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[gmc]

Originally Posted by Joe-FL

Very good point gmc. A tire on my Trike trailer could blow and I could probably run it on the rim for 20 miles before seeing anything in my rear camera.

Not sure what folks towing 4 down set up. TPMS sensors generally need to be mounted on metal valve stems, plus would they even work right if there are generic OEM sensors present?

TireMinder (and I assume others - but that is what I use) makes sensors specifically for vehicles with onboard TPMS already - they have aluminum valve stems which the normal sensors will react with over time... so they use a different material in the sensor - aside from that they work the same - the normal sensors will work - just don't leave them on aluminum valve stems long term.

Both worked fine on my Wrangler (didn't realize it had on-board TPMS initially... till it popped a warning one day...)

Originally Posted by SuperD

If you're towing a trailer you will probably need a signal booster to get good reception. You can mount the booster in the area behind the license plate and you'll get really good reception from your traile and back coach wheels.

TM also provides the booster as standard equipment in the kits I have seen (even TM66 which is just the 6 sensors needed for shorter RVs...) They indicate it is required use. I mounted in rearmost storage compartment tied into the storage light for power. Draws a few mah - on all the time (if coach battery switch is in 'use').