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05-26-2022, 07:26 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Benicia, California
Posts: 318
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TireTraker TT-600 with a booster https://www.tiretraker.com/ has worked well for me. Easy to install and program.
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2020 Montana 3780RL fifth wheel
2016 F-350 Crew Cab long bed 4x2 DRW 6.7L Diesel
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05-26-2022, 07:59 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Picacho, Az
Posts: 6,809
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One recommendation I have is be sure whatever brand you may chose that it comes with its own monitor not using your phone as the monitor. I, as well as most others, want to see pressures & temps scroll through the tires without having to pull up an app on the phone.
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Full-timed 10+ years
Sold '13 Redwood FB
Traded '13 GMC Denali DRW D/A
Replacement undetermined
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05-26-2022, 08:51 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Las Cruces
Posts: 4,665
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Quote:
Originally Posted by travelin texans
One recommendation I have is be sure whatever brand you may chose that it comes with its own monitor not using your phone as the monitor. I, as well as most others, want to see pressures & temps scroll through the tires without having to pull up an app on the phone.
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100% agree. Not to mention when the alarm goes off and the screen starts flashing it’s nice to have it in front of you. I have mine mounted on the dash directly above the stereo/ below the rear view mirror. My wife and I can both see it. I have my rear observation camera on the left side of the dash by the A pillar. Easy to glance at when I check my mirrors. Neither one obstructs my view out the windshield or mirrors, but are close enough to line of sight so I can check them quickly without taking my eyes off the road.
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05-26-2022, 10:14 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: HATFIELD, PA
Posts: 213
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TT-600 here as well. I recall a member who had been a tire designer for 40 years recommended the TT system. Works great.
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Greg and Linda
2021 Passport SL 221ML
2015 Sierra 1500, 5.3 L - SOLD
2022 Sierra 2500 HD, 6.6L Gasser
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05-26-2022, 12:42 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2022
Location: Clifford
Posts: 44
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Hi! Well I'm another TST507user. Just hooked it up on the Cougar 5th wheel. Not hard to set up. I was contemplating getting 4 TPMS from GM for it as the newer trucks have the ability to include them on the display in the truck, the TST came with the Trailer.
The advantage I see with the GM sensors is it uses the built in display.
Sounds like you have all good options! Enjoy.
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2022 GMC Sierra HD AT4
2022 Cougar 3169RLS
New and Traded
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05-29-2022, 07:46 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Charleston
Posts: 9
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Why steel valve stems, the only problem I have with the color monitor I upgraded to is after about 2 hours it will lose the signal form one of my spares on the back bumper of my pull camper but if I turn the monitor off the back on it usually comes right back but what gets me about that is it is a new sensors, I got for the second spare. Yes, the 507-system saved me from a lot more damage than what we got when a tire blew because when it did blow it felt like a small gust of wind hit us or when a tractor trailer goes by.
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05-29-2022, 08:09 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Joppa, MD
Posts: 11,714
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Quote:
Originally Posted by horneb
Why steel valve stems, the only problem I have with the color monitor I upgraded to is after about 2 hours it will lose the signal form one of my spares on the back bumper of my pull camper but if I turn the monitor off the back on it usually comes right back but what gets me about that is it is a new sensors, I got for the second spare. Yes, the 507-system saved me from a lot more damage than what we got when a tire blew because when it did blow it felt like a small gust of wind hit us or when a tractor trailer goes by.
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Steel valve stems are recommended to prevent flex. In my opinion it's not a big problem with the standard short stems and transmitters. Longer stems and flow thru sensors however place more forces on the stem. Steel bolt in stems are a good idea IMO for E rated or above tires where pressures are higher.
I'm guessing the lost signal on your spare is related to distance, interference or mounting location of the receiver vs the sensor being new. It's easy enough to test, if you think it's the new sensor swap it out for an old one and see if the issue follows the sensor or the location.
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2012 Laredo 303 TG
2010 F250 LT Super Cab, long bed, 4X4, 6.4 Turbo Diesel
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05-29-2022, 08:28 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Las Cruces
Posts: 4,665
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Rubber stems flex from centrifugal force. The sensor actually rubbed on the wheel and left a nice little scar on the aluminum. That was with the normal sensors. I now have flow through sensors which would probably be worse for flexing the valve stem, but probably not as bad for marring the wheel since the body of the sensor is rounded on the corners. I don’t have those wheels any more, but found a pic on line where someone else learned the hard way.
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05-29-2022, 10:14 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2022
Location: San Antonio
Posts: 7
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Another vote for TST507 Color. Been using it for 2 years with no issues. Additional sensors are a bit pricey($50) so I just swap them between a couple of trailers when needed, it only takes about 5 seconds per tire(Cap version). I have not hooked up the extender yet on my new 43' 5'er and it never looses connection.
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2022 Avalanche 390DS 16,500# GVWR
2022 F350 Lariat 4x4 CCSB 7.3/4.30 (Ordered 2/4/22, scheduled production 6/13/22)
2022 F350 STX 4x4 CCSB 7.3/3.73 (Ordered 5/5/21, built 7/31/21, delivered 8/11/21)
2020 F250 STX/FX4 CCSB 7.3/3.55 (build date 2/6/20)(SOLD 6/12/21)
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05-29-2022, 10:26 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Seneca
Posts: 28
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Tireminder experience for me
I have the Tireminder i10. It came with a repeater and I use it. Never loses signal. It has saved me twice with rapid air pressure loss.
