I just ordered one of these units for our fifth wheel. Because I’m in Ontario Canada their system couldn’t process our address. I fired off an email to the distributor. They called me promptly and we’re very helpful. Thumbs up 👍 to this review and thumbs up 👍 to the gentleman that called me from The Tire Minder
I installed this model on my two axle trailer a couple of weeks ago, and I can confirm that the review by Ray is accurate. One tip I have is to make sure your tires are at the pressure you desire confirmed by a tire gauge. That will let you know that the sensors are accurate. During setup, I inadvertently setup a sensor in the wrong position; I had 3 sensors on "rear" and one on "front". It took another read of the instructions to figure it out. That's when I realized you can program 20 sensors per vehicle! Can't wait to take it out on the road.
I see several comments on here about wearing polarized sun glasses that essentially eliminate screen details. I dealt with that as an optometrist for some 35 years and unfortunately had to advise patients to avoid the polarized lenses. Easier said than done since most of your over the counter sun shades are/were polarized. Personally I would have my lab replace those lenses for a non-polarized version which would solve the problem. If you've found a sunglass frame you can't live without, try your local optometrist or optical shop and have the lenses replaced with any color and density you prefer, but without the polarization.
i have this and I selected it because it gives you all the information you need at a glance all the time without cycling... it doesn't require the booster if you use it for just a dually and truck camper
I liked that too, except I think they should include both temp and PSI on the same screen. I don't like the fact you have to physically push a button to switch. My EEZRV shows both, but only on tire at a time. Cheers, Ray
Thanks for the review. I have the i10 and have found it to be an excellent product. Product support is outstanding - refreshing to talk to a human being and receiving actual help. Many other companies could learn from their business model.
Seems like the form factor is on the small side. I like to see all my tires (including the toad) with both psi and temperature. That way I can see if there's any unusual trends going on while I drive.
Good review Ray. I had a TireMinder system when I had a travel trailer and there are a few things that bothered me about it. 1. It was consistently 5 PSI too low on every tire and it was checked against 3 pressure gauges that I trusted as being accurate. 2. Mine was nearly impossible to see when mounted on the windshield due to the glare and if I wore polarized sunglasses it was a black box. 3. When not towing the unit would randomly alarm showing all pressures too low which was very annoying. Overall it worked okay if you could see it and mentally adjusted for the pressure discrepancy. My next system was an EezTire monitor like you have and so far I've been pleased with it.
Thanks for the feedback. Appreciated. I tried this model on my truck and it pretty much matched the onboard factory PSI readings. They also sent me some gadgets to play with. One is the TM digital tire pressure gauge, actually looks pretty good, so will check with that and my other two I carry, one standard mechanical and one digital. Will report my findings in the gadget review video. Cheers, Ray
Hello Ray, just to let you know I just revived my i10 but was unable to use your code, but they gave me a code for 15%. I will be installing them tonight. Thanks
Nice review, thanks! I will look forward to see how you get on with it over the rest of the year... I have used the BellaCorp TPMS for the past 2 years and it has been horrible! On my recent 4 thousand mile trip I basically listened to one of the sensors beeping the whole time... and that was with the additional repeater (and my camper is only 21 feet, so it's a rather small camper!) Besides the sensors randomly going out, the customer service was a bit rude, the display feels like a plastic toy and the port for the charging cord feels like it is going to break the end of the cord off when plugging it up because it's not cut right or lined up correctly. Besides that the mount doesn't hold the display well and the window mount ending up leaving a dripping, gooey, messy glue running down my window and dripping into the small holes on our dash! I don't have any more long trips planned this year so I am going to hold off til next year before replacing it, but I couldn't recommend the BellaCorp TPMS with a good heart, and I can't continue to rely on it for something as important as keeping up with my tire pressure. I was looking at the one from TireMinder that connects to my phone and uses it as a display, which would solve your issue of the glare on the display. But I have added this unit to a temporary list so I don't forget it later. I do agree with you though, it would be nice if the high temp alarm could be set to a lower temp... maybe by the time I decide to get another one they will update this one with some of your suggestions! Thanks again!
I've been using the EEZRV for a few years now and no complaints - www.loveyourrv.com/eezrv-tpms-unboxing-installation/ www.loveyourrv.com/goodyear-endurance-trailer-tires-eezrv-tpms-review-update/
Purchased these June 2021. Starting on the 1st trip out we had multiple times that we pulled over with one monitor showing low tire pressure. With that said every trip we have taken which is probably around 10 times now we have had a sensor issue. 99% of the time we have the pressure reading way higher then what they actually are. The last trip air pressure was showing 94 to 95psi when by our tire pressure gauge we were at 80psi. By the way to help confirm PSI my truck sensors showed each 40psi and that's what the tire gauge reflected as well. Saying that so we don't have someone say how do you know your gauge is correct. I have let all the trips and the wrong pressures go on long enough. I called Tire Minder and they said that I need to do a reset to clear out the memory that the unit had stored. My question is why does it hold memory and show past why is it not always reading the current pressure for the current trip not a past trip. Tire Minder said that each trip out I need to do a reset to clear memory. I am thinking that the purpose for these were to always reflect the now value all the time no matter when my system is on. So I felt like people purchasing should think about that when buying a tire monitor system. I am looking around reading reviews to purchase another brand to give them a try. I do not want one that holds a memory of psi.
