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rperry · RV-Dreams Community Member

tire pressure monitoring system

Racerguy · RV-Dreams Family Member

Jack's correct.Mine were 7years old when I sold my trailer and my friend that bought the system a year ago is still using them.I might add for clarity it is a Pressure Pro System.

-- Edited by Racerguy on Monday 9th of July 2012 09:05:23 PM

Trabuco · RV-Dreams Family Member

There are several systems out there but I have and prefer the Pressure Pro System. It has a lot of good recommendations.

Trabuco · RV-Dreams Family Member

Now that I think about it I purchased the system from Pat McFall and her hubby who are full timers. Do a search on Pat McFall and you can read all the info on pressure pro that has been discussed on this form.

Jack Mayer · RV-Dreams Family Member

I also use and like PressurePro. But there are now other good choices out there. Just make sure that any system you get has a history of successful usage.

Terry and Jo · RV-Dreams Family Member

Ours is a NVision. When we ordered our Mobile Suites, I thought it was supposed to be the Pressure Pro brand, but it wasn't.

Another is called TST. One advantage to it is that it also monitors tire temperatures as well as pressure. If I recall, there is another one that does that as well, but that one doesn't come to mind.

Whatever you get, look for one where you can change the batteries yourself instead of sending them off or replacing the sensors. Ours is one of the latter type.

Terry

Jack Mayer · RV-Dreams Family Member

Actually the battery thing is not something I would worry about. I have ORIGINAL PressurePro sensors that have been in use continuously transmitting for over 6 years. So I don't consider the battery issue really an issue.....I can get brand new sensors with batteries for around $30.

Rob_Fla · RV-Dreams Family Member

We use the TST System and have been happy with it.

RVPAINTER · RV-Dreams Family Member

Pressure Pro System here.

Bill and Linda · RV-Dreams Family Member

Jack Mayer wrote:
Actually the battery thing is not something I would worry about. I have ORIGINAL PressurePro sensors that have been in use continuously transmitting for over 6 years. So I don't consider the battery issue really an issue.....I can get brand new sensors with batteries for around $30.

Jack:

So, to confirm, you don't take the sensors off when parked for extended periods. Correct? I ask that in relation to the 6 years of battery life you report. Not a big deal either way, just gathering actual user data.

I also assume the $30 replacement cost is per sensor. Is that correct?

Bill

Jack Mayer · RV-Dreams Family Member

I never remove the sensors from the truck or trailer (I do remove them from the Jeep since yo would not want them offroad). So they are always broadcasting, thus consuming battery. Been like that since I got them - which were the first ones shipped just after the beta program ended. So I have had them at least 7 years, I guess. I have replaced 2 of the 12 sensors. The price AFAIK is still $30 for a "dead battery" replacement sensor.

If I was looking at a system now I would seriously look at the TST system as well as PP.

Bill and Linda · RV-Dreams Family Member

Jack Mayer wrote:
I never remove the sensors from the truck or trailer (I do remove them from the Jeep since yo would not want them offroad). So they are always broadcasting, thus consuming battery. Been like that since I got them - which were the first ones shipped just after the beta program ended. So I have had them at least 7 years, I guess. I have replaced 2 of the 12 sensors. The price AFAIK is still $30 for a "dead battery" replacement sensor.

If I was looking at a system now I would seriously look at the TST system as well as PP.

Interesting as I thought Howard always removed his when sitting for any length of time and I know you had advised him early on as to “how things are done” in the RV world, hence my question. Seems with that life span they are indeed better left on for a variety of reasons (Jeep off- road excluded.)

Thanks

Bill

Jack Mayer · RV-Dreams Family Member

There is nothing wrong with removing them....they will last longer that way, at least in theory. I'm just too lazy to do it, I guess. No other real reason.

Kai · RV-Dreams Community Member

Hi, so glad to find this information. We just changed from a F350 to Freightlier FL50 and we can't hear or feel any change, even with a blowout. Are you using sensors on your trucks also? We will look into both Pressure Pro System and TST but it does seem like a good idea to know when your getting heat build up. But lately we always seem to get road hazard at night on the newest tires...lol.

Jack Mayer · RV-Dreams Family Member

IMO you should have a sensor on every tire on the pavement. Some also put them on spares.

WestWardHo · RV-Dreams Family Member

Dumb question here: what happens if you have system on your truck and your 5th wheel and drive your truck away from 5er ......do you get false readings?

sdman · RV-Dreams Family Member

The Pressure Pro system has a button/switch for the truck (F or front) and for the trailer (B or back). When you pull away from the trailer you can swirch to the front and only get the sensors that are part of the trucks tires. I have had the system only a month so I am new with it but so far it has worked great.

WestWardHo · RV-Dreams Family Member

Brat info. Thanks SDMan, wonder if the same is true for TSR system as well?

dianneandsteve · RV-Dreams Family Member

I have the TST system...you have to hold 2 buttons down together to switch over. It has already saved our butts once and most likely the skirting on our 5ver. My only complaint is I have already had to replace 2 batteries in the 14 months we have owned it. With our total length of 63' I would occasionally have a trailer wheel reading drop out so I had to add the repeater antenna in the front storage area of the 5ver which was very easy to do. For most RVs I wouldn't think the addition of the antenna would be necessary. I would never be without one of these monitoring systems.
Which reminds me if you have Goodyear Marathon tires inspect them for tread separation or better yet don't take a chance and GET RID OF THEM!

RVPAINTER · RV-Dreams Family Member

keep in mind if you remove the sensors to LABEL them as to their location eg: Driver front, Drive dully outside, Driver dully inside. Put each one in a plastic bag with its label.. They must, must, must go back into the same position or you will end up having to reprogram the system - which is not easy!