Okay let's say you're driving down the road 5 minutes into your day drive which you expect to be a few hours and you pick up a nail, The tire starts to go flat, can you see the little pop thingy in your mirror or are the really BIG pop up thingys?
Or do you have to wait until you see the tire flopping and slapping up against the side of the RV?
I would probably notice it at my first stop down the road. How about a little survey here. what % of the people in this forum have the $800 tire monitoring kits on their RV/Toad/Etc.? I guess lots of us like to live dangerously. I also don't wear gloves when I dump my black tank. I bet that some folks here also tow a toad without a braking system, also. how about another survey, how many people with these remote monitoring systems on their toad don't have a braking system?
bumpy
You failed to answer the question. For me the TPMS is cheap insurance ($380) to prevent 1000's of dollars of damage and months down time waiting for repairs.
I drive Rt 95 everyday. There is no shortage of RVs with blown tires on the side of the road. I've stopped dozens of times to help out(on RV clubs help list). Out of all the times I've stopped only 2 had TPMS and they were the ones that had only flats and not shredded tires with the bottom portion of their RV smashed to bits.
If you want to wait until your first stop, mine is usually 2-3 hours into the trip, to check your little pop up things then good for you. Me I'd rather know while i'm in transit that I have a tire going flat.
On our recent trip to the cold NE , we woke up find our TPMS was beeping. Had to add 10 PSI to each tire to adjust for the cold. IT was a nice reminder to adjust to a colder climate and not run around under inflated.
TPMS was $380
I wear gloves emptying black tank and wash my hands afterwards.
Yes truck and camper have brakes.
I also have insurance on the truck and camper.
Turn off my pilot sources at the Gas Station.
Use a surge protector on pedestals.
Signal when turning and a host of other safety practices.
Would like to know if any users of the Pressure Pro TPMS have had any issues with air leaks on the wheels after the sensors are installed, and also problems with false low pressure alarms.
thanks
2004 Chevy 2500HD DA CC SB
2005 Montana 2955RL
PullRite 16K Automatic Slider Hitch
Okay let's say you're driving down the road 5 minutes into your day drive which you expect to be a few hours and you pick up a nail, The tire starts to go flat, can you see the little pop thingy in your mirror or are the really BIG pop up thingys?
Or do you have to wait until you see the tire flopping and slapping up against the side of the RV?
I would probably notice it at my first stop down the road. How about a little survey here. what % of the people in this forum have the $800 tire monitoring kits on their RV/Toad/Etc.? I guess lots of us like to live dangerously. I also don't wear gloves when I dump my black tank. I bet that some folks here also tow a toad without a braking system, also. how about another survey, how many people with these remote monitoring systems on their toad don't have a braking system?
bumpy
You failed to answer the question. For me the TPMS is cheap insurance ($380) to prevent 1000's of dollars of damage and months down time waiting for repairs.
I drive Rt 95 everyday. There is no shortage of RVs with blown tires on the side of the road. I've stopped dozens of times to help out(on RV clubs help list). Out of all the times I've stopped only 2 had TPMS and they were the ones that had only flats and not shredded tires with the bottom portion of their RV smashed to bits.
If you want to wait until your first stop, mine is usually 2-3 hours into the trip, to check your little pop up things then good for you. Me I'd rather know while i'm in transit that I have a tire going flat.
On our recent trip to the cold NE , we woke up find our TPMS was beeping. Had to add 10 PSI to each tire to adjust for the cold. IT was a nice reminder to adjust to a colder climate and not run around under inflated.
TPMS was $380
I wear gloves emptying black tank and wash my hands afterwards.
Yes truck and camper have brakes.
I also have insurance on the truck and camper.
Turn off my pilot sources at the Gas Station.
Use a surge protector on pedestals.
Signal when turning and a host of other safety practices.
Likewise, I drive I-95 quite often along with other interstates. Thinking back, I do not remember ANY 5ers parked along the road in distress. And if you woke up to hear the beeping, I guess if you had done a pre trip walkaround and had the low pressure indicators you would have also discovered the same thing?
I would guess that 90% of the folks towing out there do not have remote monitors on all of the tires, a catastrophe waiting to happen.
bumpy
rkassl wrote: Would like to know if any users of the Pressure Pro TPMS have had any issues with air leaks on the wheels after the sensors are installed, and also problems with false low pressure alarms.
In the 4+ years I've used mine I haven't had a leak caused by the sensors.
I have had a sensor give me a false alarm. After pulling over and reinstalling the sensor, the problem went away.
Jeff
Wonderful wife Robin, no children, no pets, no money
05 F250 Supercab SB PSD w/Tow Command
05 HR Savoy 29RKS
rkassl wrote: Would like to know if any users of the Pressure Pro TPMS have had any issues with air leaks on the wheels after the sensors are installed, and also problems with false low pressure alarms.
thanks
I just purchased my PP from Costco, tried to install the sensors on my 06 F350 and 2 of the 4 sensors leaked. I couldn't tighten them up enough cause my valve stems are really short and I couldn't get pliers in to hold the stem. Also noticed that the stem was turning in the rim when I was tightening the sensor on.
Went out a few days later, and put the sensor on and it went on with no problems, and no leaks. Only difference was the temp was 10 degrees colder and raining.
2006 Wildcat 29RLBS
06' F350 XLT 4x2, 6.0 PSD, Auto, 3.73, CC/SB, SRW, Tow Command, Upfitter Switches
6 CD Changer, Camper Package, Engine Block Heater
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KSH Tool Box/Fuel Tank Combo
I have had a sensor give me a false alarm. After pulling over and reinstalling the sensor, the problem went away.
Update: The same sensor has failed me on the last two trips. After reaching highway speeds (~65 mph) The sensor would read the psi at 0, then ~58, then ~72, then 0 etc (and kept cycling different values). While static (i.e. not moving, or less than 65) the sensor works fine. The good news is that the alarm went off so I know the receiver was working properly.
The "bad" news is that PP will only exchange a sensor ($35) if the battery goes dead. If the problem is a malfunction, you get $0 if the sensor is older than the 1 year warranty. While I never considered this might happen, it did. No problem with me as the warranty is clear.
On the other hand, I have attached my bad sensor to my bicycle tire in an attempt to run the battery dead. Broadcasting a signal 24/7 has got to help drain the battery. After it does, I can send it back and get a new sensor for $35. Well, I guess that is if the replacement price does not increase again.
When I first purchased my unit the replacement cost was advertised at $15. That price has now increased slightly without the new sensor prices increasing at all. Wonder why?
I have come to the conclusion that it is not a good idea to rely on replacement cost when purchasing this unit. Bite the bullet and just purchase new sensors. I have ordered 2 new sensors from Costco for $95.04 delivered (best to have a back-up).
I still won't travel without my PP, and if it costs me a couple hundred bucks every 4 years, so be it. Still a good value for the peace of mind.
azzjeffh; I agree, have had the PP system since early 04 with ten sensors and it's still performing flawlessly. I like it for it's adaptability for my usage. I frequently turn the trailer indicator on and check my trailer tires while the unit sits at the far end of the property in storage. Aside from their obvious benefit of alarming at low pressures, I have also found that if a tire is "spiking" in pressure there may be another cause entirely such as a broken shock absorber caught between the tire and the disc brake caliper which heated that sidewall up and sent the pressure up in that tire.
In short; I love the darn things and will continue to use them.
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After it does, I can send it back and get a new sensor for $35. Well, I guess that is if the replacement price does not increase again. 
