Hi Bob I got some valve extenders which means when I want to pump up the tyres you just unscrew the extenders as you would a valve cap which means to do not have to take off the tpms caps every time ..it works well
Very interesting regarding the pressure loss with them fitted over and above the ‘background’ loss, I had noticed that on one I fitted to a car, I had wondered if it was inherent tot he design. Also relate to the different measurements from same tyre with different gauges, suppose it’s relative pressure (or pressure loss) that’s most important. Fantastic gadgets aren’t they for keeping a check and I’m sure at some point could be a real saviour in the even of a puncture to avoid an issue when travelling. Very helpful and informative- thank you, David 👍
Hi Bob Jen, first of all love your vlog's, I bought the TyrePal TC215 with 2 sensors last year after seeing the damage that Travelling K had on her caravan due to a blowout, when I pump my tyres up I add 2psi to the correct pressure as you loose a bit when you fit the sensor, I have found the system works well, I have the monitor tucked up by my rear view mirror but always forget to turn the unit off, the good thing is that the battery seems to last a long time before recharging. Bob & Ang
I recently bought the same unit. Still haven't fitted the sensors but at least now I know it's not just a matter of screwing them on and forgetting about them. Time to read the manual. Thanks for the video. 👍🖖🏴🏴🏴
Good review update Bob. I have just removed my Michelin TPMS which is pretty much the same. It did not loose pressure however once I removed the sensors to check and inflate my tyres I was not willing to put the sensors back on as the rubber seals were very compressed and I feared that I would be creating a problem not solving one. The idea is good however the practicality is not. Removing these more than once or twice your going to compromise the seals. Plus 4 years in the batteries are almost shot and on my system you cannot replace them :-( So I am going to go old school and check the pressures before driving. I agree I am loosing the all important warning of slow or impending failure however all the negatives weigh up too much. What is needed are replacement sensors which are cheap i.e less than £30 so that you can effectively use them for a season and replace. p.s I never fitted the nuts and for nearly 4 years all ok. I could not be messing with those nuts, too much messing to check and add air.
I've had the TyrePal for nearly two years now. I've checked the pressures about once a month. I thought a couple were losing pressure, but I think that was due to the body not being fully tightened. I'm still happy with them. I had the car's tyre pressure warning light come on yesterday, the tyrepal showed there was no loss of pressure or heat issue.
I use a TireTek Pressure Gauge it's certified ANSI +2% accuracy. You never forget it , because you use it when needed. Also spending less time around brake dust, was a feature that appealed to me. Tyre care is part of the POWER check, there is in fact a law on the continent where you must switch to Winter (snow) tyres, and not drive continuously on summer tread.
Had them fitted for some time now. Peace of mind that you will be alerted if you pick up a slow puncture is the main advantage (catastrophic failures rarely give any advanced warning). Likewise I rely on an electronic pressure reader for accuracy in initial setting. You always lose a little air when screwing the sensor on the valve. The most awkward task is undoing the nuts to take the sensors off, getting that little spanner in the right spot can take time. Only major issue has been the small rubber ring that seats against the valve, we had one that scrunched up when tightning the sensor on - not enough loss of pressure to notice immediately, but two days later on site noticed a tyre half flat (main unit turned off at the time). The battery does go flat after a prolonged period of no power connection, but for a few days on site its probably worth keeping it turned on. I have found that you have to set the high temperature warning much higher than in the handbook, or it alarms frequently. Much prefer the system fitted to our car that monitors pressure without the faff these type of systems require, and which seem much more accurate over a longer period of time. All measuring instruments of any kind have a plus and minus accuracy associated with them.
I have the bigger version and on that I could put all your 8 wheels on instead of having two units. Also when I do not have caravan on I switch trailer side off. The other fact is you can see the larger version better.
Yes, it's a bit more expensive, but means you don't have to keep moving the unit in and out of the car. Think I would have gone with the fixed sensors too.
Hi Bob, I recently removed my tyrepal valve sensors as one caused the loss of pressure in one tyre while going to an important meeting. I had to stop and reinflate the tyre on the way there and was almost late. About 2 hrs later it had lost another 20psi so I thought I had a puncture and changed the wheel. It turned out to be a sensor problem. Also when I tow our caravan I have to increase the tyre pressures and when not towing have to reduce again so playing around taking the sensors off when adjusting pressures then putting them back on again and locking them soon gets annoying, I had been using them for over a year.
Had the tyre pal system on my car and twin axle for several years and changed batteries 3 times, when traveling they do take a long time before they register and then for no reason a few will just stop working, I've got to the stage now where I don't even use them, so many manufacturers promise their system is the best and like lemmings we buy them, the worst product has been my power touch all singing and dancing motor movers that have been rubbish, I'm now down to 3 motors that work with a 500 pound repair bill, mtoor home and caravan manufacturers standards are poor and I include my 2.5 year old Coachman 675 laser, to say I am disappointed is an understatement. We need users like yourself who dealers respect to make them improve and stop taking us for granted. Rant over. You highlighted faults in the Adamo you loaned let's hope Bailey listen and I am an x Bailey customer having had 2 new caravans both had their fair share of faults.
Hi Bob I got some valve extenders which means when I want to pump up the tyres you just unscrew the extenders as you would a valve cap which means to do not have to take off the tpms caps every time ..it works well
Oh, not heard of that before, do they stick out any more?
@@BobEarnshawMoHo yes about an extra inch depending on which ones you get I got mine off amazon
@@stevensilvester8221 @Bob Earnshaw
Seems like a great solution to removing the potential faff of taking the sensors off, thanks!
