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03-24-2021, 02:27 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Fredericksburg
Posts: 164
M.O.C. #23470
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I'm a 6 yr user of TST 507. It saved me on I-40 in Peoria. I would not leave home without it. Its that important.
For a large trailer, get the repeater. I would probably like a color display, but not worth color extra cost. My gray monitor background works fine.
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03-25-2021, 08:33 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: TROY
Posts: 134
M.O.C. #23248
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My system saved me when I caught a screw in the tire coming north last year. Was able to get off the highway and in a safe place to change it.
I have the color monitor, which I like, but would be fine with the B&W if readability is good.
The sensors will connect without, but I use the repeater, which I wired in with a switch.
I use the monitor at the start of a drive to decide if I need to air up the tires. I find it is very accurate.
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03-25-2021, 09:24 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Lethbridge
Posts: 11
M.O.C. #20870
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Been monitoring site for a number of years and thinking it is time to purchase a TST system. My question is do I need to upgrade to metal valve stems on the tires?
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03-25-2021, 10:53 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2020
Location: UPLAND
Posts: 1,284
M.O.C. #26190
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Quote:
Originally Posted by brisam
Been monitoring site for a number of years and thinking it is time to purchase a TST system. My question is do I need to upgrade to metal valve stems on the tires?
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No. Just get the standard sensors and not the flow through type. If you have to add air to your tire, it literally only takes 30 seconds to remove the sensor, add air and put it back on.
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2019 Keystone Montana 3560RL, 2020 Chevy 2500 HD, Firestone airbags, Air Lift wireless compressor, Curt gooseneck, 20K Reese Goosebox, TST-507, USMC combat vet & retired LEO. Robert, Anika, Breanna, Dylan (daughter-in-law Stephanie). & our Great Pyrenees Layla
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03-25-2021, 11:30 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Stacy
Posts: 15
M.O.C. #24879
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I hope it's okay to ask this here since it is related, but what are people using for high/low pressure settings for 110 psi Sailun tires? I just installed the TST507 in Feb after 20 years of towing without one and never having a tire issue. I spent more time on this trip listening to alarms and looking at that screen than I wanted!!
I set the psi alarms at 120 and 100 to start. I filled to 110 psi in my warm shop and left MN for FL the next day at -15F. No issues until the next morning at -5 where all the sensors were showing around 90 psi. They warmed up to about 110psi after driving a while. Once we got to FL I would see 125 psi after driving some distance. Tire temps seemed to run 15-20 higher than outside temps.
I never imagined there would be such a swing in pressure with temperature.
Thanks,
Mike
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03-25-2021, 12:01 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2020
Location: UPLAND
Posts: 1,284
M.O.C. #26190
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MikeandJo4
I hope it's okay to ask this here since it is related, but what are people using for high/low pressure settings for 110 psi Sailun tires? I just installed the TST507 in Feb after 20 years of towing without one and never having a tire issue. I spent more time on this trip listening to alarms and looking at that screen than I wanted!!
I set the psi alarms at 120 and 100 to start. I filled to 110 psi in my warm shop and left MN for FL the next day at -15F. No issues until the next morning at -5 where all the sensors were showing around 90 psi. They warmed up to about 110psi after driving a while. Once we got to FL I would see 125 psi after driving some distance. Tire temps seemed to run 15-20 higher than outside temps.
I never imagined there would be such a swing in pressure with temperature.
Thanks,
Mike
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My low is set to 95, and I think the high is 125 or 135. All I can remember is the low is 95 and that is when mine went off a week ago.
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03-25-2021, 12:57 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Fredericksburg
Posts: 164
M.O.C. #23470
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I called TST and adjusted the alarm to their recommendation and also consulted the Sailiun inflation guide. I believe mine is around 90 and 125. I inflate my tires around 100 psi, 110 is very harsh.
My tires often increase pressure while driving 15 - 19 pounds from the cold pressure, particularly in FL.
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03-25-2021, 01:04 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
Posts: 4,086
M.O.C. #20477
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MikeandJo4
I hope it's okay to ask this here since it is related, but what are people using for high/low pressure settings for 110 psi Sailun tires? I just installed the TST507 in Feb after 20 years of towing without one and never having a tire issue. I spent more time on this trip listening to alarms and looking at that screen than I wanted!!
I set the psi alarms at 120 and 100 to start. I filled to 110 psi in my warm shop and left MN for FL the next day at -15F. No issues until the next morning at -5 where all the sensors were showing around 90 psi. They warmed up to about 110psi after driving a while. Once we got to FL I would see 125 psi after driving some distance. Tire temps seemed to run 15-20 higher than outside temps.
