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10-07-2022, 07:24 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.6
State: New Mexico
Posts: 5,127
THOR #20220
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EZ Read Tire Caps From The Hershey RV Show
The next item is not only cool but keeps you safe.
A tire monitor called EZ Read Tire Caps, visually alerts you when tire pressure is low. EZ Read Tire Pressure is worth the price and piece of mind. They cost less than $30. Now, no more bending to check tire pressure.
We stopped at the EZ Read Tire Caps booth and spoke with Kelly. It didn’t take long for us to realize how EZ and convenient this product is. We put them on the 6 tires of our RV in just a few minutes and never have to bend down to check tire pressure again
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10-07-2022, 07:52 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Florida
Posts: 14,360
THOR #7035
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Sooo, no TPMS?
Those type of caps have been out for at least a decade. Some are not UV happy and only last a year or so.
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Ted & Melinda
2016 ACE 27.1
2016 Chevy Sonic Toad - Selling
2020 Chevy Colorado Z71 Trail Runner Toad
2024 Chevrolet Trax 2RS - Soon 2B TOAD
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10-07-2022, 08:14 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Four Winds 23U
State: Nevada
Posts: 250
THOR #27334
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 16ACE27
Sooo, no TPMS?
Those type of caps have been out for at least a decade. Some are not UV happy and only last a year or so.
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And not going to help with inside duals with standard stems.
I'll stick with TPMS, where I can see the pressure from the comfort of my cab ;-)
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2020 Four Winds 23U.. ex rental unit
2014 Jeep Wrangler 2dr Manual Trans toad
2019 Beta 500-RRS, for when the going gets nasty
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10-07-2022, 09:06 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.6
State: New Mexico
Posts: 5,127
THOR #20220
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 16ACE27
Sooo, no TPMS?
Those type of caps have been out for at least a decade. Some are not UV happy and only last a year or so.
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Thx 1st I have heard of them
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LAS CRUCES 2020 Thor Vegas 25.6
Lora & George. Golden Retriever & Multi-Gen Australian labradoodle & new ALD in March. Happy Campers!! E Biking, Hiking, Tennis, Scuba,Fishing,Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing. Retired H.S. Principal, Sr. IT Engineer, Life & Health Insurance Agent
"Today is a Gift and Why it is called the Present"
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10-07-2022, 09:52 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Four Winds 23U
State: Nevada
Posts: 250
THOR #27334
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Scubawise
Thx 1st I have heard of them
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That's what they're hoping.... These have been around since the 70's if I recall, about time the idea get 'rebooted' I suppose.
You get get a set of 4 for under $2 on aliexpress..
Maybe these folks have designed a better version, or maybe just rebranded the $2 item.. time will tell.
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2020 Four Winds 23U.. ex rental unit
2014 Jeep Wrangler 2dr Manual Trans toad
2019 Beta 500-RRS, for when the going gets nasty
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10-07-2022, 09:56 PM
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Site Team
Brand: Entegra
Model: Accolade 37TS
State: South Dakota
Posts: 8,778
THOR #1469
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Not a substitute for a good TPMS.
Not even a lousy sales pitch.
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10-07-2022, 10:45 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 29M
State: Texas
Posts: 2,719
THOR #11781
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I have seen these before and thought of using them. I have no TPMS on my coach and do not plan to ever have one. I check the tires before every trip and at all fuel stops, just like checking oil and fluids in the engine bay. It is just part of my routine. I have always been frustrated with the TPMSs on my cars and light trucks. We have a lot of temperature fluctuations in our winters here in Texas and the damned light is always on in the winter. I'm not about to add another item of frustration to my coach.
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Lt Keefer
2018 Hurricane 29M
CHF, Saf-T-Plus, SumoSprings
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10-08-2022, 12:20 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 31S
State: Texas
Posts: 4,180
THOR #6411
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Scubawise
The next item is not only cool but keeps you safe.
A tire monitor called EZ Read Tire Caps, visually alerts you when tire pressure is low. EZ Read Tire Pressure is worth the price and piece of mind. They cost less than $30. Now, no more bending to check tire pressure.
We stopped at the EZ Read Tire Caps booth and spoke with Kelly. It didn’t take long for us to realize how EZ and convenient this product is. We put them on the 6 tires of our RV in just a few minutes and never have to bend down to check tire pressure again
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60 different types on Amazon.
Some actually have LEDs that blink when the pressure is low. Most are in the 32 to 44 psi range, so shop carefully. Quick Pressure has them from 25 psi to 130 psi and most pressures are available in the flow through design.
