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11-25-2020, 06:15 PM
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Tpms under $100 - recommendations
Greetings all,
I've been searching through the forums for information on TPMS. I see posts discussing or recommending certain systems, but very few of the posts have info on $$$.
I'm on a fixed income and tight budget, so I am trying to find the best system possible for the least amount of money. I hate to sacrifice quality for price, but that is the reality for some of us today.
I would appreciate feedback from anyone that has purchased and/or used a sub $100 system.
Thanks in advance for your help.
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11-25-2020, 07:07 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Viet_Vet
Greetings all,
I've been searching through the forums for information on TPMS. I see posts discussing or recommending certain systems, but very few of the posts have info on $$$.
I'm on a fixed income and tight budget, so I am trying to find the best system possible for the least amount of money. I hate to sacrifice quality for price, but that is the reality for some of us today.
I would appreciate feedback from anyone that has purchased and/or used a sub $100 system.
Thanks in advance for your help.
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The one I asked my family to buy me as a Christmas gift is about $250. I asked for the system with a repeater/booster but the same system without the repeater/booster is about $100 less. Look for that thread which is still active. A lot has to do with the length of your camper I think as the more the longer the camper, the more you will need to spend. Put your camper year, make and model in a signature (and same for your tow vehicle) as it will help give context to questions you ask.
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2006 F350 CC 4WD 6.0L
2002 Keystone Cougar 278
2006 GL1800 Roadsmith Trike
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11-25-2020, 07:09 PM
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Viet Vet; posted a moment ago but didn't go. Send me a PM, I can help.
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11-25-2020, 07:14 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wiredgeorge
The one I asked my family to buy me as a Christmas gift is about $250. I asked for the system with a repeater/booster but the same system without the repeater/booster is about $100 less. Look for that thread which is still active. A lot has to do with the length of your camper I think as the more the longer the camper, the more you will need to spend. Put your camper year, make and model in a signature (and same for your tow vehicle) as it will help give context to questions you ask.
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I thought I did have my rig in my signature. I'll try to fix it now.
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11-26-2020, 02:15 AM
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Wallace, give this article a quick read. The second best favorite listed is only $70. Might be worth a try. https://www.rvtalk.net/best-rv-tire-...ystem-reviews/
As an edit: George made a 'turkey' out of me with a good 'dressing' down concerning the range of this unit. Better give 'thanks' to George and I'll eat humble 'pie.'
(I'm done, I'm done!)
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11-26-2020, 04:37 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Viet_Vet
Greetings all,
I've been searching through the forums for information on TPMS. I see posts discussing or recommending certain systems, but very few of the posts have info on $$$.
I'm on a fixed income and tight budget, so I am trying to find the best system possible for the least amount of money. I hate to sacrifice quality for price, but that is the reality for some of us today.
I would appreciate feedback from anyone that has purchased and/or used a sub $100 system.
Thanks in advance for your help.
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They can be expensive unfortunately. I would also factor in how much or if replacement sensors are available for whatever system you choose in case a sensor has issues in the future. It wouldn’t be fun having to by a whole new system if it only comes as a package
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11-26-2020, 05:34 AM
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Originally Posted by notanlines
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As a professional cheapskate and poor person, I already saw the that survey. The second TPMS by CACAGOO looks like the winner but if you read the Amazon description it says for use on a compact car only. Not sure why RVtalk put it on the list. Suspect the range of the sensors is not adequate for camper use.
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2006 F350 CC 4WD 6.0L
2002 Keystone Cougar 278
2006 GL1800 Roadsmith Trike
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11-26-2020, 07:37 AM
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Thank you everyone for the feedback. This forum has some of the best and most knowledgeable people on any forum I've ever been on. Most forums are filled with people flaming others. I've seen kindness here that I never expected.
I'm glad I can still be a part of this after I sold my Keystone!
And my signature still isn't showing up!
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11-26-2020, 08:20 AM
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Well from the UserCP to EDIT SIGNATURE -> compose your signature then be sure to save it as the save button is at the bottom of the page. If you tried adding an image file, make sure it doesn't exceed whatever size limit is allowable. If that doesn't work, post a note to the site admin and ask for suggestions/help. Good luck.
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wiredgeorge Mico TX
2006 F350 CC 4WD 6.0L
2002 Keystone Cougar 278
2006 GL1800 Roadsmith Trike
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11-26-2020, 08:20 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Viet_Vet
Thank you everyone for the feedback. This forum has some of the best and most knowledgeable people on any forum I've ever been on. Most forums are filled with people flaming others. I've seen kindness here that I never expected.
I'm glad I can still be a part of this after I sold my Keystone!
And my signature still isn't showing up!
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Are you using your phone or Tapatalk to post? I've heard some reports of the signature not showing while posting with a phone.
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11-26-2020, 08:25 AM
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Posting from my phone.