From what I gather some types of sensors go to sleep to save power when parked and wake up on motion. I wonder if these need some sort of motion to wake the sensor and have it start to transmit again to refresh the pressure last recorded. Just a thought.
Don't know if this question has been asked but anyway, I have a 35' Super C class Motorhome pulling my car with a Dolly that has 12" tires. I recently had purchased a Guta 10 Sensor TPMS (Sent it back) I could NEVER get the parameters to set correctly and it was always flashing a warning sign that my tires were over inflated and over heated etc. So my question is, will this system be able to set the parameters for my 6 -19.5" RV tires, 2 -12" Dolly tires and 2 -16" Car tires that's being towed.
You can get it with 10 sensors - www.minderresearch.com/product/tiremindertireminder-i10-rv-tpms-with-10-transmitters/ It should work well as it can handle PSI as high as 199
I found this in the TireMinder FAQs: Can I use a tire balancer with my TireMinder TPMS? Equal can be used as a tire balancer with the TireMinder TPMS installed. Please note, in order for the Equal to properly work with the sensors the installer should replace the valve core of each tire that Equal is being put in (the bag of Equal comes with a replacement valve core). Also, we recommend to only check the tire with a tire gauge when the valve stem is near the top of the rotation (Equal will cause the air to leak from the tire if the valve stem is near the bottom). If you would like to avoid these issues, we recommend having the tire balanced by machine. *Remember, a tire does not need to be rebalanced upon adding our TireMinder transmitter.*
The door of my 2017 Cummins 3500 has the fronts at 80#. Do you reduce the front tires since it lifts the front slightly with a load? Maybe a difference in options
My 2018 3500 door jam says cold pressure 60 PSI front and 80 PSI rear. Maybe due to the 8 foot box and crew cab. I usually tow with cold pressure 68 PSI front and 80 PSI back. Right now we are unloaded for the summer so back it off on the rear tires.
I keep wondering for any of these tire minder products, is there any concern with the valve stem being bent from the centrifical force? Seems like a lot of weight on a plastic stem.
Here is from the website: www.minderresearch.com/tpms-frequently-asked-questions/ Can rubber valve stems be used with the TireMinder Transmitters? Yes, TireMinder Transmitters may be used on rubber valve stems. However, we highly recommend brass or stainless steel valve stems. Rubber valve stems can be an issue based on age, length and physical location (i.e. exposure to road salt, high heat, sun, etc). If using rubber valve stems, it is recommended that you check the condition of you rubber valve stems on a regular basis.
No problem. I swapped out my OEM trailer wheels rubber stems for stainless steel when the OEM tires wore out and was getting replacements. I recall it wasn't much money if any extra since I was buying new tires. The good part other than being stronger is they transfer heat better so if I have a dragging brake or failing wheel bearing the heat will transfer to my aluminium wheels and through the steel stem better, alerting me to the temp rise quicker.
Nice review. You’re right the booster would be a dislike for me as well. I would be worried about losing it or being damaged where it is installed. Are you sure it’s absolutely required? Maybe try it without the booster and see what happens. I’d be curious if it affects the performance at all.
I tried it without and it seemed to work pretty well, but I guess it may be needed in high signal congested areas. I found this on the Minder Research website: www.minderresearch.com/tpms-frequently-asked-questions/ Do I need a Signal Booster? Yes, the booster is mandatory! The booster should be installed with every setup. The booster was initially created for distance, but as the world has become more "wireless" since the introduction of the TireMinder system in 2008, signal interference has grown exponentially. We have included a signal booster in every kit since mid-2013, unless otherwise indicated, because of this fact. The booster needs to be installed to combat signal interference and make sure that you are getting the best signal possible.
May work, I guess every rig is a little different depending on how much metal is in the construction. This is what the manufacture says: www.minderresearch.com/tireminder-booster-instructions/ For 5th Wheels and all other trailers, place booster between the towing vehicle and the start of the trailer. The booster should be placed on the exterior, either on the king pin or the undercarriage. The booster should not be enclosed in a metal compartment.
Ray if you are parked for a extended time do you need to unplug the booster from the battery ? My 5 th wheel might might not move for a month or 2 . Just curious. Great review . Planning on setting the unit up this weekend . Used your discount without and problem . Thanks Johnny
Thanks. :) Its a very low power draw so depends on your setup like how many batteries you have and if there is any solar charging. If not probably best to unplug it. Cheers, Ray
I wear polaroid sun glasses when I drive and some of my dashboard displays disappear. The clock is always the worse. Have you ever considered checking for that on a review.
