View Poll Results: Do You Use TPMS?
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NO
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25.58% |
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06-30-2021, 10:29 AM
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Rivet Master
1990 25' Excella
Sisters
, Oregon
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,195
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Do You Use a TPMS?
Just curious how many use a TPMS...
Thanks,
John
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John Audette
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Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled. ~ Robert Frost
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06-30-2021, 10:44 AM
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Rivet Master
2015 20' Flying Cloud
Kingsport
, Tennessee
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 1,290
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Yes, as our 20FC is a single-axle, I use TPMS. My Sierra has it built-in, I just had the sensors mounted in the trailer's tires. Works great, tells temperature in addition to the pressure.
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WBCCI #1051
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07-01-2021, 01:50 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2020 28' International
Wilmington
, North Carolina
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 127
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I sure do, for me personally it relies a lot of stress knowing where your PSI is for each trailer tire. Mine also gives tire temperature, but I primarily focus on pressure...
Once you've had a flat tire, you'll really appreciate one of these. I went with the TST TPMS and am very pleased.
https://tsttruck.com/507-series-4-rv...07-rv-4-c.html
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07-01-2021, 02:43 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 27' Safari FB SE
NW Oregon in a nice spot
, Oregon
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 879
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Yes indeed. I can watch pressure and temperature from the cab and not worry about what is going on back there as much.
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07-01-2021, 08:41 PM
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#5
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3 Rivet Member
2006 25' Safari FB SE
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 155
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Yes, and it saved us from disaster twice in less than two years
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07-02-2021, 07:42 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2021 19' Bambi
Latham
, New York
Join Date: Apr 2021
Posts: 71
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When we got a new tow vehicle ('21 RAM HD 6.4, found it a on a dealer's lot) it had the factory trailer TPMS system that came with 4 sensors and displays on the dash Uconnect screen. Great! So I didn't have to buy a separate trailer TPMS setup.
(my AS is on order with an estimated November delivery)
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07-02-2021, 07:44 AM
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Site Team
2009 25' FB International
2018 27' Globetrotter
Tavares
, Florida
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 3,718
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Yes! We have TST and would feel lost without it!
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07-05-2021, 08:53 PM
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Rivet Master
2009 25' FB Classic
Scottsdale
, Arizona
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 850
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Yes never travel without it.
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07-05-2021, 09:06 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 25' Flying Cloud
Schaumburg
, Illinois
Join Date: Jun 2020
Posts: 634
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Yes I do, and suggest you have one too. Mine is TireMinder and it has both pressure and temperature. Multiple solutions available, take your pick but do get one.
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07-05-2021, 10:49 PM
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Rivet Master
2005 25' Safari
Salem
, Oregon
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 8,376
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No.
Hi, No I do not have a tire pressure monitoring system and don't plan for one in the future. Just one more distraction to watch while driving and could be much more dangerous than getting a flat tire. I have not used a spare tire in over two decades. I visually inspect my hitch and tires at every rest stop, every gas station, and every camp ground.
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"Le Petit Chateau Argent" Small Silver Castle
2000 Navigator / 2014 F-150 Eco-Boost / Equal-i-zer / P-3
YAMAHA 2400 / AIR #12144
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07-05-2021, 11:15 PM
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Rivet Master
2020 25' Globetrotter
Santa Rosa
, California
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 1,845
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Yes; the system is from Ford and displays as one of the screens that can be called up in the instrument cluster in my F250. Additionally, there are visual and audible warnings that show up if tire pressure drops too far below an adjustable threshold.
I wouldn't tow without a TPMS. It's an essential safety feature, IMO, and is no more of a distraction than monitoring any of the other important things one should be paying attention to when driving.
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2020 25' Globetrotter Twin | 2024 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali Ult. 4x4 Duramax
400Ah Battle Born lithium battery string | 580W solar (400W roof 180W portable)
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07-06-2021, 04:47 AM
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Rivet Master
2013 31' Classic
billings
, Montana
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 3,577
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Never had one on a trailer…never had any problems…
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07-06-2021, 05:07 AM
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Rivet Master
2017 26' Flying Cloud
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 7,653
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Yes. I still think it is the best upgrade I've done.
Not only do I watch it as I drive, but it's for lazy people packing up.
Why go around with a tire gauge when you can simply turn the monitor on and check all tires without bending over!
TST cap sensors for me.
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07-06-2021, 05:22 AM
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Rivet Master
2018 30' Flying Cloud
Springfield
, Ohio
Join Date: Jun 2020
Posts: 569
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2020 Silverado 2500HD has the system and I like it. No need to watch tire pressures, the system will issue a warning if a tire has a problem. If you've ever blown a trailer tire you'll appreciate being able to monitor pressures and temps on the trailer. Also, no need for an additional display in the truck.
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07-06-2021, 05:28 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2020 23' Globetrotter
Savoy
, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 192
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Yes we do for all of the reasons listed.
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07-06-2021, 05:51 AM
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Rivet Master
1988 25' Excella
1987 32' Excella
Knoxville
, Tennessee
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 5,118
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Yes, I use one. I have found 2 low tires due to screws through them on the truck in the 3 years I have been using the TPS. I have had no problems on the trailer. Found both leaks in the AM and could deal with them instead of a flat on the interstate. I do not consider the TPS necessary to towing. Just a nice accessory if you have the money and time to spend on it. My system had a learning curve for me. And I have had to replace more sensors than I thought I would. Right now all 8 are working fine.
It is reassuring to glance at the TPS starting out in the morning and see that everything is pumped up where it should be. But..a walk around and a little thumping each day will do about the same thing.
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07-06-2021, 06:01 AM
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Rivet Master
2020 28' Flying Cloud
2017 23' Flying Cloud
Hiawassee
, Georgia
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 1,412
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Yes
TPMS is relatively cheap. Airstream damage due to blown tires is expensive and not fun at all.
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07-06-2021, 01:14 PM
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Rivet Master
2020 25' Globetrotter
Santa Rosa
, California
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 1,845
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I often find it interesting when folks say the they don't have something because they've "never had a problem".
I've never had a house burn down, fortunately, but like most people I still own fire/homeowner's insurance. Bottom line, a TPMS is simply cheap insurance that can keep a minor event (losing tire pressure) from becoming a major one.
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2020 25' Globetrotter Twin | 2024 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali Ult. 4x4 Duramax
400Ah Battle Born lithium battery string | 580W solar (400W roof 180W portable)
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07-06-2021, 02:22 PM
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4 Rivet Member
Little falls
, New York
Join Date: Jul 2019
Posts: 457
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Nope. I’d rather keep my eyeballs on my tires at each point I can visually look at them/touch them. I’d rather focus on operating my vehicle and traffic around me. One less electronic distraction. Same for gps. No thanks.
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07-06-2021, 07:45 PM
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Rivet Master
2020 25' Globetrotter
Santa Rosa
, California
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 1,845
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There's nothing that keeps you from checking tires visually at stops AND having a TPMS. I use both methods since plenty can happen on the road between visual inspections. And with visual and audible alerts from the TPMS if something goes wrong, there's no need to constantly check the TPMS display if one feels uncomfortable about having too many other things to monitor while driving.
Whatever. To each his own.
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Mike
2020 25' Globetrotter Twin | 2024 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali Ult. 4x4 Duramax
400Ah Battle Born lithium battery string | 580W solar (400W roof 180W portable)
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