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Title: TST tire monitors remote 12volt source
Post by: dans96u295ft on November 19, 2020, 08:47:27 pm
Added these and need to wire the remote near the rear wheels. I need a switched 12volt source for it. Any ideas on a 1996 U295 Cummins? Near the rear wheels and under the coach or in the engine compartment will work
Thanks
Title: Re: TST tire monitors remote 12volt source
Post by: Bob McGee on November 19, 2020, 08:51:36 pm
Why not in the storage cabinet above the bed? 12volts available and nice and dry.
Title: Re: TST tire monitors remote 12volt source
Post by: MarkC on November 19, 2020, 08:56:53 pm
Dan, I installed mine in the slide out bay storage area.  There are a couple of 12 volt sources there.  They are not switched, so I just installed my own simple inline on/off switch.  I turn it on whenever we are taking a trip and just leave it on.  When storing the coach for a long time,  I just flip it off.  I believe it just draws milli-amps and it has never been an issue with battery draw.  The TPSM has always worked fine and never missed a signal.
Title: Re: TST tire monitors remote 12volt source
Post by: dans96u295ft on November 19, 2020, 10:29:40 pm
Yes, I may install  in the cabinet above the bed or the storage area. Good ideas
Title: Re: TST tire monitors remote 12volt source
Post by: Don & Tys on November 20, 2020, 01:00:18 am
If you have the remote start from the engine compartment, there is a convenient 12 volt source that is hot only when the key is on. I mounted the repeater next to the hydraulic reservoir.
Don
Added these and need to wire the remote near the rear wheels. I need a switched 12volt source for it. Any ideas on a 1996 U295 Cummins? Near the rear wheels and under the coach or in the engine compartment will work
Thanks
Title: Re: TST tire monitors remote 12volt source
Post by: dans96u295ft on November 20, 2020, 01:03:13 am
I do have the remote start. Great idea. I'll mount it tomorrow like you did
Title: Re: TST tire monitors remote 12volt source
Post by: dsd on November 20, 2020, 01:22:05 am
Hope this is not to far of subject. I installed the TST and it worked well without the repeater. I did install Repeater and all in all have been very happy with my TST. Easy to program and change. I put the rear tires initially in position 2 then changed to the second from the rear axle position. Looks better to me. Was quite pleased how easy it was to move tire position. Would repurchase without thought if needed.
Scott
Title: Re: TST tire monitors remote 12volt source
Post by: dans96u295ft on November 20, 2020, 01:51:10 pm
Don & Tys I installed just like yours. Works great! Thanks for the tip
Title: Re: TST tire monitors remote 12volt source
Post by: Navybean on November 20, 2020, 01:56:16 pm
As usual, I am suffering from "Engine Compartment Envy"  Looks great Don