Good idea, I always forget, because I don't wear sunglasses much at all, bright light doesn't bug me much, and never when I drive and when I do its prescription transition lens without polarization. But, I do have a polarized lens filter for my camera, so I could use that to check the displays. Cheers, Ray
Threw my Tire Minder in the trash......lost signals, rude customer service. Bought a Truck System Technologies unit and have been very happy with it. Do what’s best for you. J,&C
Thanks for the feedback, I have been more than happy with my EEZtire unit. Did your TireMinder come with the booster? How old was it? In what way were they rude? Cheers, Ray
Bought the unit in 2016-17........it came with a booster. First time we used it we got a lost signal alarm. That continued all the time we used it. Finally got fed up with it. Called the company to see if anything could be done, was something wrong with the unit, had I made a mistake installing it. The guy on the phone in no uncertain terms said they had no record of our purchase and they could not help us. Maybe I did not fill out the warranty info on line, I thought I did. Regardless they were of no help. I will take responsibility for not figuring out the problem. But when it comes to monitoring tires on a camper I feel there is no room for error.
Thanks for the info, that is pretty sad after-sale service for not a cheap item. Companies should know one unhappy customer costs them more than some hardware that when mass-produced doesn't really cost them that much. You'd think they could just go by the serial number. They should be looking at it as an opportunity to see what can go wrong with the product to improve it. I'll give this feedback to the distributor. I did see that the company that owns Minder Research is Valterra, wonder when they bought them. - Ray
Yeah, I think at 167F its more of a final fail safe before something catastrophic happens. I guess they are attempting measuring the internal air temp, but I'd assume sun on the sensor will have an effect. On my EEZTire TPMS I set my high temp alarm much lower, usually around 110F. In my normal trips I rarely see the temps of higher than 100F. I have installed metal stems on my trailer tires and they are aluminium wheels so figure a dragging brake or failing wheel bearing or an overheating tire will transfer the heat to the sensor. Seems to work pretty good. If I use my brakes a lot or drive really curvy roads I can see the heat rising. I'm not overly concerned with exact temp accuracy just what to know when one wheel gets out of the normal range or be alerted if it gets too high. Cheers, Ray
@@LoveYourRV Ray, did you notice in the manual Innovation recommends aluminum sensors with metal stems? They go on about dissimilar metals and electrolysis. Don't you have to have fluid running for electrolysis to occur, i.e. in a water pipe?
@@randyneilson7465 I guess if saltwater is splashed on them or sea mist condenses or maybe salty mineralized desert mud, there is a chance for electrolysis. Here are the answers from Innovation to a couple questions I had regarding it: Question - Can you clarify the brass vs aluminum sensors? I have stainless or maybe nickel-plated metal stems on my trailer tires. Is the brass OK? Answer - YES, the aluminum is for Aluminum valve stems. Question - I gathered that certain towed vehicles will need aluminum but the fifth wheel tires with metal stems are OK with brass sensors, Answer - YES BRASS Question - The EEZRV sensors I have been using for a few years worked fine but they do recommend and I used an anti-seize compound in the threads. Answer - Our sensors don’t need any compound but I know some people rater use it as a feel good. just be careful not to allow any compound to get near the sensor inside.
Looks like some weird Amazon reseller of products called shopthe6 trying to make a buck flipping products. I see that a lot on Amazon.ca since there isn't much competition. Did you try Innovation Tire innovationtire.com/product/tireminder-i10-for-rvs-motorhomes-5th-wheels-coaches-and-trailers/ $20 off with code loveyourrv I imagine they can ship it fairly cheap, they have free shipping in the USA
Hey Ray, when you need to fill a tire and take the sensor off, do you have to go back to "learning mode" or can you just put the sensor back on and it would work?
Yes, I should have showed that, if you hold down the center button the display switches to reporting the current temp, hold down again to switch back to PSI.
I think mine is defective, when it does read the tires it 34lbs instead of 80 and doesn't read all the tires, I even changed all the battries and that didn't help, now it shows signal loss lol, even if I have booster 3ft. away, oh well it hapoens I guess.
Ray, do you still like and use the Tireminder brand TPMS system? I'm in the market to purchase a new system after my EEZ Tire TPMS quit working after 5 years of occasional use. I can't seem to decide between the Tireminder and the TST brand. Thanks!
No, as I said in the video I didn't like the display, too reflective so I gave it a way soon after www.loveyourrv.com/lyrv-hits-the-75000-youtube-subscriber-milestone-thank-you/ I also gave away my EEZRV one to a RVer friend and have been using a brand called Guta that is similar to the EEZRV with good results. Here is the review www.loveyourrv.com/guta-rv-tire-pressure-monitoring-system-install-and-review/ I prefer the simple monochrome LCD displays that don't need backlighting during the daytime so I can mount on the dash in the corner of my window. Cheers, Ray
@@LoveYourRV Thanks Ray. Sorry I missed that part of your review. To be honest, I didn't watch all the way through it. I've been doing so much research trying to choose a product that I find myself skimming through reviews now.
Ray, do you usually use the TPMS built into the truck? Also, would you do a video regarding use of the exhaust break in combo with tow haul mode and cruise control. I have a 2015 RAM 3500 2WD to pull a 37' Montana High Country and love it so far. Just want to make sure I'm optimizing it's capabilities (and not screwing up). Also, do you change the oil and filters yourself?
