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Old 02-18-2014, 08:37 AM   #1
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Tire Pressure Monitors, anyone using?

We are thinking about adding a temperature and pressure monitoring system to our Pinnacle. Anyone have an experience? Thanks, Fred
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Old 02-18-2014, 09:13 AM   #2
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Have it on my truck...thinking very serious about getting the TT
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Old 02-18-2014, 01:29 PM   #3
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Our 2013 dually doesn't have the tire pressure monitoring because it has the snow plow prep package. I am worried more about the 5er as I think I would feel it sooner on the truck. Looking at all the monitors but would like real world feedback before buying one.

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Old 02-18-2014, 01:53 PM   #4
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I am also considering a tire pressure monitoring system. So far I am leaning toward the TST507.
Here is a link to a JOF discussion on the subject.
http://www.jaycoowners.com/showthrea...t=tire+monitor
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Old 02-18-2014, 04:04 PM   #5
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Thanks, I am also leaning towards the TST 507. Have to choose between the replaceable battery or the 510RV long life batteries. The 507 are only $3.00 to change. The 510RV long life have to be sent back to the factory and are $20.00, but they also 'rebuild' the sensor and change all the seals.

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Old 02-18-2014, 04:19 PM   #6
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I have the 510 system on all wheels. Can't beat it.
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Old 02-18-2014, 04:25 PM   #7
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Have it on the truck and just ordered the TST507 for the trailer. Debated going with the 510 but liked the ability to change my own batteries on the 507, and IMO it has more versatile monitor mounting options.
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Have a Doran 360, 14 sensor system - 6 on rig, 2 on dolly + spare tire, 4 on toad + spare tire. Saved my butt a couple of times. Would never travel without it!
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Old 02-18-2014, 07:10 PM   #9
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We have the TST 507 System with sensors on the truck and on the 5er.

Had it for a little over two years, saved us once when we picked up a nail and had a tire going down.
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Old 02-18-2014, 08:51 PM   #10
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Question for you all.... How difficult are these to install.

Do you need to have an RV dealer do it? Tire center?
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Installation looks easy if you have metal valve stems. Some units require them, others say you can use them with rubber stems but recommend the metal ones. TST has an optional internal sensor that would require the tools to dismount and remount the tire. Changing the valve stems to metal would require these same tools. The external sensors just screw on to the valve stems. Programming the monitor looks to be fairly easy. There are some online videos showing the process.
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TST 507 system here. I have had it for a bit over two years now and love it. It has saved me once so far, but I don't continually look in my mirrors expecting to see rubber and pieces of my 5'er flying all over the road now. I pay more attention to the road ahead and enjoy the ride more. I still look back, but not expecting to see a disaster.
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Old 02-19-2014, 08:28 AM   #13
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I had no trouble installing mine in. 30 min. I would recommend metal valve stems.
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I have a TireMinder TMG400C for the RV but not the TV. Had it for 2 years and it works well.
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Just ordered a TireMinder TMG400C. Been on my to do list for quite a while now. It's road hazards like nails, etc which I want to be able to know about before it's too late. Have had several thousand miles without incident, but there's always a first time just around the corner.
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Thanks for all the input. I called and TST suggested metal valve stems. My Pinnacle has what appears to brass valve stems. Wondering if I should upgrade to a steel stem?

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I bought a dozen all metal stems at a local auto supply. They were 5bucks a pair. Had a tire shop install and balance them.
The rubber/brass ones will fatigue and leak from centrifugal forces due to the addl. weight of the sending unit.
I had one do that. No more probls in 2 yrs.
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Thanks for the input on the brass stems; I will have the stainless steel installed on the 5er.

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