@@richh6790 your welcome 🙏
Very interesting regarding the pressure loss with them fitted over and above the ‘background’ loss, I had noticed that on one I fitted to a car, I had wondered if it was inherent tot he design. Also relate to the different measurements from same tyre with different gauges, suppose it’s relative pressure (or pressure loss) that’s most important. Fantastic gadgets aren’t they for keeping a check and I’m sure at some point could be a real saviour in the even of a puncture to avoid an issue when travelling. Very helpful and informative- thank you, David 👍
Yes, I'm not sure if the pressure loss is that much greater than before fitting, but I'm certainly more aware of tyre pressures.
Hi Bob Jen, first of all love your vlog's, I bought the TyrePal TC215 with 2 sensors last year after seeing the damage that Travelling K had on her caravan due to a blowout, when I pump my tyres up I add 2psi to the correct pressure as you loose a bit when you fit the sensor, I have found the system works well, I have the monitor tucked up by my rear view mirror but always forget to turn the unit off, the good thing is that the battery seems to last a long time before recharging.
Bob & Ang
I recently bought the same unit. Still haven't fitted the sensors but at least now I know it's not just a matter of screwing them on and forgetting about them. Time to read the manual. Thanks for the video. 👍🖖🏴🏴🏴
Good review update Bob. I have just removed my Michelin TPMS which is pretty much the same. It did not loose pressure however once I removed the sensors to check and inflate my tyres I was not willing to put the sensors back on as the rubber seals were very compressed and I feared that I would be creating a problem not solving one. The idea is good however the practicality is not. Removing these more than once or twice your going to compromise the seals. Plus 4 years in the batteries are almost shot and on my system you cannot replace them :-( So I am going to go old school and check the pressures before driving. I agree I am loosing the all important warning of slow or impending failure however all the negatives weigh up too much. What is needed are replacement sensors which are cheap i.e less than £30 so that you can effectively use them for a season and replace. p.s I never fitted the nuts and for nearly 4 years all ok. I could not be messing with those nuts, too much messing to check and add air.
I've had the TyrePal for nearly two years now. I've checked the pressures about once a month. I thought a couple were losing pressure, but I think that was due to the body not being fully tightened. I'm still happy with them. I had the car's tyre pressure warning light come on yesterday, the tyrepal showed there was no loss of pressure or heat issue.
I use a TireTek Pressure Gauge it's certified ANSI +2% accuracy.
You never forget it , because you use it when needed.
Also spending less time around brake dust, was a feature that appealed to me.
Tyre care is part of the POWER check, there is in fact a law on the continent where you must switch to Winter (snow) tyres, and not drive continuously on summer tread.
Had them fitted for some time now. Peace of mind that you will be alerted if you pick up a slow puncture is the main advantage (catastrophic failures rarely give any advanced warning). Likewise I rely on an electronic pressure reader for accuracy in initial setting. You always lose a little air when screwing the sensor on the valve. The most awkward task is undoing the nuts to take the sensors off, getting that little spanner in the right spot can take time. Only major issue has been the small rubber ring that seats against the valve, we had one that scrunched up when tightning the sensor on - not enough loss of pressure to notice immediately, but two days later on site noticed a tyre half flat (main unit turned off at the time). The battery does go flat after a prolonged period of no power connection, but for a few days on site its probably worth keeping it turned on. I have found that you have to set the high temperature warning much higher than in the handbook, or it alarms frequently. Much prefer the system fitted to our car that monitors pressure without the faff these type of systems require, and which seem much more accurate over a longer period of time. All measuring instruments of any kind have a plus and minus accuracy associated with them.
Thanks for the feedback.
Great review, our car monitors the tyre pressures, but would be very handy for the caravan. Thanks for the share
Thank you
I have the bigger version and on that I could put all your 8 wheels on instead of having two units. Also when I do not have caravan on I switch trailer side off. The other fact is you can see the larger version better.
Yes, it's a bit more expensive, but means you don't have to keep moving the unit in and out of the car. Think I would have gone with the fixed sensors too.
Hi Colin,
Do you have the model number for your unit handy?
Cheers,
Rich.
Hi Bob, I recently removed my tyrepal valve sensors as one caused the loss of pressure in one tyre while going to an important meeting. I had to stop and reinflate the tyre on the way there and was almost late. About 2 hrs later it had lost another 20psi so I thought I had a puncture and changed the wheel. It turned out to be a sensor problem. Also when I tow our caravan I have to increase the tyre pressures and when not towing have to reduce again so playing around taking the sensors off when adjusting pressures then putting them back on again and locking them soon gets annoying, I had been using them for over a year.
Yes, it's a pity there isn't a way of changing pressure without removing them.
Had the tyre pal system on my car and twin axle for several years and changed batteries 3 times, when traveling they do take a long time before they register and then for no reason a few will just stop working, I've got to the stage now where I don't even use them, so many manufacturers promise their system is the best and like lemmings we buy them, the worst product has been my power touch all singing and dancing motor movers that have been rubbish, I'm now down to 3 motors that work with a 500 pound repair bill, mtoor home and caravan manufacturers standards are poor and I include my 2.5 year old Coachman 675 laser, to say I am disappointed is an understatement. We need users like yourself who dealers respect to make them improve and stop taking us for granted. Rant over. You highlighted faults in the Adamo you loaned let's hope Bailey listen and I am an x Bailey customer having had 2 new caravans both had their fair share of faults.
Bob ...you told me you checked stuff every day ..you must have been tired then ....
What a hoo-haa!
A little bit of extra time that might save a lot of trouble is the way I see it.