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Has anyone with the Trailer TPMS ever had it alert you to a low tire?

rsday75

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Thinking of buying the parts and adding the TTPMS to my 2019 with AlphaOBD as I am due for new tires on my 5th Wheel.
I am assuming unlike the TPIS on the 3500s it will alert for a low tire and you set a threshold.
Just wondering if anyone has had it alert you and save you running on a low tire.......I don't think it alerts for over pressure.....like a hot tire about to blow, but I could be wrong.
I just wanted everyone's feedback on the system...
Thus far in life I have managed with thumping the tires a a stop, touching the bearing area to feel excessive heat. More recently, I added an infrared thermometer to the mix when we stop as well. But, TTPMS could benifit as well I guess.....
Thanks!
 
Thinking of buying the parts and adding the TTPMS to my 2019 with AlphaOBD as I am due for new tires on my 5th Wheel.
I am assuming unlike the TPIS on the 3500s it will alert for a low tire and you set a threshold.
Just wondering if anyone has had it alert you and save you running on a low tire.......I don't think it alerts for over pressure.....like a hot tire about to blow, but I could be wrong.
I just wanted everyone's feedback on the system...
Thus far in life I have managed with thumping the tires a a stop, touching the bearing area to feel excessive heat. More recently, I added an infrared thermometer to the mix when we stop as well. But, TTPMS could benifit as well I guess.....
Thanks!
Yes it does give you low tire alerts…. The best practice for keeping everything cool is to repack the bearings every1-2 years depending how much milage you put on it. Seals are cheap and gives you a chance to adjust/clean the brakes then no need to worry about heat issues again
 
I have went back and forth on this, and while I would love to have this integrated with the truck, I have the In-Command TPMS that uses my phone for monitoring and alerts.
I just can't justify the $400ish for this since I have the other. In-command does high pressure warnings as well as temp......not sure how accurate the temp is with the sensors outside the wheel, but I do get metal valve stems.....
 
Yes it does. I got in the truck once and before i got to the end of the block I got a warning one of the inner duals on the trailer was flat. Great feature imo.
 
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