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Deer


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Is anybody using these tyre pressure monitors ? any experience ...? and which ones  i.e. internal or external ? Are they worth having ?

Lots of questions but would appreciate  your views.



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We use the TPMS 400 on the Tug and the Tandem Van, the sensors screw into the valves on the tyres and with this system (TPMS 400)the sensors are interchangeable, ie a spare can fit any tyre once you update the main unit in the vehicle. when using the boat we remove the sensors from the van and put on the boat trailer.

In our last trip bush, the unit notified us of 3 tyres that were going flat and saved the tyres.

We purchased his system because of its interchangeability. To me with the internal units you need to inform tyre installers so that they take care when replacing tyres/punctures, having said that the internal units have some benefits over the valve type.

With the TPMS 400 you can replace the batteries in the sensors unlike some sealed units, we remove the sensors when our boat trailer goes for a swim.

We purchased from an Oz reseller at a good price. Overseas systems are quite a bit cheaper but to me the valve sensors are bigger.

If you travel off the Tar they give you piece of mind, because you can check the outside of your tyres on the van/tug but it hard to see a cut/nail on the inide that could lead to a problem when you are later on the highway doing your 90-100Km/h

Craig/Davies are helpfull if you need any followup

http://www.daviescraig.com.au/TyreGuard_400__TPMS-content.aspx

Peter
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-- Edited by PeterInSa on Friday 1st of March 2013 05:45:25 PM

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We use tyredogs,,, they have been good except for two things,,, the batteries come loose AND the tops crack and break.

I'm about order spare parts soon, but disapointed with this aspect,,,, otherwise good and seem to be very accurate.



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Deer


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Thanks for this information Peter. Do you use the booster as well? That was really helpful guys, thanks !

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We do not use the booster, with the main unit, on the floor near the gear stick and the sensors on the wheels of our 21'6" caravan.

Re Baz's comment about the tops cracking, ours have not, BUT I believe all the sensors that fit on the valves move around especially on rough roads as I can see tiny shiny steel on our caravan wheels adjacent to the sensor ie the sensors hit the wheel on rough roads. Some put rubber (bands) around the sensor to minise breakage when travelling a lot over rough roads.

Also if when you have your tyres replaced, ensure that the valves are replaced to, we have a valve that was not replaced with the tyre and the sensor, I believe shortened the old valves life, I thought we had a puncture, ( was warned by low pressure by the TPMS) went in to have the puncture fixed and turned out to be the valve leaking. Then decided to have the 2 rear tug tyres replaced ( by another tyre agent) and blow me down if one tyre still had the old valve in, went back the next day to have it replaced. Understand that some tyres can be fitted with steel valve shafts.

Re the batteries, have had to unscrew the top of a sensor and wipe both sides of the battery, put back in and OK... it happens.

Also Tyredog units appear to me to be more common than the TPMS 400's, however I like the interchange ability of the TPMS 400 in that any sensor can be fitted to any tyre after sync'ing it in to the control unit. Note the Tyredog system may have changed since I did my pre purchase review 2 years ago. However ( to me) this syncing in probably makes the TPMS 400 learning curve a bit harder than the Tyredog learning curve.

In my research also saw some very well priced TD's from Asia, but they may not be the same model as in OZ and probably not the same warranty.

Peter

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Thanks Peter I presume the way to go is to buy a set but without the booster i.e. it can always be added if needed later on?
Shall be going to the Caravan show at the Caulfield (Vic) racecourse and see if I can get a bargain price !!! Shall keep you informed.
Thanks again everybody your comments and help are much appreciated Fred aka Deer ...?!

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Peter  I think I have a solution for the tyre sensors rubbing on the wheel - get the round foam type insulation that the aircon guys use and fit it around the sensor shaft - even if you have to cut it to get it on and tape it in place. My idea is to let the foam insulation touch the wheel.

I'm going to try it,,, as you say rough roads cause the vibration.  I must add the tyre dog organisation per se has been very good to us.

 

 



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PeterInSa wrote:

We use the TPMS 400 on the Tug and the Tandem Van, the sensors screw into the valves on the tyres and with this system (TPMS 400)the sensors are interchangeable, ie a spare can fit any tyre once you update the main unit in the vehicle. when using the boat we remove the sensors from the van and put on the boat trailer.

In our last trip bush, the unit notified us of 3 tyres that were going flat and saved the tyres.

We purchased his system because of its interchangeability. To me with the internal units you need to inform tyre installers so that they take care when replacing tyres/punctures, having said that the internal units have some benefits over the valve type.

With the TPMS 400 you can replace the batteries in the sensors unlike some sealed units, we remove the sensors when our boat trailer goes for a swim.

We purchased from an Oz reseller at a good price. Overseas systems are quite a bit cheaper but to me the valve sensors are bigger.

If you travel off the Tar they give you piece of mind, because you can check the outside of your tyres on the van/tug but it hard to see a cut/nail on the inide that could lead to a problem when you are later on the highway doing your 90-100Km/h

Craig/Davies are helpfull if you need any followup

http://www.daviescraig.com.au/TyreGuard_400__TPMS-content.aspx

Peter
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-- Edited by PeterInSa on Friday 1st of March 2013 05:45:25 PM

 Do they include an audible alarm on the unit or is it just visual monitoring by the driver when tyre pressure drops etc.



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I have replaced the rubber valve stems with metal ones obtained from motor cycle shops.
Tyre place charge about $7.00 a tyre to replace or free if you get them done when you get new tyres.
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Brian

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