TPMS metal valve stems

[the]

I've had a couple friends saved by a TPMS recently, so I figured I'd get one too. One thong I've seen is the added weight on the vavle stem wears out the rubber valve stems pretty quick. There's also talk of steel valve stems corroding an alloy or aluminum wheel over time, but a proper O ring preventing that, etc. To avoid all the possible faults, I've found some aluminum valve stems. My question is simple: is there anything about the wheels on a 2013 16DBS that would prevent these from installing properly? 

https://fifteen52.com/products/fifteen52-aluminum-valve-stems?variant=12955008761922

[Merlin]

Nice! I would ask a tire shop, but it seems ok?

[DavidM]

I am not sure why the TPMS' sensors would wear out the tire stems. I have a new MH and installed 1-1/4" metal extensions on top of the normal rubber tire stems to provide room for the sensor. Seems to work ok.

That is probably a worse situation than on a LL tire with the extension on mine, so based on your comment I will keep an eye on it.

David

[dlb53151]

I'd like to know what TPMS you buy.  After getting the flat tire a week ago I am suddenly interested in the idea of getting a TPMS but not sure what the best option is.  Possibly Tire Minder but it is a bit expensive.... (Not that damage from a blowout isn't, of course)....


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[DavidM]

I bought Tymate from Amazon and installed it on my new MH several months ago. The sensors communicate directly with the display without using the intermediate device, but i did buy it with one just in case. The display is solar powered and just sitting on the dash board in indirect sunlight is enough to keep it going 24/7.

For trailer tires it may not communicate directly as the distance to the dash display is somewhat further, so you may have to install the intermediate device (can't remember its technical term) which would require mounting it underneath your TV and wiring it into some 12V point like the wire to Pin #4 of the 7 pin connector.

I like it a lot. I check it after the first few miles of travel to make sure the pressures are ok, even though it does have alarms. And I check it periodically while travelling.

David

[stu1965]

I'd like to know what TPMS you buy.  After getting the flat tire a week ago I am suddenly interested in the idea of getting a TPMS but not sure what the best option is.  Possibly Tire Minder but it is a bit expensive.... (Not that damage from a blowout isn't, of course)....


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I went middle of the road (price wise) on these Tireminders. So far (500 miles ish) so good. No issues, seem accurate compared to pressure gauge.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0797N22B7/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[gbpack]

After camping over 5 years in our 21BHS (without any tire incidents) we got a TPMS for the trailer when we bought our new Ram 2500. It was an option that you can get with the truck and it's basically just 4 valve stems that communicate directly with the dashboard display in front of the steering wheel. At that same time we also bought new tires for the camper and had the guy at Discount Tire install the TPMS stems on the camper wheels when changing out the tires. It works great and is so nice to be able to monitor the pressure of each camper wheel.

[dlb53151]

STU1965 - it looks like that solar unit requires some hardwiring for the signal booster.  How much work is that to install?


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[Chappy133]

I have TPMS sensors mounted on the stems of our trailer tires purchased on Amazon.  It has a solar powered receiver up on the dash and I have no issues needed a signal booster.  Battery replacement once a year for the sensors and I leave them off during winter storage.