| [GMCnet] Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems [message #134343] |
Tue, 12 July 2011 12:58  |
Robin Hood
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Conversation in the airbag thread got me to wondering.
I have never played with these. Would two consumer 4-sensor systems
(thus cheaper than an 8 sensor pro system) work on the same vehicle?
Call it one system for the back 4 tires, and another system for the
front two tires and the two airags? Do they atually give you the
pressure, or just Hi-Ok-Low?
I like the idea of knowing damn near exactly what the pressure is in
each of my tires and airbags.
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Robin Hood
Jackson, MS
2003 Buick Lesabre
1968 Pontiac Catalina
1978 GMC Royale motorhome
1977 GMC Palm Beach motorhome
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| Re: [GMCnet] Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems [message #134389 is a reply to message #134343] |
Tue, 12 July 2011 18:20  |
Neil
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For what it is worth, we have a system that also measures temps. It alarmed on a sudden rise in temp on a rear wheel bearing before it seized/broke, etc.
It was so hot that when I stopped it caught the brake fluid on fire. That was a moment, but quickly extinguished.
Ironically, this happened 10 miles from home at the end of a 3,000 mile plus trip.
I am pretty sure it is a "SmartTire" system - however from their website they don't make it or support it anymore.
Neil
76 Eleganza now sold
Los Angeles
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| Re: [GMCnet] Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems [message #134398 is a reply to message #134343] |
Tue, 12 July 2011 19:50 |
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USAussie
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Robin,
As an old motorcycle tourer I got into the habit of checking my tire
pressure daily on the bike. I don't do it daily on the GMC as I don't
believe it's necessary. I do check it every couple of days while filling up
with gas as gives you something to do instead of just standing there
waiting.
I think a tire pressure monitoring system is a good idea, however, it's a
bit down on the list of upgrades.
As far as monitoring the pressures in the air bags that's not necessary nor
will it really tell you anything as the system is automatic and adjusts the
pressure to maintain a preset ride height. In doing so it fluctuates a fair
bit.
Raise your coaches up as high as they'll go and then inspect the air bags
for wear. It is important to look at the inside that faces the wheel well
with a mirror. A number of people have noted that they were shocked at what
they saw when they did so.
Peruse Gene's website as there is a lot of good info on the rear airbags
there:
http://gmcmotorhome.info/list.html#Rear
Regards,
Rob M.
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
-----Original Message-----
From: Robin Hood
Conversation in the airbag thread got me to wondering.
I have never played with these. Would two consumer 4-sensor systems
(thus cheaper than an 8 sensor pro system) work on the same vehicle?
Call it one system for the back 4 tires, and another system for the
front two tires and the two airags? Do they atually give you the
pressure, or just Hi-Ok-Low?
I like the idea of knowing damn near exactly what the pressure is in
each of my tires and airbags.
Robin Hood
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Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: [GMCnet] Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems [message #134435 is a reply to message #134343] |
Wed, 13 July 2011 06:54 |
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Michael Leipold
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I am a big time supporter of the Smartire System. It is the system that I put on our class 8 Tractors. Yes, technically the RV system is not available anymore, but I am sure if there was enough demand, I could talk the supplier into selling me a few sets.
I ran a "demo" system on my F150, have a "demo" system for my motorcycle, and am trying to get a system for the GMC. I know way more about tire temperature and pressure issues than I ever wanted to know. I have also helped design a very costly system for Prevost Bus in Canada, but we all know they are big $$ buses/motorhomes.
Temp is important, Pressure is also important, a screw on valve stem sensor will not give you temp readings.
The display is a typical 2" round gauge.
As for monitoring the towd, if the antenna was mounted at the rear of the coach, it should pick it up also, I have not tested signal strength yet with one antenna on our coaches. The only issue would be you would have to reprogram it if you ever drove the coach without the towd or you would get messages telling you the towd tires are flat.
Once I get my hands on a system, I can do this. It is always possible to add a second or third antenna.
Let me know the interest, and I will see what I can do.
As a side note, Canada mandates Tire Temperature Monitoring on New Manufactured Public Buses.
1973 GMC 26' Glacier - Unknown Mileage - Has a new switch pitch transmission with Powerdrive 
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| Re: [GMCnet] Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems [message #268636 is a reply to message #134343] |
Thu, 01 January 2015 12:48 |
<rallymaster
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Look at this for more info.
http://www.irv2.com/blog/2012/11/truck-systems-technologies-provides-easy
-solution/
RonC
On Thu, 01 Jan 2015 07:08:48 -0700 Kerry Pinkerton
writes:
> RC, can you use the extra monitor as a handheld to use as a tire
> pressure gauge when airing up the tires? That would be useful. In
> the 'new' dash
> I'm planning, I'd like to build the monitor into the dash rather
> than have it on top of the dash. Having a duplicate monitor that
> could be carried
> around would be a real plus.
>
> One note on this idea is that while there are lots of 6 tire
> systems, some are not expandable to cover a 10 or 12 tire setup.
>
> I'm as concerned with the toad pressures as the coach.
> --
> Kerry Pinkerton
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> North Alabama, near Huntsville,
>
> 77 Eleganza II, "The Lady", 403CI, Manny Brakes, 1 ton, tranny also
> a 76 Eleganza to be re-bodied as an Art Deco car hauler
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