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04-08-2018, 11:04 PM #1
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TireMinder Rhino Signal Booster - mounting & wiring suggestions?
I purchased a TireMinder Smart TPMS which comes with transmitters, a Rhino signal booster, and a Bluetooth adapter to send the signal to a smartphone.
Any suggestions for mounting locations and wiring configuration for the signal booster? The instruction manual suggests mounting the signal booster on the underside of the trailer for good reception from the transmitters on the tires. The signal booster also needs a connection for 12V power.
Is there an easy location to tap into 12V power after the battery disconnect switch? I'll be installing on a 2018 Imagine 2800BH.Joe & Joy + children
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2022 F250 Crew Cab 4x4 Tremor, 7.3L V8
Equal-i-zer 1,200/12,000 lb. hitch
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04-09-2018, 05:36 AM #2
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I would say that most people I know have put it in the front cargo area. Some attach to their battery box. I mount it high in the cargo area out of the way. There r lots of spots in there to tap into a 12v power source.
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04-09-2018, 06:59 AM #3
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04-12-2018, 09:15 PM #4
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I just purchased a Tireminder TM-77. I had planned to mount signal booster in the front cargo area. After reading the directions Tireminder says to mount it to or near the kingpin. Anyone mount one here? Any reason why not to mount in cargo area?
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04-19-2018, 02:46 AM #5
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Wired tied my booster to jack post with "on" light facing up; therefore it is visual reminder to cut off booster when disconnecting camper or turn on when connecting camper to truck. Have push button switch installed on handle of battery box with 5 amp fuse. My camper sets under carport at back of garage and my truck is parked in garage and tire pressure monitor works at this distance; headed to Florida on Sat and will give Tire Minder system it's first real test other than just parked at house.
Core Tools CT126-LS-B Black Push Button Waterproof Switch from Amazon; fuse holder came from Walmart.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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04-20-2018, 09:55 AM #6
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I'll try out the signal booster in the front storage compartment. It should be pretty easy to connect to 12V power at the docking station located in the front storage compartment - probably at the terminals on the battery disconnect switch. The signal booster came pre-wired with some alligator clips. If signal reception works okay inside the front storage compartment, then I'll come up with a cleaner permanent setup for wiring.
Any suggestions for fastening to the walls inside the front storage compartment? It seems like I would want something a little more secure than just screwing into the thin wood paneling. Do I need to go with self-tapping screws into an aluminum framing member behind the wood paneling?Joe & Joy + children
2018 Imagine 2800BH
2022 F250 Crew Cab 4x4 Tremor, 7.3L V8
Equal-i-zer 1,200/12,000 lb. hitch
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04-20-2018, 10:37 AM #7
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04-20-2018, 10:40 AM #8
I mounted my TST booster on the back wall of my TT. I tapped into a light for power and added a SPST switch so I could turn it on or off as desired.
Here is a source for the switch I used:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Jim
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02-03-2019, 03:01 PM #9
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Besides the TPMS signal booster, I figured there's a chance I might need 12V DC power in the front pass-thru compartment for other future modifications. Therefore I opted to install a fuse block and ground terminal inside the universal docking station. Power to the fuse block comes from the switched side of the battery disconnect switch, and ground goes through the floorboard to the frame. As others recommended, the TPMS signal booster is mounted to the front wall using double-sided tape.
Joe & Joy + children
2018 Imagine 2800BH
2022 F250 Crew Cab 4x4 Tremor, 7.3L V8
Equal-i-zer 1,200/12,000 lb. hitch
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02-03-2019, 04:33 PM #10
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My truck only has the "idiot light" to tell you of low tire pressure. I have six tires, but it doesn't tell you which one is low. I already have the SMART Tireminder TPMS for my RV, and have moved it back and forth between my boat as well. This past weekend I decided to hardwire it into my truck, and added six sensors to the truck tires.
I mounted it directly to the 7-wire plug bracket (bottom) on the back of the truck, and cut the power in from the 7-wire plug in the bed of the truck. Wiring it this way ensures that power is only present when the Accessories have power, or when the ignition is on. It is low enough to be able to "see" all the tires but not so low that it would impact the ground (the hitch would take that hit first).
1st pic is looking at the back of the truck. The signal booster is mounted directly beneath the 7-pin plug.
Another shot from behind looking up at the plug and booster.
I ran separate wires and enclosed them in flexible plastic wire loom, then wrapped the entire length of it with heavy duty black duct tape. Each wire connection was made with my crimping tool and heat-shrink connectors. These connectors were then wrapped in a heavier shrink-wrap as well and run inside the wire loom. Finally everything was zip-tied in place under the truck.
In this pic you’ Laying directly underneath the signal booster looking up. Green light is the power light.
The location of the Rhino signal booster is perfect for truck, RV, and boat. No more moving it around between trailers, connecting up alligator clips to battery terminals, etc.
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