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01-13-2021, 11:17 AM
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Pickin', Campin', Mason
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: South Western PA
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SunShade for TST Monitor
One of my biggest gripes about the TST tire pressure monitoring system is seeing the color monitor display in brighter conditions.
Evidentially, the folks at TST have had some complaints as well.
Here is something they are offering. I purchased one and it came yesterday.
I'll post back if I see an improvement.
TST 507 Monitor SunShade
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2016 Flagstaff 8529IKBS Diamond Package 5th Wheel-Goodyear Endurance Tires
2017 Ford F-Series SCREW 4x4 - Factory Puck B&W Companion
TST Tire Monitor w/Repeater - Sinemate 3500w Gen.
Days Camped: '18=51 ☼ '19=58 ☼ '20=110 ☼ '21=15
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01-13-2021, 11:49 AM
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Looks great
If you ever have the opportunity, let us know if it fits onto the EEZ RV tpms.
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01-13-2021, 11:57 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2020
Location: South Central Virginia
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Hmm, $15.00 for a piece of plastic? I’m thinking one beer and a piece of poster board.
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01-13-2021, 12:03 PM
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Georgia Rally Coordinator
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: GA
Posts: 17,914
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 5picker
One of my biggest gripes about the TST tire pressure monitoring system is seeing the color monitor display in brighter conditions.
Evidentially, the folks at TST have had some complaints as well.
Here is something they are offering. I purchased one and it came yesterday.
I'll post back if I see an improvement.
TST 507 Monitor SunShade
Ill have to check it out when I see ya next week. Later RJD
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Ill have to check it out when I see ya next week. Later RJD
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2018 Dodge Ram 2500 6.4 3:73 gearing. Traded 2015 Chevy 2500 6.0, 4:10
Traded 2015 30WRLIKS V-Lite
Days camped 2019 62
Days camped 2020 49
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01-13-2021, 12:29 PM
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Pickin', Campin', Mason
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: South Western PA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by aceinspp
Ill have to check it out when I see ya next week. Later RJD
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Looking forward to that! 
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2016 Flagstaff 8529IKBS Diamond Package 5th Wheel-Goodyear Endurance Tires
2017 Ford F-Series SCREW 4x4 - Factory Puck B&W Companion
TST Tire Monitor w/Repeater - Sinemate 3500w Gen.
Days Camped: '18=51 ☼ '19=58 ☼ '20=110 ☼ '21=15
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01-13-2021, 12:31 PM
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Pickin', Campin', Mason
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: South Western PA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WanderMore
Hmm, $15.00 for a piece of plastic? I’m thinking one beer and a piece of poster board.
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Agreed... a little steep.
Someone with a 3D printer could make a them cheaper I'm sure.
It does look good, not like cardboard, a magic marker and three beers!
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2016 Flagstaff 8529IKBS Diamond Package 5th Wheel-Goodyear Endurance Tires
2017 Ford F-Series SCREW 4x4 - Factory Puck B&W Companion
TST Tire Monitor w/Repeater - Sinemate 3500w Gen.
Days Camped: '18=51 ☼ '19=58 ☼ '20=110 ☼ '21=15
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01-13-2021, 12:32 PM
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Pickin', Campin', Mason
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: South Western PA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TomAR
If you ever have the opportunity, let us know if it fits onto the EEZ RV tpms.
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I don't have one of those monitors so I'll likely never be able to have that opportunity. 
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2016 Flagstaff 8529IKBS Diamond Package 5th Wheel-Goodyear Endurance Tires
2017 Ford F-Series SCREW 4x4 - Factory Puck B&W Companion
TST Tire Monitor w/Repeater - Sinemate 3500w Gen.
Days Camped: '18=51 ☼ '19=58 ☼ '20=110 ☼ '21=15
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01-13-2021, 12:39 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2015
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SunShade for TST Monitor
There are a ton of sunshades for the screens on rc drone or FPV controllers, you might find one that would work for your screen size.
Try searching for “FPV monitor sun hood”
http://cjc Premium Quality 7.9 inch ..._hgZ.FbF24S3AM
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2015 Forester 2801QS GTS
TOAD-Hobie Mirage Pro Angler 14 kayak and Yamaha Zuma 50cc scooter on a custom trailer.
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01-13-2021, 01:53 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: South Carolina
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Using the included suction cup. I mount mine as high as possible on windshield next to rear view mirror and no problem in the SC sun 
YMMV 
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01-13-2021, 02:16 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
Posts: 300
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TST 507 Color monitor shade
Quote:
Originally Posted by 5picker
One of my biggest gripes about the TST tire pressure monitoring system is seeing the color monitor display in brighter conditions.
Evidentially, the folks at TST have had some complaints as well.
Here is something they are offering. I purchased one and it came yesterday.
I'll post back if I see an improvement.
TST 507 Monitor SunShade
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This monitor has a light sensor to dim the display at night.
If you have tinted windows it will dim in broad daylight.
I wish they would make screen brightness a menu option so you can turn off this sensor. to test shine a flashlight into the sensor hole and you will see what I mean.
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01-13-2021, 02:43 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Raleigh, NC
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Easy to fix
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Originally Posted by mbbutler
This monitor has a light sensor to dim the display at night.
If you have tinted windows it will dim in broad daylight.
I wish they would make screen brightness a menu option so you can turn off this sensor. to test shine a flashlight into the sensor hole and you will see what I mean.
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A little square of black electrical tape solves your problem.
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Sticks and Bricks: Raleigh, NC
2008 Cherokee 38P: at Ivor, VA permanently
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01-13-2021, 02:51 PM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by U.S.ArmyVeteran
Using the included suction cup. I mount mine as high as possible on windshield next to rear view mirror and no problem in the SC sun
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Mount it? I just throw it in the cup holder and periodically ask my wife to check it. She's never complained about being able to see it. 
But in all seriousness, if I kept it on the dash- I could see how this little suncover makes a difference.
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01-13-2021, 02:58 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2016
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Larry-NC
A little square of black electrical tape solves your problem. |
Incorrect...Tape over sensor = dark and it dims. You'd have to tape a flashlight onto the sensor....Rethink your engineering please!
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01-13-2021, 03:24 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Raleigh, NC
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Oops!
Quote:
Originally Posted by mbbutler
Incorrect...Tape over sensor = dark and it dims. You'd have to tape a flashlight onto the sensor....Rethink your engineering please!
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Oops!
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Larry
Sticks and Bricks: Raleigh, NC
2008 Cherokee 38P: at Ivor, VA permanently
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01-13-2021, 03:28 PM
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Pickin', Campin', Mason
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: South Western PA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Larry-NC
A little square of black electrical tape solves your problem. |
Quote:
Originally Posted by mbbutler
Incorrect...Tape over sensor = dark and it dims. You'd have to tape a flashlight onto the sensor....Rethink your engineering please!
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mbbutler... you are correct and I've thought about taping a LED light to the sensor hole... or modifying the circuit board. It likely has a photo-electric cell that makes a connection when light is shone on it. I'd bet bridging those points on the circuit board with a drop of solder would accomplish the same.
Anyway... we'll see how the SunShade works.
Obviously it isn't for everybody... or even anybody!
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2016 Flagstaff 8529IKBS Diamond Package 5th Wheel-Goodyear Endurance Tires
2017 Ford F-Series SCREW 4x4 - Factory Puck B&W Companion
TST Tire Monitor w/Repeater - Sinemate 3500w Gen.
Days Camped: '18=51 ☼ '19=58 ☼ '20=110 ☼ '21=15
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