Tyre pressure monitoring
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If you click on the search facility (magnifying glass) at the top of the page and put in ‘Tyrepal’ you’ll find various threads relating to that with lots of experiences of the system.
I use the solar one and it’s been excellent. Gives me peace of mind
If you click on the search facility (magnifying glass) at the top of the page and put in ‘Tyrepal’ you’ll find various threads relating to that with lots of experiences of the system.
I use the solar one and it’s been excellent. Gives me peace of mind
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I use the solar one and have had it three years.
Been faultless and well recommended.
Been faultless and well recommended.
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Yes you can set the alarm to come on at whatever percentage of pressure loss you require. It also alerts you to over heating.
One thing is make sure when you screw the sensor on to the valve you spray some leak detection fluid and check closely for leaks. They have been known to not seal correctly and let air escape.
One thing is make sure when you screw the sensor on to the valve you spray some leak detection fluid and check closely for leaks. They have been known to not seal correctly and let air escape.
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I had one seize onto the valve so was advised to smear a touch of Vaseline on the valve thread before fitting. This helps.
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Lenny HB
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If you search Tyrepal discount you should find it, code still works I ordered another set a couple of weeks ago. Then go to the Tyrepal site and enter code at checkout.
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Discount code on post #141 https://www.motorhomefun.co.uk/foru...s-20-discount-code-for-funsters.194219/page-5
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Installed Tyrepal x4 on my old Coachbuilt and just installed the 6-pack variety on my RV - don't bother with cheaper Amazonn and Fleabay - been there and tried!
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mikebeaches
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Our pre-solar 10+ year old Tyrepal system has provided pretty much faultless service.
Replace the wheel sender batteries about every 3 years.
Replace the wheel sender batteries about every 3 years.
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I use this model and it works well and saves a lot of kerfuffle getting the hub caps off and checking each tyre with a gauge. The only way I think it could be improved is for the system to work when the van is staionary before you set off. It only works when you have been moving for a while, which means you can't check it before you leave after the van has been standing for a while. If I'm going on a long trip, I have to take it out down the road and back to my drive.
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I use the powered (with relay) system on my motorhome and also have the solar version on two of my cars. I've had them for a few years and have had no issues. The beauty of the powered and relayed system in my motorhome is I can also monitor the "trailer" tyres when towing my car behind from the same monitor on the Moho dash. Before I used Tyrepal on my cars I had gone through about 5 sets of the cheap Chinese versions found on Amazon and Ebay and they work for a while but are not very robust. I have always used the Tyrepal on my Moho so its been working for me since 2014 with just sensor battery changes every 2-3 years.
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Chris CM
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I have the solar one, only problem I have with it is that it is difficult to read in daylight but, of course the alarm will still work. I think that the older, non solar type with the mono LCD display may be better in this regard. I have been surprised how well my tyres hold their air, over a year with no movement, and yes the sensors are working, the pressure goes up as the tyres warm, either by driving or the side of the van in the sun!
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mikebeaches
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Yes, our pre-solar display sits in the front corner of the vacant upper-din space in the centre of the facia (we only have a standard digital radio in the lower din slot).
And because our tyrepal display doesn't require solar to power it, we can afford to have the screen quite well shaded, making the information on it pretty visible. I also don't have to worry about the risk of the display being fried by the heat, if it were sited on the dash-top.
Just have to plug the lead into the charging socket occasionally to charge the internal battery, when the meter indicates it's ready.
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When I have needed to top up the air I have found the sensors fiddly to remove. Firstly the rubber boot needs to be rolled back, then the sensor screwed off like a dust cap but occasionally just the battery cap unscrews. I often have to loosen the lock nut with the supplied spanner to remove the sensor.
When using the air hose (I have a screw on type) I find there is not enough thread left on the valve so I have to screw the lock nut down the valve or remove it to get the air hose on.
Once it was set up and programmed with the correct pressures and the alarm limits set it has been good. I am begining to trust it now and have stopped double checking with a gauge !
I have had the tyrepal solar for about 18 months and the first sensor battery went last week, so I took the oportunity to replace all 4 sensor batteries and this time I made sure the body and battery cover were screwed together tight so hopefully they will not come apart again unless I want to change the batteries.
I note the tip about vaseline so I may give that a go.
I recommend setting the alarm values as suggested in the book, I tried to be clever and made the range a bit too tight and was getting alarms all the time. It is amazing how much the temp and pressure vary during normal use.
Ditto the thoughts on the cheap copies. I found poor quality.
When using the air hose (I have a screw on type) I find there is not enough thread left on the valve so I have to screw the lock nut down the valve or remove it to get the air hose on.
Once it was set up and programmed with the correct pressures and the alarm limits set it has been good. I am begining to trust it now and have stopped double checking with a gauge !
I have had the tyrepal solar for about 18 months and the first sensor battery went last week, so I took the oportunity to replace all 4 sensor batteries and this time I made sure the body and battery cover were screwed together tight so hopefully they will not come apart again unless I want to change the batteries.
I note the tip about vaseline so I may give that a go.
I recommend setting the alarm values as suggested in the book, I tried to be clever and made the range a bit too tight and was getting alarms all the time. It is amazing how much the temp and pressure vary during normal use.
Ditto the thoughts on the cheap copies. I found poor quality.
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Easy to fit and set up...solar version. Been using for a few years now. Just don't set the alarm parameters too close to your actual settings....particularly the high pressure and high temp alarms....you will be amazed how much they go up when you get moving especially on motorway......and they will frighten you to death the first time if they do go off.
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Also ensure VERY small o'seal in cap has not fallen out or damaged... main cause for leakage.
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No problems with mine, wake up to check before use just by presssing on, no problem just tried it , o yes there is a problem need new batteries. 4 years old and need a second set.
Don't forget the spare, a lot easier than removing once a month to check presssure.
Don't forget the spare, a lot easier than removing once a month to check presssure.
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Takes 5 minutes to unpack the box and sort out the various bits, 10 minutes to read the installation guide and put the supplied batteries in the sensors screwing them tight with tools supplied. Once at the vehicle turning on the monitor first it took me a further 15 minutes to remove old Chinese ones I had, add a dab of copper grease to the valve thread and lock nut and then fit each of the new ones. They are pre-registered to the monitor unit (set of 4 only) so come alive and read on the screen as soon as they sense pressure. The reading comes up in less that 4 seconds per sensor as you add them one by one. Go round with soapy water and check for leaks and tighten up locknut and away you go. The monitor fits to the dashboard with a re-usable sticky pad supplied in the kit.
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Worth noting that a big plus is the company has a web site where spares can be ordered. Just ordered replacement rubber boots (50p for the set but £3-00 p+p!).
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Yes a very big plus and the only company doing this that I can see. I did have a problem with one sensor failing prematurely over the years and on contacting their customer service line they replaced the sensor FOC and sent me a pack of spares with their compliments. Absolutely all components of their various systems are readily available as spare parts and they deliver within 24-48 hours if ordered during the working week.
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