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Ordered a TST 507rv Tire Monitor today, where do you mount this and your GPS?

It seems like a good tool to to make a vital task easier. Tires are so expensive.

Where does everyone mount their GPS and tire monitors? The windshield is too far away. The suction cups don't work on the shelf between the pilot and copilot's seats. I have a 'sandbag' base for the GPS but I'd like something neater.  I don't like messy wires that look like an afterthought so I'm planning on hard wiring both of these things in so I don't have to use the cigarette lighter.

No drink holders either.....my wife pointed out that the reason there are no drink holders is that I'm supposed to have both hands on the wheel at all times.  :D

I'm thinking the I can fabricate something less pourous to sit in that spot that will hold the suction cups and have a drink holder to.
1993 U300 40ft GV SE
Build # 4344

Re: Ordered a TST 507rv Tire Monitor today, where do you mount this and your GPS?

Reply #1 –
I tried mine (TST) in several places. It ended up stuck on the dr side window near the front lower corner.  Worked best for me for visibility and reflections.  Try it in several places on yours to see what works best for you.  I like my TST.  Reliable.  Batteries need to be replaced on the sensors once a year.  Customer service is very good.  Roger
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: Ordered a TST 507rv Tire Monitor today, where do you mount this and your GPS?

Reply #2 –
I mounted the TST tire monitor on the dash to the right of the steering wheel with double side tape.  3M, 30 lb stuff.  Cleaned surface with alcohol first and it has been in place for 2 years.  A full charge last a very long time so I just watch the bars and once in a blue moon, plug in until charged, usually when parked, then disconnect. 
Garmin 760RV is left of wheel and mounted to dash.  Installed a 12vdc socket under dash cover connected to existing power port.  Ran charger wire through dash to GPS.  To mount the GPS, I used a simple right angle brace from local hardware store bolted to the dash (drilled small hole for bolt and also used some of the 3M tape).  I removed the suction cup from the GPS mount and drilled hole to bolt mount to bracket.  I did this on the road with hacksaw, file and drill so could have been a little more tiddy but is very solid.
The photos do not show much detail but will give you idea of how it worked out.
Bill and Joyce, The House2 and Dashboard Pig III
2000 U320 4210 CAI (The House2)
Build # 5733
2019 F150 King Ranch FX4

Re: Ordered a TST 507rv Tire Monitor today, where do you mount this and your GPS?

Reply #3 –
When I purchased my coach the PO had a stand for the GPS & rear view monitor made from wood.  I remade it in black acrylic.  I will post a pic next time I am at coach.  It works well and is removable so no holes in dash.  Harder to describe that see.

Keith
Keith, Joyce & Smokey the Australian Cattle Dog
1995 U320 SE Extreme 40' WTBI Build # 4780, with a Honda CR-V hopefully still following behind.
Motorcade # 17030
FMCA # F422159

Re: Ordered a TST 507rv Tire Monitor today, where do you mount this and your GPS?

Reply #4 –
I have a Grand Villa like yours.  I use the driver's side window, down in the forward lower corner of glass.  The suction mount for the GPS works well there and it a short wire run under the dash.
John Fitzgerald
1991 U300 (SAI) Side Aisle Island Bed 40'
Detroit 6V92 with Allison Retarder
Meridian (Boise), Idaho

Re: Ordered a TST 507rv Tire Monitor today, where do you mount this and your GPS?

Reply #5 –
Quote from: JohnFitz –
I have a Grand Villa like yours.  I use the driver's side window, down in the forward lower corner of glass.  The suction mount for the GPS works well there and it a short wire run under the dash.

I have the GPS and the TPMS mounted in the same area. I installed a dual 12 volt outlet under the dash in that area. Works out well.

Roland
1993 U280 4341
2010 Jeep Liberty
The Pied Pipers
 

Re: Ordered a TST 507rv Tire Monitor today, where do you mount this and your GPS?

Reply #6 –
Mounted DS undercabinet works OK.  Drilled there to route to 12V  TPMS views good;  GPS Views good also however has remote as well.  see pics
Fiddler
1959 Parris Island grad
40' 2001 U320 Build 5875
1999 Suburban K1500 toad
1986 Corvette Pacecar
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