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11-02-2021, 08:18 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: Florence
Posts: 82
M.O.C. #29530
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About TPMS Systems
quick question... as a newbie.. i'm wondering about tpms systems, and cost versus quality.
1. systems are all over the board in pricing.. from $50 on up.
2. the systems i see recommended are in the $300+ arena. is this due to reliability, length of transmitting, console, ...?
i'm just trying to get a grip on the differences between the units and their corresponding costs.
so... just tryin' figure all this out. i'm picking up my 3121 on the 16th, so i could pre-purchase the tpms and install it when i pick it up and doing my pdi.
i did a search.. so hope i'm not lol
thanks in advance,
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[2018 Ford F250 SuperDuty w/6.7ltr - B&W Patriot 18K - 2021 Montana 3231CK
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11-02-2021, 09:38 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2019
Location: Milwaukie, OR
Posts: 1,571
M.O.C. #23668
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This has been discussed a lot here but especially on the Keystone forum. You can probably find info by searching for "TPMS" in the search function above.
That said, I think that like any electronics you can find a broad range of products and prices. Sometimes a cheaper, off-brand solution can work. But it's usually the more expensive, tried-and-true solutions that get the larger following.
We used a Tire Minder TPMS for a couple seasons. I got tired of the many false alarms or disconnects. We upgraded to the TST 507 which I learned about here and seems to have the broadest following. So far it's been rock solid. That would be the system I would recommend.
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Jeff & Sandi (and Teddy - 7lb Schnorkie)
2018 Montana HC 305RL / HW Progressive EMS
2015 RAM 3500 Laramie Longhorn Crew Cab 4x4 DRW / Demco Recon Hitch on RAM Puck Ball
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11-02-2021, 10:09 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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We've used TST 507 for most of our 11 years of full timing.
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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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11-02-2021, 10:39 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Granger TX
Posts: 2,597
M.O.C. #21044
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I bought TST 507 system and used it for the first time on our recent 2 week trip. It worked great and gave me peace of mind while driving. I did get 3 alarms...the beeper goes off and the affected tire flashes the temperature and pressure. Each alarm showed something like 320* but normal pressure. I pinged this forum group with a question about "phantom alarms" and the most likely culprit in my case is that I have an atomic clock sensor mounted in both propane closets (one clock is in the front bath and the other is in the living room). The alarms are scary at first - but when I saw the ridiculous temperature flashing I silenced the alarm. For the first one I turned the monitor off and on and it came back with normal readings. For the last two I just silenced the alarm and after a few minutes it resumed normal readings.
Like DQDick stated - I think I will be able to use this system for many years. I think it is well worth the cost.
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MikenDebbie Aggie ‘77 in the sticks near Austin TX
2019 Chevy 3500 High Country DRW
2018 Montana 3921FB
Aussie Gus + Texas Heeler Jimmy
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11-02-2021, 10:51 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Carmichael - CA
Posts: 7,691
M.O.C. #4831
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Another pleased TST 507 user here. But friends have other systems they like. My only complaint about the TST system is the color screen is hard to see in sunlight. I now mount it off the sunroof (and then close the cover) to get it into more shade.
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Carl (n Susan)
There is more to life than fuel mileage.
2012 Montana 3700RL Big Sky Package towed by a 2015 Ford F350 6.7L PSD 4WD CC LWB
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11-02-2021, 10:52 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,361
M.O.C. #6433
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We had the TST507 for 10-12 years. Never got any alarms for temp or pressure. Never had a low tire an alarm. Did occasionally lose signal to a sensor or two until I added the repeater.
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Bill & Patricia
Riley, our Golden
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
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11-02-2021, 10:56 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Roseville
Posts: 266
M.O.C. #25257
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I have a TireMinder A1A and it has been great for 5 years.
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Jim and Carole
Roseville, MN
2018 RAM 3500 DRW, Diesel, Long Box, Air Lift Bags - 2020 Montana HC 381TH, Sailun S637
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11-02-2021, 11:04 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Livermore
Posts: 5,183
M.O.C. #1920
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TST is the overwhelming choice of the people we know. Great quality, continual improvements and great customer service. We have been using TST since 2010.
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Ron and Terrie Ames plus Meg - MOC #1920/KF0NTA
2021Montana 3230CK Super Solar+ Legacy Package
2021 Ram 3500 Laramie Longhorn, BIM Charging
4x4, SRW, LB, Crew Cab, Pullrite 3900 Hitch
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11-02-2021, 11:05 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
Posts: 4,085
M.O.C. #20477
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Another TST 507 fan.
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Zack and Donna plus Millie and Ranger
2018 3160RL
"Life is too short to stay indoors, enjoy the ride!"
