
	Already a member? Login here. If not, Register Today! \| Help

Newest | Active | Popular | RVing FAQ

Forum Rules | Forum Help and Support | Contact

Open Roads Forum > Do It Yourself Modifications and Upgrades (DIY)

This Topic Is Closed | Print Topic | Post New Topic |

Sponsored By:

bob213

Fresno, CA

Senior Member

Joined: 12/09/2007

View Profile

Good Sam RV Club Member

Offline

Posted: 05/07/12 12:13pm

Link | Print | Notify Moderator

TST has a new flow thru monitor for their TPMS. They also have an internal sensor with a seven year battery. Which would be the best way to go? On a 14" rim would you need the 2" or 3" valve stem internal mount? Suggestions...opinions?

MyakkaTT

Bradenton, Florida

Senior Member

Joined: 04/29/2004

View Profile

Posted: 05/07/12 12:25pm

Link | Print | Notify Moderator

I have had the older 510 TST for about 5 years, the batteries just died in the sensors so TST offered me a good deal on the new FLow Thru and the 507 monitor. Hopefully they are reliable as the old system. Great Customer Service as well.

2007 McKenzie Starwood SL 31 BHD
2006 Dodge Ram 2500, Quad Cab, 4x4, CTD
My Wife: Dawn
Myself: Scott
Our Dog: Our new Fur Kid, Kylee
Our Photos
Trailer Mods

"Quietly Making Noise"

RVUSA

Orlando, FL, USA

Senior Member

Joined: 01/04/2005

View Profile

Good Sam RV Club Member

Posted: 05/07/12 03:34pm

Link | Print | Notify Moderator

What ever one that comes with a temp sensor seems like the only way to go to me. By the time the tire loses pressure in a blowout, it's too late. It builds heat early enough that you might catch it be fore it's too late.

bob213

Fresno, CA

Senior Member

Joined: 12/09/2007

View Profile

Good Sam RV Club Member

Offline

Posted: 05/07/12 04:56pm

Link | Print | Notify Moderator

I agree but....all three have temp. sensor.

Jack&Kay

Santa Rosa, Ca

Senior Member

Joined: 07/02/2002

View Profile

Good Sam RV Club Member

Offline

Posted: 05/07/12 05:28pm

Link | Print | Notify Moderator

I wish I had the flow-through model. I don't like having to take them off to air them up. that being said, I don't have to air them up that often, the monitor tells me the pressure.

Jack

Jack & Kay
2007 Tiffin Allegro 28DA
Ford Chassis V-10
Blue Ox Tow Bar to a 94 Honda Accord
FMCA #F341229

powderman426

ohio

Senior Member

Joined: 06/28/2010

View Profile

Good Sam RV Club Member

Offline

Posted: 05/07/12 05:34pm

Link | Print | Notify Moderator

The next time I have need to remove a tire, I plan on putting a hole 180 degrees from current valve stem so I can add a second valve stem to make air adjustments without having to remove the sensor.

Ron & Charlotte
WD8CBT since 1976
28' Prowler & 05 Ram QC LB

I started with nothing and I still have most of it left

I never fail, I just succeed in finding out what doesn't work

LTCLarry

Maggie Valley, NC

Senior Member

Joined: 11/03/2011

View Profile

Good Sam RV Club Member

Posted: 05/07/12 05:53pm

Link | Print | Notify Moderator

Folks, I am missing something so please educate me. It seems some of you are saying you can't add air without taking off some sort of sensor. The sensors for my Silverado are inside the rim. Are there no after market systems for TT's that function that way.

Ron3rd

Upland, CA USA

Senior Member

Joined: 03/22/2004

View Profile

Offline

Posted: 05/07/12 09:33pm

Link | Print | Notify Moderator

Larry,
They're talking about an external TPMS system that is commonly run on trailers, etc. The sensors screw on to the valve stem and you have to remove them to add air. The sensors transmit to a monitor in the cockpit.

BTW, there are internal systems too, similar to your Silverado, but they're not as common as the external.

2007 Tundra SR5 CrewMax 5.7 V8
2004 Aljo 250LT
Eaz-Lift WD Hitch
Single Friction Sway Control
Prodigy Brake Controller
Honda EU2000

"I have this plan to live forever; so far my plan is working"

bob213

Fresno, CA

Senior Member

Joined: 12/09/2007

View Profile

Good Sam RV Club Member

Offline

Posted: 05/07/12 09:36pm

Link | Print | Notify Moderator

Don't know about other systems but TST just introduced their "internal" mount sensors. That's the question...is that the one to go with? Doubt if anyone has them so I'm looking for opinions...

HSIKES

Wilmington,NC

Senior Member

Joined: 12/02/2007

View Profile

Good Sam RV Club Member

Offline

Posted: 05/08/12 06:11am

Link | Print | Notify Moderator

I just installed the internal sensors from TST 507 on my Fleetwood Providence. Used the 3" sensors on the steer front tires and the inside dually tires. I used the 1" sensors on the outside duals.

I have Alcola Aluminum wheels (4) with steel wheels (2) on the inner duals.

I also have 4 screw on sensors that are transfered from vehicle (Buick Enclave) to vehicle (golf cart dolly with Honda CRV. Takes a couple of minutes to remove and install.

Everything works great and there are major improvements since the first problematic unit I bought several years ago. Customer service was great in deciding on the unit and the sensors

Horace & Bobbi
DRAKE - Yellow Lab (rescue dog)
2005 Fleetwood Providence 39 L; 4 slides; 350 Cat
2000 Saturn LW TOAD
2009 Buick Enclave CLX 2

Preach the gospel at all times. And if necessary.....use words.