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06-14-2016, 07:47 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2016 27' Flying Cloud
Sunriver
, Oregon
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 128
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Tire Failures
On my recent trip I noticed a few failures that concerned me. We camped at Hill City S.D. and a gentleman pulled in with a class c motorhome pulling a trailer with motorcycle on it. He had a 5.30-12 trailer tire blow out and unaware he continued driving damaging wheel and frame. I recommend him to change to a 155-12 passenger tire and possible monitors, he took notes.
Next vehicle was sitting in a rest area and appeared to be towed behind motorhome. Both tires on left side appeared blown out and fire consumed vehicle. Next I was traveling down I-84 and a 5th wheel was about a 1/4 mile ahead of me and I noticed something departed from side of vehicle. Next came brake lights and pulling over. As I passed the left front axle tire was ripping body parts from trailer. Convinced me to buy a wireless tire monitoring system.
I know this maybe a loaded question but any suggestions on a great system?
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06-14-2016, 08:17 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,666
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My Doran has worked well for over 5 years, and saved me from damage 3 times due to valve stem failures in high Temps.
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06-14-2016, 09:56 AM
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Living Riveted since 2013
2016 Interstate Lounge Ext
Green Cove Springs
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 8,208
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We use and have been happy with TST, though we also needed their repeater to ensure we could reliably receive sensor signals in our tow vehicle. The repeater is mounted on the tongue of the trailer, and we included a switch so we can easily turn it off while camped.
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Rocinante Piccolo is our new-to-us 2016 Interstate Lounge 3500 EXT
(Named for John Steinbeck's camper from "Travels With Charley")
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06-14-2016, 09:58 AM
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Rivet Master
1994 30' Excella
alexandria
, Kentucky
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 2,315
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Last year I purchased a Tire Tracker tt-400. Seems to work fine, did not by the signal booster. Paid around $200.
https://www.tiretraker.com/
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Steve, Christy, Anna and Phoebe (Border Collie)
1994 Classic 30'11" Excella - rear twin
2009 Dodge 2500, 6 Speed Auto, CTD, Quad Cab, Short Bed
Hensley Arrow hitch with adjustable stinger
WBCCI # 3072
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06-14-2016, 10:36 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 23' International
Hurst
, Texas
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 1,495
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We chose the TST system... are very pleased. The set up was easy and the operation is jusr as advertised.
Rob
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06-14-2016, 11:24 AM
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Rivet Master
2015 28' International
Ofallon
, Missouri
Join Date: Sep 2013
Posts: 660
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This spring I added the Truck Systems Technologies TPMS. I got the flow through design and am happy with it. You will need to have metal valve stems not rubber due to the weight of the sensors.
Wireless works great and on my first trip I got reliable readings of pressure and temp.
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06-14-2016, 06:05 PM
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Rivet Master
Tavares
, Florida
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 1,052
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I bought a TST system direct from Mike Benson of TST. Got a great price for the head unit and 4 sensors.
It works well for our 27' FC with no repeater needed with our Dodge Ram truck.
I did get metal valve stems with the new tires (Michelins) that I had put on.
I'm very happy with the TST product.
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06-15-2016, 08:28 AM
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Rivet Master
Commercial Member
Ravenna
, Ohio
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 1,344
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I have a blog post on things I think you need to think about when making a selection of TPMS.
I bought the TireTraker system before I started writing my blog.
Note. I do not sell, work for or receive any comision on TPMS sales.
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