On Thu, 25 May 2017 06:55:10 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 5/25/2017 6:32 AM, Poco Deplorevole wrote:
On Wed, 24 May 2017 19:51:38 -0400, Alex wrote:

Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 5/24/2017 12:40 PM, Its Me wrote:
On Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 12:29:43 PM UTC-4, Poco Deplorevole wrote:
On Wed, 24 May 2017 12:19:22 -0400, wrote:

On Wed, 24 May 2017 10:35:03 -0400, Poco Deplorevole
wrote:

Anyone use one of these systems? I'm thinking of putting this on
the RV. Seen too many horrific
results of blowouts on the highway.

http://eezrvproduct.com/products/tir...systems-tpms-4


We have them on the Lincoln. Expect to replace some sensors whenever
they break down a tire because the tire guys usually trash them.

I suppose I could always take off the sensors before any tire work
is done.

I think Greg is talking about the factory internal sensors. Both my
car and my wife's has those, and we've had new tires mounted and
haven't lost one yet. I'm sure it does happen though.

The system you're looking at has external sensors which replace the
valve stem cap, so as you say, you could just remove them and replace
with the plastic caps until the tire work is complete.

BTW, the Amazon reviews were very positive. One thing I did notice
is that someone said the monitor placement was critical in getting a
good, solid signal from all the sensors.



I've had several cars with the factory tire pressure monitoring systems.

The Altima I drive now has a cool feature. If you leave the ignition
on (but engine off) when adding air to a tire, the car horn will beep
when the tire is at 32 psi. Don't need a tire gauge.



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Does it adjust for temperature? That would be great if the tire was
cold before you took off for a drive.

Driving north on a hot, sunny afternoon on I-81 will raise the tire temp a bunch. I wonder how the
TPMS compensates, if at all. I suppose if both driver-side tires are at the same (higher) temp then
the fear would be reduced. I wish they also made a wheel bearing temp monitoring system.



Heh. One of the reasons I got out of RV'ing. Too many things to worry
about. I've grown to really like simplicity.

First blow out I had was on the christening voyage to Florida in a brand
new Pace Arrow Class A motorhome. Inner tire on rear blew.
Spent the night in a truck repair parking lot while the replacement was
ordered and delivered.

Pace Arrow was a piece of crap, BTW.


Heard a lot of bad about Pace Arrow. The tires for my 5'er are readily available and are less than
$150 each, replaced. I had a slow leak during this last trip. Called the Good Sam road assistance
folks from the campground, and they had a guy out there within the hour. Turned out to be a nail
close to the sidewall. The nail was angled towards the center of the tread, so the sidewall wasn't
damaged and the repair was good. The guy removed the tire repaired it and replaced it. Good Sam
covered everything but the actual repair, which cost me $15. Couldn't bitch too much about that.
Tire got me home and still has 80-85 lbs of air, so the patch held.