TireMinder Smart TPMS - Smartphone Based Tire Pressure Monitor for RVs

Screenshots (again, haven't synced anything up yet) -

It looks very interesting. A lttle pricey but if you don't have to plug yet another monitor it would be nice. Can you still use the phone for other things while it is runnig?

Keep us posted on how it works.

Linn

WL Perry posted:

Can you still use the phone for other things while it is runnig?

Keep us posted on how it works.

1)  Absolutely you can use the phone for anything/everything else.  Even other Bluetooth connections.  These were 2 of my very first questions during my initial phone call.

2)  Will do.  

Tried out the system this morning - everything was quick, simple, & accurate.

I first checked all tires with my high-end tire pressure gauge.  I then had the system learn all 4 tires.  The pressure on all 4 tires was spot on against my gauge.

Again, we have 4 trailer tires (with load range & the desired psi) -

1.  Driver's side (load range D, 62)

2.  Passenger side (load range D, 62)

3.  Main spare under the TT  (load range D, 62)

4. Extreme emergency spare for longer trips that will ride in the truck bed (load range C, 50)

The feature that allows you to set specific parameters for each tire is priceless in our case with tire #4.

For now I have identified/numbered/labeled the sensors with blue tape, but will come up with a permanent solution soon.

Another feature that is fantastic is that you can easily remove/add a section to be monitored without having to forget the settings.  This is perfect for us because on closer local trips we will not be taking the #4 tire (2nd spare) so I set it in the TV section of the display page (with the other 3 tires in the trailer section of course).

I also tried the theft deterrent which is a nut that you counter-tighten against the sensor.  Very secure.

The sensors are very light weight.  They won't cause any stem issues - especially with our steel stems.

I did not use or install the booster (repeater) yet.  That will wait until pre-trip prep. day before our next trip.  Everything worked great without the booster and I had a signal for 60' with my phone and the Bluetooth adapter in my hands (no booster).  Our trailer is so short that it probably isn't needed, but since it came with the kit I will install & use it.

Here are some pictures and screenshots.  *The last screenshot shows what appears after I had removed the passenger side (& main spare also) sensor.  My phone was also beeping and the Bluetooth adapter was blinking and beeping as well.

So far so good.  To be continued ...

Oh yeah, this morning I also signed up for the annual free battery (4) & O-rings (4) program which runs until 2022.

A few final mentions until our next trip -

Came up with a better labeling system - white labels inside the sensor caps.

Put a reminder in my Google calendar for August 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, & 2022 to place an order for the free replacement batteries & O-rings.

Everything is put away in the supplied pouch in the TV waiting for the next trip.  The manual (with receipt, proof of purchase card, & notes for the current battery installation date and the 4 sensor assigned locations) is also in the TV.

The booster is bagged & ready for installation under the TT before our next trip.

And one "What were they thinking?!" - so the theft deterrent seems decent right?  Uh, well, the cap can still be unscrewed, the battery can be removed, & the sensor can be left naked to take on the elements.  Pretty silly feature in my book.

That about does it for now ...

Great review, my TST is also busted . I do not recommend anymore that brand.

Price varies

Camping world 4 sensor -$339

http://www.campingworld.com/sh...s-and-trailers/86683

LazyDays - $339

https://accessories.lazydays.c...nsmitters-tpms-app-4

Thanks BMJ.  

Call Minder Research/Valterra direct - (772) 463-6522.  They can customize the order.  For example, if you don't have 2 spare tires like I do you can just get 3 sensors & you'll save $40.00+ right away.

Pretty cool, I just set up my old school Tire Minder a couple of weeks ago - thought I was going high tech, but this system is so much nicer. 

But they are still more expensive than camping world or Lazy day and they are out of tock

https://tireminder.com/product...tor-coaches-trailers

Question and disclosure, have you bought this or received this free or at a discount?

If you were to go old school like I prefer to do (I even still write checks in some cases & pay cash whenever possible) and call them direct you would find that they - the manufacturer of this TPMS - are absolutely not out of stock as well as you just might be happily surprised at the final shipped-to-your-door price with a little human interaction.  

And if that still isn't your cup of tea Amazon beats both of the places you posted above.

Not much more I can add so do with the info. what you will my friend.  

And believe me when I say that the verdict will be out on this TPMS for a very long time for me.  No endorsement or final review here.  Just one long ongoing review.

I just hope that it's there for us when we need it most - like before, during, & after a blowout - unlike our previous TST TPMS.

Thank you for this information.  I have been reading about the TireMinder options and was leaning toward this one you purchased.  Appreciate the continued updates you have shared.

Thanks mg & you're welcome.  Glad that it can be of help.  

I always try to research, research & research before buying anything.  After doing that, I concluded TireMinder was for me!

However, as Jeff pointed out, the real test is when a situation occurs; when a tire loses pressure.  Luckily I haven't had that happen!!

Thanks for the very informative write-up!  Please keep us posted; I will do the same.  BTW, I purchased mine thru Amazon 

Les1

Thanks for the post Les.  

And you've got a deal - please do check in here as informative experiences & thoughts arise both good, suspect, & bad regarding the TireMinder Smart TPMS.  And of course, I will do the same.  

Jeff, I like the choice you've made... looks like it's an all inclusive system and the fact one can monitor using a phone app is sweet. I'll be looking forward to follow up comments.

Thanks friend.  

Hope to get out in a few weeks.  Regardless of where we go I'll take the 2nd spare along as well so that I can watch it monitor all 4 tires on the maiden voyage.

Off to see an Astros/A's doubleheader.  2 games for the price of one.  

Placed order for this TPMS.  Company said it will monitor the doughnut spare in my TV as well, so I purchased the one with 4 sensors.  I'll be joining the trial soon!