Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems

[discovery4]

Hi All,

Does anyone use the tyre pressure monitoring system provided by LR? If so what is your opinion of it? If using an alternative product I would appreciate members opinions. I will be off roading about 1 month each year and tow a camper trailer.

Thank you

[phl]

When I asked, it was suggested to go with after market TPMS, as the LR unit only warns of low pressure, not what pressure you have.

[boofdtl]

We sell the Inawise tyre monitoring units at work and they seem to be a good unit...

4WD TPMS (http://www.inawise.com/tpms201-4wd.html)

[Pedro_The_Swift]

I use the Tyredog system on our van, does pressure, high and low alarms and temps too.
I've found its best to wake them up by releasing the valve tops each time, but after that it performs faultlessly. You can by 4, 6 and 8 wheel versions.:cool:

[rufusking]

Have a look at Trailair http://www.landrovertrailair.co.uk/products-2/products/trailair-by-land-rover-for-discovery-3-4-–-pn-39-015/ The system is designed for the D3/4 and integrates nicely. Monitors pressure and temp plus can add a multude of trailers and adds a rear camera.

[Ashes]

I use a tyredog 6 wheel system and it has always been reliable. I only use it when doing trips though as the sensors seem to be a target in the city. The one time I forgot to remove them after a trip, 2 sensors were taken.

It detected a slow leak when on the Murray river. Very good peace of mind to have them on the trailer.

The security screws on them are fair but won't stop someone after them.

[THE BOOGER]

I have been looking at these from juddy here:)

SensaTyre (http://www.landybitz.com.au/special-offers/sensatyre-offer)

[phl]

I'm considering this (http://zartronix.com/store/)set, as it's internal, and know of someone who has used it for some time. Also does 5 wheels.

[trevorj]

And on this question phl: I have the OEM TPMS - yes, only shows low pressure warnings, but works well and at least is inbuilt with no more cabin bits to bolt somewhere; and has saved me a couple of tyres I reckon (although they were the original GY @#$% - now gone anyway).
But for me the main problem has been that the OEM system does not detect a wheel on the rear carrier - sees the spare in the underfloor space, but move it to the carrier - throws constant fault messages.
So IMHO make sure that whatever one you are going with, make sure that it will sense at least 6 wheels, and inquire specifically about sensing locations around the vehicle (and of course trailer/van etc).

[Fred Nerk]

I have the TPMS Australia system. I spent ages to decide between internal and external systems.

Decision reached eventually in favour of external.

Cons. Could get stolen, but without knowing the codes they are useless to anyone who takes them. There is an anti-theft device which I don't use as it slows down the tyre pressure changes I make on off road trips.

Pros. In short they work. Easily configured for alarms at various pressures as well as temperature alarms and rapid deflation alarms. Can add extra axles trailers etc easily. Can transfer to other trailers quickly. If needed there is a repeater to boost signal from trailer to reach car. And you can easily fit them yourself. No costs to refit tyres. Not going to get damaged when tyre fitter forgets to be careful. No need to reprogramme when rotating wheels as you simply transfer the transmitter to the new wheel in that position. The receiver fits nicely held in place by velcro I glued to the left of the instrument cluster area. No drilling no damage.

I hope this helps.

[TonyB-Oz]

I have tried a few different types and have settled on the Doran system.Works well with 6 wheels anywhere on the tow vehicle ( or more ) and 6 on my caravan when required. (Booster used gave better pick up of spares on rear of van) has a neat Drop and Hook feature for trailers.
Reciever sticks on screen with a sucker thing.
External sensors read pressures and give audio and visual warning when pressure drops. Sensors can be locked quite easily to prevent theft.
I tried a system with internal sensors but it was a lot of work IMHO.
They have a dealer now in Perth I gather.


http://www.doranmfg.com/tirepressuremonitorproducts.htm

[discovery4]

Hi All,

Thanks for all your opinions whuich have helped enormously.

[gavinwibrow]

I've contacted QLD for WA agent details - will post when advised

[streaky]

I use the Tire Dogs on the Discovery but I didn't want to add an unsightly screen to my RR Sport so I opted for the Orange 'Tire Vitals' that uses an APP on my Iphone to show the pressures and temps, alarms etc. I can easily say that the Orange System is the best option I've added to my car since I bought it three years ago.
Don't be put off the cheesy video...these guys are the biggest in the market of TPMS.
Orange Electronic Co., Ltd. - TPMS(Tire Pressure Monitoring System) (http://www.orange-electronic.com/index_en.html)

[phl]

unsightly screen to my RR Sport so I opted for the Orange 'Tire Vitals' that uses an APP on my Iphone to show the pressures and temps, alarms etc. I can easily say that the Orange System is the best option I've added to my car since I bought it three years ago.

Can the Orange work with 5 or more sensors, ie including the spare, and potentially trailer tyres? I looked at it in the beginning, but there doesn't seem to be an option for more than 4 sensors.

[streaky]

Can the Orange work with 5 or more sensors, ie including the spare, and potentially trailer tyres? I looked at it in the beginning, but there doesn't seem to be an option for more than 4 sensors.

I'm really not sure about a fifth wheel with the Tire Vitals. Maybe I should ask them.
They seem to have loads of TPMS solutions in their range though.

[gavinwibrow]

I've contacted QLD for WA agent details - will post when advised
Info received from QLD HO.
Distributor in WA is:

Mike Ledger
Westate Mining Supplies
Unit 2 / 6 Elmsfield Road
MIDLAND WA 6056
Australia

Ph: +61 8 9274 4443
Mob: +61 413 855 532
Fax: 61 8 9274 4446
Web: emial: mledger@westatemining.com
http://www.westatemining.com (http://www.westatemining.com/)

[phl]

I'm really not sure about a fifth wheel with the Tire Vitals. Maybe I should ask them.
They seem to have loads of TPMS solutions in their range though.

Have inquired via the website, and hope for an answer soon.

[phl]

I'm really not sure about a fifth wheel with the Tire Vitals. Maybe I should ask them.
They seem to have loads of TPMS solutions in their range though.

Have confirmed the Orange unit will only work with 4 sensors, and there is no way for it to work with 5.