TPMS - Wireless or not

[ricelake922]

Hello. I have a 1996 Monaco Dynasty and although I do all the right maintenance and change tires every 6 years I would feel more comfortable keeping an eye on the tires to ensure they dont blow. Read too many horror stories. So wondering if I should purchase wireless or wired type and what brand? Appreciate all feedback. Thank you in advance.

[BigSkyBob]

wolfe10 wrote:
Yes, commercial wired ones are available, not not practical for an RV application.

Wireless work just fine for both coach and toad.

Here is what I use and have on all three motorhome we have owned: http://advantagepressurepro.com/index.asp?PageTypeId=3#PressurePro16WheelTPMSMonitor

Been using the same system as Brett and it's been flawless over 9 years.

[Mile_High]

msmith1199 wrote:
My wife's Mercedes has a built in tire pressure monitor that displays they pressure in each of the tires. I have no idea how it works, but we've never had to replace the battery in anything so I assume they are somehow hardwired into the rim.

Edit: I got curious and looked it up. It is a wireless system after call with a sensor attached to the rim inside the tire. Apparently the batteries in them last up to 10 years. We only do four year leases so that's why we've never had a change a battery.

Makes you wonder why the aftermarket TPMS can't be that way. Our last Expedition went 12 years and never needed any batteries in the TPMS. The one I have on the coach seems to eat them up pretty fast.

[THutch]

Chastho,

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[msmith1199]

My wife's Mercedes has a built in tire pressure monitor that displays they pressure in each of the tires. I have no idea how it works, but we've never had to replace the battery in anything so I assume they are somehow hardwired into the rim.

Edit: I got curious and looked it up. It is a wireless system after call with a sensor attached to the rim inside the tire. Apparently the batteries in them last up to 10 years. We only do four year leases so that's why we've never had a change a battery.

[wolfe10]

Have seen them on commercial buses in Europe. Been around for years.

Makes adjusting for loaded/empty tire pressure very easy!

[2oldman]

Interesting.. thanks.

[phranc]

Wowzers.. If I had not viewed the video I would not have believed that it was possible .. Looks pricey though

[wolfe10]

2oldman wrote:

wolfe10 wrote:
Yes, commercial wired ones are available, not not practical for an RV application.

I'd like to see that

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbFSslCoO50

[2oldman]

wolfe10 wrote:
Yes, commercial wired ones are available, not not practical for an RV application.

I'd like to see that

[wolfe10]

Yes, commercial wired ones are available, not not practical for an RV application.

Wireless work just fine for both coach and toad.

Here is what I use and have on all three motorhome we have owned: http://advantagepressurepro.com/index.asp?PageTypeId=3#PressurePro16WheelTPMSMonitor

[Effy]

Yes the wired ones also come with a 15A plug so you can get power from your house. The 2600 mile spool of cord is extra however.

[gbopp]

Sam Spade wrote:
How does one accomplish a "wired" tire pressure monitor ??

Pretty tricky, I would think.

I think the wires would get twisted up pretty quick..:)

[chastho]

Not sure what you mean by wireless or wired but I have a Tire Minder system I will sell you for $100. 6 sensors and the monitor that plugs into 12 volt outlet.

[Sam_Spade]

How does one accomplish a "wired" tire pressure monitor ??

Pretty tricky, I would think.