Yes, so far I've been using the trucks built-in TPMS to handle its wheels and have the aftermarket for the trailer tires. If I buy a few more sensors I could also cover the truck. But my main concern has been the trailer tires. Not sure if you have the auto exhaust brake setting in 2015 as well as full setting. Generally, I run the Auto mode for most of the time and just use the full mode for steeper descents of really curvy roads where I need the extra slowing power. Auto mode basically maintains speed like a downhill cruise control whereas full mode will actually slow the rig. I always tow with the tow-haul mode on and with my particular setup 3.42 rear diff ratio I generally lockout 6th gear unless on a dead flat highway and no wind. For steeper hills and curvy roads I often also lockout 5th as well. I find the tranny doesn't shift back and forth so much and the exhaust brake works better with the higher RPM. Also keeps me more in the max torque power band of the Cummins 6.7L around 1700-1800 RPM, may lose a little fuel mileage but also helps keep the engine running cooler, less chance to lug it. Each person's truck may be a bit different, like a 4.10 rear diff versus my 3.42 makes a huge difference. I also have the AISIN tranny versus the Chrysler and they have a bit different gear ratios. As for cruise control I usually only use it for flatter boring highways as I find it shifts gears much more versus my manual foot on the throttle. I figure all the shifting under load wears on the transmission. But I'm not an expert by any means. :) Cheers, Ray
@@LoveYourRV Hi Ray, Hope all's well with you and Ann. Thanks for your reply. It sounds as though I'm using the system pretty much the same as you. I have the 3.42 diff. as well. We just returned from a trip from here in So. Cal to Fish Lake, Utah (beautiful) and that truck worked beautifully. Man, what a system. My trailer weighs around 15,000 as it sits and the truck has no problem handling the load. It steers and rides very nicely. I average about 12 MPG while towing and and that's about 50% better than I'd get in my old gas motor home. Still adding things as needed, but love the truck. The i10RV TPMS was here when we got home. I unboxed it and when I took the protective film off the screen I discovered it is a used unit, all scratched up. Sent Innovation an email and we'll see what happens. He didn't return my call when I had a question before ordering. Oh well, just thought you might like some feedback. Thanks for everything over the years. Happy trails, Randy Neilson
@@randyneilson7465 Thanks for letting me know Randy, I'll send an email as well alerting them to that, wonder if it was a return that got repacked, even so not a good thing! Good to hear the truck it performing well! Update: they told me there are 2 screen protectors
@@LoveYourRV Thank you Ray. You're right, it does have two protectors. Still, I wonder why the outer one would be worn looking. Oh well I'll wait and see if they get back with me. By the way, I bought my truck used with 38,000 miles last October. Very nice, but expensive. Cheers
I would not recommend this product. Customer service calling Tire Minder not very good, I bought mine set up ten week later tried power it up and wouldn’t work. I recalled tire minder for replacement 2 weeks later I’m still waiting.
Thanks for the feedback. who exactly are you dealing with. The TireMinder company or one of their distributors? Like the innovationtire.com/ for example? Ray
OK, thanks, just was wondering if you had bought from the Innovation Tire distributor that I was dealing with. If so I would have reached out to him for you to see what the issue was.
@@LoveYourRV if a manufacturer doesn’t stand behind their product, I’d avoid. It’s not like I used it for months actually set up, placed in storage then 7 days later, hooked up and monitor didn’t work so call Tire Minder left message they did call back but 2 weeks later still waiting on Monitor to arrive and I’ll send monitor not working back. My thinking from Florida to Texas 3-4 days Max
Not trying to defend them, they should keep you in the loop, but I know many electronic type and RV products are having supply issues these days. Most of the shipping ports are swamped with container ship backlogs.
I just ordered one of these units for our fifth wheel. Because I’m in Ontario Canada their system couldn’t process our address. I fired off an email to the distributor. They called me promptly and we’re very helpful. Thumbs up 👍 to this review and thumbs up 👍 to the gentleman that called me from The Tire Minder
I installed this model on my two axle trailer a couple of weeks ago, and I can confirm that the review by Ray is accurate. One tip I have is to make sure your tires are at the pressure you desire confirmed by a tire gauge. That will let you know that the sensors are accurate. During setup, I inadvertently setup a sensor in the wrong position; I had 3 sensors on "rear" and one on "front". It took another read of the instructions to figure it out. That's when I realized you can program 20 sensors per vehicle! Can't wait to take it out on the road.
Thanks for the comment Rich. Cheers, Ray
Man your voice sounds allot older then you look; You're sharp man truly appreciate your knowledge and real reviews.
