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12-22-2021, 09:29 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: Florence
Posts: 82
M.O.C. #29530
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tpms on tow vehicle
just wondering... does anyone use (your choice) TPMS on your tow vehicle also... ? My '18 F250 has an integrated tpms system. so i'm wondering if i need sensors there too. seems redundunt...
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12-22-2021, 10:38 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Colorado Rockies
Posts: 1,928
M.O.C. #19755
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ron & Izzy
just wondering... does anyone use (your choice) TPMS on your tow vehicle also... ? My '18 F250 has an integrated tpms system. so i'm wondering if i need sensors there too. seems redundunt...
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I do (TST), but only because my tow vehicle does not have sensors. Yes, it would be redundant; unless you just want one system monitoring everything. If I had the option, I would use the OEM system on the tow vehicle.
For whatever reason (have to ask Ford) F-450's do not have a factory installed TPMS.
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Scott & Alta
2017 Montana 3160RL, Legacy, Onan 5.5Kw, Solar
2022 F-450 Lariat Ultimate
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12-22-2021, 11:50 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: South Jordan, Utah
Posts: 70
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I purchased TST At the MOC rally last July for my trailer. The tow vehicle has factory sensors. I don’t see a need for redundancy.
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Dave & Marylee
2012 Moutaineer 324RLQ, 2016 Ram 3500 Laramie Megacab 4WD, Anderson Hitch, FTC40 Fuelbox, TruXport Tonneau Cover, DISH Tailgater, TST TPMS, Furrion camera system
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12-22-2021, 12:54 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Sequim
Posts: 533
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I agree with what others have said. I purchased TST for my truck because mine didn’t come with monitor for my tires. Chevy/GMC don’t put it on the one tons, has to do with weight rating that they are not required to put them on.
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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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01-05-2022, 02:31 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Medford
Posts: 498
M.O.C. #18546
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dhuhn
I agree with what others have said. I purchased TST for my truck because mine didn’t come with monitor for my tires. Chevy/GMC don’t put it on the one tons, has to do with weight rating that they are not required to put them on.
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My 2020 Silverado 3500HD has factory OEM tire pressure monitoring. I also have a stand-alone TST system for the Monty, but the systems use a different frequency. I can install GM tire monitors in the trailer tires, and be able to read them on my Chevy’s screen, but will wait until I need new tires.
By the way, I am a little dubious about the tire temperature readings from the TST system, since the valve stem sensors are spinning around in ambient air. The tire pressure readings are a more accurate indicator of temperature increase from when the tires were cold.
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12-23-2021, 02:32 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Jacksonville
Posts: 2,150
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I have sensors on both the truck and the trailer, including both spares. My '14 F350 has TPMS, but it doesn't tell me anything about what PSI or even which tire it is if there is low pressure. It just says "low pressure" and then flashes the tire icon. Also AFAIK, the built in TPMS's don't give you temperature readings or thresholds.
I included the spares so I don't have to climb under the truck and trailer to periodically check them. Just peace of mind, I guess.
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Robert & Diana McNeal
2019 Montana Legacy 3791RD 20th Anniversary Edition
2014 F350 4x4 6.7L SRW
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01-05-2022, 01:16 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Qualicum Beach
Posts: 665
M.O.C. #26399
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ron & Izzy
just wondering... does anyone use (your choice) TPMS on your tow vehicle also... ? My '18 F250 has an integrated tpms system. so i'm wondering if i need sensors there too. seems redundunt...
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Do the factory installed TPMS allow temperature monitoring and alarms? If not I would get the same sensors on the TV as the RV.
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2018 Keystone Montana 3811MS
2017 Ford F450 diesel dually
600AH Battle Born Lithium Batteries, 1,080 watts solar
3,000 watt hybrid inverter with 120A charger
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01-05-2022, 01:22 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Albany
Posts: 407
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I use a Tire Minder TPMS on my Monty and my TV. Your TV is new enough that I believe the OEM TPMS sensors look at each tire individually. If true, you can probably rely on the OEM setup. My TV assumes that the TV only has one tire, even though each wheel has a sensor. Since the recommended tire pressure for the TV is 65 front/80 rear, the TPMS is set to alarm at some pressure below 65 PSI. That might be OK for the front when towing but on the rear it would probably mean that one or both rear tires were already ruined. Having an aftermarket system for my TV fits with my philosophy that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
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2012 3150RL. G614 tires. Hardwired surge protector. Level-Up Hydraulic leveling.
2013 F-350 Lariat 6.7 PSD SRW SC LB 4X4 OEM hitch, air self-leveling on rear. 57-gallon replacement fuel tank. DieselSite water separator/fuel filter.
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01-05-2022, 02:15 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Plains
Posts: 54
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Like a couple of people said the factory system doesn’t offer temperature, and I can set the threshold so I bought a set of 12. 4 plus the spare on Monty and 6 plus spare on 2017 F350 DRW. I like the peace of mind.
