Question 2023 DS FL, adding TPMS to towed vehical

[Stuart W]

I looked into adding factory tire pressure sensors to my Wrangler. I called Freightliner (FL) today and was told I would need to go to a FL service center, I asked do they work on Jeeps and she said no, she then provided the phone number to SpartanLync Technologies customer service 734-634-3278. The cost is as follows:
4 Gen 3 sensors @ $75,00 each,
4 mounting bands @ $7,50 each
And this is the rub: they used to let you put a deposit down and they would send/lend you a programming tool, now they only sell them for $385.
My question is, has anyone been through this recently and is there any other options available?
Thank you
Stuart

 

[Bigblockyeti]

You can get a set of monitoring valve stem caps and a receiver off Amazon for cheap. Given the distance from the RV dash to the toad wheels, I'd double check the range to be sure you're good to go.

 

[Stuart W]

thank you, I actually have a 12 sensor set from my last DS. I don't like the way the sensors stick out of the rim and also it's not recommended to install the sensors on rubber valve stems. this is why I'm looking to install the the factory sensors that mount inside the tires.

 

[Neal]

@Stuart S take a look at @redbaron's post as an FYI to see if you're buying into something you may not want to?

TPMS Issues - Gen 1 -- NHTSA Recall Campaign

Since taking ownership of my 2022 London Aire, I have been plagued by random failures of the TPMS. I have read the many reports online regarding this, and I followed the procedures everyone had posted. I had 5 separate trips to NIRVC to have the TPMS worked on, and each time a random failure...

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[Stuart W]

Thank you Neil!