TPS Monitors

["EZ"]

I'm in the market for a TPS unit so I can keep an eye on my tire pressures and temps. We recently had a tire blow out on our Jeep Grand Cherokee while we were towing it. The tire was almost 60' behind us so I didn't hear it or feel it. I was even watching it in my back up camera that stays on all the time. The Blue Ox flat tow bar kept the Grand Cherokee as straight as an arrow. So I dragged the Jeep ON THE RIM for several miles until some girls pulled up beside me and said "mister, you don't have a tire back there!!". ? Some really nice guys saw we were having trouble and stopped to help me change the tire. I have 22" wheels/tires on the Grand Cherokee so I was REALLY glad that Jeep gave us a full size 18" spare!!! A doughnut spare was not going to work with the other 3 wheels/tires. The insurance settlement was for almost $2500. That tire did some real damage before it completely left the wheel. I think a TPS unit would have saved most of the damage. Let me know what brand you have and why you like it or what you DON'T like about it. Thanks!

 

[Jabber Jaw]

There are several systems available, but I think "TST" has the best system overall. Very accurate, replaceable sensor batteries, color momitor, tire pressure & tire temps too.
I would not not recommend the RVi "TPS" system, as I went through two sets of sensors & was never able to get them to link up & stay linked. Still have a brand new set that I cannot use!
EEZ is another, & there are several others.
I'm sure other members can provide input as to other brands!
Good Luck, & a "TPS" probably would have reduced the damage & given you early feedback, before being completely flat, unless it blew out. And it still would have given you a warning!

 

[MapNerd]

I use the PressurePro Pulse FX and love it. Have sensors on all 8 wheels plus the TOAD. Gives me readings on pressure and temp via an app on my iPhone and sends push notifications to my phone which I keep in a holder on the dash if there is an issue. Super easy to use and set up. Your smartphone is your screen.

PressurePro - The Best in TPMS

pressurepro.us

 

[J&JD]

TST for 10 years now. No problems. I’m sure other systems are just as good but I’m really happy with TST.

 

[NWIP]

Sorry you had the tire failure experience, hopefully others will learn the importance of TPMS. Brand that you choose can be a personal decision as I think all are effective. TST & Tire Minder are probably the most common, I have Tire Tracker. There does seem to be a consensus that the flow thru sensors can be problematic.

Good luck with your search and safe travels.

 

[Neal]

TST fan here. Outstanding customer service and no issues in 3 years.

 

[TJ&LadyDi]

EEZ Tire fan checking in! We've used this system for several years and it has been flawless. Easy to set up and use.

TJ

 

["EZ"]

Thanks for all the responses. ?

 

[VTPete]

I use the PressurePro Pulse FX and love it. Have sensors on all 8 wheels plus the TOAD. Gives me readings on pressure and temp via an app on my iPhone and sends push notifications to my phone which I keep in a holder on the dash if there is an issue. Super easy to use and set up. Your smartphone is your screen.

PressurePro - The Best in TPMS

pressurepro.us

@MapNerd, i was interested in the PressurePro solution, so I called them, and was told you need to run a coax antenna under the MH that goes up to the dash to connect to their head unit/controller type thingy? Makes it sound like more trouble to install then the TST unit. (running a wire underneath up into the dash area etc..). I'm not that handy and feel i could handle the TST install (just install their repeater in the coach battery area). What was your experience with the install?

 

[ARD]

x2 on EEZ. Have had it for 3 years with no issues.

 

[MapNerd]

@MapNerd, i was interested in the PressurePro solution, so I called them, and was told you need to run a coax antenna under the MH that goes up to the dash to connect to their head unit/controller type thingy? Makes it sound like more trouble to install then the TST unit. (running a wire underneath up into the dash area etc..). I'm not that handy and feel i could handle the TST install (just install their repeater in the coach battery area). What was your experience with the install?

It’s true but it was easy.

I pulled out the two drawers in the dash front and the plastic alcove they sit inside. With that out, you’ve got pretty good access to everything under the center of the dash, including the hole in the firewall where Newmar runs their own stuff. It’s just a hole with a bunch of wires that has been sealed with spray foam.

I poked a hole through that with a 6" phillips screwdriver bit, then slide the coax cable through. It comes out behind the front hood, right above the generator. Then, I ran it down the front and down the underside of the RV. I decided when I got to the electric bay to run it back inside (through the cable grommet for the 50amp power cable) and my antenna just sits in the basement right behind my oasis.

If I were going to do it again, I’d just run it all in the basement, but it’s there now and working fine so I can’t be bothered. The only thing left to do after that is wire it up to 12v power and there are plenty of places to get that under the dash.

Took 30 minutes start to finish, and I probably did it the hard way.

 

[VTPete]

That's very helpful, thanks @MapNerd, sounds like something I can handle. Woudl not have thought to look there. How did you get 12v to it?

 

[MapNerd]

That's very helpful, thanks @MapNerd, sounds like something I can handle. Woudl not have thought to look there. How did you get 12v to it?

There were untapped leads just sitting there waiting to be used. That's one of the benefits of a lower-line coach I guess. I find unused leads for things all the time. I usually don't have to tap a wire because a lead was already run there for something I didn't get

Don't forget to reseal that hole with a bit more spray foam. I did find out after my first drive through heavy rain that you can get a wicking effect. It wasn't much water at all, a couple of drops. I only noticed it because I was wearing sandals and where I put the bluetooth unit, the cable ran above my feet and it dripped a cold drop on my foot. So I gave the hole a bit more spray foam around my coax run and its been no issues since.

Here is where I got mine - they can be hard to locate: PressurePro Pulse FX - Tire Pressure Monitor

 

[VTPete]

There were untapped leads just sitting there waiting to be used. That's one of the benefits of a lower-line coach I guess. I find unused leads for things all the time. I usually don't have to tap a wire because a lead was already run there for something I didn't get

Don't forget to reseal that hole with a bit more spray foam. I did find out after my first drive through heavy rain that you can get a wicking effect. It wasn't much water at all, a couple of drops. I only noticed it because I was wearing sandals and where I put the bluetooth unit, the cable ran above my feet and it dripped a cold drop on my foot. So I gave the hole a bit more spray foam around my coax run and its been no issues since.

Here is where I got mine - they can be hard to locate: PressurePro Pulse FX - Tire Pressure Monitor

Fantastic to hear, thank you again for the help @MapNerd. Nice to know I'm enjoying benefits of entry level DP ownership. I called Pressure Pro and they offered to sell direct with 10 sensors for 10% putting them at about $600 before tax. A TST-507 with color display is $727 at E-trailer. I'm keen on monitoring with my phone or ipad vs adding a dedicated device on the dash. Ordering PP tmrw.

 

[MapNerd]

Fantastic to hear, thank you again for the help @MapNerd. Nice to know I'm enjoying benefits of entry level DP ownership. I called Pressure Pro and they offered to sell direct with 10 sensors for 10% putting them at about $600 before tax. A TST-507 with color display is $727 at E-trailer. I'm keen on monitoring with my phone or ipad vs adding a dedicated device on the dash. Ordering PP tmrw.

PM me if you need help @VTPete