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01-05-2022, 02:28 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Jacksonville
Posts: 2,150
M.O.C. #25165
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One other thoght...if you already have the monitor and sensors on the 5'er, 4 or 5 sensors for the TV at around $25 each is cheap peace of mind.
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Robert & Diana McNeal
2019 Montana Legacy 3791RD 20th Anniversary Edition
2014 F350 4x4 6.7L SRW
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01-05-2022, 04:04 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Granbury
Posts: 76
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I use tpm on all four of the rv tires and on 6 of my truck tires (dually) but I would add that make sure you have steel air valves. I had rubber on the trailer and got two flats from the stems leaking from the added weight of the TPM. Now I have steel all around
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01-05-2022, 04:14 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Richmond, TX
Posts: 109
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I have sensors on all my tires and I have found it useful. In 10 years of 5th wheeling I have never had a problem with the truck tires, but it is still good to know with a minimum of effort which tires need a little more air. I have a TST system that monitors all the tires including the trailer spare. Is it overkill? Maybe.
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John & Janet from Texas via Connecticut and Vermont
2012 Keystone Montana 3150RL 5th Wheel
2012 Ford F350 Diesel 4x4 Lariat Crewcab SRW
6.7L V-8 diesel, 6-sp automatic, 3.55 axle ratio
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01-06-2022, 08:16 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: Florence
Posts: 82
M.O.C. #29530
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Update..
the DW and i just returned from our first trip...
the tpms on the f250 worked perfectly.. on monday when we were about ready to leave the tpms system warning system went off. i checked on the instrment panel and found that the FL tire was at 51 lbs. i double checked with my trusty digital checker and found the same reading.
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01-06-2022, 08:23 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Richmond, TX
Posts: 109
M.O.C. #20452
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Quote:
Originally Posted by goodellj
I have sensors on all my tires and I have found it useful. In 10 years of 5th wheeling I have never had a problem with the truck tires, but it is still good to know with a minimum of effort which tires need a little more air. I have a TST system that monitors all the tires including the trailer spare. Is it overkill? Maybe.
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I forgot to mention that the TPMS on the truck only alarms when the pressure is REALLY low, so when I am adding a few pounds to a couple of trailer tires it is convenient to know that the truck tires are fine or maybe there might be a tire that needs a little air. The factory TPMS for my year and model does not give psi, it just alarms when the pressure drops to a warning level.
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John & Janet from Texas via Connecticut and Vermont
2012 Keystone Montana 3150RL 5th Wheel
2012 Ford F350 Diesel 4x4 Lariat Crewcab SRW
6.7L V-8 diesel, 6-sp automatic, 3.55 axle ratio
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01-06-2022, 08:59 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Mesa az
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I had a truck tire fail once. The alarm went off. Fortunately I wasn't towing at the time - just sight seeing. I checked the tire and was about 40lb. 2 miles to town and stopped at gas station - now about 30 lb. Added air but it actually went down more to 25. Attendant said tire store 1 mile down the road. Got there and had about 20 lb. Nail in the edge of tire right by the sidewall - unpatchable. Got a new used tire to get home and then bought a new one from my dealer (or got all 4 - I don't remember).
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Tom and Gail
2013 Mountaineer 362
2012 Silverado 2500
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01-06-2022, 01:55 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Mesa az
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By the way, just to jab you ford and ram guys! LOL It doesn't sound like you can check pressure from the console??? Mine tells me which tire is low when and alarm sounds and you can check pressure at any time.
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Tom and Gail
2013 Mountaineer 362
2012 Silverado 2500
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01-06-2022, 02:41 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: Florence
Posts: 82
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Quote:
Originally Posted by twindman
By the way, just to jab you ford and ram guys! LOL It doesn't sound like you can check pressure from the console??? Mine tells me which tire is low when and alarm sounds and you can check pressure at any time.
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my '18 f250 shows all 4 tire pressures.
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01-06-2022, 02:00 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Roseville
Posts: 265
M.O.C. #25257
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Mine shows me the pressure on all 6 tires.
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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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01-06-2022, 02:23 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: Western NY
Posts: 497
M.O.C. #28430
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I’m pretty sure they all do that now
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Mark & Karen
2021 3121rl - slide toppers, cottage white, TST 507 TPMS, X-Factors, disc brakes
2021 F-350, 6.7L, SRW CC LB - B&W Companion, Bakflip cover
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01-06-2022, 02:24 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Mar 2021
Location: Western NY
Posts: 497
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Ha, it’s also handy for knowing which side of the truck the sun is shining on
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2021 3121rl - slide toppers, cottage white, TST 507 TPMS, X-Factors, disc brakes
2021 F-350, 6.7L, SRW CC LB - B&W Companion, Bakflip cover
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