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01-20-2019, 11:52 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Menifee
Posts: 1,109
M.O.C. #22986
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wiesehan
I’m a MOC member and TST dealer. If you haven’t purchased any yet, let me know and I can ship to you.
Donald Wiesehan
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How much are these systems..?
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01-21-2019, 05:56 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Richmond, TX
Posts: 109
M.O.C. #20452
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I have a TST 510 system on all my truck and trailer tires and have been very satisfied with it. I think there are 2 well known systems, TST and TireMinder, and many other lesser knowns. My advice is to get a good system for the trailer with flow-through air valves and replaceable batteries.
When I bought mine in 2013 I thought TST was the best system. Since then with experience I have found that I really don't need sensors on the truck, but it is nice to have a complete system. Adding or removing air would be much easier with a flow-through system rather than having to remove the sensor. The batteries last a long time, but since new sensors are expensive and batteries are cheap, you want replaceable batteries.
My system has warned me of failing tires with slow leaks many times before they completely lost pressure. It has probably saved me money on repairs since I can replace the tire before it disintegrates and damages the trailer. My Montana came with E-rated tires which wore out prematurely, and I eventually switched to G-rated. I monitor my pressures and temperatures closely on trips, along with wheel hub temps.
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John & Janet from Texas via Connecticut and Vermont
2012 Keystone Montana 3150RL 5th Wheel
2012 Ford F350 Diesel 4x4 Lariat Crewcab SRW
6.7L V-8 diesel, 6-sp automatic, 3.55 axle ratio
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01-21-2019, 06:23 AM
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#23
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 1,788
M.O.C. #14547
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Another for TSTand their flow through system. Customer service is great as well. I change the batteries yearly with new bought via ebay for about a buck or so apiece for fresh Energizers
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Dave W
2014 Montana High Country 343RL (Sold!)
2011 Ford 6.7 Lariat CCLB (Went to PU Heaven)
2019 F150SC XLT SE Sport,w/full tow package
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01-21-2019, 07:59 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Claypool
Posts: 279
M.O.C. #9711
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A system with four sensors would be
$279.00 and it includes the booster.
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SOB Curt 25 K 5th wheel hitch
2012 Ram 3500 DRW Laramie Long Horn
RDS 60 gallon fuel tank, air lift air bags
Wheel to wheel SS side bars
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01-21-2019, 09:02 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Ogden
Posts: 638
M.O.C. #13862
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TST for me. For years. I don't like the flow-through one's though. They're too slow. Too restricted, while filling with a pump. I returned my original ones and got the non flow-through 507. I only have to add air about once or twice a season, so the 20 seconds additional per tire to unscrew and reinstall them is a total non-issue for me. My trailer doesn't move without them being installed. By the way, they are never installed unless I'm getting ready to move. The batteries last much longer if you remove them during long periods of inactivity.
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01-22-2019, 08:28 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: May 2017
Location: Mid Missouri
Posts: 156
M.O.C. #19889
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Do your research
For 5 years I have owned one the 2 most discussed brands on this thread. I thought I was having some battery issues, so I stopped at WM on my way home from a camping trip and installed new batteries, then continued on home about 45 mins away. When i got home and went to remove the batteries from the sensors, and found 1 sensor was missing the cap and battery, yet I had not received a 'no signal' warning on the receiver. Believing I was beginning to have issues (not battery related) with my system I called the manufacturer and was told that if I lose the cap and battery while traveling down the road it could take "up to 30 minutes" for my receiver to register a 'no signal' condition. Due to this, I will likely be buying a different brand before camping season starts this year
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2017 Montana High Country 353RL
2017 Silverado 3500HD DRW CC LB 6.6L Duramax
B&W Companion
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01-23-2019, 07:22 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Elkhart Lake
Posts: 141
M.O.C. #12256
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Tire pressure monitors
I have owned the Tire Minder system for over 5 years and installed it on two different 5th wheels. Of course, I change batteries and cross check pressures before getting on the road, however; in the course of those years we've had 3 false alarms (ranging from sudden pressure loss to over pressure and the most recent informing me that one tire was excessively hot). It wasn't. I don't appreciate false positives and since not one of those instances was correct or a true emergency, I'm not sure I would recommend the Tire Minder. Perhaps the TST system is better. I think most newer trucks from 2012 on, have built in tire pressure monitoring systems. Ours is a 2017 and is spot on accurate and I haven't had any false positives.