I see several comments on here about wearing polarized sun glasses that essentially eliminate screen details. I dealt with that as an optometrist for some 35 years and unfortunately had to advise patients to avoid the polarized lenses. Easier said than done since most of your over the counter sun shades are/were polarized. Personally I would have my lab replace those lenses for a non-polarized version which would solve the problem. If you've found a sunglass frame you can't live without, try your local optometrist or optical shop and have the lenses replaced with any color and density you prefer, but without the polarization.
i have this and I selected it because it gives you all the information you need at a glance all the time without cycling... it doesn't require the booster if you use it for just a dually and truck camper
I liked that too, except I think they should include both temp and PSI on the same screen. I don't like the fact you have to physically push a button to switch. My EEZRV shows both, but only on tire at a time. Cheers, Ray
I just installed mine on both of my 18 wheelers and it's awesome....so far(1 day used).
Thanks for the review. I have the i10 and have found it to be an excellent product. Product support is outstanding - refreshing to talk to a human being and receiving actual help. Many other companies could learn from their business model.
Seems like the form factor is on the small side. I like to see all my tires (including the toad) with both psi and temperature. That way I can see if there's any unusual trends going on while I drive.
Good review Ray. I had a TireMinder system when I had a travel trailer and there are a few things that bothered me about it. 1. It was consistently 5 PSI too low on every tire and it was checked against 3 pressure gauges that I trusted as being accurate. 2. Mine was nearly impossible to see when mounted on the windshield due to the glare and if I wore polarized sunglasses it was a black box. 3. When not towing the unit would randomly alarm showing all pressures too low which was very annoying.
Overall it worked okay if you could see it and mentally adjusted for the pressure discrepancy. My next system was an EezTire monitor like you have and so far I've been pleased with it.
Thanks for the feedback. Appreciated. I tried this model on my truck and it pretty much matched the onboard factory PSI readings. They also sent me some gadgets to play with. One is the TM digital tire pressure gauge, actually looks pretty good, so will check with that and my other two I carry, one standard mechanical and one digital. Will report my findings in the gadget review video. Cheers, Ray
Hello Ray, just to let you know I just revived my i10 but was unable to use your code, but they gave me a code for 15%. I will be installing them tonight. Thanks
Weird, the code seems to work for me, glad they gave the discount though, that's even better. Cheers! Ray
Nice review, thanks! I will look forward to see how you get on with it over the rest of the year... I have used the BellaCorp TPMS for the past 2 years and it has been horrible! On my recent 4 thousand mile trip I basically listened to one of the sensors beeping the whole time... and that was with the additional repeater (and my camper is only 21 feet, so it's a rather small camper!) Besides the sensors randomly going out, the customer service was a bit rude, the display feels like a plastic toy and the port for the charging cord feels like it is going to break the end of the cord off when plugging it up because it's not cut right or lined up correctly. Besides that the mount doesn't hold the display well and the window mount ending up leaving a dripping, gooey, messy glue running down my window and dripping into the small holes on our dash! I don't have any more long trips planned this year so I am going to hold off til next year before replacing it, but I couldn't recommend the BellaCorp TPMS with a good heart, and I can't continue to rely on it for something as important as keeping up with my tire pressure. I was looking at the one from TireMinder that connects to my phone and uses it as a display, which would solve your issue of the glare on the display. But I have added this unit to a temporary list so I don't forget it later. I do agree with you though, it would be nice if the high temp alarm could be set to a lower temp... maybe by the time I decide to get another one they will update this one with some of your suggestions! Thanks again!
I've been using the EEZRV for a few years now and no complaints - www.loveyourrv.com/eezrv-tpms-unboxing-installation/ www.loveyourrv.com/goodyear-endurance-trailer-tires-eezrv-tpms-review-update/
Purchased these June 2021. Starting on the 1st trip out we had multiple times that we pulled over with one monitor showing low tire pressure. With that said every trip we have taken which is probably around 10 times now we have had a sensor issue. 99% of the time we have the pressure reading way higher then what they actually are. The last trip air pressure was showing 94 to 95psi when by our tire pressure gauge we were at 80psi. By the way to help confirm PSI my truck sensors showed each 40psi and that's what the tire gauge reflected as well. Saying that so we don't have someone say how do you know your gauge is correct.
I have let all the trips and the wrong pressures go on long enough. I called Tire Minder and they said that I need to do a reset to clear out the memory that the unit had stored. My question is why does it hold memory and show past why is it not always reading the current pressure for the current trip not a past trip. Tire Minder said that each trip out I need to do a reset to clear memory. I am thinking that the purpose for these were to always reflect the now value all the time no matter when my system is on.
So I felt like people purchasing should think about that when buying a tire monitor system. I am looking around reading reviews to purchase another brand to give them a try. I do not want one that holds a memory of psi.
From what I gather some types of sensors go to sleep to save power when parked and wake up on motion. I wonder if these need some sort of motion to wake the sensor and have it start to transmit again to refresh the pressure last recorded. Just a thought.
Thanks for the review
First time I've ever heard automagically :) (at 5:17)
Great review! Thanks! Helped me adjust the baseline pressure on mine.
Don't know if this question has been asked but anyway, I have a 35' Super C class Motorhome pulling my car with a Dolly that has 12" tires. I recently had purchased a Guta 10 Sensor TPMS (Sent it back) I could NEVER get the parameters to set correctly and it was always flashing a warning sign that my tires were over inflated and over heated etc. So my question is, will this system be able to set the parameters for my 6 -19.5" RV tires,
2 -12" Dolly tires and
2 -16" Car tires that's being towed.
