Tire Monitoring for a Silverback 29RE

[Duckogram]

The 12 F-350 did not have TPMS either. I was thinking about
putting a cats-eye on the duallys with a 507
on the single valve but that was a challenge with the Alum Wheels.
The new MH has steel wheels with Stainless covers that can be eliminated
but the wheels will need paint. I like the idea of equalizing
pressure and then having remote monitoring to boot.

[Duckogram]

Originally Posted by gljurczyk

The 510 sensor weight is 23 grams, the 507 sensors weight is 13 grams. a little less then 50% difference in weight. the 510 battery will last 5 to 7 years and the 507 will last 8 to 12 months. I think it would be a bad idea to use rubber stems with the 510 system.

That's what I thought. Thanks for posting those numbers. They certainly will help someone in making a more informed decision.

[Witch Doctor]

Originally Posted by Duckogram

The 12 F-350 did not have TPMS either. I was thinking about
putting a cats-eye on the duallys with a 507
on the single valve but that was a challenge with the Alum Wheels.
The new MH has steel wheels with Stainless covers that can be eliminated
but the wheels will need paint. I like the idea of equalizing
pressure and then having remote monitoring to boot.

how would you know which tire was getting a leak? If I understood you correctly ?

[BigTJohn]

I have the Tire Minder which is a different name for Tire Tracker. It is very good, I have had it on 3 different trailers, two bumper pulls and now my Columbus 5th. It has saved me from a blow out twice and works very well. The distributor in mid East FL is very responsive and replaced a bad sensor. Easy to set up and change alert points. I like it a would get it again. Comes w/4 sensors, and with my other truck, I added 4 more and all was good.

[Duckogram]

Originally Posted by gljurczyk

how would you know which tire was getting a leak? If I understood you correctly ?

There is an internal check valve to prevent both
tires from going flat. However you would have to isolate
the tires to find the leaker. The cats eye only allows you
visually check for a fixed pressure and balances the
duals. It's more for economy unlike the TPMS which is more for
safety.

[beechjet16mf]

Has anyone used the Dorman 360 RV TPMS system. I like the FastLeak feature.
I will be using it on a Flagstaff 27RLWS trailer. My 2009 Suburban already has TPMS.

[Witch Doctor]

Originally Posted by Duckogram

There is an internal check valve to prevent both
tires from going flat. However you would have to isolate
the tires to find the leaker. The cats eye only allows you
visually check for a fixed pressure and balances the
duals. It's more for economy unlike the TPMS which is more for
safety.

Thanks I learned something new....

[Tireman9]

Originally Posted by beechjet16mf

Has anyone used the Dorman 360 RV TPMS system. I like the FastLeak feature.
I will be using it on a Flagstaff 27RLWS trailer. My 2009 Suburban already has TPMS.

There are other systems (TireTraker & Tire Minder are two) that sense fast and slow leaks. The other plus for these systems is that they will warn when there is a rapid loss from the current Hot pressure. This means...
If you cold pressure is 65 and your running hot pressure is say 77 some sensors will only warn when you have lost enough air to get to the cold warning pressure of 15% below 65 or 55 psi.
Traker & Minder will warn when you get a fast leak from the 77 psi i.e. 3 psi drop in 2 min also a warning if 6 psi in 10 min so you don't have to wait till the hot pressure drops to 55.


From Traker web site
3 Stages of Low Pressure alerts; Slow Pressure Loss, Quick Pressure Loss, Rapid Pressure Loss.
High pressure alert at 20% over baseline pressure.
2 Stages of High Temperature alerts.

I found this Video review of Traker vs Pressure Pro

I bought and use the Traker. I liked the features, price and warranty. Has already paid for itself in detecting a very slow leak ( 5 psi a week)

[RKR]

I followed your advice earlier and purchased the the Tire Traker. Came the mail yesterday.
Can't wait to try it out.

[Slympicins]

Keep us posted on the TireTraker. I would like to hear how it does.

[spock123]

Well I ordered the TST 507 today, $364 with 8 sensors, that was with shipping and a 3 year warranty I think that was a good deal. I get to try them out on 20 Feb when I go to Myrtle Beach, just a short trip. I will have them on the truck before then. I will post how everything goes

[Witch Doctor]

Originally Posted by spock123

Well I ordered the TST 507 today, $364 with 8 sensors, that was with shipping and a 3 year warranty I think that was a good deal. I get to try them out on 20 Feb when I go to Myrtle Beach, just a short trip. I will have them on the truck before then. I will post how everything goes

That is a good deal. where did you get them for that price, that's cheap for an 8 sensor system. did you get the blow through or just the screw on ones?......

[spock123]

I got the TST 507 screw on caps, the flow thur were the same price as the screw on caps but I choose the caps because I could not change the metal valve stems right now, my money is a little short right now. I got them from Info Tech RV Solutions, I could have also got them at RV Parts Country for the same price, I choose Info Tech because I could pay with Paypal and get Bill me Later, no money right now or tight, thats always the case with me.

[spock123]

Well I got the TST system in and I didn't think I would ever get them to work, I have a short fuse. I got them on and just today I got it all to work right, so I am good for my next trip. This way DW will have something to do instead of just sleep, I will get a new GPS next year, something else for her to watch.

[Duckogram]

Originally Posted by spock123

Well I got the TST system in and I didn't think I would ever get them to work, I have a short fuse. I got them on and just today I got it all to work right, so I am good for my next trip. This way DW will have something to do instead of just sleep, I will get a new GPS next year, something else for her to watch.

I watched the video a couple of times before I tried and
it helped a lot. As for the short fuse, I seem to recall being a charter member of that club.
glad you got-r-did.

[Slympicins]

I got a good laugh with the GPS for the DW. I call my DW Lucy as in the 1950's movie, "The Long Long Trailer". It's a classic RV movie. Gets directions wrong like using "Right" instead of "Correct". Forgetting to look up while helping you back up.

[rockfarmer]

I have the Hopkins system from Camping World and I do NOT recommend it. I will purchase the TST 507 when these batteries start to go bad.

[spock123]

Well after I got everything to work, it all works as it should. I brought a ditigal tire gauge from Walmart and I can see its wrong, I have to get another tire gauge. I have them on my truck and so far so good

[spock123]

Originally Posted by gljurczyk

That is a good deal. where did you get them for that price, that's cheap for an 8 sensor system. did you get the blow through or just the screw on ones?......

The best deal is InfoTech RV Solutions 813-961-9153. They have a 4 set of sensors for $220, flowthu or caps, same price, 8 pack $364 with shipping, 3 year warrenty. RV Parts Country sells a 8 pack for $364 and a 4 pack for $259 606-864-2598. The best deal is the first one and the shipping was fast

[Witch Doctor]

Originally Posted by spock123

Well after I got everything to work, it all works as it should. I brought a ditigal tire gauge from Walmart and I can see its wrong, I have to get another tire gauge. I have them on my truck and so far so good

Your right I would trust the sensor reading first.....Good luck with them, also wise to get the screw on being they are on rubber stems.....