Well, we have TPMS for our Gladiators so, what about the trailer?

[Labswine]

After experiencing that blowout last July on my travel trailer, and the only way I knew about it was a good Samaritan beeped his horn next to me (frantically) and, let me know I had a blow out. Otherwise, I would have never known about it until something catastrophic happened

So I was at my local General RV center (it's only 2 1/4 miles from home and was owned by another company for many years until they sold out...the other company was where I bought my trailer) to drop off my trailer for it's annual state inspection, and wandering around their bit-n-pieces area saw that one could get a TPMS for their trailer but at VERY high prices...anywhere from $350 to $650 not including installation at $225/hour, in fact later, I compared some of their other offerings to other sources and they are WAYYY over priced...those TPMS systems also involve removing the tires, and replacing the valve stems with the transmitter, just like in our Jeeps.

So, I checked Amazon and saw a few but, this one piqued my interest. The monitors screw onto the valve stem and seem quite secure an, they also have a lock nut you can add, and tighten against the bottom of the sensor to further secure it in place. The monitor itself sits on your dash. It can be recharged via USB, and kept charged via the same while driving but, it also has it's own solar panel to keep it charged if you don't want any extra cords floating around while driving. I'll be testing it next week when the Bride and I go to Watkins Glen, NY for a few days and, give a review here when we get back.

This is what I got, and thought the price was quite reasonable and it got good reviews on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW9GXBCB?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

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[rharr]

Avoiding China bomb tires also helps. Don't trust trailer tires you get for a deal without doing your research first.

Lots of trailer MFR's use cheap china tires to inflate profits.

 

[fourfa]

I had a set quite like that on my previous truck with no built-in TPMS. Sucks a lot on a truck where you need to frequently change tire pressure - they need firm torque to keep from rattling loose, but the locknuts and tools were thin and hard to hold just right to get that torque. The batteries in the caps last about a year.

Probably worth the effort on a trailer that just needs occasional top-ups, but frequent monitoring. Make sure the range back to the trailer is not too much and connects reliably. You probably want the audio alarm on loss of pressure- there might be a separate alarm for loss of signal

 

[Labswine]

Avoiding China bomb tires also helps. Don't trust trailer tires you get for a deal without doing your research first.

Lots of trailer MFR's use cheap china tires to inflate profits.

Yeah, the FIRST thing I did when I got back from that trip this summer was to swap out those cheapo Chinese tires for Goodyear trailer tires...made right here in the USA.

But, still, a tire can still blow even if it's a 'good' quality tire so it's better to have a little extra insurance to see if something's amiss before it becomes catastrophic.

 

[Labswine]

I had a set quite like that on my previous truck with no built-in TPMS.

Probably worth the effort on a trailer that just needs occasional top-ups, but frequent monitoring. Make sure the range back to the trailer is not too much and connects reliably. You probably want the audio alarm on loss of pressure- there might be a separate alarm for loss of signal

I did read the specs to make sure that this unit had the range from the trailer tires to my dash and it does have an audio alarm. Found this out when I installed them and one of the four tires was inflated way more than the other three so, I removed the sensor and let some air out until the pressure was the same as the others and each time the sensor was not attached, the receiver was beeping quite loudly.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

If I still had a camper - this would be my next purchase.
I may still consider it for my car hauler. You can't always see all 4 tires behind you -until the problem is too late.

Good info.

 

[Janster]

It’s a great idea…… but for anyone shopping, there are many other aftermarket TPMS sensors out there. Make sure you get the best for your needs/expectations.

Does Mopar make something like this as an ‘add-on’ to the OEM setup/computer? If they don’t…they should. Buy the sensors….plug‘m in….. the OEM computer should automatically connect.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Does Mopar make something like this as an ‘add-on’ to the OEM setup/computer? If they don’t…they should. Buy the sensors….plug‘m in….. the OEM computer should automatically connect.

No, and it's not technically possible.
Can't be done.
It's made to pick up signals from very specific locations and distances. It won't even pick up the TPMS sensor on the spare.
Distance, location, restriction on the number of sensors and so on..............
Sensors are extremely low power devices - some units even have to use a repeater to get the signal from the trailer to the dash mounted unit.

 

[salvino]

No, and it's not technically possible.
Can't be done.
It's made to pick up signals from very specific locations and distances. It won't even pick up the TPMS sensor on the spare.
Distance, location, restriction on the number of sensors and so on..............
Sensors are extremely low power devices - some units even have to use a repeater to get the signal from the trailer to the dash mounted unit.

I have an off-road trailer running 37s and can do a 7 tire rotation as the wheels and tires on the trailer are the same as on my JTR. This also give me extra spares. Although in over six years running KO2s I have never had a flat. The problem is the computer gets confused and picks up the trailer tire TPMS.

This is a problem as I run way lower tire pressure in the trailer tires than the Jeep. I’m not sure why the computer doesn’t pick up the spare but does pick up the trailer tire. I suspect it is because the trailer tires are rotating and the spare is not.

 

[MPMB]

Interesting tool.

What if a trailer tire/wheel decides to Kenny Rogers itself? (you picked a fine time to leave me, loose wheel)

Years ago, my BIL and a buddy were bringing back my dad's single-axle trailer with snowmobiles home.

At some point, they lost a tire or the wheel and tire. Obviously they were having a deep philosophical discussion. Around 30 miles into the 150-mile journey they realize something is amiss.

