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

[Janster]

Fight nice, children

I didn't start this thread to start a flame war. It was more to be an informational thread about TPMS for our trailers (which I didn't know one could even get a system like this until I saw them at my local RV stealership) and found what appears to be a decent, more affordable and workable system for enhanced safety information for if something goes sideways.

Not fighting here… at least, I’m not.
I think we’re all saying the same thing.

I’d rather have TPMS (and including Trailer TPMS sensors) over some of the other safety features. Trailer TPMS is something all manufactures should consider installing from the factory (in the future)

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[Jrgunn5150]

In my opinion….. TPMS isn’t the same thing (as the above). You can check your tire pressure 10X a day and still have an issue while driving - there’s nothing you can do to prevent a failure on the road. So yes, I’d rather pay for TPMS and Trailer TPMS systems.

What you can do, is monitor your TPMS system and see if pressures are spiking, from heat, or dropping from a puncture.

You certainly can prevent a catastrophic failure on the road.

But no one should be forcing anyone to, or at least I'm not, don't want one, don't buy one. If you do want one, do buy one.

Idk what it is with people that make them want to compel everyone else to do, use, say, think, read, consume only things they like in manners they approve of.

 

[Supazuk]

The safety nannies that I’d rather NOT have to pay for …….
. …… safety nannies cuz people can’t look in their blind spots, they can’t look for oncoming traffic or check to make sure nothing is behind them, etc …. and apparently, we need a warning on the screen to remind people to check the back seat so they don’t forget their kids

In my opinion….. TPMS isn’t the same thing (as the above). You can check your tire pressure 10X a day and still have an issue while driving - there’s nothing you can do to prevent a failure on the road. So yes, I’d rather pay for TPMS and Trailer TPMS systems.

And yes… I’ve been on the highway where my TPMS sensors went off on my Tacoma. Luckily for me, It was only 1/2 mile for me to get off the highway and into a parking lot where the tire went flat.

I thought you were referring to TPMS as a nanny device as for preventing failure, if you see the Pressure dropping you can navigate safely to the side vs tire coming off and catching you blind sided
I totally agree going without the blind spot and lane departure garbage
I don't even like the fact i can't shut the rear cam off when backing up a trailer at night its useless and just blinds you

 

[ShadowsPapa]

Some day one of those "nannies" may save YOUR life because someone will not change lanes into the side of your vehicle because that other driver's alarm will go off. You might then be glad that person had the nanny.
They have allowed everyone and anyone who wants a license to have a license and don't even enforce expired licenses so I view those devices as saving me from the idiots out there on the road. It might just save my life or the life of my wife some day. So stop yer whining about it. Stop being selfish. You aren't the only person out there. And that's really what it is - selfish, not considering the needs or abilities of others.
Will you deny me the ability to drive due to what I have? (side note - in Europe, I could not get a license!)

 

[Supazuk]

They have allowed everyone and anyone who wants a license to have a license and don't even enforce expired licenses so I view those devices as saving me from the idiots out there on the road. It might just save my life or the life of my wife some day. So stop yer whining about it. Stop being selfish. You aren't the only person out there. And that's really what it is - selfish, not considering the needs or abilities of others.
Will you deny me the ability to drive due to what I have? (side note - in Europe, I could not get a license!)

if working correctly .... wait till that stuff is 10 years old and isn't working and causes said accident you think malfunctioning abs was bad news wait till failed sensors start random stop dead at 70 on the interstate

 

[JKenTex]

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.

That included GY Marathons, from China. Make sure you only get ones made in the US or Canada. GY rep also told me to overinflate, especially heavy loads. It keeps the tires cooler and it worked for me for years on a slightly overweight boat trailer. They were 50psi tires and I'd run them about 62psi. Stayed cooler and trailed much better.

Only tire I had an issue with one a China Marathon (I didn't know at the time) and all it did was throw the tread off. The naked tire stayed inflated until I was able to stop.

 

[Labswine]

So, evaluation of the TPMS I purchased...

Works as advertised. It monitored tie pressure all the while we were driving.

I had it in the trailer as I was hitching up to allow it to fully communicate with the sensors then moved it onto the dash of my Overland. Distance was not an issue. My trailer is 27' long overall so distance from the tires to the monitor on my dash was not an issue. It still read all the sensors just fine. I could see pressure rise as the tires warmed up while traveling. Then with the gas stops (and pee breaks) I could see the slight decrease in pressure as the tires cooled. Just like I see in my Overland when driving.

My only complaint is that the display is a little difficult to read when it's in the sun but, still readable...I'm guessing it's just my poor, old, tired eyes

Overall, I am very satisfied with it's performance and recommend it.

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