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04-21-2021, 08:24 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: Eldersburg
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M.O.C. #28289
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Where to mount repeater for 507 TST TPMS on a 295RL
Hi everyone, I purchased the TST 507 and was wondering if the best place to install the repeater is inside the battery compartment of my HC 295RL? ANyone else install on their 295RL?
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04-21-2021, 09:03 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
Posts: 3,950
M.O.C. #20477
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Mike,
I don't have your model but the repeater can go anywhere between your tires and the display where you have a good power source. Most folks put it in the battery bay.
I have a shorter trailer (35 ft) and don't use a repeater for my TST.
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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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04-21-2021, 10:03 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Jan 2021
Location: Coloma, Wisconsin
Posts: 202
M.O.C. #28036
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it was my understanding that even if your trailer is shorter in length the transmitter assists with assuring communication between sensers and screen when passing, being passed or riding alongside other vehicles with similar or like tire pressure systems as to not have interference or loss of signal??
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Chuck
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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04-21-2021, 10:07 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
Posts: 3,950
M.O.C. #20477
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wisconsin Retiree
it was my understanding that even if your trailer is shorter in length the transmitter assists with assuring communication between sensers and screen when passing, being passed or riding alongside other vehicles with similar or like tire pressure systems as to not have interference or loss of signal??
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Chuck,
I have not had those issues during the two years I have used TST but your performance could be different. My repeater is still in the bag and I will install it if I have issues.
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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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04-21-2021, 10:23 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Sequim
Posts: 533
M.O.C. #17176
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I installed my repeater in front compartment where batteries are, that’s where most manuals say to put it on 5th wheel. Works fine there.
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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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04-22-2021, 12:08 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Anytown
Posts: 609
M.O.C. #10966
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For mine, the monitor unit picks up the sensors after a few minutes and seems to keep the signal just fine.
If I did have a concern, it would just to be sure that any sudden change would be sent without delay...
I may install my repeater just to play it safe.
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2011 Montana 3580RL with a Reese 20k GooseBox w/offset B&W ball, Sailuns, RoadMaster shocks, Splendide stacked washer/dryer, some other stuff...
2015 Ram 3500 DRW Laramie Megacab, Aisin w/3.73s, 255/80 17 Toyos A/T III, rear auto level, 40 gal. fuel/tool combo box, some Banks mods...
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04-23-2021, 07:53 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Alexandria
Posts: 352
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I bought the repeater when I purchased my TST. We have a 38ft 3400RL and found we don't need it. I'd try it first and see if you even need it. If not, no need to introduce another link in the chain.
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04-23-2021, 08:42 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: McKinney
Posts: 7,186
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Mine is attached to the back window of my truck. The truck has a 12 volt outlet under the back seat that I use to power it.
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Bill & Patricia
Riley, our Golden
2007 3075RL (recently sold, currently without)
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04-23-2021, 09:26 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
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I also use the back window of my truck.
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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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04-23-2021, 09:38 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2020
Location: UPLAND
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M.O.C. #26190
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Mine's in the front compartment of the trailer, on the wall by the hydraulic pump....works perfectly. No loss of communication with the monitor.
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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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04-29-2021, 10:58 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: Eldersburg
Posts: 31
M.O.C. #28289
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Thanks everyone, I tried it last weekend without the repeater and it worked perfectly! I'll save the repeater for my next Montana.
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Mike & Lisa Dennis
2021 Montana High Country 295RL 50 amp Prog. Ind. surge protector
2021 Ram Hemi 4X4 CC TST 507 RockTamers Garmin RV780 GPS
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04-29-2021, 05:15 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: Burns
Posts: 129
M.O.C. #28210
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dhuhn
I installed my repeater in front compartment where batteries are, that’s where most manuals say to put it on 5th wheel. Works fine there.
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Same place for me. Note: I need to recharge the monitor. I took it inside my house about 100 Yards from the 5th wheel. The monitor still read the tire pressure inside my house. Now that is some repeater/amplifier.
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04-29-2021, 06:50 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: STUARTS DRAFT, VA
Posts: 140
M.O.C. #27830
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Mine is in the battery compartment. Works great.
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John and Carrie
2021 Montana 3121RL Legacy
2020 F-250 Lariat 4X4 Short 3.55
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04-29-2021, 11:10 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Mesa az
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TenOC
Same place for me. Note: I need to recharge the monitor. I took it inside my house about 100 Yards from the 5th wheel. The monitor still read the tire pressure inside my house. Now that is some repeater/amplifier.
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I think I have read that when the sensor is out of range, the last reading is displayed and may take 30-60 minutes to change.
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Tom and Gail
2013 Mountaineer 362
2012 Silverado 2500
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04-30-2021, 08:54 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Frostproof, FL USA
Posts: 2,362
M.O.C. #13272
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I have had my same TST system for over 10 years. I upgraded the monitor in that time and had to add sensors (needed 12 with the DP and trailer toad).
With my current fiver my sensors work okay but I'm still going to wire in the relay/booster. I figure it can't hurt and might speed up receiving the signal in the morning.
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Previous: 2008 Montana 3400RL & 2014 3725RL
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05-02-2021, 03:25 PM
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Established Member
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: YULEE
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M.O.C. #21453
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I installed mine on the aluminum frame rail in the storage compartment. It's behind the battery compartment wall and in front of the inverter. I used the electrical posts coming out of the battery compartment.
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Jim & Debbie Vines
Yulee, FL
2018 Ram 2500 Crew Cab 6.7 with manual transmission
2018 Montana High Country 321MK
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05-02-2021, 05:29 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2020
Location: Keller
Posts: 503
M.O.C. #26851
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Just installed mine yesterday. Mine is on the front wall of the battery compartment. In the owners manual it says if you do not install the repeater it voids the 3 year warranty, so I installed the repeater. It came with the unit and sensors. I have a 41’ 5er and I never tried it without the repeater hooked up. Its done and staying there. I have some trouble seeing the teadouts. Doesn’t seem bright enough screen. Anyone else have that problem?
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05-02-2021, 05:34 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: El Paso
Posts: 68
M.O.C. #21551
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RamMike
Hi everyone, I purchased the TST 507 and was wondering if the best place to install the repeater is inside the battery compartment of my HC 295RL? ANyone else install on their 295RL?
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Mounted mine in battery compartment
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05-02-2021, 08:24 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Willis
Posts: 896
M.O.C. #20587
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Like most mentioned, our works well mounted above the battery box and left of the pump.
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2018 Montana 3791RD (SOLD)
2017 Ram 3500 DRW 6.7 Cummins Aisin, B&W RVK3600 (SOLD)
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05-03-2021, 07:03 AM
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Established Member
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Omaha
Posts: 19
M.O.C. #25266
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Installed mine this last weekend in our 295RL. I used the Velcro stickers and put it above the battery box area on the exposed frame section. I used some zip ties to secure the cord out of the way.
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Bruce and Christy
2020 295RL, 2018 Sierra Denali 3500, SRW, 6.6L, B&W Companion, Air Lift WirelessONE
Omaha, NE
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