The hub was ground down to almost nothing. Just enough to keep it on the axle. But no flange, no lug studs.

 

[SURF&TURF]

After experiencing that blowout last July on my travel trailer, and the only way I knew about it was a good Samaritan beeped his horn next to me (frantically) and, let me know I had a blow out. Otherwise, I would have never known about it until something catastrophic happened

So I was at my local General RV center (it's only 2 1/4 miles from home and was owned by another company for many years until they sold out...the other company was where I bought my trailer) to drop off my trailer for it's annual state inspection, and wandering around their bit-n-pieces area saw that one could get a TPMS for their trailer but at VERY high prices...anywhere from $350 to $650 not including installation at $225/hour, in fact later, I compared some of their other offerings to other sources and they are WAYYY over priced...those TPMS systems also involve removing the tires, and replacing the valve stems with the transmitter, just like in our Jeeps.

So, I checked Amazon and saw a few but, this one piqued my interest. The monitors screw onto the valve stem and seem quite secure an, they also have a lock nut you can add, and tighten against the bottom of the sensor to further secure it in place. The monitor itself sits on your dash. It can be recharged via USB, and kept charged via the same while driving but, it also has it's own solar panel to keep it charged if you don't want any extra cords floating around while driving. I'll be testing it next week when the Bride and I go to Watkins Glen, NY for a few days and, give a review here when we get back.

This is what I got, and thought the price was quite reasonable and it got good reviews on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW9GXBCB?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&t

I thought about this same set up until I read reviews that the weight or size of the screw on sensors caused the rubber valve stems to crack and loose air, maybe steel valve stems would work better. Instead I replaced my LT235/75R15 Kenda's with Falken Wildpeak A/T4W LT235/75R15 load range E tires.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

I have an off-road trailer running 37s and can do a 7 tire rotation as the wheels and tires on the trailer are the same as on my JTR. This also give me extra spares. Although in over six years running KO2s I have never had a flat. The problem is the computer gets confused and picks up the trailer tire TPMS.

This is a problem as I run way lower tire pressure in the trailer tires than the Jeep. I’m not sure why the computer doesn’t pick up the spare but does pick up the trailer tire. I suspect it is because the trailer tires are rotating and the spare is not.

The tpms sensor does shut down after a while, so maybe most people take long enough to swap tires it's shut off by then.
Odd it picks up something so far away as these are very low power

 

[Janster]

No, and it's not technically possible.
Can't be done.
It's made to pick up signals from very specific locations and distances. It won't even pick up the TPMS sensor on the spare.
Distance, location, restriction on the number of sensors and so on..............
Sensors are extremely low power devices - some units even have to use a repeater to get the signal from the trailer to the dash mounted unit.

Never say it can’t be done….
How do these aftermarket TPMS systems work? If the ‘control box’ is located in the cab of your vehicle…….. then, they’ve certainly figured out how to pickup the sensors on the trailer.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Never say it can’t be done….
How do these aftermarket TPMS systems work? If the ‘control box’ is located in the cab of your vehicle…….. then, they’ve certainly figured out how to pickup the sensors on the trailer.

It's not going to happen with Jeep, especially not a software update or any change to existing.
Multiple reasons -
the programming doesn't allow for more than 4
only 4 can be displayed
Sensors are manufacturer specific and in fact sensors from a 2020 Jeep won't work on a 2022 Jeep TPMS system.
You can get aftermarket sensors that can be made to work across different car brands, but you have to match for your specific vehicle.
There are other technical reasons you should not be looking for it any time soon - especially with a Jeep Gladiator or Wrangler.
You also have to keep in mind - those made for trailers are more specialized, the sensors are outside of the wheels, and more things to consider.
Some made for trailers actually require a repeater due to the distance from the dash to the trailer wheels. In other words - they won't work directly from trailer tires way back there to a unit on your dash - the distance is too great for the signal. They are extremely low power.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

After experiencing that blowout last July on my travel trailer, and the only way I knew about it was a good Samaritan beeped his horn next to me (frantically) and, let me know I had a blow out. Otherwise, I would have never known about it until something catastrophic happened

So I was at my local General RV center (it's only 2 1/4 miles from home and was owned by another company for many years until they sold out...the other company was where I bought my trailer) to drop off my trailer for it's annual state inspection, and wandering around their bit-n-pieces area saw that one could get a TPMS for their trailer but at VERY high prices...anywhere from $350 to $650 not including installation at $225/hour, in fact later, I compared some of their other offerings to other sources and they are WAYYY over priced...those TPMS systems also involve removing the tires, and replacing the valve stems with the transmitter, just like in our Jeeps.

So, I checked Amazon and saw a few but, this one piqued my interest. The monitors screw onto the valve stem and seem quite secure an, they also have a lock nut you can add, and tighten against the bottom of the sensor to further secure it in place. The monitor itself sits on your dash. It can be recharged via USB, and kept charged via the same while driving but, it also has it's own solar panel to keep it charged if you don't want any extra cords floating around while driving. I'll be testing it next week when the Bride and I go to Watkins Glen, NY for a few days and, give a review here when we get back.

This is what I got, and thought the price was quite reasonable and it got good reviews on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CW9GXBCB?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1

Added to my Amazon wish list, Thanks, maybe? LOL

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