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Old 03-14-2017, 07:14 PM   #1
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Tpms $90 vs $300...

Does anyone have any experience with a 70-100 tpms that plugs into you 12 plug in that monitors 4 tires up to 80+psi (wireless) vs the more expensive systems that usually come with 5 plus sensors and a booster for 2-3 times the price? Do they work? I only want to monitor the 4 trailer tires but would be about 38' from the console to tires and wondering about the range with out booster. It seems I can use a wireless thermometer for $20 that reaches a 100' flawlessly...plus I like the small simple cigarette lighter plug in style. Click image for larger version

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I have EXACTLY that set, I used it all last year on my 33' long White Hawk and had no problems, it worked flawlessly. Looking forward to using it again this year.

If you get this you may notice that sometimes a tire isn't reporting air pressure, especially when you first hitch up. Don't panic. The sensors go dormant to preserve battery life and they need to move a few rotations in order to start sending a signal again. I also love the audible alarm feature on this set.
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Thanks Mikey. Glad to know it works for you. These tpms systems have such a huge range in price...


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Old 03-18-2017, 04:20 AM   #4
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Great share Ecoboosteagle! I have been looking for a TPMS but was put off by the $300+ price tag. This kit looks good and reasonably priced, following to hear pro's/cons.

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6-Tire

I have the same brand, in the 6 tire set on my Greyhawk. It has a 12v plug but also works off a built in Solar panel. Started using it last fall. So far only complaint is that one of the sensor batteries died already so I have to go pick up some new ones.

No problem with range. It reads all six tires cleanly and the "Solar" feature is suprisingly reliable. I pulled the cover off my rig from winter storage, plugged in the 12v for the first hour to give it a boost and then just let the solar panel do it's thing. Just finished a weekend away and other then the battery issue it performed flawlessly.
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My only problem wit the cheaper ones is you have to replace sensor batteries more often. When they get even a little low they lose transmitting power.

My current trailer is one of the 'expensive' ones with a booster.

I won't be without a TPMS.
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I wasn't happy about the $300+ prices for a TPMS and concerned about the range of the under $100 systems like the one the OP shows. I split the difference and purchased a TireMinder TPMS with a booster for under $150. Works great.

https://www.amazon.com/TireMinder-TP...ireminder+tpms
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I weighed the cost against what I thought me and my family was worth.
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I shop for the best value in a TPMS the same way I shop for any other type of insurance - the best combination of price and coverage.
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I wasn't happy about the $300+ prices for a TPMS and concerned about the range of the under $100 systems like the one the OP shows. I split the difference and purchased a TireMinder TPMS with a booster for under $150. Works great.

https://www.amazon.com/TireMinder-TP...ireminder+tpms
The only problem with this one is it only includes 2 tire monitors. Not 4.

I have the Tireminder A1A and love it.
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The only problem with this one is it only includes 2 tire monitors. Not 4.
Oops, wrong link. This is correct: https://www.amazon.com/TireMinder-TM...FG88RS9K1Y0QQR

The price has gone up from $117 to $172. The booster is an additional $47.
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I just purchased this TPMS on Amazon:

Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS Solar Powered + 4 External Sensor Tire Pressure Wireless Intelligent LCD Display System 4 Tires' Pressure and Temperatureture Real-time Anti-Theft Locking

It was only $58.99. No ratings. I figured it was worth a try. I'm installing it today.

Question...It calls for me to set the upper and lower alarm points for the tire pressure. What would be a good range? 5 lbs either way? I don't want the thing going off unnecessarily.
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I think 5 lbs would cause a lot of alarms, especially on the high side as the temperature can cause the pressure to change significantly as your tires heat up when you are on the road. In addition to alarming based on the rate of pressure loss, my system also alarms at 15% below and 20% above the baseline pressure I set (70 lbs). That works out to 10.5 lbs low and 14 lbs high.
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I learned the hard way. I set mine similar to what you are asking +/- 5lbs. I don't think I made it 5kms before the alarms were going off. So I asked a similar question in another post. One of the respondents had received advise from Michelin and his 80lb PSI Tires needed the alarm set at 104. So his margin was actually 30%.

The other challenge is making sure you actually set everything up first thing in the morning. Sunshine alone will raise the tire pressure by several pounds.
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I think 5 lbs would cause a lot of alarms, especially on the high side as the temperature can cause the pressure to change significantly as your tires heat up when you are on the road. In addition to alarming based on the rate of pressure loss, my system also alarms at 15% below and 20% above the baseline pressure I set (70 lbs). That works out to 10.5 lbs low and 14 lbs high.
x2, this is exactly the way I set mine up.
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x2, this is exactly the way I set mine up.

Thanks all!

I just want to make sure I don't set it too loosely. I'll try the 15% and 20% and see how things go. I set them up early so things were nice and cool. It was fairly easy to set up and accurate when compared to my mechanical tire gauge.

Going on a trip next weekend. I will report on operation when I return.
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Man, I got to get me a TPMS because the wife and I are going on a 1,200 miles one way trip this September and having one will be a piece of mind.
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I have also been looking, but looks like the higher priced system is the only one I can use. My G rated tires are 110 PSI
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I wasn't happy about the $300+ prices for a TPMS and concerned about the range of the under $100 systems like the one the OP shows. I split the difference and purchased a TireMinder TPMS with a booster for under $150. Works great.

https://www.amazon.com/TireMinder-TP...ireminder+tpms
Thanks for the link, just ordered ours.

I've been looking for one with just two sensors since our TT is a single axle and we already have a factory TPMS on our TV.
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Do they make a four sensor TPMS that doesn't require the installation of a booster? F250 pulling a 27DSRL. Would like to purchase one before our next trip.
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