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08-28-2013, 04:00 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Salisbury
Posts: 561
M.O.C. #6935
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Pressure Pro TPMS
Think that I scored a good deal on Craigslist today. A couple just sold their Monaco rv but they took the three year old Pressure Pro 10 wheel TPMS off of it to sell separate. They had 11 updated with new gasket transmitters, echo repeater and truck/rv monitor. When we got done "negotiating", I handed the man 2 one hundred dollar bills and walked away. The monitor and repeater cost more than that. Checked it out and everything is working like it should. My tire man is getting me some metal valve stems to put on Monte and TV. Can't wait  ! Maybe this will reduce some of my towing stress  . Christmas came early this year for Stevie....lol.
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08-28-2013, 04:05 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Arroyo City
Posts: 3,110
M.O.C. #13395
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Way to go! I hope they serve you well
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08-28-2013, 04:07 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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You did good!! Keep in mind that the monitors are good in the case of leaks, but at speed with a China-bomb blowout, there is nothing that will help. Hoping you have different tires to put the sensors on?
Bingo
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Bingo and Cathy - Our adventures begin in the hills of WV. We are blessed by our 2014 3850FL Big Sky (previous 2011 3750FL and 2007 3400RL) that we pull with a 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic DRW CC dually.
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08-28-2013, 04:11 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Used the that system for several years. It should serve you well.
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Dick, Joyce, Diego, Picatso and Gustav
2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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08-28-2013, 04:34 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Salisbury
Posts: 561
M.O.C. #6935
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Bingo, no we haven't swapped out the Mara-bombs yet. That will be a winter project. Hoping and praying that they will last for the three short trips that we have planned before winter. But watching for a good deal on some new tires everyday. If one comes along, I'll put them on sooner.
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08-29-2013, 01:47 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Friendship, Maine
Posts: 483
M.O.C. #6338
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I have, and am still a fan of, the Pressure Pro. I just exchanged my sending units for new ones at the discounted price.
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2012 Big Sky 3400, now an SOB 5th wheel
2007 Montana 3075 previously
2015 GMC 3500 Dually
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08-29-2013, 03:03 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Hollister
Posts: 1,043
M.O.C. #10764
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I did the same thing with a guy on the RV Network. They worked great and warned me of two tire failures this Summer and prevented a lot of damage to the RV.
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08-29-2013, 03:16 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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You got a great deal. We have been using that system for 7 years on two Montana's. Would not leave home without it.
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08-29-2013, 04:11 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,154
M.O.C. #6433
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I just installed a TPMS this year after 5 yrs without one. Have never had a blowout or even a low tire. But the TPMS gave me much more peace of mind just being able to see the pressures and temperatures at a glance while driving.
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Bill & Patricia
Riley, our Golden
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
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08-29-2013, 04:50 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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The TMPS will not give adequate warning on a Blowout that is a "sudden and catastrophic failure" Boom and it is gone. It does warn of a decrease in PSI allowing you the time to safely stop and prevent damage to the RV. I can recall 5 cases over 7 years where the TMPS gave us low PSI warning and we were able to get off the roads safely. two with this 2013 top of the line, best you can buy 3402 Big Sky due to defective valve stems.
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08-29-2013, 01:03 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Fayetteville
Posts: 2,351
M.O.C. #6831
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Good deal Steve. I have used mine for 6 years and it has alerted me to problems three times. I would not leave home without a TPMS.
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08-29-2013, 04:40 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Madison
Posts: 1,239
M.O.C. #5906
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If you use a pressure monitor that also monitors the internal temperature of the tires, you might have a hint that the blowout is a possibility. When the temperature of one tire is significantly higher than the rest of the tires a catastrophic failure might occur. Road hazards are not the only cause of a blowout.
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08-29-2013, 04:46 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Winfield
Posts: 7,327
M.O.C. #6846
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by DonandBonnie
Road hazards are not the only cause of a blowout.
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Agree, one other major cause is the words "Made in China" imprinted on the side of the tires. 
Bingo
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Bingo and Cathy - Our adventures begin in the hills of WV. We are blessed by our 2014 3850FL Big Sky (previous 2011 3750FL and 2007 3400RL) that we pull with a 2007 Chevy Silverado Classic DRW CC dually.
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