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Old 08-06-2015, 12:28 PM   #1
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TireMinder (TPS) Booster installation

Hi Guys; Can anyone give some input to where /how they installed the booster unit.....THANKS Barry
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Old 08-06-2015, 03:34 PM   #2
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What booster unit? I know they make them but unless you are driving a bus or pulling a 45'er with a HDT it is unlikely that you would need one. You may have to relocate your receiver...
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Old 08-06-2015, 04:00 PM   #3
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They are emphatic about installing the signal booster........I do use a tow dolly w/ vehicle.....Thanks
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Old 08-06-2015, 05:01 PM   #4
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I hooked mine in the nose of my Vlite. Tied into the positive/negative side coming out of the battery disconnect.

And yes, you will need the booster. As a matter of fact, they don't sell the units without the boosters anymore.

I'd like to post a pic but the system is not letting me now.
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Old 08-06-2015, 05:56 PM   #5
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Thanks-wish it was that easy. I need to find hot and ground in the back of the motorhome. Most everything back there is operated by lights, brakes, etc...
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Old 08-06-2015, 06:19 PM   #6
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If you haven't bought the TireMinder yet DON"T buy it. Get the the TST 507RV you'll be very happy with it. TST 507RV 4 Wheel Towed Vehicle System w/ Cap Sens & Repeter for Sale Online - Vulcan Tire Sales

I had the Tireminder for around 3 years and IMO it's worthless.
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Old 08-06-2015, 06:43 PM   #7
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My bad. I assumed that all tpms were created equally. I use the TST507. Had it on a 40' 5er and moved it to my 29' A + toad. Never had the need for a booster. Did have to raise the receiver to a higher location in the MH. So its X2 for what gashog wrote...
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Old 08-06-2015, 07:04 PM   #8
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With the TireMinders you have to manually scroll through to check PSI and Temp (taking your eyes off the road for quite sometime fiddling with it) and my TireMinder would randomly lose the signal from time to time.
I replaced my TireMinders with the TST 507RV. We logged over 3,000 miles with the TST 507's this year and it was flawless never losing a signal. While drive you don't have to push any buttons to check your PSI and Temp, the TST 507 unit scrolls continuously thru every tire showing you the PSI and Temp (totally hands free).
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I put the repeater on the receiver under the bumper and wired it to the batteries on the trailer with a plug. The receiver keeps the signal from being disrupted. As I understand it some wifi/ radio type frequencies in motor homes etc can RFI the monitor. I just wrap the wire around the receiver when not being used and velcro the wire. Could wire it differently but that just seemed easier and faster at the time.
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Old 08-07-2015, 06:50 AM   #10
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I too have the 507 and repeater, I got it for 1/2 off. Used it once and forget to hook it up and never lost a signal. My tires are prob 35ft from the display

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