Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems

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Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems

May 08, 2012, 09:01:31 pm

Am interested in everyone's experience, thoughts, recommendations about tire pressure monitoring systems. Seems like lots of confusion about the need for same and companies offering systems. Would appreciate any comments or contributions.

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Reply #1 – May 08, 2012, 09:08:19 pm

We have used Pressure Pro since 2006 and it has worked well for us. For me, the big advantage of these systems is that it allows one to detect a low tire quickly and without a lot of manual checking. Will it prevent a blowout? Who knows? But under inflated tires can lead to blowouts, so we use a monitoring system. The customer support from Pressure Pro has been very good. No complaints. We use sensors on the coach and toad.

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Reply #2 – May 08, 2012, 09:25:13 pm

My experience with TPMS is included in this thread. A Tire Story

We tried TPMS and decided to stop using it. Other folk would not travel without TPMS.

You may wish to search the forum for TST, Pressure Pro, and TPMS. There have been several comments regarding TPMS.

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Reply #3 – May 08, 2012, 09:25:47 pm

I'm using Truck System Technologies, works fine on my 40 ft coach with no external antenna required.

http://www.tsttruck.com/Truck_Tire_Systems.html

No matter which system you choose, get one and use it.

If you have a flat on your toad you won't know it without a pressure sensing system. The coach will drag the car on the rims and you wont feel a thing. Tires and magnesium/aluminum wheels will catch fire if dragged far enough.

If one of the duals fail you may not realize it until the second overloaded tire fails.

One flat will make you a believer.

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Reply #4 – May 08, 2012, 09:30:15 pm

I am with George (well, not actually-- we are back in Texas).

We also have the PressurePro on coach and toad.

When researching TPMS, I did not want the least expensive "cheap import knockoff" marketed by a company who will sell them until their supply runs out and then switch to another system.

PressurePro is an American company, in business for a long time and their equipment is American made.

They are not the only one who fits those criteria, but they met my requirements. Would buy them again.

Brett

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Reply #5 – May 08, 2012, 10:04:02 pm

Pressure Pro all the way. Monitoring 24/7 our motorhome and Jeep. Accurate well designed.

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Reply #6 – May 08, 2012, 10:18:37 pm

Add one more satisfied customer.
We have been using Pressure Pro since 2003 & very pleased with its performance.

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Reply #7 – May 09, 2012, 06:33:49 am

When i bought the 2006 Phenix , i also bought the Pressrue Pro system . I installed them , next day had 2 flat tires . Pumped tires back up , next day flat tires again .Removed system and ran without them . When we bought the 2010 Phenix , it came with the coach and installed in the glass dash system .So far i am a happy camper with them .Might just not be smart enough to screw them on properly .Don't know how you could install them wrong but i must have done just that . Brad Metzger

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Reply #8 – May 09, 2012, 06:57:14 am

I too would not be without a pressure pro (or equivalent) . It's really nice to turn it on and just check your tire pressure. I would recommend carrying an extra sensor with you as a back up. Sometime a repeater is needed as well.

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Reply #9 – May 09, 2012, 07:17:15 am

We have had Pressure Pro on our 5th wheel and then our Foretravel Nimbus. Started in 2003 with Pressure Pro and would not drive without them. I do use a repeater made by Pressure Pro to get a good reading from the toad.

I have also seen many improvements with Pressure Pro. Thread leaking was a past problem and sometimes you need to monitor the needle valve in the valve stem to be sure that is not coming out when unscrewing the Pressure Pro. If you do find the needle valve on the valve stem coming out, a simple valve stem tool can screw it back in tight. This is a usual problem and needs to be watched.

I also have sent back old Pressure Pro sending units for new batteries. They install the battery and send you the unit back. Check with Pressure Pro on the color date code to determine how old the sending unit is currently.

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Reply #10 – May 09, 2012, 08:19:00 am

Howdy Joe,

Here's a link to a discussion string on the the TireTraker:
TireTraker

Good Luck, Dave Abel

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Reply #11 – May 09, 2012, 08:25:41 am

Used the pressure pro since 08 have not had to replace any batteries etc. Still works ok today. The readings seemed off but now have finally gotten back to the reading I am getting on my gauge (within 1 or 2) I really have a little piece of mind and on the toad it is essential. Have the repeater. I start with 100 in cold front tires and after several miles will read 110, 90 on duals and they will read about 100. So the heat rises in my tires about 10 degrees. DAN

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Reply #12 – May 09, 2012, 08:51:58 am

As with quite a few others, I'm very pleased with Pressure-Pro; good product, excellent support. I had a sensor stolen off our tow'd recently (first time in over ten-years) and Vanessa sent me a new one at their replacement price (as opposed to "new") Great folks!