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11-26-2020, 08:52 AM
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I would by a good TPMS not just the cheapest. And one that is reliable and a proven track record. The price you pay for a good one will more than pay for it if you have a blowout or catch a problem before it happens. Just my 2cents
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11-26-2020, 09:05 AM
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Now that winter is here, doubt your RVing much. Save up a couple months and keep researching. I waited to purchase mine until they were on sale at CW and also used a coupon. Checking my receipt from 2016, I may have saved about 100 bucks.
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11-26-2020, 09:56 PM
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Tpms under $100 - recommendations
I bought this cheapie a few months ago and I’ve used it on several trips with the camper now and it seems to work great. I verified the accuracy of the readings with a good quality digital tire gauge and it checks out. I like that I can easily move it to another tow vehicle and it doesn’t require a power cable- it’s self powered with the solar cell on top.
Tymate Tire Pressure Monitoring System-Solar Charge, 5 Alarm Modes, Auto Backlight & Sleep & Awake Mode, Tire Position Exchange, with 4 External Tmps Sensor (0-87 psi)
by TYMATE-US
Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S7CP3PB...ing=UTF8&psc=1
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11-27-2020, 04:00 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Viet_Vet
Posting from my phone.
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Your signature showed up fine in this post.
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2006 F350 CC 4WD 6.0L
2002 Keystone Cougar 278
2006 GL1800 Roadsmith Trike
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11-27-2020, 04:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by david.johnson.758737
I bought this cheapie a few months ago and I’ve used it on several trips with the camper now and it seems to work great. I verified the accuracy of the readings with a good quality digital tire gauge and it checks out. I like that I can easily move it to another tow vehicle and it doesn’t require a power cable- it’s self powered with the solar cell on top.
Tymate Tire Pressure Monitoring System-Solar Charge, 5 Alarm Modes, Auto Backlight & Sleep & Awake Mode, Tire Position Exchange, with 4 External Tmps Sensor (0-87 psi)
by TYMATE-US
Learn more: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S7CP3PB...ing=UTF8&psc=1
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I really wanted the Tirewinder I10 but they are "back ordered" and not available from Amazon OR etrailer. I called etrailer and they said they MIGHT have them by the end of December. I ended up buying this one:
https://www.amazon.com/GUTA-Tire-Pre...omotive&sr=1-4
Reviews were pretty solid. I just couldn't afford to go top of the line and the fine looking TireMinder solar TPMS doesn't go to 80 PSI. Lots of things seem to be out of stock and back ordered. Probably the plague?
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wiredgeorge Mico TX
2006 F350 CC 4WD 6.0L
2002 Keystone Cougar 278
2006 GL1800 Roadsmith Trike
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12-03-2020, 08:38 AM
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Junior Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Viet_Vet
Greetings all,
I've been searching through the forums for information on TPMS. I see posts discussing or recommending certain systems, but very few of the posts have info on $$$.
I'm on a fixed income and tight budget, so I am trying to find the best system possible for the least amount of money. I hate to sacrifice quality for price, but that is the reality for some of us today.
I would appreciate feedback from anyone that has purchased and/or used a sub $100 system.
Thanks in advance for your help.
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Check out Amazon, https://www.amazon.com/s?k=tpms+tire...f=sr_nr_p_72_1
Thank you for your service!
Happy holidays to you and your family!
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12-03-2020, 10:58 AM
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I bought this one a year ago for $250. I bit pricey and I'm retired, so I saved for it and waited for a sale. I did quite a bit of research and this one seemed to be the best of the bunch.
https://www.technorv.com/tst-cap-sys...to-12-sensors/
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12-03-2020, 11:11 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Viet_Vet
Greetings all,
I've been searching through the forums for information on TPMS. I see posts discussing or recommending certain systems, but very few of the posts have info on $$$.
I'm on a fixed income and tight budget, so I am trying to find the best system possible for the least amount of money. I hate to sacrifice quality for price, but that is the reality for some of us today.
I would appreciate feedback from anyone that has purchased and/or used a sub $100 system.
Thanks in advance for your help.
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The TST set I am looking at is averaging about $80 per tire for all 10 but that is Canadian $. If you are in the USA then it is prebaby closer to $70.
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12-03-2020, 11:56 AM
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Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ken / Claudia
Now that winter is here, doubt your RVing much. Save up a couple months and keep researching. I waited to purchase mine until they were on sale at CW and also used a coupon. Checking my receipt from 2016, I may have saved about 100 bucks.
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Totally agree
Last summer my electric brake on my TT broke and was dragging. If it was not for my EEZTire-TPMS with pressure and temp I would not of know until serious damage occurred. I saw my tire temp go up higher on 1 wheel compared to the other 3. I pulled the rig over and saw the drum was discolored, and was able to back off the brakes on that wheel. When we pulled it apart the shoes were bad and drum was heat scored but I did not damage the axle or bearings so I saved myself from having to replace the whole axle. If I did not have the EEZTire-TPMS and by the time the brake would of started smoking I could of built up enough heat to damage my axle.
Save your money and get a good TPMS.
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