You can get it with 10 sensors - www.minderresearch.com/product/tiremindertireminder-i10-rv-tpms-with-10-transmitters/ It should work well as it can handle PSI as high as 199
I wonder if the sensors will throw the tire out of balance. If they are brass then there has to be some weight to them.
I found this in the TireMinder FAQs:
Can I use a tire balancer with my TireMinder TPMS?
Equal can be used as a tire balancer with the TireMinder TPMS installed. Please note, in order for the Equal to properly work with the sensors the installer should replace the valve core of each tire that Equal is being put in (the bag of Equal comes with a replacement valve core). Also, we recommend to only check the tire with a tire gauge when the valve stem is near the top of the rotation (Equal will cause the air to leak from the tire if the valve stem is near the bottom).
If you would like to avoid these issues, we recommend having the tire balanced by machine. *Remember, a tire does not need to be rebalanced upon adding our TireMinder transmitter.*
How often do you have to change the batteries?
I find they last me about 6 months, but depends on use. When not active they go into a battery saving sleep mode.
Thanks for the review. I’ve been wanting to get some kind of tire monitoring system.
The door of my 2017 Cummins 3500 has the fronts at 80#. Do you reduce the front tires since it lifts the front slightly with a load? Maybe a difference in options
My 2018 3500 door jam says cold pressure 60 PSI front and 80 PSI rear. Maybe due to the 8 foot box and crew cab. I usually tow with cold pressure 68 PSI front and 80 PSI back. Right now we are unloaded for the summer so back it off on the rear tires.
The 3500DRW are #80 in the front and #65 in the back on the Rams.(2019)
Just a thought Ray but maybe in the future you could say if the price is Canadian or US funds.
Unless I specify CAD then just assume its USD. My overall audience is over 85% American, maybe 10% Canadian and 5% from other countries. Cheers, Ray
I keep wondering for any of these tire minder products, is there any concern with the valve stem being bent from the centrifical force? Seems like a lot of weight on a plastic stem.
Here is from the website: www.minderresearch.com/tpms-frequently-asked-questions/
Can rubber valve stems be used with the TireMinder Transmitters?
Yes, TireMinder Transmitters may be used on rubber valve stems. However, we highly recommend brass or stainless steel valve stems.
Rubber valve stems can be an issue based on age, length and physical location (i.e. exposure to road salt, high heat, sun, etc). If using rubber valve stems, it is recommended that you check the condition of you rubber valve stems on a regular basis.
@@LoveYourRV Thank you!
No problem. I swapped out my OEM trailer wheels rubber stems for stainless steel when the OEM tires wore out and was getting replacements. I recall it wasn't much money if any extra since I was buying new tires. The good part other than being stronger is they transfer heat better so if I have a dragging brake or failing wheel bearing the heat will transfer to my aluminium wheels and through the steel stem better, alerting me to the temp rise quicker.
Excellent review Ray.
*Want more info?* Here is the link to the TireMinder i10 Owners Manual - www.minderresearch.com/content/PDFs/TireMinder_i10_Manual_English.pdf
Nice review. You’re right the booster would be a dislike for me as well. I would be worried about losing it or being damaged where it is installed. Are you sure it’s absolutely required? Maybe try it without the booster and see what happens. I’d be curious if it affects the performance at all.
I tried it without and it seemed to work pretty well, but I guess it may be needed in high signal congested areas. I found this on the Minder Research website: www.minderresearch.com/tpms-frequently-asked-questions/
Do I need a Signal Booster?
Yes, the booster is mandatory! The booster should be installed with every setup.
The booster was initially created for distance, but as the world has become more "wireless" since the introduction of the TireMinder system in 2008, signal interference has grown exponentially. We have included a signal booster in every kit since mid-2013, unless otherwise indicated, because of this fact. The booster needs to be installed to combat signal interference and make sure that you are getting the best signal possible.
@@LoveYourRV I wonder if this could be mounted in the front bay?
May work, I guess every rig is a little different depending on how much metal is in the construction.
This is what the manufacture says: www.minderresearch.com/tireminder-booster-instructions/
For 5th Wheels and all other trailers, place booster between the towing vehicle and the start of the trailer. The booster should be placed on the exterior, either on the king pin or the undercarriage. The booster should not be enclosed in a metal compartment.
Thanks. Looking for a replacement since it moved to Load range E tires as my old tire minder stopped at 70#.
Ray if you are parked for a extended time do you need to unplug the booster from the battery ? My 5 th wheel might might not move for a month or 2 . Just curious. Great review . Planning on setting the unit up this weekend . Used your discount without and problem .
Thanks Johnny
Thanks. :) Its a very low power draw so depends on your setup like how many batteries you have and if there is any solar charging. If not probably best to unplug it. Cheers, Ray
I wear polaroid sun glasses when I drive and some of my dashboard displays disappear. The clock is always the worse. Have you ever considered checking for that on a review.
