Constant, real time tire pressure monitoring: hopefully improved blowout protection

[countrygirl]

I am curious. Do lights flash when you are getting a flat or do these things just beep?

On mine three things happend...

1. Green "OK" indicator goes to a large bright red light...

2. An obnoxious beeping starts....

3. A flat tire symbol appears on the LCD....

and while this is not part of the package....

I have a heart attack.....

I have been using the TST 501 system this year ( had the earlier version in previous years) and I love it. Have only had one tire issue since I have had them and the system gave me plenty of warning to get it fixed before any major issues arose. The 501 has replaceable batteries which is nice as they permanent batteries did not last as long as advertised and the new system cost just as much as replacement sensors for the old system. The biggest thing for me is knowing what is going on with the tires from inside the TV and the comfort that I can catch and correct most problems before they can cause further damage. One word of caution, if you use TPMS , you should use metal valve stems.

[wbmiller3]

On the Doran an extremely loud beeping alarm goes off and the tire pressure of the affected tire is displayed on the digital readout.

And, as Joseph said, you have a cardiac event.

Mine has gone off once when I had a dual tire failure due to road debris. I credit the system with allowing me to get off the road before catastrophic failure of the tire. When the alarm went off I had not noticed any difference in handling (note: the 2nd tire did not alarm until I had finished changing the first one...it had a much smaller leak).

[Barb&Tim]

Originally Posted by countrygirl

I am curious. Do lights flash when you are getting a flat or do these things just beep?

On our TST 510, Blinking red light, beeping and display of the tire pressure and temperature of the tire. An alarm can be triggered by pressure or temperature with this system.

Tim

[Civil_War_Buff]

Originally Posted by rumbleweed

One word of caution, if you use TPMS , you should use metal valve stems.

Why is that?

[Barb&Tim]

The extra weight of the sensors tend to stress the rubber valve stem more than normal which might cause the rubber valve stems to fail.

I got metal valve stems at NAPA but see my caution note here:

http://www.trailmanorowners.com/foru...4&postcount=37

Tim

When I swapped out the rubber for metal stems on my old wheels, I got the stems at a local trailer supply shop for $2.50 each. Took them and the wheels to my local tire ship where they replaced the stems on all three wheels and balanced for $15.00

Originally Posted by rumbleweed

When I swapped out the rubber for metal stems on my old wheels, I got the stems at a local trailer supply shop for $2.50 each. Took them and the wheels to my local tire ship where they replaced the stems on all three wheels and balanced for $15.00

Good information, after my mud flaps that is next on my list.

[Civil_War_Buff]

Originally Posted by Barb&Tim

The extra weight of the sensors tend to stress the rubber valve stem more than normal which might cause the rubber valve stems to fail.

I got metal valve stems at NAPA but see my caution note here:

http://www.trailmanorowners.com/foru...4&postcount=37

Tim

Thanks Tim, I was able to find them on ebay for $1.00 / 4.

Did you have the tires balanced with the sensors on? I think that makes good sense, but do they weigh enough to throw the balance off enough to be concerned??????