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Reply #13 – May 09, 2012, 12:11:20 pm

I use Tire Minder and have had a few problems.
1. It won't read the rear tires on my toad even with a repeater in the rear compartment of the MH.
2. The senders corroded the tire values of my jeep which had to be replaced (part of the Jeeps tire minding system, $150 a piece.)

I wouldn't by this brand again.

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Reply #14 – May 09, 2012, 09:45:11 pm

I had TST on my original coach and loved it for the short time I had it. Going with Dave Stevens' slightly used TST system this time around and expect to get 10 refurbished sensors from TST any day now. Hoping all will work well!

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Reply #15 – May 11, 2012, 06:21:51 pm

Thanks so much for your responses!! Has anyone heard good, bad or had experience with Tire Tracker TT400 units?

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Reply #16 – May 11, 2012, 06:31:17 pm

Howdy Joe,
Here's the link to a discussion on the TireTraker:
TireTraker
Good Luck, Dave Abel

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Reply #17 – May 11, 2012, 06:50:12 pm

Dave,

Give PressurePro a call. If I remember a post on the FMCA Forum correctly, they have a seal kit that will replace the seal in several senders with installation tool for around $10.

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Reply #18 – May 11, 2012, 07:26:58 pm

Quote from: wolfe10 – May 11, 2012, 06:50:12 pm

Dave,

Give PressurePro a call. If I remember a post on the FMCA Forum correctly, they have a seal kit that will replace the seal in several senders with installation tool for around $10.

From the Advantage Pressure Pro site:

SENSOR SEAL/INSTALLATION TOOL KIT – (Part #AAP21)
• Included - ten (10) Sensor seals and one (1) seal installation tool
• Allows secure installation of seal replacements into Sensor

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Reply #19 – May 12, 2012, 10:32:04 am

Dave; thanks again for the information and link. I'm grateful! I can find no "negatives" on the web about the TireTracker TT400.

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Reply #20 – May 12, 2012, 05:09:40 pm

FWIW ... TireTracker TT400 = TireMinder = HawksHead + a few others as well. Exact same unit manufactured and sold under several different names. I don't know anything about them, just some info for you if you are price shopping for this unit.

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Reply #21 – May 15, 2012, 03:15:05 pm

Thanks, Steve and all others who contributed answers and suggestions.

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Reply #22 – May 15, 2012, 07:35:50 pm

We have had the Hawkshead system for about 2 years now. The positives are being able to change out the sensor batterys (which a few more systems do now) pressure and temp readings, and easy to program. Also good customer service and tech support.
The only negitive is that we have experienced an occasional false alarm but I don't think that is uncommon with any TPMS.

TPMS is a must have if towing.

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Reply #23 – May 15, 2012, 08:41:46 pm

Interesting, discussion here. I have no pressure pro type on my coach. I would think that one that goes inside would be the only one I would look at getting. I do not like the idea of the stem having that weight on the outside spinning around as I drive. A common theme seems to be that they all seem to fail and cause a flat tire. Not on everyone but on enough that I decided to test my pressure look at them on the road and go without. IT has worked for over 300,000 miles that way so far. I have about 1 million miles on my pickups up and no issues so far. I have had flats yes but usually it is a slow leak and it is caught over night or when I check the tires using the trip. I know people feel better with the system on it but as of right now I have not had any issues driving without them over many miles.

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Reply #24 – May 15, 2012, 09:12:50 pm

I don't like the fact that the TPMS can cause problems at any time; that it would give me a false sense of security, among some of my reasons for not having one. It is another system that complicates matters. I realize that many will never do without one.

About the only thing this type system is good for (in my opinion) is detecting a leak while driving. You all are supposed to verify the tire pressures manually anyway...that false sense of security is, to me, more of a risk than not having a TPMS.

I suppose a poll would be good. How often do TPMS users manually measure their tire pressures?

Peter

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