I just installed my "Tire Tracker" monitoring system........It comes with a very small wireless monitor that is rechargeable and small battery operated sensors on each wheel of my coach and toad......
This system is inexpensive and works really great........I took me about 45 minutes to set the monitor up with the tire pressure values......
I run 110 pounds in the 6 coach tires and 33 pounds in the toad....
Following the included instructions I programmed the monitor and it will let me know if a tire is getting too hot, losing air slowly or rapidly and I can scan each tire to see exactly how much air is in each one.......
Any problems with any tire in the system sets off a visual and audible alarm.......
The monitor will got to sleep mode after 15 minutes if the coach is stopped or you can just push a button to shut it off.....
I can take the monitor in the car to oversee the car tires when the coach is parked and we go shopping or exploring with just the car....
I bought the system at : https://www.tiretraker.com/proddetail.asp?prod=TT400C-10
I don't know these people but they were very helpful when I called with a couple of questions about the system.........
Their price is the cheapest I've found on the net.........I paid $429.00 for the monitor and 10 sensors........
The sensors use cheap "COIN" batteries available anywhere and they say they will last a year...........The sensors just screw on the tire valves, either rubber or metal........The monitor is rechargeable so you don't have to leave it plugged in and will operate for at least 30 full days without recharging......
All I did was put velcro on the dashboard of the coach and toad......The monitor is so light that it only needed the velcro to hold it and the range is at least 100 feet so you get accurate readings from the coach tires and the toad tires as you go down the road...It comes with a device to mount the monitor using a suction cup but I didn't need it.....They recommend buying a range extender for 45 bucks if you have a steel body coach.......I didn't need it with my fiberglass body.......Range extender is battery operated or can be hardwired into 12 volt and would mount in a rear closet, not under the coach like some of the older systems.....
Take a look at the web site............The people that sell the system are fulltimers that travel to rallies and shows selling the systems.....
I think I'm going to be very happy with the system and I'm glad I didn't buy a system at twice the price that had to be hardwired into the coach........
This is the definition of "Peace of Mind" if you ask me......
Tire Monitor on the left, cell phone on the right:
John
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John
Crystal River
Florida
40 Foot Damon Diesel Bus
I'm going to take a look at this one. I've got a TST which I really like, does all the stuff you mentioned, except: The sensors fail waaaay too regularly. While I got them replaced free the first couple years, now it costs $20 each to repair. Most of the time I'm sure it's just batteries dying, but have had some leaking as well. At a rate of 3-4 failures a year, it won't take long to pay for another system that has replaceable batteries. Keep us posted on how yours holds up. - Tony
2004 Itasca Meridian 36G
2004 HD Heritage Softail
College Station, TX
I've had TireTraker for little more than a year.....works great but I had to install the signal booster on my 38' rig to get a consistent signal from my rear wheels. Nice system at a reasonable price.
John,
I have been shopping for a monitoring system. The price is right, and the warranty is three years compared to one at other retailers. Thanks for the info, I just ordered this system.
Ron
The Stackhouse's Ron, Tara, Ryan & Rachael
2005 BOUNDER 34F / FORD V-10
I also have the Tire Traker; I tried the TST and Doran, but the sensors were too large to fit into the holes on my front wheels. The Tire Traker sensors are small and light, and screw on just like a valve cap (no tool required). I like the fact that they're light enough that they don't need metal extensions on the tow vehicle.
USAF CMSgt (Retired)
Happily Fulltiming Somewhere
2006 Itasca Ellipse 40FD
2010 Ford Escape Our RV Blog
Bought the Tire Traker in May. Seems to work as advertised and I am basically happy with it. I do, however recommend you find a source for replacement batteries and buy a set. I have replaced four in three months, all on different sensors, which leads me to believe (and hope) that they were old batteries and not the fault of the sensors.
Gents,
While I certainly see the value in obtaining a TPMS, after reading this and many other threads on the "Aftermarket" systems and the little to big problems and potential problems of each brand and type, I'm a bit reluctant to get any one particular set just yet. I've got a friend who's had his for a while and he too has battery problems with his. His answer at the minute, remove the batteries or, even the sensors when the coach is not in use. He claims the batteries last a lot longer when that practice is used.
We've got the factory TPMS on our Grand Cherokee Overland and it's an '07. To date, no batteries have ever been replaced, no sensor, no issues of any type have ever developed with that system. It's the only TPMS I've ever dealt with or, even had. What's with these aftermarket companies, don't they know how to make a system simply work, and work for a long time? I try not to be too critical but, again, reading here, there appears that there's no system out there that's "foolproof" and, works for more than a small amount of time without developing some sort of issues.
Scott
Scott and Karla SDFD RETIRED
2004 Itasca Horizon, 36GD Slate Blue 330 CAT
2011 White Honda CRV EX-L,4WD w/NAV Toad 2008 Caliente Red LVL II GL 1800 Goldwing KI60ND
To me this system is fine........If I have to get batteries more often than they say, that's fine..........It's better than blowing a tire and ripping a fender off or rolling this tub over on it's side......
John
FIRE UP wrote: Gents,
While I certainly see the value in obtaining a TPMS, after reading this and many other threads on the "Aftermarket" systems and the little to big problems and potential problems of each brand and type, I'm a bit reluctant to get any one particular set just yet. I've got a friend who's had his for a while and he too has battery problems with his. His answer at the minute, remove the batteries or, even the sensors when the coach is not in use. He claims the batteries last a lot longer when that practice is used.
We've got the factory TPMS on our Grand Cherokee Overland and it's an '07. To date, no batteries have ever been replaced, no sensor, no issues of any type have ever developed with that system. It's the only TPMS I've ever dealt with or, even had. What's with these aftermarket companies, don't they know how to make a system simply work, and work for a long time? I try not to be too critical but, again, reading here, there appears that there's no system out there that's "foolproof" and, works for more than a small amount of time without developing some sort of issues.
Scott
My 10 sensor TST system has been working perfectly for the three years I've had it. No battery or other issues so far.
Dos your Cherokee's TPMS display actual pressures and temperatures? Or is it one of the "low tire" idiot light systems...
I spent FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY NINE DOLLARS...............How can you go wrong ? A blown tire out in the middle of nowhere will cost you a GRAND by the time you get some nitwit to go find one and install it..........Never mind the body damage a set of dual wheels will cause (OR FIRE DAMAGE) if you don't know it's going to happen and you're doing 60......
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