          Where are those available from? I did a search for Pressure Pro sensors and could only see the $50.00 price.
Thank you,

I called Pressure Pro for replacements and they told me $35 ea. I ordered 8.
(The other Barry)  8)
Title: Re: Best Location for the PP ?
Post by: Barry & Cindy on October 24, 2011, 04:52:17 pm
RE: Where are those available from? I did a search for Pressure Pro sensors . . .

PressurePro - Tire Pressure Monitoring System HOME (http://www.advantagepressurepro.com/)
PressurePro - Tire Pressure Monitoring System CONTACT INFO (http://www.advantagepressurepro.com/index.asp?PageTypeId=11)
Title: Re: Best Location for the PP ?
Post by: jeff on October 24, 2011, 05:35:14 pm
Thanks, Barry,

I thought you could only order from a distributor so I never called direct.  Will order tomorrow.

J & C
Title: Re: Best Location for the PP ?
Post by: Don Hay on October 24, 2011, 09:59:14 pm
If you ever need technical support on your Pressure Pros, contact Doug McMeen at Advantage Pressure Pro: Douglas W. McMeen E-mail Address(es):
dmcmeen@advantagepressurepro.com
Doug is Vice President of Development for Advantage PP. Advantage is the original source of Pressure Pro. I have worked with Doug on several occasions. He is very knowledgeable and helpful.
Title: Re: Best Location for the PP ?
Post by: jeff on October 25, 2011, 12:04:22 am
If buying $35.00 pressure pros use the following guidelines.....FWIW

You need to be careful about buying someone old stock.......The markings on the current Sensors are 2 double orange spots......Be sure they have those 2 dots on the bottom of the Sensor. Any other color is old stock.....  Also note that there is a circle on the bottom of the Sensor, , its very small and you will need a magnifying glass to read it. The date in the center of the circle is the year of manufacture and the arrow points to the month of manufacture.. This is on all Sensors.. 

Title: Re: Best Location for the PP ?
Post by: Rick on October 25, 2011, 07:14:14 am
Barry, Jeff, Don,

Thank you for the info.
Title: Re: Best Location for the PP ?
Post by: Barry & Cindy on October 25, 2011, 10:00:02 am
RE: Pressure Pro sensors - The date in the center of the circle is the year of manufacture and the arrow points to the month of manufacture.

Thanks Jeff & Carol about the date on the bottom of the sensors. All of the 10 new ones we just bought from Pressure Pro for $35 each have two orange dots and were manufactured during May 2011. Good information. Don't know how you do it, but you guys know everything. Nice to know we got the latest electronics & battery in our new sensors.