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Jim & Roy Davis
2016 Hurricane 31S
1961 Rampside in tow
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10-08-2022, 10:08 AM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Tuscany 42GX
State: Missouri
Posts: 1,158
THOR #9178
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Still have a few left in the tire supply parts bins
They were handy back in the 70, 80, 90 era prior to OEM sensors
We used 44, 80, 110 on cars, LT trucks and F550 pickups. Only on the steering axles on the dually pickups.
Type we used had red, yellow, green bands so at a glance on the walk around you knew before the 23 mile drive home or to town from the ranch
Interesting and old memories
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10-08-2022, 12:53 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Four Winds 26B
State: Ohio
Posts: 490
THOR #20900
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Can't see them while driving down the road, which is when one really wants to know about a change in pressure. I think I'll stick with TPMS.
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2021 Thor Four Winds 26B on Chevy 4500
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10-08-2022, 01:57 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 31S
State: Texas
Posts: 4,180
THOR #6411
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Quote:
Originally Posted by atreis
Can't see them while driving down the road, which is when one really wants to know about a change in pressure. I think I'll stick with TPMS.
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On a golf cart, they work just as well as a very expensive remote TPMS. These day we seem to put more miles on the golf cart than on the cars.
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Jim & Roy Davis
2016 Hurricane 31S
1961 Rampside in tow
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10-08-2022, 02:52 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Tuscany 42GX
State: Missouri
Posts: 1,158
THOR #9178
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Beau388
On a golf cart, they work just as well as a very expensive remote TPMS. These day we seem to put more miles on the golf cart than on the cars.
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I should put them on mine, had a low tire awhile back and it would be handy
Thanks for reminding me, will have to order some lower pressure caps
Just looked them up and the same style we had 40 years ago are still available, so ordered them for the golf cart
Glad you posted that Beau
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10-08-2022, 03:29 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Tuscany 42GX
State: Missouri
Posts: 1,158
THOR #9178
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Scubawise
The next item is not only cool but keeps you safe.
A tire monitor called EZ Read Tire Caps, visually alerts you when tire pressure is low. EZ Read Tire Pressure is worth the price and piece of mind. They cost less than $30. Now, no more bending to check tire pressure.
We stopped at the EZ Read Tire Caps booth and spoke with Kelly. It didn’t take long for us to realize how EZ and convenient this product is. We put them on the 6 tires of our RV in just a few minutes and never have to bend down to check tire pressure again
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I think they are a great alternative to a TPMS for any vehicle
Worked well for us for many years
Just ordered a set for my Golf cart as well
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10-08-2022, 04:23 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Vegas 25.6
State: New Mexico
Posts: 5,127
THOR #20220
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lwmcguir
I should put them on mine, had a low tire awhile back and it would be handy
Thanks for reminding me, will have to order some lower pressure caps
Just looked them up and the same style we had 40 years ago are still available, so ordered them for the golf cart
Glad you posted that Beau
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Great. We have 2 e bikes
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LAS CRUCES 2020 Thor Vegas 25.6
Lora & George. Golden Retriever & Multi-Gen Australian labradoodle & new ALD in March. Happy Campers!! E Biking, Hiking, Tennis, Scuba,Fishing,Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing. Retired H.S. Principal, Sr. IT Engineer, Life & Health Insurance Agent
"Today is a Gift and Why it is called the Present"
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10-12-2022, 06:52 PM
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Junior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 25M
State: Tennessee
Posts: 14
THOR #28027
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Pass
They have reviews of this brand on Amazon, some said tires deflated with these installed, could be dangerous if happens while driving.
I will stick with my routine pre / mid trip checks and a solid tire valve cap.
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10-12-2022, 07:47 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 31S
State: Texas
Posts: 4,180
THOR #6411
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Aceinthehole
They have reviews of this brand on Amazon, some said tires deflated with these installed, could be dangerous if happens while driving.
I will stick with my routine pre / mid trip checks and a solid tire valve cap.
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It happens because of faulty installations. There is a small rubber O ring inside the cap, that makes the seal. Put them on too loose and they leak. Put then on too tight and part of the O ring squeezes inside the lip causing a leak. You put them on snug and spray the stem with soapy water. If no bubbles, there is no leak. By the way the leaks are usually big enough you can hear them and usually the tire will be completely flat within an hour. I used them on my RVs in the 80s and 90s and found them to be trouble free. I did find several in the packages that leaked when first installed. I just took the back to the auto parts store and they replaced them. I have has four on my golf cart for 4 years and they work fine. The biggest problem is they only work for one pressure. If you change tire sizes or rim.s or tires you have to buy new caps.
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Jim & Roy Davis
2016 Hurricane 31S
1961 Rampside in tow
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10-12-2022, 10:39 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Tuscany 42GX
State: Missouri
Posts: 1,158
THOR #9178
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These are very similar tobthe type we ran for 40 years or longer
Put these on the golf cart today
Gozens 26 80 psig available
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