Does the Repeater for the TireMinder TM26FR Draw Power While in Storage?
Updated 02/17/2026 | Published 06/18/2024
Question:
If you wire the repeater directly to the terminals on the battery, won’t it have a small draw when in storage?
asked by: Warren
Expert Reply:
Yes, it will if you connect the TireMinder item # TM26FR directly to your battery. It's recommend to connect the repeater to a power wire that turns off when your vehicle or RV does. This way you don't have the power draw when your RV is in storage.
If you're mounting this on an RV you won't want it up front by your battery. You'll want to mount it towards the rear of the vehicle so you get the best signal. If you're putting it on a trailer you'll want it up by the tongue or at the rear of your tow vehicle. Either way don't connect it directly to the battery.
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TireMinder Smart TPMS for RVs and Trailers w Signal Booster - Bluetooth - 4 Flow Through Sensors
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Jerred H.
2/17/2026
Hey, how did things go with wiring the TireMinder repeater to a switched power source instead of the battery? Did that setup help prevent any power draw while your RV was in storage? Your update could make it easier for the next person working on the same wiring.