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Dennis Crawford:
Folks,

I want to buy a TPMS for my 2005 Monterey.  I visited the Tampa RV show yesterday, but could not decide.  I know the pressure pro gets acclaims, but I saw a couple of others that appear to be better.  But with no experience, it is difficult for me to decide.  Any input would be helpful.

Thanks,

Dennis

Dick Simonis:
I just installed the Tire Safe Guard system but don't yet have any miles on it.  What I can say is that it seems to pick up the toad sensor at a repectible distance without a repeater.

The biggest problem I had was connenting the outer dual tire because of the silly inward facing valve stem.  Had to use a flexible extender that wrapped behind the wheel with a bracket attached to the hub by the hub cap.  I used the flow though sensor which seem to work great.  Aside from that it was an easy install and the monitor picked up the sensor right away.

When i get new tires latter this month, I'll have the valve stems replaced with something that will allow a neater sensor install.

Jeff Watt:
Last fall I installed the 507 model from Truck System Technologies,:

www.tsttruck.com

It has no problem reading the pressures from the toad without a repeater. It has replaceable batteries in the sensors.  I do have a problem with one tire - it is not the sensor as I have tried different sensors and still doesn't read. TST suggests:

" the shrader valve (within the valve stem) is probably recessed within the valve stem, not allowing adequate contact with the sensor."

I haven't got around to changing this.

Overall seems to work well. Monitor battery lasts a long time so it doesn't need to be plugged in while being used. Readings are pretty accurate; knew as I had one sensor that must not have been screwed on completely and caused a slow leak in the tire. When I checked the tire with a gauge it was essentially the same as what the TST indicated. Took off the sensor, re-installed it and has since been OK.

It is interesting to see how much the tire pressures/temps change from cold to operating. You have to consider this when setting parameters. My limited experience with TST is they are quite helpful - received responses promptly.

Jeff

Joel Weiss:

--- Quote from: Jeff Watt ---Last fall I installed the 507 model from Truck System Technologies,:

www.tsttruck.com

Overall seems to work well

--- End quote ---

X2; another vote for TST.  We've had our system for 6 months and have been very pleased with it.  No need for a repeater with our 40' MH and a toad.

Jerry and Kay Hudson:
x3   we have had the tst for two years and would not leave home without it ....great customer service :)

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