I never imagined there would be such a swing in pressure with temperature.
Thanks,
Mike
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Mike,
I use 95 for low and 135 for high.
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03-25-2021, 04:14 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: TROY
Posts: 134
M.O.C. #23248
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Also 95 and 135. I believe there is a recommendation provided. TechnoRV has some informational videos to help as well. I am sure there are many others on YouTube.
I have the flow through sensors. They require a steel stem, which my trailer came from the factory with.
My tires will run in the mid to upper 120's. It depends on starting out temp and the high for the day. I've seen them go as high as the low 130's on hot days that started out cold. Next morning, they were all high (Michigan vs Georgia), so I let a few PSI out.
The "sun side" tires will run hotter and higher pressure than the "shade side"
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03-25-2021, 06:33 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: woodstock
Posts: 565
M.O.C. #8174
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Yes they help . Glad it worked for you.
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Montana Master
Woodstock Ga
2020 3931 FB Legacy
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03-26-2021, 07:07 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2021
Location: Coloma, Wisconsin
Posts: 209
M.O.C. #28036
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I had a Foretravel motor coach and in a conversation with some very experienced full timers on tire monitoring systems I took away an understanding that the repeater boosts the signal for your system in an attempt to reduce interference per say from other systems used as an example on a semi you maybe passing or riding next to. Many different tire monitoring systems out there on the road & I would recommend using the repeater to hopefully get the most accurate current reading or signal from your sensors.
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2019 3121RL 35 ft., 2020 3500 Dodge Ram SRW, Cummins 6.7 HO, Air Bags - Air Lift BT Wireless Compressor, Coloma, Wisconsin
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03-26-2021, 08:39 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Thousand Oaks
Posts: 64
M.O.C. #10001
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I hate another screen to clutter up cab.
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03-26-2021, 09:06 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2020
Location: UPLAND
Posts: 1,284
M.O.C. #26190
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Doug Brown
I hate another screen to clutter up cab.
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It's not too bad. Mine sits in a little recessed area on my dash. Do you use one Doug?
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03-26-2021, 10:55 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Fredericksburg
Posts: 164
M.O.C. #23470
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I dislike screen clutter as well, but right now advantages outweigh disadvantages.
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03-26-2021, 04:32 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: Lodi
Posts: 221
M.O.C. #28242
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I don't see it listed on their information, but does this or any other brand offer an audible alert vs having to monitor the screen? I messaged them but haven't received a reply.
Thank you
Allen
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03-26-2021, 04:44 PM
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#36
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Fredericksburg
Posts: 164
M.O.C. #23470
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TST gives you an audible alert AND screen.
A screen is very helpful because you know which tire is changing BEFORE the alarm sounds. A system without a screen is useless to me. In my case, I was actually explaining to my wife how the monitor works when one tire lost one PSI. I told her that's not good, let's watch. In another mile it lost another PSI.
We consulted The Next Exit Book and found a truck stop 8 miles away. Screw in the tire.
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03-26-2021, 05:42 PM
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#37
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
Posts: 5,183
M.O.C. #1920
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The question on metal valve stems earlier by Brisam. All of my Montana’s have come with metal valve stems. Check to see if yours aren’t metal first.
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2021Montana 3230CK Super Solar+ Legacy Package
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04-08-2021, 07:53 AM
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#38
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: POINTBLANK
Posts: 1,916
M.O.C. #19944
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MY Turn / saved by TST507
Picked up my trailer from warranty work - did hook up and safety check. Almost made it out of the gate when the monitor started screaming. Drivers front tire had 74 lbs. Might have ruined the evening ...
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Slide Toppers / EMS-HW50C / Sailun 85's
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04-08-2021, 07:56 AM
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#39
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Fredericksburg
Posts: 164
M.O.C. #23470
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Don't leave home without it. Thanks for sharing your experience. Hope people are listening.
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04-08-2021, 07:58 AM
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#40
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: POINTBLANK
Posts: 1,916
M.O.C. #19944
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TST Suction Mount
Quote:
Originally Posted by 432bartman
It's not too bad. Mine sits in a little recessed area on my dash. Do you use one Doug?
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I use the suction mount and locate it on the far left side of windshield - very out of the way. Enjoy this better the center windshield clutter.
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Slide Toppers / EMS-HW50C / Sailun 85's
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