Good idea, I always forget, because I don't wear sunglasses much at all, bright light doesn't bug me much, and never when I drive and when I do its prescription transition lens without polarization. But, I do have a polarized lens filter for my camera, so I could use that to check the displays. Cheers, Ray
Due to its colorful display, LCD will not cause that.
Threw my Tire Minder in the trash......lost signals, rude customer service. Bought a Truck System Technologies unit and have been very happy with it. Do what’s best for you.
J,&C
Thanks for the feedback, I have been more than happy with my EEZtire unit. Did your TireMinder come with the booster? How old was it? In what way were they rude? Cheers, Ray
Bought the unit in 2016-17........it came with a booster. First time we used it we got a lost signal alarm. That continued all the time we used it. Finally got fed up with it. Called the company to see if anything could be done, was something wrong with the unit, had I made a mistake installing it. The guy on the phone in no uncertain terms said they had no record of our purchase and they could not help us. Maybe I did not fill out the warranty info on line, I thought I did. Regardless they were of no help. I will take responsibility for not figuring out the problem. But when it comes to monitoring tires on a camper I feel there is no room for error.
Thanks for the info, that is pretty sad after-sale service for not a cheap item. Companies should know one unhappy customer costs them more than some hardware that when mass-produced doesn't really cost them that much. You'd think they could just go by the serial number. They should be looking at it as an opportunity to see what can go wrong with the product to improve it. I'll give this feedback to the distributor. I did see that the company that owns Minder Research is Valterra, wonder when they bought them. - Ray
With the monitoring units mounted on the tips of valve stems, I question the accuracy of temperature readings. Any thoughts?
Yeah, I think at 167F its more of a final fail safe before something catastrophic happens. I guess they are attempting measuring the internal air temp, but I'd assume sun on the sensor will have an effect. On my EEZTire TPMS I set my high temp alarm much lower, usually around 110F. In my normal trips I rarely see the temps of higher than 100F. I have installed metal stems on my trailer tires and they are aluminium wheels so figure a dragging brake or failing wheel bearing or an overheating tire will transfer the heat to the sensor. Seems to work pretty good. If I use my brakes a lot or drive really curvy roads I can see the heat rising. I'm not overly concerned with exact temp accuracy just what to know when one wheel gets out of the normal range or be alerted if it gets too high. Cheers, Ray
I had to change out the valve stems to all medal on mine
I swapped my trailer tires to metal stems after the OEM tires wore out and was getting new, was a cheap upgrade
@@LoveYourRV Ray, did you notice in the manual Innovation recommends aluminum sensors with metal stems? They go on about dissimilar metals and electrolysis. Don't you have to have fluid running for electrolysis to occur, i.e. in a water pipe?
@@randyneilson7465 I guess if saltwater is splashed on them or sea mist condenses or maybe salty mineralized desert mud, there is a chance for electrolysis.
Here are the answers from Innovation to a couple questions I had regarding it:
Question - Can you clarify the brass vs aluminum sensors? I have stainless or maybe nickel-plated metal stems on my trailer tires. Is the brass OK?
Answer - YES, the aluminum is for Aluminum valve stems.
Question - I gathered that certain towed vehicles will need aluminum but the fifth wheel tires with metal stems are OK with brass sensors,
Answer - YES BRASS
Question - The EEZRV sensors I have been using for a few years worked fine but they do recommend and I used an anti-seize compound in the threads.
Answer - Our sensors don’t need any compound but I know some people rater use it as a feel good. just be careful not to allow any compound to get near the sensor inside.
Amazon.ca wants $623.00C + $24.00C shipping!!
Looks like some weird Amazon reseller of products called shopthe6 trying to make a buck flipping products. I see that a lot on Amazon.ca since there isn't much competition.
Did you try Innovation Tire innovationtire.com/product/tireminder-i10-for-rvs-motorhomes-5th-wheels-coaches-and-trailers/ $20 off with code loveyourrv I imagine they can ship it fairly cheap, they have free shipping in the USA
Hey Ray, when you need to fill a tire and take the sensor off, do you have to go back to "learning mode" or can you just put the sensor back on and it would work?
Once the sensor is set it remembers so don't have to go into relearn mode when taking off and putting back on.
@@LoveYourRV thank you
Ray.
When you have to inflate the tire do you have to take the sensors out
Yes, you need to take off the sensors to add air.
Great review, I understand that it has a temperature alarm, but does it also have a temperature indicatorion?
Yes, I should have showed that, if you hold down the center button the display switches to reporting the current temp, hold down again to switch back to PSI.
What's indicatorion?
@@mwilliamshs *indication
I think mine is defective, when it does read the tires it 34lbs instead of 80 and doesn't read all the tires, I even changed all the battries and that didn't help, now it shows signal loss lol, even if I have booster 3ft. away, oh well it hapoens I guess.
Hopefully its less than 3 years old
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@@LoveYourRV I got it 3 days ago, I'll call them Monday to see if they know any tricks to fix it before I send it back
Ray, do you still like and use the Tireminder brand TPMS system? I'm in the market to purchase a new system after my EEZ Tire TPMS quit working after 5 years of occasional use. I can't seem to decide between the Tireminder and the TST brand. Thanks!
