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11-21-2015, 08:13 AM
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Figment of My Imagination
2012 Interstate Coach
From All Over
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Posts: 10,868
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ynefel
I was reading my Sprinter manual this week and it stated that 'this Sprinter is equipped with a TPMS.' It wasn't listed as an option.
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Sprinter 2500s are required by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 138 to be equipped with TPMS. Sprinter 3500s are not required to have TPMS because they have a GVWR over 10,000 pounds, and therefore meet one of the few exceptions in the FMVSS. The Sprinter manuals cover both the 2500 and 3500 models, so just because the manual refers to them doesn't necessarily mean your van came with them.
In addition, even if the stock Sprinter 3500s came with TPMS (they didn't) that would have been for the original steel wheels, not the aftermarket Alcoa aluminum wheels installed by Airstream.
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11-21-2015, 10:46 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
2015 Interstate Grand Tour
Southaven
, Mississippi
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 256
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Quote:
Originally Posted by c21bill
The TPMS system is easily installed by the user.
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I am not mechanically inclined, will this be easy for me to install? If I don't need to pay someone to install that would be great.
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11-21-2015, 02:07 PM
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Rivet Master 
2011 Interstate Coach
Overland Park
, Kansas
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 2,798
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You'll need to replace the valve stems w/ the ones referenced in Post #17 unless you opt for internal TPMSs. Either way you'll need to break the tires down. Probably not a DIY job.
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11-21-2015, 02:22 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2016 Interstate Lounge Ext
Pittsburgh
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 175
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I just had my tires balanced (the factory does not balance the wheels). If I have to have the wheels broken down will I need to rebalance the wheels?
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11-21-2015, 02:34 PM
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Rivet Master
2011 Interstate Coach
Overland Park
, Kansas
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 2,798
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If they mark the position of the tire on the wheel and carefully remount it, then technically you shouldn't need to rebalance. I've had that done when replacing the TPMSs on my Tahoe where they didn't actually remove the tire but just broke the bead next to the sensor and replaced it w/o moving the tire wrt the wheel. They should be able to do that when putting on the new extension valve stems.
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11-22-2015, 06:19 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2015 Interstate Grand Tour
Southaven
, Mississippi
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 256
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 73shark
You'll need to replace the valve stems w/ the ones referenced in Post #17 unless you opt for internal TPMSs. Either way you'll need to break the tires down. Probably not a DIY job.
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I plan on replacing the stems with dually's. Once that is done, is the TPMS a self-install project?
Thanks
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11-22-2015, 09:45 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 Interstate Coach
Arroyo Grande & Central Point
, California & Oregon
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 624
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dalwyn
I plan on replacing the stems with dually's. Once that is done, is the TPMS a self-install project?
Thanks
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The Truck Systems Technology TPMS system is self-install. The included manual provides all the info you will need to code the sensors and program the system. The sensors are coded to their specific tire location so if you take them off you can return them to their assigned tire. By programming you will be setting the temperature and pressure parameters. The whole thing will take 30 minutes more or less. Once installed the monitor will cycle between each tire indicating the temp and pressure for that tire for about 5 seconds. You can hardwire your monitor or simply plug it into a 12v plug to recharge occasionally. A charge will last for about a week.
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11-22-2015, 06:17 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2016 Interstate Lounge Ext
Pittsburgh
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 175
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Where is a good place to install the monitor for the TPMS?
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11-22-2015, 06:40 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Amg
Where is a good place to install the monitor for the TPMS?
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In a visible spot. Most seem to be mounted on dash or windshield.
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11-23-2015, 05:56 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2015 Interstate Grand Tour
Southaven
, Mississippi
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 256
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Appreciate all the good info. I will get this done before next spring.
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11-23-2015, 10:43 AM
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Rivet Master Commercial Member
Ravenna
, Ohio
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 1,344
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dalwyn
I plan on replacing the stems with dually's. Once that is done, is the TPMS a self-install project?
Thanks
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Yup. External sensors just screw on like large valve caps. Turn till air stops leaking then another 1/2 turn should do it. There are little rubber seals inside that fit against the end of the valve stem. Don't over-tighten (no wrench or pliers required) as this can distort or tear the rubber seal.
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11-30-2015, 09:46 AM
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2 Rivet Member  Commercial Member
Currently Looking...
Cumming
, Georgia
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 57
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Install is Easy and we have tech support until midnight 7 days a week at 770-889-9102
Thanks,
Mike Benson
TST 770-889-9102
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11-30-2015, 11:18 AM
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Rivet Master
Tavares
, Florida
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 1,052
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mbenson1234
Install is Easy and we have tech support until midnight 7 days a week at 770-889-9102
Thanks,
Mike Benson
TST 770-889-9102
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Mike - I need a basic 4 tire tpms; the ST507 on your site supports 22 tires at $259.
Do you have a less elaborate sensor unit that will work for only 4 tires at lower cost, or is the $259 unit the lowest price point you have?
Thanks...Rich
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12-02-2015, 02:53 PM
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2 Rivet Member Commercial Member
Currently Looking...
Cumming
, Georgia
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Llando88
Mike - I need a basic 4 tire tpms; the ST507 on your site supports 22 tires at $259.
Do you have a less elaborate sensor unit that will work for only 4 tires at lower cost, or is the $259 unit the lowest price point you have?
Thanks...Rich
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Hello Rich,
Did you receive your system today? Call me with any questions.
Thanks,
Mike Benson
TST TPMS
770-889-9102
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12-02-2015, 03:57 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 12,111
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The Dill and other brands will work perfectly on an Interstate, but...
You must dismount the tires to mount the tire sensors. It would be best to wait till you are buying new tires anyway.
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12-02-2015, 04:02 PM
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Rivet Master
2010 28' Flying Cloud
Lower Alabama
, USA
Join Date: Mar 2012
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You can bust the bead and put internal sensors in without totally dismounting a tire. I had a tire shop do that to put in metal stubbies for me.
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12-02-2015, 05:05 PM
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4 Rivet Member
Currently Looking...
Rockwell
, North Carolina
Join Date: Sep 2014
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Alphonse
You can bust the bead and put internal sensors in without totally dismounting a tire. I had a tire shop do that to put in metal stubbies for me.
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That won't work on the Alcoa wheels on the Interstate.
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12-02-2015, 05:30 PM
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Rivet Master
Tavares
, Florida
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 1,052
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mbenson1234
Hello Rich,
Did you receive your system today? Call me with any questions.
Thanks,
Mike Benson
TST TPMS
770-889-9102
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Mike - Tracking indicates a Thursday delivery. I'll let ya know. 
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12-02-2015, 05:36 PM
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Rivet Master
2011 Interstate Coach
Overland Park
, Kansas
Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 2,798
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jerhofer
That won't work on the Alcoa wheels on the Interstate.
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Why not?
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12-03-2015, 11:16 AM
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#40
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2 Rivet Member Commercial Member
Currently Looking...
Cumming
, Georgia
Join Date: Apr 2015
Posts: 57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jerhofer
That won't work on the Alcoa wheels on the Interstate.
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Yes they will work on Alcoa wheels on the interstate. TST also has internal that mount inside the wheel as well. Please feel free to call me to discuss. I am available until midnight @ 770-889-9102
Thanks,
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TST TPMS
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