tpms

[rafael33155]

ok i'm going to buy a tpms system for the monty and the truck now the problem is which is the best one out in the market every site i go they claim they have the best i don't trust advertisement but i do trust people here that actually have one and know how good the system are need input

[BB_TX]

Can't say which is best, but many of us are very happy with the TST 507.

[rafael33155]

like they say majority rules i'll look into it but 1 question i read on the system what's the difference between Flow Through Sensors and non-flow

[Bigsky3625RE]

We use the TST 507. Do not have the flow-through which allows you to add air without removing the sensors.

[DQDick]

We have TST with the flow thrus. Since I check and change air pressure every time we move the flow thru sensors are great. We had pressure pro before that and changed just to get the flow thru sensors. We've had them about a year and are very happy.

[BB_TX]

I have the non flow thru sensors. I adjust the pressure at the first of the season and that pressure changes very little over several months. Rarely have to add air. So no problem for me. I believe the flow thru sensors are somewhat larger.

Both have user replaceable batteries.

[richfaa]

Pressure pro and the TST system both work very well. We have had the pressure pro for 7 years with no problems and they have saved our butt several times.
The batteries are at about the limit on the Pressure pro system and I think I will get the TST 507 this time. For me it is 6 of one half dozen of the other.

[sambam]

TST 507 here with flow-thru. Bought it due to testimony here. I'm happy with the system. I hear the customer service is very good, but haven't needed it.

[JandC]

quote:Originally posted by sambam

TST 507 here with flow-thru. Bought it due to testimony here. I'm happy with the system. I hear the customer service is very good, but haven't needed it.

I also went with the 507 Flow-thru system. Had them for a short time on our 2008 3400RL and switched them to our new Montana. I suction cupped my monitor on the lower left side of my windshield and it has never failed to receive with just the stock short antenna.

[HamRad]

We've got the Pressure Pro system and have been very happy with it. Extremely accurate. It is the non-flow thru type. Already saved me some trailer damage. When I have to replace sensors due to low battery I'll re-evaluate and take a look at the TST Flow thru system. But either one is OK. Dennis

[Dutch and Di]

We too use the TST system but I still like the 510 system where the sensors are completely sealed and you don't have to change the batteries years. Their life span is 5 to 7 years and we are going on 5 years with no problems. Hugs, Di

[Dave W]

As a quick note - Vulcan Tire have the 507RV Flow Through system for $229 including shipping along with the 3 year warranty. http://www.vulcantire.com/smartire_pu_trailer_info.htm

I just ordered them for our new trailer from there as it looks to be quite a bit less expensive vs CW or even AMAZON and with the clunk OEM Chinese tires supplied by Thor/Keystone..........(those tires will be replaced in the spring of 2015 by some LTs)

[markmontana]

quote:Originally posted by Dave W

As a quick note - Vulcan Tire have the 507RV Flow Through system for $229 including shipping along with the 3 year warranty. http://www.vulcantire.com/smartire_pu_trailer_info.htm

I just ordered them for our new trailer from there as it looks to be quite a bit less expensive vs CW or even AMAZON and with the clunk OEM Chinese tires supplied by Thor/Keystone..........(those tires will be replaced in the spring of 2015 by some LTs)

I just checked Vulcan. If you order a full kit (10 wheels for a DRW plus trailer) they want $565.00. That is much higher than eBay @ $479.

I would like to have all tires monitored, especially since its a little hard to check duals on the truck.

Am I looking at something wrong? I about to pull the trigger on TPMS.

[DmaxDually]

I have the 507 with the flow thru sensors. They work great and the batteries are user replacable. You don't have to break down the tire to change them. Just remove the sensor from the valve stem, remove 2 small screws from the battery cover replace the CR1632 battery reinstall everything and you're done. I would like to make 2 very important points. The first is when you order the TST 507 with the flow thru sensors it a good idea order extra O-ring seals for the battery cover. When you replace the battery as a precaution you should replace the seal on the cover because it will be dried,cracked and swollen. The second point is that when you replace your tires on your truck or camper, if you do not alrealy have them, install metal valve stems. Not the half brass half rubber pull thru ones. Get the full metal screw/clamp on ones that have the O ring seal. My 2012 Chevy Silverado 3500HD dually has the rubber (high press) stems from the factory. About year after I installed the Flow thru sensors,which were working perfectly the whole time, I got a flat on one of my inside rear tires. Come to find out that it was the rubber valve stem that failed. It had a small cut in it. My tires are now due for replacement and I will have full metal valve stems installed. I talked to Chevy Parts dept and they do not make a metal valve stem for the truck. The factory stems are high pressure rubber. These are supposed to be HD work trucks they should come with metal valve stems from the factory. How about Ford and Dodge owners are your valves rubber or full metal?

[rafael33155]

well just bought the 507 system now going to change the Chinese bomb and i'll be set

[Virginia Young]

UPS just delivered ours. They will be on the G614s before we head to Goshen.