No, as I said in the video I didn't like the display, too reflective so I gave it a way soon after www.loveyourrv.com/lyrv-hits-the-75000-youtube-subscriber-milestone-thank-you/ I also gave away my EEZRV one to a RVer friend and have been using a brand called Guta that is similar to the EEZRV with good results. Here is the review www.loveyourrv.com/guta-rv-tire-pressure-monitoring-system-install-and-review/ I prefer the simple monochrome LCD displays that don't need backlighting during the daytime so I can mount on the dash in the corner of my window. Cheers, Ray
@@LoveYourRV Thanks Ray. Sorry I missed that part of your review. To be honest, I didn't watch all the way through it. I've been doing so much research trying to choose a product that I find myself skimming through reviews now.
Ray, do you usually use the TPMS built into the truck? Also, would you do a video regarding use of the exhaust break in combo with tow haul mode and cruise control. I have a 2015 RAM 3500 2WD to pull a 37' Montana High Country and love it so far. Just want to make sure I'm optimizing it's capabilities (and not screwing up). Also, do you change the oil and filters yourself?
P.S. Just ordered the i10 RV. Thanks for the discount!
Yes, so far I've been using the trucks built-in TPMS to handle its wheels and have the aftermarket for the trailer tires.
If I buy a few more sensors I could also cover the truck. But my main concern has been the trailer tires.
Not sure if you have the auto exhaust brake setting in 2015 as well as full setting. Generally, I run the Auto mode for most of the time and just use the full mode for steeper descents of really curvy roads where I need the extra slowing power. Auto mode basically maintains speed like a downhill cruise control whereas full mode will actually slow the rig.
I always tow with the tow-haul mode on and with my particular setup 3.42 rear diff ratio I generally lockout 6th gear unless on a dead flat highway and no wind. For steeper hills and curvy roads I often also lockout 5th as well. I find the tranny doesn't shift back and forth so much and the exhaust brake works better with the higher RPM. Also keeps me more in the max torque power band of the Cummins 6.7L around 1700-1800 RPM, may lose a little fuel mileage but also helps keep the engine running cooler, less chance to lug it.
Each person's truck may be a bit different, like a 4.10 rear diff versus my 3.42 makes a huge difference. I also have the AISIN tranny versus the Chrysler and they have a bit different gear ratios.
As for cruise control I usually only use it for flatter boring highways as I find it shifts gears much more versus my manual foot on the throttle. I figure all the shifting under load wears on the transmission. But I'm not an expert by any means. :) Cheers, Ray
@@LoveYourRV Hi Ray, Hope all's well with you and Ann. Thanks for your reply. It sounds as though I'm using the system pretty much the same as you. I have the 3.42 diff. as well. We just returned from a trip from here in So. Cal to Fish Lake, Utah (beautiful) and that truck worked beautifully. Man, what a system. My trailer weighs around 15,000 as it sits and the truck has no problem handling the load. It steers and rides very nicely. I average about 12 MPG while towing and and that's about 50% better than I'd get in my old gas motor home. Still adding things as needed, but love the truck. The i10RV TPMS was here when we got home. I unboxed it and when I took the protective film off the screen I discovered it is a used unit, all scratched up. Sent Innovation an email and we'll see what happens. He didn't return my call when I had a question before ordering. Oh well, just thought you might like some feedback. Thanks for everything over the years. Happy trails, Randy Neilson
@@randyneilson7465 Thanks for letting me know Randy, I'll send an email as well alerting them to that, wonder if it was a return that got repacked, even so not a good thing!
Good to hear the truck it performing well! Update: they told me there are 2 screen protectors
@@LoveYourRV Thank you Ray. You're right, it does have two protectors. Still, I wonder why the outer one would be worn looking. Oh well I'll wait and see if they get back with me. By the way, I bought my truck used with 38,000 miles last October. Very nice, but expensive. Cheers
Will this system display the temperature?
Yes, but you have to manually use a button on the display and toggle between PSI or Temp
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I would not recommend this product. Customer service calling Tire Minder not very good, I bought mine set up ten week later tried power it up and wouldn’t work. I recalled tire minder for replacement 2 weeks later I’m still waiting.
Thanks for the feedback. who exactly are you dealing with. The TireMinder company or one of their distributors? Like the innovationtire.com/ for example? Ray
@@LoveYourRV tire minder, directly
OK, thanks, just was wondering if you had bought from the Innovation Tire distributor that I was dealing with. If so I would have reached out to him for you to see what the issue was.
@@LoveYourRV if a manufacturer doesn’t stand behind their product, I’d avoid. It’s not like I used it for months actually set up, placed in storage then 7 days later, hooked up and monitor didn’t work so call Tire Minder left message they did call back but 2 weeks later still waiting on Monitor to arrive and I’ll send monitor not working back. My thinking from Florida to Texas 3-4 days Max
Not trying to defend them, they should keep you in the loop, but I know many electronic type and RV products are having supply issues these days. Most of the shipping ports are swamped with container ship backlogs.