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    Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems

    I'm thinking of getting a TPMS, and would liketo hear feedback of tried and tested units. My requirements are slightly out of the ordinary - I'm wondering whether a TPMS could be used to monitor rear air-bags (coil replacements). Anyone tried?

    Anyone able to recommend a decent unit that constantly displays all tyre pressures, and preferably 6 at a time (4 tyres and 2 bags)?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ranga View Post
    I'm thinking of getting a TPMS, and would liketo hear feedback of tried and tested units. My requirements are slightly out of the ordinary - I'm wondering whether a TPMS could be used to monitor rear air-bags (coil replacements). Anyone tried?

    Anyone able to recommend a decent unit that constantly displays all tyre pressures, and preferably 6 at a time (4 tyres and 2 bags)?

    I suspect the airbag pressures (in the order of 10 psi?) will be too low for accurate monitoring, but if not there are plenty that can monitor 6 sequentially - conceptually no different to a car plus single axle trailer setup.

    I have 2 sets of Safety Dave's 8 sensor systems and am happy with them. They are normally setup in axle pairs for sensor temp and psi range purposes, but each sensor is then displayed sequentially.
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    Thanks Gavin,
    The bags sit at around 35psi unladen, and around 65psi laden. I'd rather have each sensor constantly displayed.

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    I've had Tyredogs (4 of )on the van now for 6? years,, replaced all batts only once, the newer ones can do "lots" of tyres. I just set the alarm and not look at it now....
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    Good idea doing the bags as well........might alert you to a faulty bag

    I’ve been looking at TPMS system at the upper end of the scale.....PressurePro, one thing I like about PressurePro is when you remove the monitor on the tyre and adjust pressure than re-fit monitor it recognizes the new pressure and automatically adjusts the alarm I.e. you don’t have to go into the display and just the alarm....which I think is the case with most other TPMS System maybe other can confirm as I’ve never had a TPMS System.

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    My Defender's rear Airbag Man airbags have hoses running to standard valves on the rear bumper, so I guess it should be possible to just screw a TPMS onto each, as if it was on a wheel.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DiscoMick View Post
    My Defender's rear Airbag Man airbags have hoses running to standard valves on the rear bumper, so I guess it should be possible to just screw a TPMS onto each, as if it was on a wheel.

    No, should be able to screw the monitors straight on. For example, mine only need about as much thread as a dust cover. Good luck.
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    Quote Originally Posted by gavinwibrow View Post
    No, should be able to screw the monitors straight on. For example, mine only need about as much thread as a dust cover. Good luck.
    I’m confused....is it a no or yes.....

    The manual inflation schrader valve for my bag have plenty of thread.....although not sure if TPMS sensor extends past the thread.

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    Quote Originally Posted by weeds View Post
    I’m confused....is it a no or yes.....

    The manual inflation schrader valve for my bag have plenty of thread.....although not sure if TPMS sensor extends past the thread.

    Sorry - misread the question. YES, should fit no problems.
    My sensors, which are pretty similar to most of the exposed (as opposed to in tyre) versions screw on and only need as much thread as a dust cap. The "electronics" part is about 20 mm wide and high, and sticks out above/proud of the schrader.
    On my trailers, I have covered the sensors by slipping on short sections of 19mm black garden hose to make them meld into the background of the black tyres a little more. Don't think it would stop an intending thief, but lessens their visibility and possibly provides some protection off road?
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    8 sensors would be perfect for me - 2 on the bags, 1 on the tank, 5 on the tyres (including the spare). I really would prefer a display that constantly shows all pressures, but probably not essential. What is essential is the ability to have different pressure warnings on each sensor.

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