Newbie towing question on blow outs

[Mastercast]

with my 1500 it felt like someone applied brakes on the trailer

Upgrade your tires to American made. Ive had good luck with Goodyear Endurance

[Traveller]

TPMS is a good idea. You can catch it BEFORE it goes flat.

Tires may look good, but if they're old you can have problems. I had several go flat and disintegrate because of a bad valve stem.

[RVoyager]

Wow, do you know how many new tires I can buy for the same price of one of the systems you guys recommend? Holy crap they’re expensive! I was driving when we had a blow out. Like the other post, I saw the rubber flying back through the side mirror. Pulled over right away, no damage to the trailer...thank goodness, called roadside assistance and they came and changed the tire out. Only damage was to the rim, the tire shop thought they could fix, but I’ve worked in the tire industry for years, and said nope, replace! And like others, didn’t feel a thing. I am interested to look more into these systems talked about, but honestly would have to see bang for buck if they’re that expensive

Our TPMS works well for us. It has 6 sensors. 4 are used on our trailer. The other two could be used on the truck spare and trailer spare (just to watch the pressure). This TPMS is cheap at $120. We've paid a lot more for others that failed. Normally don't get the extended warranty but did for this. https://www.amazon.com/Blueskysea-Wi...ct_top?ie=UTF8

[lorend]

Don't semi's have a system that air up the tires while driving?

Maybe some of the newer really expensive ones, but none that I have ever seen. Most companies figure a few minutes of a driver's time to check and fill the tires is cheaper than TPMS.