There's a built in TPMS on our new 27' LD so those tires are covered.
I'm looking for recommendations for a TPMS system that will have the signal strength to report back from the tow vehicle tires.
Thanks
I presently have the tire minder system on my 2016 TK 24 ft. and the previouse owner had it set up to monitor the tow car. Replacement batteries are free from factory for 5.00 shipping( they are a larger voltage tha the watch type batteries you buy in stores. They sent a new set of the new style caps and seals for 5.00 more. I dont like that i have to scroll thru the monitor/ tires to check to see if i am slowly losing air. But it sets up easyfrom the start.
I had a less expensive set up on my Casita 17 ft and 2012 Pathfinder, a TST-507 SYSTEM. THE batteries can not be replaced but when i sold the casita they were still going strong at 3 years. I purchased the additional repeater but did not need it ...still new in the package. This sytem is less expensive than tire minder and i have the number from the lady i purchased them from.Alice. She is a wholeseller and saved me about a 100.00 off what the factory here in Georgia charged. PAID 239.00 for the monitor, 2 sensors, and the repeater. Her email is: accentmyride@outlook.com. I liked that the tire temp and pressure would rotate through the tires as i was driving. The set comes with a wrench tool to loosen the nut on the back of the cap. I just kept it in the bag with the mo itor.Just a glance and i could see each one. The repeater would be needed so as not to drop the signal to the tow car.
Both systems work as designed but for the price and if i had to buy again i would go with the TST-507 for 2 to 4 wheels but if you are monitoring 10 to 12 then over time and having to replace each monitor on the TST would get expensive. Tire minder it is 5.00 shipping no matter how many you need.
That looks nice but I'm wondering about something less expensive.
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Hi Fran; My TST 507 batteries are easily replaced, and by the user. CR1632, About a dollar each. RonB
Hi Fran; My TST 507 batteries are easily replaced, and by the user. CR1632, About a dollar each. RonB
Hi Ron.
Where did you mount the repeater and where did you tap into the power?
Just bought a TST-507 on etrailer.com.
Thanks for the help.
Hi Ted. I mounted the repeater antenna on the inside of the valance for the back window. It has a free range toward the back for reception, and repeats toward the receiver through the motorhome. (of course both are omnidirectional). It isn't normally visible.
I picked up power from the light in the underneath side of the cabinet, and the cabinets hollow floor had enough toom for the mrchanism. Getting the staples out of the floor of the storage compartment was the hard part. RonB
Hi Ted. I mounted the repeater antenna on the inside of the valance for the back window. It has a free range toward the back for reception, and repeats toward the receiver through the motorhome. (of course both are omnidirectional). It isn't normally visible.
I picked up power from the light in the underneath side of the cabinet, and the cabinets hollow floor had enough toom for the mrchanism. Getting the staples out of the floor of the storage compartment was the hard part. RonB
I wrote the company asking if I could mount it in my tow vehicle.
Hi Ted. I mounted the repeater antenna on the inside of the valance for the back window. It has a free range toward the back for reception, and repeats toward the receiver through the motorhome. (of course both are omnidirectional). It isn't normally visible.
I picked up power from the light in the underneath side of the cabinet, and the cabinets hollow floor had enough toom for the mrchanism. Getting the staples out of the floor of the storage compartment was the hard part. RonB
Those staples look very sunken in. Looks difficult to remove them. How did you?
Does the repeater stay on? I imagine it doesn't drain much if it does.
Hi Ted. I got a machinist's pick and got under it. Maybe a screwdriver. The first one is the hardest. I'm sure the wood panel isn't glued. Sometimes I just get the panel loose and pull it out then remove the staples after the fact. Wood putty and some stain afterwards. Small flat head screws to reinstall.
A small toggle switch or rocker switch to turn it on or off. On a trip you can leave it on. I didn't want it sitting for weeks on. Ronb.
Hi Ted. I got a machinist's pick and got under it. Maybe a screwdriver. The first one is the hardest. I'm sure the wood panel isn't glued. Sometimes I just get the panel loose and pull it out then remove the staples after the fact. Wood putty and some stain afterwards. Small flat head screws to reinstall.
A small toggle switch or rocker switch to turn it on or off. On a trip you can leave it on. I didn't want it sitting for weeks on. Ronb.
What's a good three-way wire splice to use?
Thanks
What's a good three-way wire splice to use?
Thanks
After using wire nuts and butt connectors for years, I like wago connectors now.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMlI7qOm8hM&ab_channel=SilverCymbal
Rich
After using wire nuts and butt connectors for years, I like wago connectors now.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMlI7qOm8hM&ab_channel=SilverCymbal
Rich
Thanks.
These do look nice.
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The TST-507 came today.
Looks to be of good quality.
Thanks for the advice.
Hi Ted. Did they answer your question about mounting the unit in the tow vehicle?
Hi Ted. Did they answer your question about mounting the unit in the tow vehicle?
Not yet.
I just called TST.
The repeater has a 100 foot range and can be mounted on the tow vehicle no problem.
That solves that issue.
I installed the repeater and added an on/off switch.
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