Tyre pressure monitoring system

[molly 2]

Anyone any advice on tyre pressure monitoring systems , my van has tyre pressures up to 80 psi , any recommendations please

 

[TeamRienza]

Many people will recommend eBay for cheap systems, but they may not cope with pressures of 80 psi.
I bought the brand Tyrepal many years back. More expensive but works flawlessly. They are guaranteed to cope with higher pressures.
You may be able to get a discount through one of the big clubs.
Mine proved their worth a couple of years ago by reporting high temperatures at the rear right wheel, due to a binding brake. Without the tyrepal I would not have been aware of the issue.
I understand that most blowouts are caused by an under inflated tyre causing excessive sidewall flex and heat leading to failure. Tpms helps early warning and action to avoid this.
The associated potential damage to the wheel arch and body, to say nothing of the potential loss of control and major damage and injury make tyrepal my number one must have piece of equipment.


Davy

 

[Canalsman]

Another vote for TyrePal.

I've used their system for at least 10 years and it works flawlessly. As Davy reports I had a binding brake that showed up by virtue of excessively high tyre temperature.

 

[trevskoda]

My cheap ones of ebay have no problem with 80psi, i had to buy a six unit as im double back wheels, do remember they only come into play when you drive.

 

[wildebus]

While the recommendations are decent, it is worth looking at what is available now. For example, newer displays have a small solar panel to provide power are good and replace the need to have a cable draped over the dashboard
But whatever you get, it is for sure worth getting something . I don't have one set up on the Motorhome currently and I really miss having it.
Like Davy and Chris, I have had experience of a TPMS system giving me warning of binding brakes due to high temperture. Seems like that by-product of an aftermarket TPMS is the most used

 

[trevskoda]

While the recommendations are decent, it is worth looking at what is available now. For example, newer displays have a small solar panel to provide power are good and replace the need to have a cable draped over the dashboard
But whatever you get, it is for sure worth getting something . I don't have one set up on the Motorhome currently and I really miss having it.
Like Davy and Chris, I have had experience of a TPMS system giving me warning of binding brakes due to high temperture. Seems like that by-product of an aftermarket TPMS is the most used

Correct just like mine, you can if you wish use a power plug, i have never required it, only thing drives me bonkers is that it beeps like mad if a tyre looses a few pounds of pressure or goes up due to heat on long runs.

 

[molly 2]

Correct just like mine, you can if you wish use a power plug, i have never required it, only thing drives me bonkers is that it beeps like mad if a tyre looses a few pounds of pressure or goes up due to heat on long runs.View attachment 148624

Can this work up to 80 psi is set up simple ta

 

[trevskoda]

Can this work up to 80 psi is set up simple ta

No bother, mine are tested to 80psi, but i run them sometimes lower, 100% ok.

 

[Tim120]

Are these the ones that work from the dust cap replacement?

While 80psi is recommended by van manufacturers, it might be worth finding out what tyre manufacturers recommend.
Mine were 80psi all round, recent 4 new boots, and 65 rears and 55 fronts. Michelin cross climate campers. They do charts for weight and pressure as I'm sure other manufacturers will.
I know, reopening an old can of worms.

 

[Obanboy666]

Another vote for Tyrepal.
I’ve been using them for 15 years on all my motorhomes, pvc’s and trailers. Tried a cheapo eBay set once and not in the same league as Tyrepal.

 

[trevskoda]

Are these the ones that work from the dust cap replacement?

While 80psi is recommended by van manufacturers, it might be worth finding out what tyre manufacturers recommend.
Mine were 80psi all round, recent 4 new boots, and 65 rears and 55 fronts. Michelin cross climate campers. They do charts for weight and pressure as I'm sure other manufacturers will.
I know, reopening an old can of worms.

True as mine run better at 65/70 all round, but my 2 left back ones go down slow over a week or two, so i have them up to 80 for now, i have tried the foam but not helping, could be a bead leak.

 

[Wooie1958]

Another vote for TyrePal but don`t forget they need to be able to handle more than 80 p.s.i.

I ran my rears at 80 p.s.i. but when working hard and running hot especially in the south of France the rears would go up to 95 p.s.i.

I had the solar colour pro which was rated for 99 p.s.i.

 

[trevskoda]

Another vote for TyrePal but don`t forget they need to be able to handle more than 80 p.s.i.

I ran my rears at 80 p.s.i. but when working hard and running hot especially in the south of France the rears would go up to 95 p.s.i.

I had the solar colour pro which was rated for 99 p.s.i.

Hence you should have went down to 65 cold.

 

[Phantom]

I had the cheap ones, and they worked okay. But a couple seized onto the tyre valve and had to be carefully cut off. So not using them now.

 

[trevskoda]

I had the cheap ones, and they worked okay. But a couple seized onto the tyre valve and had to be carefully cut off. So not using them now.

Never heard of copper anti seize grease.

 

[Phantom]

Never heard of copper anti seize grease.

It was just not coppery enough.

 

[Tezza33]

I have tyrepal on my van, it has a solar panel on top of it so no cables, it is worth paying the extra IMHO,
I have a cheap set on my car and it works ok but the solar panel on that doesn't charge enough so I have to constantly keep plugging it in, it stopped on one journey and unfortunately I had a tyre losing pressure, the first that I knew about it was that dreaded rumble, it cost me £160 for a new tyre, that would have been saved if the TPMS had been better

 

[molly 2]

True as mine run better at 65/70 all round, but my 2 left back ones go down slow over a week or two, so i have them up to 80 for now, i have tried the foam but not helping, could be a bead leak.

I think you need to go to a tyre company for checking nothing worse than dodgy tyres on a motorway

 

[trevskoda]

I think you need to go to a tyre company for checking nothing worse than dodgy tyres on a motorway

Had them sorted last year, said nothing wrong, i think its bead leak, i used to fit tyres for a living many moons back.

 

[molly 2]

Are these the ones that work from the dust cap replacement?

While 80psi is recommended by van manufacturers, it might be worth finding out what tyre manufacturers recommend.
Mine were 80psi all round, recent 4 new boots, and 65 rears and 55 fronts. Michelin cross climate campers. They do charts for weight and pressure as I'm sure other manufacturers will.
I know, reopening an old can of worms.

Can of worms,indeed I run mine at the pressure set on the b post I still run on motorhone tyres as fitted by motorhome manufacturer,