What Does "Prepped For Tire Linc Monitoring System" Mean For A Heartland Torque Toy Hauler?

Published 05/19/2026

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Question:

My Torque toy hauler is prepped for the Tire Linc monitoring system. I assume this means the sensors have been installed. Is there a way to verify the sensors have been installed so I know if I need to purchase sensors with the repeater?

asked by: Stephen

Expert Reply:

Hey Stephen, thanks for reaching out. So, “Prepped for Tire Linc” usually just means the trailer already has the Tire Linc repeater/prep wiring installed from the factory, not necessarily the actual tire sensors. On a lot of Heartland Torque toy haulers, the prep package includes the repeater mounted underneath the coach near the axles with power already wired in, but the valve stem sensors still have to be purchased separately.

The easiest way to verify is to physically check the valve stems on the trailer tires. If sensors are installed, you’ll see small black or silver Tire Linc sensor caps threaded onto the stems instead of regular valve caps. You can also look underneath near the axles for the repeater module, usually a small black box with wires going to 12V power. If you have the Tire Linc app or display, you can try putting it in pairing mode too, because installed sensors will usually show up pretty quickly. Most of the time when RVs are advertised as “prepped,” though, owners still end up needing to buy the sensor kit.

We offer the sensors in pairs as part # LC97VR. You'll also need a cap wrench like part # TST89FR to install the theft-resistant covers.

expert reply by: Jesse M

Tire Sensors for Tire Linc TPMS
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Stephen

5/19/2026

Thanks Jesse, I was thinking about internal sensors strapped to the wheels like my last trailer had. Do the Lippert systems only come with valve stem caps?

Jesse M.

5/19/2026

@Stephen Yes the Lippert Tire Linc system only uses the valve stem cap sensors. No internal sensors like you've seen with other systems. Camper manufacturers love to brag that their units are prepped for things like a TPMS or solar but usually that doesn't mean you get much of anything it's just sales talk. A dealership could tell you exactly what is included but its likely just the prep wiring/repeater.