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11-02-2021, 12:46 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Sequim
Posts: 553
M.O.C. #17176
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Ron I would check but I believe all the new Montanas come with TST system already installed on your rig. So no need to buy one. TST is a good TPMS that is what I run and love it
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Dan & Sandy Huhn
2016 Montana 3720 2015 Chevy 3500 SWD Duro Max
Prev 2012 High Country 313RE 2012 Chevy 2500 DMax
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11-02-2021, 06:06 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: Western NY
Posts: 548
M.O.C. #28430
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I also have the TST system. I bought it and took it with us and installed it during the PDI of our 2021 3121. It was having a little trouble keeping track of one tire so when we stopped to run across a CAT scale, I hooked up the repeater by just attaching the wires to the trailer batteries and zip tied it to one of the hydraulic lines on the pump. Flawless the rest of the way home.
Ended up mounting the repeater to the inside front wall above the door to the battery bay.
If you choose the TST, just hook up the repeater from the get-go and be done with it.
It works great.
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Mark & Karen
2021 3121rl - slide toppers, cottage white, X-Factors, disc brakes, Gen-Y pinbox
2021 F-350, 6.7L, SRW CC LB - B&W Companion, Bakflip cover
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11-02-2021, 07:12 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,669
M.O.C. #9969
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Another satisfied TST user here.
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Michelle & Ann
2018 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW 4X4 Crew Cab w/Duramax/Allison, Formally 2010 Montana 2955RL, Now Loaded 2016 SOB, Mor/ryde IS, Disc Brakes & Pin Box, Comfort Ride Hitch, Sailun 17.5 Tires.
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11-02-2021, 11:52 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Mesa az
Posts: 3,038
M.O.C. #5651
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I have an older TST 507. I had false alarms at several stops. Company said the newer ones had a different coding or such and would cause this. Said I probably drove by one as I entered campground. And it was very sporadic, so I think they are right. Maybe something similar happens with the new ones too????
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Tom and Gail
2013 Mountaineer 362
2012 Silverado 2500
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11-03-2021, 06:00 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 1,789
M.O.C. #14547
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Another 10 year happy TST owner. You will probably need the system and a repeater if a trailer is in the 35 feet and up range. Low buck systems are just not worth the aggravation when you have a tried and proven product like TST. There are others that may work well too, but a 65+mph tire blowout to me wasn't worth the potentially costly experiment. TST customer service has been good as well when I had questions along with a warranty repair on a sender.
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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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11-03-2021, 07:00 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2020
Location: UPLAND
Posts: 1,283
M.O.C. #26190
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TST-507 works awesome.
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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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11-03-2021, 07:31 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Calgary
Posts: 59
M.O.C. #25402
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I also use the TST507 system and like it. I bought it based on conversations I read here on this forum and a couple of YT videos. Only additional thing I'd mention is they have great customer support. The mounting bracket stripped and stopped tightening last year and they sent me another one free of charge. Then this summer I started having one sensor start loosing connection, called them and their level 3 support walked me thru a number of checks then we determined the sensor itself was faulty. I returned it and they sent me a new one free of charge.
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2020 294RL
2019 GMC 3500HD 6.6L 4x4 SRW
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11-03-2021, 12:12 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: Florence
Posts: 82
M.O.C. #29530
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dhuhn
Ron I would check but I believe all the new Montanas come with TST system already installed on your rig. So no need to buy one. TST is a good TPMS that is what I run and love it
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yes.. they do.. but i'm getting a 2021.. so not availiable unless an option. thanks though...!
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11-03-2021, 12:16 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: Florence
Posts: 82
M.O.C. #29530
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MandK
I also have the TST system. I bought it and took it with us and installed it during the PDI of our 2021 3121.
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this is exactly what i was thinking of doing...
ron-
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[2018 Ford F250 SuperDuty w/6.7ltr - B&W Patriot 18K - 2021 Montana 3231CK
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11-03-2021, 12:31 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: Western NY
Posts: 548
M.O.C. #28430
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ron & Izzy
yes.. they do.. but i'm getting a 2021.. so not availiable unless an option. thanks though...!
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Nope, not an option from the factory on the 2021's. Standard equipt now on the 2022's. Check with your dealer, they may offer some kind of discount for a year in their store with each new RV purchase, you never know. Our dealer did, but unfortunately, at their regular price, even after the discount, several things I wanted were cheaper on line. including the TST. Good luck with the new trailer.
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Mark & Karen
2021 3121rl - slide toppers, cottage white, X-Factors, disc brakes, Gen-Y pinbox
2021 F-350, 6.7L, SRW CC LB - B&W Companion, Bakflip cover
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11-07-2021, 02:22 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: Billings
Posts: 38
M.O.C. #27469
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Another satisfied TST owner. No problems or false alarms.
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Mike & Debbie Vennekotter.
Billings, MO
2021 383TH Montana HC
2022 Chevy 3500 LT Z71 SRW
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