build-in TPMS

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chin_k
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build-in TPMS

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I am going to get a new set of shoes for the rig before next trip, and I am looking at TPMS as some of you recommended. Currently, I have the Tireminder, but I want something integrated into the tires inside, instead of something attached to the valve stem. Do any of you have any recommendation on that too? I prefer something that will work with an Android phone with a blue tooth app, but if it takes a dedicated monitor, that will be fine with me too.
2000 Concourse dinette, on 1999 6.8L Ford E350 Triton V-10 Chassis
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Re: build-in TPMS

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Just to update on this. I got the Dill Trailer TPMS for the rig. Because I got the Borg stem valves for the tires, I have to use a metal band to strap each of the sensor onto the wheel instead of mounting it on the Dill valve per usual installation. Reps at Dill does not like my idea, and they do not want to talk to me about how to do it :lol:

Anyway, the sensors in the dually is strapped to a sensor cradle, and the cradle is attached to the metal band, which goes around the wheel. For the front wheels, they were installed per Dill's approved method since I did not need the Borg valves.

The setup is working pretty well, and give me both pressure and temperature. I may order the stem valves from Dill for the duallies, but I feel bad about not making good use of the Borg, and I will have to pay to have it unmounted, installed, balanced, and remounted just to install the new stems. Maybe next time when I need to replace all the tires or something, or if the sensor inside came loose from the strap, etc.
2000 Concourse dinette, on 1999 6.8L Ford E350 Triton V-10 Chassis
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