Tpms

[Shadrach]

So who is running a Tire Pressure Monitor System on the trailer, or Motor Home for that matter? If so what brand and what are your thought on one? TIA David

 

[RUSSELL5000]

We use TST 507. My thought is that it is most important to inspect tires, wheels, and trailer suspension regularly, torque trailer wheel lug nuts at interval, and check pressure manually with a gauge when starting out. I use the low-tech method of hand placement to check heat.

However, you can pick up something to take a tire out at any time, and so a TPMS is a great early warning device for that situation.

 

[Killgore]

David, I'm running the 507 TST system on the truck as well as the camper just like Russell. It has saved my bacon three times now. I highly recommend it. It is an excellent product backed up with excellent service in my opinion.
- Ed

 

[Shadrach]

Would you recommend the ones with the flow thru or regular?

 

[RustyJC]

I run the TST 507 with flow-through sensors. I highly recommend it.

Rusty

 

[Killgore]

David, I went with the regular because I thought the flow-thru might be heavier and require balancing. I was probably being paranoid. I would imagine you would be well satisfied with either.
- Ed

 

[Dutch & Di]

We have been using the TST 510 system, with the sealed batteries in the sensors, for over 5 years and have had to replace only 2. The 507 systems are also good as you don't have to send the sensor in to be replaced when the battery is at the end of it's lifespan because you can replace the batteries yourself. While you can add or take out air with the Flow Thru sensors, do keep in mind that if you only need a pound or so of air, they work great. IF you have a low tire and need quite a bit of air, you can air up much faster if you use your air compressor as the FT's take a fair amount of time. Hugs, Di

 

[Shadrach]

When I had the new tires put on they installed new valve stems but they are rubber. Do I have to change them to metal if I use the regular 507 model ( non flow thru ) ? I have Nitrogen in the tires, to prevent leak downs ( and yes it works ) so changing the stems would cost a few bucks as wells as the hassles of removing all 4 tires and taking them into the shop. David

 

[Dutch & Di]

you should be fine using the rubber valve stems with the regular 507 system. With the 5 10 and the 507 flow through it is recommended you use the metal valve stems. That said if you carry more than 80 pounds of air in your tires or if the tires are over 3 years old and the rubber valve stems have dried out and cracked then they should be replaced with metal valve stems. Di

 

[KYOUNG]

In my part of the world, it is illegal to mount 10 ply tires with rubber valve stems!

 

[Killgore]

I kept the rubber valve stems when I first installed the 507's. Three stem failures later I'm running the metal. Hmmm!
- Ed

 

[Dutch & Di]

Killgore: Maybe I'm missing the point but which stems you use--metal vs rubber--still comes down to how much air you carry in your tires & the age of the tire. If it is more than 80 pounds or if your tires are more than 3 years old, we recommend to our clients that they use metal valve stems. The companies opinion is that you should be able to use rubber stems with the 507 system. Were the 3 tire failures because of rubber valve stems? If you'll share how, it will help me with other customers who have questions.
We started out with rubber valve stems when we purchased our TST 12 sensor system but as the stems hardened and started to get surface cracks because of age/weather or drying out we developed a slow leak {which the TST monitor alerted us to}. We added air and found a shop nearby and had the stems switched to metal.

KYOUNG: I don't know the ply of our tires so I can't comment. Can you tell me why it is illegal?? Hugs, Di