Question RVi Tire Patrol

[Stuart W]

Hi Stuart, I am ready to give up on tire patrol as it’s just been a hassle with faulty sensors. Nice people At RVi but it doesn’t make up for sensors going dead on the road frequently and having to send them back.
I really wanted to avoid having three displays on the dash (Garmin GPS, RVI and now a TPMS).

Do you know if the RVI braking system requires the tablet on to work?
If I could get rid of one device would be idea but I don’t want to forsake safety especially on a braking system and not knowing if it’s engaging is probably not good.

Another option albeit expensive is to upgrade the existing Kenwood audio to the Kenwood DNX775RVS in order to move the Garmin to the in dash unit. I wish there was there was a good GPS for RV’s on the iPhone and my problem would be partly solved.

Yes the RVI3 brake system works without the monitor, However the monitor allows for emergency TOAD brake application independent of the motorhome

 

[sheridany]

The Tire Patrol saga continues.

We start by calling RVi about the status of the toad sensors sent back Dec 2nd. The order is in not received status at RVi. Sadly I shipped them back USPS with no tracking. My only recourse is to buy four new sensors.

Put that aside. I have an appointment this afternoon with the coach in Sacramento. Drive to coach storage.


I received all new coach sensors in November under warranty. Go around and pair up new sensors with RVi tablet. Some tires were a little low on air so I air them up. That Viar compressor is awesome.

Right front sensor seem to thread differently but it does. As I am doing my walk around I hear the alarm go off. My right front has dropped from 95 to 77 in minutes. i check valve stem core. Tighten it slightly. Rethread sensor. Get to ready to go Now I am late. Appointment cancels because I am late. Check sensors and right front has dropped again. Take sensor off. Air up tire again. Doesn’t lose air waiting 10 min.

I take all sensors and calmly walk to garbage and TOSS. Get on amazon and order EEZ tire system. DONE WITH TIRE PATROL FOREVER. I am inclined to get AF1 installed and be done with RVI forever.

 

[Jim]

I wish there was there was a good GPS for RV’s on the iPhone and my problem would be partly solved.

I've had good luck with CoPilot.

I take all sensors and calmly walk to garbage and TOSS.

lol, had the same results with a TPMS I bought on Amazon awhile back.

It would give me false warnings on every trip. Very irritating. The last trip we arrived at the park late due to a breakdown. So we parked, leveled the MH, unhooked the Jeep and sped off to the event that we were also late for. When we returned to the park, we found the coach front tire was flat. I assumed (incorrectly) that I had picked up a nail, although I couldn't find one in the tire. Called a mobile mechanic for the next day. He stood me up. Finally I bought an air compressor and aired up the tire just to find the darned sensor was leaking. Removed it, aired up the tire, and life was good again.

So the device I bought to warn me of impending doom was the cause of the problem it was purchased to prevent. I removed the other sensors and tossed them all.

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

Sorry you have had such a bad experience, Sheridan. I hope your new EEZTire TPMS gives you as much good service as ours has given us.

I would, however, retrieve the old sensors from the trash, if possible, and send the complete RVI unit back to the manufacturer with a stern letter detailing your issues and demanding a full refund of your purchase price! If that doesn't get you a refund, take their refusal reply and send it to both the Better Business Bureau and the consumer protection agency in your state. You might be surprised at the results.

I hate to see outfits like this get away with peddling second-rate stuff, especially when it involves safety issues.

TJ

 

[Akdare]

I hope you will be happy with the EEZ. I’ve had mine for 2+ years, and never a problem, never even replaced a battery. On the braking system, I got a Stay N Play Duo...

Stay-IN-Play DUO Braking System

An ideal supplemental braking system for every car and motorhome with a hydraulic braking system, the Stay-IN-Play DUO uses Demco’s patented technology to create a dual-signal system (brake lights and inertia) for progressive brake activation. This results in faster, more precise signals between...

www.demco-products.com

As I have a gas MH now, going to a DP IN February, I wanted something that could be used in both. Very happy with it so far.

 

[sheridany]

@Akdare Will the stay and play duo work with airbrakes? The website says its for hydraulic brake.

"The Stay-IN-Play Duo, designed for a coach with hydraulic brakes".

 

[Akdare]

I had mine installed at NIRVC in Lewisville...I was told it would work on both my gasser and diesel pusher...electrical signal from coach to toad activates the toad brake.

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

Yes, the Stay-n-Play Duo will work on a diesel pusher. We had one on our 2014 Ventana LE and it worked great. Since the 2018 MADP came with the coach side of AF1 installed (Spartan "Safe-Haul"), we removed the Stay-n-Plan Duo and replaced it with the towed side of AF1. That works great too!

TJ

 

[sheridany]

Last update on this topic.

I got my eezrv TPMS delivered and got all the sensors paired up at home. Only one wouldn’t pair even changing battery. i called EezRV after a couple of phone calls i am still waiting for a replacement sensor. I ordered a back up off Amazon and used that. I went to coach today, there were a couple of issues putting the sensors on. One, the sensors with the theft proof case do not fit on my front and tag stems. Stem is too recessed with the rim opening. I went to Les Schwab tire to see what I can do. Basically nothing to replace or extend the valve stem.

I removed the antI-theft cases and they went on. Even though I paired them at home it took me several tries to get them working including re-pairing a couple of them. Finally works. Great system. I like the size of the monitor and simplicity how it works. One thing I could not do is get the suction cup holder to stick to the dash. It’s on the window but I would prefer it on the dash in front.

Thanks all that helped out.

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

A strategically placed piece of adhesive-backed Velcro® on the back of the display unit and a matching piece on the dash has secured my EezTire TPMS display very nicely. Been using this method for about a year-and-a-half with no issues. Easy to remove the display when needed as well.

TJ

 

[Akdare]

I took off those anti-theft things, too. PITA. I mounted my monitor on the dash; I used a screw that was already securing the dash for one of the attachment points, just backed it out, and reinstalled it through the bracket, added a small piece of 3M VHB tape for the other side. It’s been secure for 2 years.