Posted on 19/03/2019 14:32
Your thoughts please.
I’m considering buying a tyre pressure monitoring system for my MH as I have it as standard in my car and it is a function you get used to having. The question is this a Must Have or a Nice to Have function for a MH and does anybody have any stories of how it has been of use to them or if it had been installed would have prevented any problems. Thanks in advance.
Posted on 24/03/2019 18:38 by MerveI have the tyrepal system on my towcar and caravan at the moment. I have had it for about 3 yrs and all I’ve done is change batteries and I have to say it gives me real assurance that the tyres are all OK by continually monitoring the temperatures and pressures. I wouldn’t want to be without one now.
Posted on 27/03/2019 07:06
Having experienced the factory-fit Tyrepal system on our last Bailey, I fitted the external sensors to our new Knaus Starclass just after we got it. I was a bit dubious as to whether or not it would work without the repeater due to the tyres being well over 8m away from the monitor but my fears were unfounded - it works perfectly.
It more than paid for itself a couple of months ago when I was returning from a 200 mile trip back from the dealers and I was unfortunate enough to get a nail through one of the tyres - and the alarm started to sound immediately the pressure fell. Fortunately, I was only about five miles from home and the tyre maintained enough pressure to allow me to get back safely. Without it, I wouldn't have been aware and I dread to think what the consequences could have been. I wouldn't be without it.
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Posted on 27/03/2019 19:36
I have Tyrepal on the caravan and wouldn't go without it as its often too late on a caravan to spot even a slow puncture. The previous car a Merc had TPMS and the replacement car only has the ITPMS which based on ABS and does not give an actual pressure readout but a warning if pressure is lost as the radius of the wheel changes. I have to admit I would prefer the actual pressure readout.
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Posted on 27/03/2019 19:36 by TigiI have Tyrepal on the caravan and wouldn't go without it as its often too late on a caravan to spot even a slow puncture. The previous car a Merc had TPMS and the replacement car only has the ITPMS which based on ABS and does not give an actual pressure readout but a warning if pressure is lost as the radius of the wheel changes. I have to admit I would prefer the actual pressure readout.
Posted on 27/03/2019 20:45
I have to admit I would prefer the actual pressure readout.
how did we all manage before we had low level warning lights/messages for coolant oil screen wash etc and to actually have a look under the bonnet? 🙄 I have tyre deflation warning on my Merc as did the previous Merc but have been quite happy with its operation (without £100 a corner sensors) .. If I want the actual pressure I've various gauges 😉
Posted on 27/03/2019 20:45 by EmilysDadI have to admit I would prefer the actual pressure readout.
how did we all manage before we had low level warning lights/messages for coolant oil screen wash etc and to actually have a look under the bonnet? 🙄 I have tyre deflation warning on my Merc as did the previous Merc but have been quite happy with its operation (without £100 a corner sensors) .. If I want the actual pressure I've various gauges 😉
Posted on 28/03/2019 08:53
how did we all manage before we had low level warning lights/messages for coolant oil screen wash etc and to actually have a look under the bonnet
Yes we had to physically have a look. But it is an extra, and for me welcome, layer of safety. Prevention is better than cure. Systems can go wrong in a very short time.
My brother was traveling on a motorway when a tyre sensor told him it was losing pressure. He was able to slow down and come off in a safe manner rather than possibly having to stop in a dangerous place, or worse.
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Posted on 27/03/2019 20:45 by EmilysDadI have to admit I would prefer the actual pressure readout.
how did we all manage before we had low level warning lights/messages for coolant oil screen wash etc and to actually have a look under the bonnet? 🙄 I have tyre deflation warning on my Merc as did the previous Merc but have been quite happy with its operation (without £100 a corner sensors) .. If I want the actual pressure I've various gauges 😉
Posted on 28/03/2019 11:36
Most manufacture fitted TPMS do not monitor the actual pressure or temperature of the tyres. Rather they work off the ABS system (which compares the rotational speed of the wheels) because this is much cheaper to fit. Hence they do not provide a readout of pressure and temperature as the TyrePal system does.
Tyres have to lose a considerable amount of air before under inflation is visually apparent.
Posted on 28/03/2019 11:36 by dmiller555Most manufacture fitted TPMS do not monitor the actual pressure or temperature of the tyres. Rather they work off the ABS system (which compares the rotational speed of the wheels) because this is much cheaper to fit. Hence they do not provide a readout of pressure and temperature as the TyrePal system does.
Tyres have to lose a considerable amount of air before under inflation is visually apparent.
Posted on 28/03/2019 09:19 by MilothedogThe other thing is nobody seems to capable of putting a spare wheel on nowadays. (If your still lucky enough to have one) Still I suppose it creates work for Green Flag, the AA & RAC
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