Here is what I did
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Here is what I did
here is what I did using the flex cable extensions from CW.
I would have to learn more about up loading pictures two times it failed.
Greg
Greg,
Thanks for the pictures. I did get them through my email. Dalef
Greg,
Please check out these post for info on uploading pictures.
http://forum.prevostownersgroup.com/...ture#post17787
Note, you'll also want to use the link in that post above for more details.
ONE VERY IMPORTANT THING.
It seems that the forum is rejecting pictures which are greater than 600 pixels in any dimension. If you're pictures is larger, you'll need to resize the picture first, before attempting to upload.
Ray
One of the owners of this company, Steve Wong, finally got back to me with the information we need. The reason for the delay is that they were making some improvements so their equipment will work well with metal-sided buses like the Prevost. I will try to describe some of this because their website hasn't been updated to reflect this new equipment:Quote:
Originally Posted by Darl-Wilson
First, they have 3 sending units. All report pressure and temperature. Only 2 (One is Jon's choice) give an accurate report of the temp. That is the unit that is strapped to the inside of the wheel with a stainless steel band. The other is for the Toad only and mounts inside the wheel and has a conventional cap with a sending unit. It mounts inside the tire with a valve stem that replaces the regular valve stem. (no 2nd hole in the wheel)
The last is a flow-thru cap that attaches to the valve stem. It also reports the temp but with a wide temp swing since the sensor is outside the tire. If there is a wheel bearing issue or a hung-up brake generating heat this cap could be useful, otherwise it is mostly for the pressure.
The wireless H-Monitor, designed for motorhomes, ( I have the brochure on this if you want it but I can't find this new item on their website) will monitor up to 20 tires. It will sound a preset alarm for both the Toad and the bus.
One final piece of equipment is necessary for a Prevost, a wireless signal booster that will assure a good reading for the rear tires and the Toad. This mounts in a rear bay and uses 110V as an energy source.
The retail price of this package, 8 bus tires, 4 Toad tires, H-Monitor, and signal booster, is $890.00. They are working on a POG discount. Jim is working on them as a sponsor.
I just purchased the set with the flow-thru valve cap-sending units for the bus and the valve stem replacement unit for my Toad. They should be here this week and I will make the installation prior to our July 5th trip to Lake Shasta. Pictures will be posted along with any installation quirks.
One of the reasons I purchased the caps as opposed to the wheel strap-on sensors is the $320 for removing the tires installing the device, and rebalancing/reinstalling the wheels. I can buy the other sensors, maybe just for the front tires, when I replace my rubber. One other improvement they made for the caps is that they are secured with an Allen wrench to prevent theft. The units cost less now and are manufactured in China. Steve said they are high quality. Part of that, he said jokingly, is that he don't have a language barrier with the Chinese, since that is his country of origin.
If anyone has any questions please feel free to call.
I don't know what the price is now but I bought mine on a POGGER discount (post 5 on this thread). I have put mine on flexible extensions so the temp reading is not accurate. I did this becuase I broke both inner duals valve stems because of the weight of the monitor on the long inner duals.
GregM
So, it's now been several months since we discussed all this, and I'm wondering if any have purchased systems, or if there were any new products on the market?
A check check seems to show things haven't changed much. Smartire has a new website, but it's not complete. Checking their dealer list, there are three dealers mentioned, however it seems that Camping World no longer stocks Smartire (at least on their website), nor goes the GeneralRV seem to have any indication of being a Smartire distributor. The third one, a tire dealer did seem to have a very reasonable web presence for Smartire.
2. Is there any change with respect to TireSafeGuard and a POG discount. They seem to offer an in-tire solution (as does Smartire), and are a bit cheaper. I didn't see an option to get internal sensors for the RV and external caps for the toad, which would be a nice combination.
Since I've just sealed the deal on my new coach, I am having all tires replaced (and batteries), which gives me the easy opportunity to have internal monitors installed.
I'm still trying to decide which system to purchase, and where to purchase it. I like the looks of the new Dorian 360RV system, it's very programmable, however, it only has non-flow-thru cap type sensors.
Any thoughts along this line, anyone?
Ray
I am sure that in tire sensors work fine but when it comes time to trade it would be expensive to dismount 8+8 to install the sensors on the new coach,also when a sensor fails that tire must be dismounted to repair it.I don't know how long my pressure pro will work but I can install a new sensor in a few seconds.I think that the new Doran system looks real good,it is similar to the pressure pro.My pressure pro has performed perfectly and no leaks for over a year,I would buy this product again.
Jack,
How did you get your sensor on the inner dually? Do you have the extended dually valve stem, or ??
Ray