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Re: Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems

Reply #25 –
Quote from: Peter & Beth –

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
                  Before we roll every time I check the coach tires and at least do a visual check on the toad tires. Well, except yesterday when it was raining. It doesn't take long and I agree with you Peter that for some it could give a false sense of security BUT as I mentioned before my biggest reason for having it is for the toad.
    I have had road debris kick up and shear the toad lighting wires and didn't know it until stopping end of day. A flat on the car could easily go unnoticed until there was alot of damage.

            Yes, it's another gadget to monitor and maintain but I believe it's a viable tool for me.
Dean & Deirdre

2012 Arctic Fox 22GQ
Was 2003 U270

Re: Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems

Reply #26 –
We've had Pressure Pro sensors on all 10 tires (rig and toad) for 4 years with no problems.  Wouldn't drive without them.  Especially want the monitoring of toad tires, since I can't see them with the rear view camera, and no way of telling if they are low or flat.
Dave and Nancy
1999/2013 U270 36' Xtreme
Motorcade # 16774
2013 Subaru Outback
KD0NIM

Re: Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems

Reply #27 –
I ordered the 10 seals with the tool from Pressure Pro, of course it is back ordered, I am willing to give this one more go round, if it does not 100% solve the leaking issues, they all (10) are headed for a new home.  How much should a customer have to put up with on a poor engineered device ?
The best advice I ever got was from Carol Savournin on how to prep the device before installing, too bad the company does not have that many smarts for a suggestion.
Dave M

Re: Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems

Reply #28 –
Quote from: Dave M –

The best advice I ever got was from Carol S. on how to prep the device before installing

OK, Carol, before Steve installs our Pressure Pro - what are the tricks and tips?

Michelle
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

Re: Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems

Reply #29 –
In the 6+ years we have been using Advantage Pressure Pros, we have had 6 potential flats averted, all on our toad. All were legitimate leaks - nails, screws. None were clustered together; all were spread out over several years. In my experience, when comparing the sensor's pressure with mechanical gauges, the sensors have always been more consistent. I do have one mechanical gauge that measures within 1-2 lb of the sensors.

When I switched over to the new set (old batteries lasted 5 yrs, 8 mos.), I did have 2 sensors that leaked. When I took them off, I realized that I hadn't been careful to seat the rubber seals firmly inside the sensor. After doing that, and using Teflon tape around the threads of the valve stem, haven't had a leak since. I know, "be careful when using the tape; don't let it get in the Schrader valve!" I've been using Teflon tape on my sensors for more than 5 years and never had an issue, so it works for me.

John, you have been leading a "charmed life" regarding never having had a tire issue, even on your toad. 300,000 miles and not a single flat!
Don Hay
'92 Grandvilla, U-280
The Hayfever Express
Build #4055
'97 GEO Tracker
Life is like licking honey off a thorn.

Re: Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems

Reply #30 –
Quote from: Don Hay –
In the 6+ years we have been using Advantage Pressure Pros, we have had 6 potential flats averted, all on our toad. 

Our toad is the primary reason we decided to get a TPMS this year. 

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When I switched over to the new set (old batteries lasted 5 yrs, 8 mos.), I did have 2 sensors that leaked. When I took them off, I realized that I hadn't been careful to seat the rubber seals firmly inside the sensor.

Don - any advice on what to look for in the sensors?  I checked all 12 of ours and they generally look the same (I assume the seal is the black piece with the square raised area that presses on the dill valve of the valve stem):

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We have not yet installed our system since I need to get metal valve stems put on the CR-V.

Michelle
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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Reply #31 –
I put the sensors on my HHR with the stems that came with the car.  I used the grease on each one so they will not freeze on. Have had no issues with the valve stem.  I think the car sensor is in these stems.  Not sure but when I got new tires they kept the old stems sayng they were needed and lifetime stems. They have worked fine and I have always received the signal when the car is close by.  Dan
Dan & Shirley Stansel
2002 U295 4020 AGDS Build#6054
Towing Buick Enclave & M &  G Braking
Emerald Bay, Lake Palestine, Texas
MC# 16650

Re: Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems

Reply #32 –
I never said ALL ten had issues of leaking, just 3 of them, but that is 3 way too many.
Today I installed 4 new Michelin P255/70-16R on the F150, Will not reinstall the PP sensors until I get the back ordered seals and tool from PP.  Looking forward to having sensors that all 10 do not leak and give reliable data.
Dave M

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Reply #33 –
Steve & Michelle,

Yes, the "the black piece with the square raised area" is the seal to which I was referring. I don't have the official tool, so I use a small, thin bladed screw driver or small pen knife and gently make sure that the black rubber is firmly and evenly pressed down over the center of the sensor. The circumference of the seal should be snug up against the inner surface of the sensor. Once that is done, I am careful when wrapping the threads of the valve stem with a layer of Teflon tape. When tightening, it helps to hold on to the valve stem with one hand while exerting the final twist of the sensor to the valve stem. Our Honda Accord has had rubber valve stems the entire 6+ years and never had an issue. Go figure.
Don Hay
'92 Grandvilla, U-280
The Hayfever Express
Build #4055
'97 GEO Tracker
Life is like licking honey off a thorn.

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Reply #34 –
You can install the new seals with a replacement auto tire valve stem from any auto store.  Just take the Dill valve out from the stem to prepare it.  Gently press the new seal into place and screw your lightly greased stem-tool into the sensor to seat the seal.  Works quite well, and at an RV show (Quartzsite, I think) where I got the replacement seals, the guy in the booth was using the same technique.  You can pull the old seals out with small needle-nose pliers or simply carefully pry them out with a thin-bladed knife.

Dave and Nancy
1999/2013 U270 36' Xtreme
Motorcade # 16774
2013 Subaru Outback
KD0NIM

Re: Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems

Reply #35 –
Quote from: Peter & Beth –

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?


Maybe I'm in the minority here, but I think it would be an extremely rare occurrence (as in maybe never) for the TPMS to read higher pressure than what is in the tire.  I understand the scenario where it might not be seated correctly and read nothing or significantly lower than what's in the tire and that is where I would check tire pressure manually, but can't really imagine a scenario where I would check manually if my TPMS system is reading safe levels.  I'd be curious if someone's run into an issue where their TPMS was reading safe PSI levels and their tire was flat or dangerously low?
Benjie, Ashley, Zoey, Fallon, and Lake
Round Rock, TX
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