Expert Answers about Trailers
- Can TireMinder TPMS for Dual Axle Trailers be Used on a Boat Trailer
- We have reached out to TireMinder in the past about their sensors, like what is included with the kit # TPMS-TRAILER you referenced, being used for boat trailer applications. While they did say that the sensors can be submerged, they did recommend not leaving the sensors submerged more than 30 minutes so as long as you are mindful of this and avoid doing so you can definitely use this kit on your boat trailer!
view full answer... - Do Tires Need to Have Metal Valve Stems for TireMinder TPMS Kit with Solar Power Monitor
- The only time you'll need to change out your tire stems to use the TireMinder TPMS for Dual Axle Trailers # TPMS-TRAILER is if they are in bad shape and need to be changed out anyways. I reached out to my contact at TireMinder and he said that the cap sensors in this kit only weigh in at 0.3oz so they are light enough they don't warrant metal valve stems.
He did say that some of their other kits use heavier sensors (standard is 0.5oz and flow-through are 0.7oz) and for those it is recommended...
view full answer... - Tire Pressure Monitoring System for Dual Axle travel Trailer w/ Real Time Updates
- The TireMinder TPMS for Dual Axle Trailers # TPMS-TRAILER is going to be a good economically priced option for you that does what you are looking for. The # TPMS-TRAILER runs checks every 6 seconds and sends alerts to the monitor. The LCD color monitor displays the current pressure and temperature of all 4 tires simultaneously. So this system is not taking minutes to get you the information you are needing.
I have included a review of this product that someone provided 1 year after using...
view full answer... - Can TireMinder TPMS for Dual Axle Trailers # TPMS-TRAILER be Used with Rubber Valve Stems
- Yes the TireMinder TPMS for Dual Axle Trailers # TPMS-TRAILER that you referenced can be used with rubber valve stems like you asked about.
view full answer... - Can TireMinder TPMS for Dual Axle Trailers # TPMS-TRAILER be Used on Steel Valve Stems
- Yes the TireMinder TPMS for Dual Axle Trailers # TPMS-TRAILER can be used on steel tire stems like what your trailer wheels have.
view full answer... - Is Signal Booster of Solar Powered TireMinder TPMS Weather Resistant
- I checked directly with TireMinder, and not only is the signal booster weather resistant, it is IPX7 rated and completely waterproof, so it can even be fully submerged in water. So no matter the weather conditions, the signal booster will work. The correct part number for the solar powered version you were looking at is the following:
- TireMinder TPMS for Dual Axle Trailers - Solar Powered - LCD Monitor - 4 Tire Sensors # TPMS-TRAILER
view full answer... - Can TireMinder TPMS for Dual Axle Trailers # TPMS-TRAILER be Used with Less than 60 PSI
- Yes the TireMinder TPMS for Dual Axle Trailers # TPMS-TRAILER that you referenced can be used with rubber valve stems and less than 60 psi as it is rated for up to 70 psi.
view full answer... - Can TireMinder TPMS Be Used with Two Sensors Only but On Different Trailers
- Yes, if you wanted to use the TireMinder TPMS for Dual Axle Trailers # TPMS-TRAILER in the way you described you certainly could. At any given time you'd have just the two tires of either trailer you are towing displaying it's pressure on this.
I'd recommend using the signal booster still even though your trailer is shorter.
view full answer... - Mounting Options of TireMinder TPMS for Dual Axle Trailers, # TPMS-TRAILER
- The TireMinder TPMS for Dual Axle Trailers, # TPMS-TRAILER has 2 Adhesive, hook-and-loop strips let you mount monitor to windshield or dashboard, or wherever you choose.
view full answer... - What Frequency Does Tireminder TPMS part # TPMS-TRAILER Use
- The Tireminder TPMS part # TPMS-TRAILER uses the 433 MHz frequency. If there was a tire pressure loss there would be an alert sent to the monitor.
view full answer... - Is There Alarm/Alert for Tireminder # TPMS-TRAILER if Sensor Battery Dies
- On the display of the Tireminder part # TPMS-TRAILER there won't be an alert or alarm that goes off if the sensor battery dies but there will be a blank display for that tire so you'd know that the battery had died.
view full answer... - Is TireMinder TPMS for Dual Axle Trailers # TPMS-TRAILER Accurate as Manual Guage
- Yes, the pressure readings that the TireMinder TPMS for Dual Axle Trailers # TPMS-TRAILER displays is the same as what you'd get with a manual tire pressure gauge. The system is just as accurate as any other pressure gauge.
