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

[Wheelin98TJ]

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.

Ford makes an add on kit. It might be coming to more vehicles that can tow.

https://www.ford.com/product/trailer-tpms-monitoring-kit-p2769993106

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[ShadowsPapa]

Ford makes an add on kit. It might be coming to more vehicles that can tow.

https://www.ford.com/product/trailer-tpms-monitoring-kit-p2769993106

But does it display in the cluster? There's no real detail. And for 500 vs. 200? Hmmm...........

IT doesn't really say much, but likely only works with Fords already equipped to accept such a thing, if it even integrates. Jeeps don't have that.
That was my point - No current Jeep has the ability to accept such a thing - that's all I said, not that there's no chance in the future - but I'd sure not count on it for JEEP.
Ram, yes, but Jeep? Ford is all about trucks - it's their main profit maker - The F series of trucks. A lot of money to be made, and they are made for towing, and prepped from the ground up for same. Jeep struggled to get to where they are.

 

[Gladiatorguy]

eTrailer.com has TPM systems for trailers. They are typically the ones that replace the valve cap. Easy install and set up. Whenever I take a longer trip, I always take an extra trailer spare. I once got 2 trailer flats in a remote area, and was glad I had that extra spare. Your anxiety level increases once you use the spare (tow vehicle or trailer). I wish I could commonize the vehicle and trailer wheels/tires, but I have 3 trailers all with different size wheels and bolt patterns. I haven’t explored new hubs for each trailer and don’t know it that’s even possible without also getting new axles. My luck, the next vehicle will have a different bolt pattern. For now, the extra spares are my solution.

 

[Wheelin98TJ]

But does it display in the cluster? There's no real detail. And for 500 vs. 200? Hmmm...........

IT doesn't really say much, but likely only works with Fords already equipped to accept such a thing, if it even integrates. Jeeps don't have that.
That was my point - No current Jeep has the ability to accept such a thing - that's all I said, not that there's no chance in the future - but I'd sure not count on it for JEEP.
Ram, yes, but Jeep? Ford is all about trucks - it's their main profit maker - The F series of trucks. A lot of money to be made, and they are made for towing, and prepped from the ground up for same. Jeep struggled to get to where they are.

I’m not familiar with it, but it appears it’s displayed in the cluster.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

I’m not familiar with it, but it appears it’s displayed in the cluster.

Then they have the system, BCM, already set up to handle and display it.
So far, Jeep hasn't made such changes - (as of 2025, anyway)
Not surprised at all with Ford trucks - they are the leader in such things and have inserted technology beyond others for years.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Be careful with the screw on type. As mentioned before, the centrifugal force will eventually destroy a rubber valve stem.

That's interesting. I'd not thought of that.
Is it a real thing? Makes sense.

 

[RudeJeepin]

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.

Ford makes an add on kit.

GM has been able to do this for some time. My 2020 could do trailer TPMS and also had a trailer camera system.

Ram added trailer TPMS a few years ago.

I bet Jeep could easily add it with some hardware and software updates if they really wanted.
The Gladiator needs built in trailer brakes first, IMHO.


My father in law had the add on system for his 5th wheel camper. He removed it and put it on his motorhome later on. System was 10 or so years old when the MH was sold. Neither had valve stem issues.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

I bet Jeep could easily add it with some hardware and software updates if they really wanted.
The Gladiator needs built in trailer brakes first, IMHO.

it would definitely take both hardware and software. There's nothing in there to handle it at this point.

They need to integrate a trailer brake controller sort of like Ram does. It would also take care of the laws some states have such as having brake lights come on when you manually apply trailer brakes only. Jeep doesn't do that and can't.

 

[RudeJeepin]

it would definitely take both hardware and software. There's nothing in there to handle it at this point.

They need to integrate a trailer brake controller sort of like Ram does. It would also take care of the laws some states have such as having brake lights come on when you manually apply trailer brakes only. Jeep doesn't do that and can't.

We can always hope that when a redesign comes out, we'll get the trailer brake along side the Hemi.

 

[Janster]

Then they have the system, BCM, already set up to handle and display it.
So far, Jeep hasn't made such changes - (as of 2025, anyway)
Not surprised at all with Ford trucks - they are the leader in such things and have inserted technology beyond others for years.

Hmmmm, as I said…….
NEVER SAY NEVER
It can be done.….. And for any fullsize truck and especially the HD models everywhere, it SHOULD be done.

Guaranteed…. If Ford has that technology, all the others know it exists and choose not to use it (yet).

Kudos to Ford for coming up with it first (on OEM trucks). That’s a HUGE win-win … when everyone else is following behind you.

 

[Gatorac]

I've been running these external TPMS on our company trailers for several years now. One of them is the same one you posted. It works well, although the display isn't very bright. These have saved us several times from completely destroying a trailer tire that had a puncture.

The other posters that mentioned they can damage your rubber valve stems are correct. You will need to upgrade to metal valve stems or you will likely be breaking those off. I have first hand experience with this.

Here's another good tip. Keep high quality tires on your trailers and plan on replacing them every 4 years regardless of how the tread looks.

 

[RudeJeepin]

Hmmmm, as I said…….
NEVER SAY NEVER
It can be done.….. And for any fullsize truck and especially the HD models everywhere, it SHOULD be done.

Guaranteed…. If Ford has that technology, all the others know it exists and choose not to use it (yet).

Kudos to Ford for coming up with it first (on OEM trucks). That’s a HUGE win-win … when everyone else is following behind you.

Actually GM beat Ford by several years. Ram was the last of the three, so there is that for ford.

 

[Jrgunn5150]

I have the exact unit pictured on my camper, mostly because it's a single axle, so I'm more concerned about blow outs.

I've had it 18 months, have towed it about 3500 miles, and have no complaints with it, it works fine and I just leave it in a drawer in the camper until I want to haul the camper, then I stick it to the windshield and peel out.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Hmmmm, as I said…….
NEVER SAY NEVER
It can be done.….. And for any fullsize truck and especially the HD models everywhere, it SHOULD be done.

Guaranteed…. If Ford has that technology, all the others know it exists and choose not to use it (yet).

Kudos to Ford for coming up with it first (on OEM trucks). That’s a HUGE win-win … when everyone else is following behind you.

It can be done in the future, not for existing jeeps. The JT isn't actually a priority for such things for FCA. I don't look for it to happen, much like the brake controller is still a consumer add-on. There is no push for it on already pricy Gladiator. My bet......it doesn't happen for JT through the rest of this decade.
You just can't compare the jt to even an f150.
Very different buyers. Towing just isn't a priority for enough jeep buyers

 

[Janster]

It can be done in the future, not for existing jeeps. The JT isn't actually a priority for such things for FCA. I don't look for it to happen, much like the brake controller is still a consumer add-on. There is no push for it on already pricy Gladiator. My bet......it doesn't happen for JT through the rest of this decade.
You just can't compare the jt to even an f150.
Very different buyers. Towing just isn't a priority for enough jeep buyers

I never implied that I was comparing anything…..or referring to JT’s in general.
I had originally mentioned MOPAR should have it…… which covers a lot of things.

The simple fact that…. “It can be done.….. And for any fullsize truck and especially the HD models everywhere, it SHOULD be done”

JT’s do not fall under ‘Fullsize’ or ‘HD’ models.

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