Should have mentioned I have had 4 valve stem failures due to excess force on stems from sensors. I had standard rubber coated brass stems. I bought 2 types of metal stems and none would fit my trailer or truck wheels (not enough clearance at base) I recently purchased metal valve stems from Colby, which can be installed without breaking the bead of the tire. These fit my truck fine. Will try them on trailer wheels this week.
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05-29-2022, 12:12 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Charleston
Posts: 9
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Quote:
Originally Posted by flybouy
Steel valve stems are recommended to prevent flex. In my opinion it's not a big problem with the standard short stems and transmitters. Longer stems and flow thru sensors however place more forces on the stem. Steel bolt in stems are a good idea IMO for E rated or above tires where pressures are higher.
I'm guessing the lost signal on your spare is related to distance, interference or mounting location of the receiver vs the sensor being new. It's easy enough to test, if you think it's the new sensor swap it out for an old one and see if the issue follows the sensor or the location.
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Thanks I will move it but I have 2 spares mounted on the rear of the camper and the signal lose comes from the one on the passenger side and my monitor is on the drivers side of the windshield, I do have a booster mounted high on the back window of the truck shell instead of low on the trailer neck.
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05-29-2022, 12:59 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Joppa, MD
Posts: 11,714
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I mounted my booster right on my battery box lid and it works well for me. The spare on mine is on the center of the rear bumper about 34' back from the battery. My reciever is mounted up high in the corner of the windshield.
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2012 Laredo 303 TG
2010 F250 LT Super Cab, long bed, 4X4, 6.4 Turbo Diesel
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05-29-2022, 01:01 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Las Cruces
Posts: 4,665
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Quote:
Originally Posted by horneb
Thanks I will move it but I have 2 spares mounted on the rear of the camper and the signal lose comes from the one on the passenger side and my monitor is on the drivers side of the windshield, I do have a booster mounted high on the back window of the truck shell instead of low on the trailer neck.
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Get an external antenna. I use a booster and external antenna since my utility trailer with the RZR is a long way back (39’ 5Th wheel) I used to lose signal to those sensors from time to time, even with the repeater. Now with the external antenna, never lose the signal and the sensors come up on screen much quicker. I just use a small 6” magnetic mount and run the wire through the door
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05-29-2022, 01:11 PM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: St Joseph
Posts: 59
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I am going to be different than everyone else. lol. I have the EEZ tire monitor system. I’ve had it on two different motor homes and now my fifth wheel. Never any trouble with it.
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05-29-2022, 03:41 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Peru
Posts: 133
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I have a 38.3' long Outabck and we use the Tireminder with the booster. The quality for the wiring to the battery on the booster wasnt the best. Rusted out and had to splice on some new connectors. Just had one go out with loosing a signal so we purchased two more via Amazon. . The battery wasnt the problem. I dont use the locks on them as im continously dealing with adding air just before my trips. Might be easier to remove them while in storage for the winter.
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05-29-2022, 03:50 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2014
Location: Las Cruces
Posts: 4,665
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I always remove mine when not in use. Seems like the batteries last longer. I’ve gone 3 years without changing them before, but the signal was getting weak and took quite a while for them to get picked up. Now I change the batteries every other year. Which reminds me, they’re due.
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05-29-2022, 04:27 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Joppa, MD
Posts: 11,714
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gunny Mike
I have a 38.3' long Outabck and we use the Tireminder with the booster. The quality for the wiring to the battery on the booster wasnt the best. Rusted out and had to splice on some new connectors. Just had one go out with loosing a signal so we purchased two more via Amazon. . The battery wasnt the problem. I dont use the locks on them as im continously dealing with adding air just before my trips. Might be easier to remove them while in storage for the winter.
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"Continuously....adding air"? How old are your tires and valve stems? If I have a tire loosing air I take it to a tire shop and have them test it in a water tank.
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Marshall
2012 Laredo 303 TG
2010 F250 LT Super Cab, long bed, 4X4, 6.4 Turbo Diesel
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05-29-2022, 06:52 PM
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#38
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Cherry Hill
Posts: 191
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I have the Tireminder i10 with the dedicated monitor and a repeater that I wired into the 7 pin cable bus for trailer running lights. The repeater only draws power when hooked to the TV and the truck lights are on. Great support from the company. I had two transmitters fail this spring and they were quickly replaced under warranty.
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2020 Cougar 22RBS
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06-01-2022, 06:09 PM
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#39
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Rock Island
Posts: 457
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TST 507 here. No booster needed (29’ 5’r) and no air leaking at all.
I also highly recommend metal valve stems.
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06-08-2022, 03:18 AM
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#40
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: Suwanee
Posts: 414
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rwake901
I am going to be different than everyone else. lol. I have the EEZ tire monitor system. I’ve had it on two different motor homes and now my fifth wheel. Never any trouble with it.
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See post #10. Like you, I've had no issues. It does what it's supposed to do
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