This has a 1 year limited warranty.
I attached a review video for this for you to check out as well.
view full answer... - Where Does Signal Booster of TireMinder kit # TPMS-TRAILER Mount
- The signal booster of the TireMinder kit # TPMS-TRAILER normally installs on the trailer near the sensors. The USB charger would be used if there wasn't a solar source to charge the batteries. Without any access to light the battery life of monitor would be most likely around a day's worth of use.
view full answer... - Can TireMinder TPMS for Dual Axle Trailers Fit Brass Valve Stems
- The threaded portion of the TireMinder TPMS for Dual Axle Trailers # TPMS-TRAILER that you referenced is brass so it is compatible with your valve stems that have brass threads. You will hear an audible alert if the tire pressure drops below baseline settings.
view full answer... - How Long Does the Battery Back-Up Last on the TireMinder TPMS for Dual Axle Trailers Last
- The battery back up on the TireMinder TPMS # TPMS-TRAILER should last right around 1-day without any access to light.
view full answer... - Ways to Detect if Tire Pressure Monitor System is Leaking at Valve Stem
- The quickest and easiest way to detect one would be to put your ear close to the valve stem. If you're in a quiet enough environment you should be able to hear a hiss if it's leaking. Or if you have a spray bottle fill it with soapy water and spray it on the valve stems. If there's a leak you'll see bubbles forming where it is.
view full answer... - Recommended Trailer Dolly for 4,500 Pound Travel Trailer
- For a travel trailer weighing 4,500 pounds, I recommend going with the Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly # TVXL2. The Trailer Valet XL is going to offer much better support for the tongue weight of your trailer than a standard trailer dolly.
The Trailer Valet XL has a tongue weight capacity of 1,000 pounds and a gross trailer weight capacity of 10,000 pounds, so it will work well with your travel trailer. I've attached a review video of the Trailer Valet XL for you.
A traditional trailer...
view full answer... - How Much of An Incline Does the Trailer Valet XL Work on And Does It Have Brakes
- The Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly part # TVXL25 does not come with a drill bit # TVDA to move the trailer valet easier than before but the speed of the movement depends on the weight of your trailer and the environment as well as your drill. It works best on flat smooth pavement so the trailer can be moved easier and faster that way.
However, the Trailer Valet XL does move the trailer up a 10% incline or 5.7 degree angle as confirmed by Trailer Valet. It does not work as well on gravel...
view full answer... - How to Correct Trailer Sway when Towing an ATV Trailer
- Trailer sway or whipping is normally caused by a low tongue weight condition due to improper trailer loading. Proper tongue weight is the best defense against trailer sway. For your ATV trailer you should have at least 10 percent of the total trailer weight on the tongue of the trailer, this means that there should be more weight loaded in front of the trailer axle or axles than behind them.
We have an informational article for you to review, see link, that explains tongue weight and...
view full answer... - Will Trailer Valet Trailer Wheel Dolly TV74FR Work With 5000lb Tandem Axle Boat Trailer?
- As long as you verify that your tandem axle trailer and boat are not over 7000lbs then the Trailer Valet Trailer Wheel Dolly for Tandem Axle Trailers # TV74FR you were looking at will work just fine.
This dolly is designed for tandem axle trailers that weight up to 7000lbs. If your trailer and boat ends up weighing over 7000lbs then your best option would be the Trailer Valet Trailer Dolly # TVXL2 if your trailer uses a 2" hitch ball, or the # TVXL25 if your trailer uses a 2-5/16" hitch...
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