MiniPod: TST 507 Tire Pressure Monitoring System Review

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Are you looking for a reliable tire pressure monitoring system? Then, look no further than the TST 507. This monitor is easy to use and comes with many features, making it perfect for any driver. Listen to this episode to learn more about the TST 507 and see why it’s one of the best on the market.

Why Get A Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Blowouts – most due to underinflation
Overheating – Underinflated, failing wheel bearings, dragon brakes

I have had the system for over 2 years. I have the flow-through sensors on my truck and fifth wheel. The flow-through sensors allow you to leave the sensors on when putting air in the tires.

The sensors are easy to install – you just replace your current valve stem caps with the sensors. The anti-theft feature prevents people from taking the sensor when parked. If you have a long RV, you will need to install a repeater somewhere in the coach. I had to do this when we had our 44-foot Cyclone. It needs a 12-volt source of power to operate, so I wired it directly to the 12-volt panel in the RV. The programming is easy to follow. Each sensor is programmed depending on where it is on the vehicle, the specifications of that tire, and what axle it is on. Each system can monitor 22 tires. We currently have 10 between our truck and fifth wheel

The system comes with mounts that you can use to attach the display to the dashboard in your car. I attached mine using the rubber stand that was provided. As you drive, the monitor scrolls through the pressure and temperature for each of your tires. The system alerts you with both audible and visual alarms when the parameters you set for temperature and pressure are exceeded. Setting up the system is very easy, and the instruction manual is clear, and there are a lot of youtube videos that show how to do it.

Does it work, and is it worth it?

I have to say yes to both of these. Since we have had the TPMS, we have had two instances where it saved us from blowout damage. If you don’t know what I am talking about, google RV tire blowout and see the picture of the damage a blowout can cause to the RV. It is awful.

The first instance was just a couple of weeks after we installed the system. We were driving down I-20 when the tire pressure monitor started beeping. I could see one of the rear tires was starting to lose pressure quickly. I pulled over immediately and saw that there was a tear in the sidewall of the tire. If we had waited any longer, the tire would have blown out and caused serious damage to the RV. Thanks to our tire pressure monitor system, we were able to avoid any damage. I could not feel it in the steering wheel, so it really was the TPMS that alerted us.

The second was on I-10. We were hauling the Arctic Fox, and I received an indication of lowering pressure on the inside tire of the driver’s side dually wheels. Again, the TPMS alerted me before I could feel it in the steering wheel. We were able to pull over and change the tire before any damage was done.

The first occasion potentially prevented thousands of dollars in repairs to the RV, and the second potentially prevented an accident.

Pros and Cons

The first pro is that it works, as indicated in the examples above. It also has an easy setup and is fairly hands-off once it is set up. The sensors are also transferrable when you get new tires.

The one con I have is that the sensors require CR1632 batteries. These are very hard to find in stores. I try to have enough on hand for my sensors by buying them when I see them. If you wait until the battery dies, you may have to wait until one comes from an online order. I wish TST would have designed it with a more commonly available battery. Luckily the batteries will last an entire camping season, so it is not a huge concern.

Do We Recommend

Overall, I would recommend this TPMS to an RVer. There are others on the market, but I do not have any experience with them to compare. however, I know that this TPMS works.

Where to Purchase the TST 507 Tire Pressure Monitoring System

TechnoRV sells them on their site. The great thing about this is that Eric and Tammy have a lot of helpful information on their site to help understand and use the product. I will put a link in the show notes to their site. Also, listen to the episode we recorded with them.

Take care, everyone, and safe travels.