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01-23-2019, 08:13 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: North Ridgeville
Posts: 20,229
M.O.C. #2839
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wiesehan
A system with four sensors would be
$279.00 and it includes the booster.
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Fair price we saw them at two different vendors at the RV show in Tampa last week for 299.00 without the booster. We have been using the TST system on our 3402 since 2013 with no booster and have never lost a signal. We keep the monitor/ antenna above the plain of the dashboard directed directly out the window..
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01-23-2019, 11:29 AM
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#29
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Menifee
Posts: 1,109
M.O.C. #22986
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wiesehan
A system with four sensors would be
$279.00 and it includes the booster.
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do you have a website so I can look and check out the system and possibly purchase?
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01-30-2019, 07:15 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: Fort Mill
Posts: 108
M.O.C. #22972
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I have a 2019 3720rl I notice you need metal valve stems, I feel these need to be longer than normal if you use flothru is this true? Thanks Jerome & Judy
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01-30-2019, 08:00 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
Posts: 5,146
M.O.C. #1920
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Our tires had metal valve stems. They didn’t need to be any longer. Longer stems would actually be worse for vibration.
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01-30-2019, 09:25 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Albany
Posts: 407
M.O.C. #11972
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What rames14 said.
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2012 3150RL. G614 tires. Hardwired surge protector. Level-Up Hydraulic leveling.
2013 F-350 Lariat 6.7 PSD SRW SC LB 4X4 OEM hitch, air self-leveling on rear. 57-gallon replacement fuel tank. DieselSite water separator/fuel filter.
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01-30-2019, 10:44 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: WATERFORD
Posts: 82
M.O.C. #21009
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TST flow thru's!! I bought the set of 6 so I could put one on my spare and have one as a back-up. It's an easy way to keep track of your spare tire pressure.
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04-20-2019, 04:08 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Terrell
Posts: 353
M.O.C. #10881
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HELP.......
ready to order TST 507 with 8 sensors......
Do I want flow thru or NON flow thru?????
THANKS
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04-20-2019, 04:50 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: austin
Posts: 27
M.O.C. #13656
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Joe in Texas
HELP.......
ready to order TST 507 with 8 sensors......
Do I want flow thru or NON flow thru?????
THANKS
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I don't like the flow thrus myself, very very slow filling.
Also won't fit on my Ford dually front tires
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04-20-2019, 06:17 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Boise
Posts: 288
M.O.C. #13564
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I have the flow thru's and take them off to fill the tires due to how slow they are. The concept is great but reality is only marginal. If topping off only a couple of pounds it's OK but 5 or more psi very slow. Any new ones I get will not be the flow thru's. I will never be without the system however!!
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04-20-2019, 06:47 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Albany
Posts: 407
M.O.C. #11972
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Although I have no experience with the flow thru type, I don't like the idea of slow filling. I have non-flow thru and they work just fine.
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2012 3150RL. G614 tires. Hardwired surge protector. Level-Up Hydraulic leveling.
2013 F-350 Lariat 6.7 PSD SRW SC LB 4X4 OEM hitch, air self-leveling on rear. 57-gallon replacement fuel tank. DieselSite water separator/fuel filter.
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04-20-2019, 07:46 PM
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#38
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2017
Location: South East NC
Posts: 1,768
M.O.C. #19865
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NON-flow through. I remove the 'lock' as who is going to steal the sensors?
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John & Patty
2022 3855 BR
2019 Lariat F350 4X4 Dually
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04-20-2019, 09:15 PM
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#39
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Ogden
Posts: 638
M.O.C. #13862
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Non flow through. You'll read lots of people saying non flow through is faster. Believe the.They speak the truth.
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04-21-2019, 05:10 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Alexandria
Posts: 352
M.O.C. #12394
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TST Flow Thru. ALCAN approved.
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