Tire Pressure Monitoring System

[Redberet_k9]

Alrighty folks,
New owner of a 2024 Seneca 37K. Just finished up the shakedown trip and all went very well!! Slight bump in the road when the rear pocket door came off the rear roller...had to remove a fascia piece and get a fishing pole to retrieve the wayward roller pin assembly.
So my question is...do I really need a Tire Pressure Monitor System on the rig? These are brand new tires on a brand new rig...I know (coming from career Military and Police that Prior Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance) and we have an extended warranty on the tires and alot of other stuff. Is it just piece of mind or a critical safety addition to the RV?
Any info or experience on this would be appreciated...once again, you folks are the best!

Brian Nicoletti

 

[Robbbyr]

I will not move without my TPMS on and working. Not only does it report the condition of my rig's 6 tires, but also my toad's 4. It is unlikely I would know I have a problem with my toad (or a trailer if that's what one tows) until it would be too late and a tire/wheel is destroyed.

A catastrophic loss of a front tire could lead to a loss of control, but start from a puncture you may not even feel. And a rear tire that comes apart will likely destroy parts of the coach in close proximity to the failed tire. My system has warned me a couple of times to low tires that I was able to have addressed before I had a serious incident.

I have the TireMinder system, great customer service for the few occasions I felt necessary to contact them. But there are other quality systems out there, but be wary of "no-name" systems that might be out there.

 

[Rnagel951]

I would second the need for a Tire Pressure monitoring system. I also added a Safe T Steer before my first trip. One of my biggest concerns regarding driving such a big rig with my family aboard, Is the loss of a front tire. The TPMS will alert, me hopefully before a tire failure.

 

[Boiler01]

Absolutely recommend a tpms. They are only a few hundred dollars and provide a good view of all tires - especially the toad/trailer as robbbyr mentioned as you probably wouldn't notice the issue.

 

[Redberet_k9]

Once again, the awesome folks here have stepped up and provided!!!
Again, this is a brand new RV and we are dipping our toes in the water...any OTHER critical safety or Over the Road information we would be forever grateful for the information and tips, tricks and hacks.
All the very best!!

Redberet!!

 

[Robbbyr]

Another safety device I deem as "critical" is my steering stabilizer. Its job is to prevent loss of steering control in the event of a catastrophic loss of a steer tire. It will help prevent the steering wheel from being "ripped" from one's grip and allow you to safely navigate off the road, instead of ending up crossing the median or into the ditch.

There are several makers of the devices, two "bigees" are the Safe-T-Plus and the Roadmaster RSSA. I personally have the Roadmaster, but many Super C owners have the Safe-T-Plus and are very satisfied. Both have some "real" user testimonies on the internet attesting to their benefits.

 

[Cut Our Losses]

I will not move without my TPMS on and working. Not only does it report the condition of my rig's 6 tires, but also my toad's 4. It is unlikely I would know I have a problem with my toad (or a trailer if that's what one tows) until it would be too late and a tire/wheel is destroyed.

A catastrophic loss of a front tire could lead to a loss of control, but start from a puncture you may not even feel. And a rear tire that comes apart will likely destroy parts of the coach in close proximity to the failed tire. My system has warned me a couple of times to low tires that I was able to have addressed before I had a serious incident.

I have the TireMinder system, great customer service for the few occasions I felt necessary to contact them. But there are other quality systems out there, but be wary of "no-name" systems that might be out there.

How does it monitor the toad tires? I flat tow a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk.

 

[Cut Our Losses]

Another safety device I deem as "critical" is my steering stabilizer. Its job is to prevent loss of steering control in the event of a catastrophic loss of a steer tire. It will help prevent the steering wheel from being "ripped" from one's grip and allow you to safely navigate off the road, instead of ending up crossing the median or into the ditch.

There are several makers of the devices, two "bigees" are the Safe-T-Plus and the Roadmaster RSSA. I personally have the Roadmaster, but many Super C owners have the Safe-T-Plus and are very satisfied. Both have some "real" user testimonies on the internet attesting to their benefits.

I had "Tyron" bands installed on my last RV. I think it was in the 3k range.

 

[Robbbyr]

How does it monitor the toad tires? I flat tow a 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trailhawk.

My display can monitor 22 total tires, you add sensors to the toad and program them to your monitor. When not towing, the monitor has a "disconnect" mode so it doesn't alarm that it can't find the toad tires.

You also must have a signal booster so it reliably picks up the toad tires. A booster comes with a new TireMinder system.

 

[Cut Our Losses]

Ok, looking at the TireMinder systems. Prices all over the place. RV is 40ft, so TOAD is over 40ft behind me, I see there is a booster. How does that connect?

 

[Robbbyr]

I see you have a Seneca, as do I. There are several connection options and ideally you mount the booster near the rear of the coach so it picks up the rear tires of the rig as well as the towed vehicle's tires.

12-volts is needed to the booster, some use the "hot" side of the compartment light in the rearmost compartment on the passenger side, oppositethe water heater. Others have used the big battery connections on the generator. They are down low on the generator towards the rear of the rig. Others have mounted their booster to the +12-volt wire on the trailer plug and put the booster under the rear cap by the trailer hitch itself.

I myself added a 12-volt outlet inside the "nightstand" on the inside back wall of my TS, and I wired my booster there. It is waterproof, so outside mounting is fine.

 

[norty1]

We went with the TST system years ago. Very satisfied! It also can monitor 22 tires and comes with a repeater. I have a fifth wheel, no Toad but I installed the repeater in my battery box near the front of my rig.

 

[Cut Our Losses]

I see you have a Seneca, as do I. There are several connection options and ideally you mount the booster near the rear of the coach so it picks up the rear tires of the rig as well as the towed vehicle's tires.

12-volts is needed to the booster, some use the "hot" side of the compartment light in the rearmost compartment on the passenger side, oppositethe water heater. Others have used the big battery connections on the generator. They are down low on the generator towards the rear of the rig. Others have mounted their booster to the +12-volt wire on the trailer plug and put the booster under the rear cap by the trailer hitch itself.

I myself added a 12-volt outlet inside the "nightstand" on the inside back wall of my TS, and I wired my booster there. It is waterproof, so outside mounting is fine.

THANK YOU, very good information.