Tire Monitors

[Bob]

Does anyone have tire pressure monitors that they have been happy with. Thinking of buying them and need some advice on which ones to and not to look at beforeI make that decision

[FFFord]

ME TOO! I can't wait to see the results from Hawks Head vs TST, & why.

[avvidclif]

I have had the TST system for about 6 months. No problems, just works. I have the 4 tire (expandable to 18) since the truck has it's own system. Peace of mind going down the road. Reasonably priced.

[danskool]

Dad and I both have this system.(pressure pro). Hasn't giving us any problems in years.. Dad has had his for 6 years and i have had mine for 5.

http://www.tirepressuremonitor.com/



I made up a little dollar store storage bin for it. I can post a picture later tonight about that. Holds all the sensors and controller in a bin.

[Stan]

I have the Hawkshead and like everyone else, no issue. Things I like are the easily changed batteries. If you have the option, a tee fill valve would be nice so you don't have to remove the sensor to check/adjust tire pressure.

[KennyB]

I have Hawks Head and like them. I think what ever you get it's good insurance, I check mine all the time.

[pulpwood007]

Based on other RV forums I've really not heard of anyone being unhappy with any of the major brands. I have had a TST system for 3 years and really like the way it works. I've had some problems with the battery life in several sensors. The owner of the company has been more than generous in replacing the sensors under warranty and even out of warranty. These folks really go out of their way to support their product.

If I were buying again, I think I would go with sensors that I could change the batteries.

[martinstwopopfarm]

I purchased the tst this year and have made one long trip with them. I like the system and the company has good customer service.

[Hunter11]

Another satisfied HawksHead owner here.

[mapachoo]

We have TST. I'll be honest the batteries did not last as long as advertised. 3 years old and 6 dead sensors.They will fix them at $20.00 a pop which includes a total refurb. I tried to e-mail them when the 1ST one died after a year and a half I never got a response. They were at the Yuma show this year and I had my Father in Lawstop and talk with them. I ordered 2 extra sensorswith the information he got for me.These sensors were back orderedfor delivery around a month, just about the amount of time the original system was back ordered as well. I will have the6 dead ones refurbished as it is cheaper than getting a new system for now.
On the positive side when this system works and it works well. We do not have a booster and when I walk around and loosen the sensor to inspect, the monitorpicks up the pressure loss quickly so far. After our blowout we were constantly checking tires in the mirror (to much it was a distraction to driving). Now I only occasionally look at tiresand my tow mirrors are set a little higher to view traffic and tires instead of looking right at the trailer front axle.

[danskool]

Originally Posted by danskool

Dad and I both have this system.(pressure pro). Hasn't giving us any problems in years.. Dad has had his for 6 years and i have had mine for 5.

http://www.tirepressuremonitor.com/



I made up a little dollar store storage bin for it. I can post a picture later tonight about that. Holds all the sensors and controller in a bin.

[avvidclif]

When I bought my TST system it was $200 with free shipping.



Now:

TST $259 Free ship, 2yr warranty, replaceable battery, tool to remove

Hawk Head $239 $19 ship, 1 yr warranty, replaceable battery, no tool needed.



I like having to use the tool, they probably won't wander off.



Your call, I know my system (TST) works up to about 70' because I've had the TV that far away and still monitored the trailer.



What I really like is turn on the monitor while hooking up. By the time you are ready to pull out check the tire pressure and temp before moving. I did that before leaving KV.

[Sirsea]

Do you need metal valve stems to use the TST monitors or will they work on the rubber stems?

[mapachoo]

The manual says to use metal valve stems.

[Bob]

Interesting question about metal or rubber stems.....do all recommend metal?

[danskool]

Anytime you need to screw something on the valve stem, You should have metal stems.
Don't forget to metal stem the spare tire also. I did.. Ha.

[Sirsea]

Just ordered a Model 510 with four sensors from TST for $259 (including shipping). Now to get the trailer out of the shop and over to Discount Tire for metal valve stems before our trip in two weeks.

[tator447]

Sirsea:
You mentioned going to Discount Tire to get the metal stems...is this so that they can pump the tires back up with Nitrogen after they are installed? Just wondering.

Jim

[Sirsea]

Jim, the valve stems on our unit are rubber and I confirmed with TST that you need metal stems. Discount Tire is very convenient to us and will replace the stems for about $30. Don't use Nitrogen; had it on our first and personally I don't think it's worth it; seems like tires loose a pound or two per month and it's a pain finding a station with Nitrogen. Plus, I probably won't keep the trailer long enough for it to make any difference; but that's just me, others may have different opinions.