Should I Disconnect the Booster on the TireMinder i10 TPMS Between Trips?

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I bought item number tm29fr should I leave the 12 volt power on the rhino repeater booster signal all the time or just when I am on a trip

asked by: Ronald L

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Depending on how long your RV is sitting between trips you may want to disconnect the alligator clips on the item # TM29FR so it doesn't drain your battery.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Jerred H.

2/17/2026

Hey, how has it worked out leaving the TireMinder i10 booster connected only during trips? Your update could make it easier for others trying to manage battery drain between uses.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

You are dead on in you analysis of the two Tireminder i10 TPMS kits. The #TM98FR uses screw on sensors that need to be removed to air up the tires, where the #TM29FR uses screw on sensors that are flow through so they do not need to be removed when…

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Answer 4

Yes the TireMinder i10 TPMS for RVs and Trailers w/ Signal Booster #TM38FR will work great on rubber valve stems. It is designed to work on rubber, steel, chrome, or nickel valve stems.

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

The TireMinder i10 TPMS #TM38FR refreshes every 6 seconds which would be the quickest option we have. I would agree that the 5 minute refresh rate of the #TST-507-FT-4-C is really long.

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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