TPMS repeater installed on new 22mle

[Coach Mac]

Has anyone explored the pre-installed TPMS repeater installed in the front storage bend...specifically I'm trying to use the TST 507 TPMS system and want to replace my pre-installed repeater with the one TST provides. Has anyone done this? I tried using the TST system without the repeater...small trailer/ F-150 shortbed truck, but system dropped while driving. Could the pre-installed TPMS repeater be interfering with the TST system? Any thoughts?

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[Heavysledz]

The TPMS prep your 22MLE has is just a docking station for the TPMS repeater and is not the repeater...it should look like this. The only thing you could do is use the wiring as a 12vdc source to power your TST repeater.

 

[Buckskin]

I installed similar repeater underneath battery cover and purchased waterproof push bottom switch from Wal-Mart in automotive department. Drilled two holes in battery cover; one for push button switch and one to seen light on repeater. Wired directly to battery.

 

[Coach Mac]

Perfect. Just what I was hoping for...access to 12 volt power. I don't think I have the on/ off switch like it appears in your picture. Did you install that or was it pre-installed when you bought the rv? I want to have cut off switch so the repeater won't drain the battery. I'm guessing the repeater "blank" wiring box is above the main battery cut off switch at the wet bay. Does any one know for sure?

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[Coach Mac]

By above I mean that the main cut off switch in the wet bay would not cut power to the repeater if installed using the wire behind the repeater blank in the storage.

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[Heavysledz]

Perfect. Just what I was hoping for...access to 12 volt power. I don't think I have the on/ off switch like it appears in your picture. Did you install that or was it pre-installed when you bought the rv? I want to have cut off switch so the repeater won't drain the battery. I'm guessing the repeater "blank" wiring box is above the main battery cut off switch at the wet bay. Does any one know for sure?

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By above I mean that the main cut off switch in the wet bay would not cut power to the repeater if installed using the wire behind the repeater blank in the storage.

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You are correct on both parts.....the line I tapped into is up stream of the battery disconnect (confirmed) so I installed the LED toggle switch to the left of the TireLinc dock that you see in the picture above to prevent it from being on all the time.

 

[Coach Mac]

Heavysledz,
Where did you install your repeater? I've got a round cutoff switch like the one in your picture but wondering where you installed your repeater.

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[Heavysledz]

Heavysledz,
Where did you install your repeater? I've got a round cutoff switch like the one in your picture but wondering where you installed your repeater.

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I actually haven't installed the entire setup yet as it is on back order. However, the docking station is mounted in the stock location which is inside the front pass thru storage compartment on the street side front facing wall below the LED light.

 

[Coach Mac]

I'll be installing my repeater and cut off switch Monday or Tuesday. I'll share a pic with you what we decide for the location...seems like that TireTrac box is pretty hard to access in the storage bay in front so I may just attach the repeater to one of two 6V battery boxes with the cut off switch right next to it. Thanks for sharing!

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[Coach Mac]

Heavysledz,
Decided to tap into the 12v wires insode so we drilled a 20mm whole in the docking station for the cut off switch and put the repeater just to the left of it. Behind the docking station is about 1/2 " of insulation...works great. Good luck with yours.
Doug (Coach Mac)

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[Heavysledz]

Heavysledz,
Decided to tap into the 12v wires insode so we drilled a 20mm whole in the docking station for the cut off switch and put the repeater just to the left of it. Behind the docking station is about 1/2 " of insulation...works great. Good luck with yours.
Doug (Coach Mac)

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Glad you got it sorted out...post a few pics of the finished product for others to see.

 

[Coach Mac]

Here's a couple of pics

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[Coach Mac]

So, as always, the real test is how it works, right? I'm happy to report that my TST TPMS is working great with the repeater installed. If anyone uses the docking station to mount a cut off switch, I would recommend using a step drill bit and drill it in a vise. The plastic of the docking station grabs badly when using a large standard drill bit. Happy Trails!

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[Heavysledz]

why didn't you just remove the TireLinc dock all together and just mount a stand alone switch and the TPMS repeater in place of it?

 

[Johnny Trails]

Here's a couple of picsView attachment 33248View attachment 33249

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How much slack did you find on the 12v wires behind the TireLinc? I'm doing this exact project on my 22MLE and when I pulled the dock off to take an initial look, it seemed like there was no extra length on the wiring at all. Did you solder your switch wires or was there enough length to do twist caps?

 

[Coach Mac]

You're right. Only about 2" of wire. We used wire nuts to connect. Works great! Good luck. It's pretty awkward working on the wiring and such while you're hanging out of the storage compartment!

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[beachcommander]

mine is working great used it on two Long trips
2600rb

 

[PhilsPugs]

I have a 2023 295RL Reflection. The Tire Trac repeater just quit. The instructions say to check the “in-line “ fuse but that is nowhere to be found. Looks like the 12 volt wiring goes into the battery compartment area and connects to other power wiring. Based on comments here should I just trash this system and change? Thx all!

 

[alias100]

I have a 2023 295RL Reflection. The Tire Trac repeater just quit. The instructions say to check the “in-line “ fuse but that is nowhere to be found. Looks like the 12 volt wiring goes into the battery compartment area and connects to other power wiring. Based on comments here should I just trash this system and change? Thx all!

Have you used a multi-meter to check and see if there is 12v on the wires? If no, look for a fuse/loose connection, if yes you can move on to whatever step the instructions have next.
Also, this thread is over 2 years old so you might want to consider starting a new one if you don't get many replies.
Good luck.

 

[PhilsPugs]

Have you used a multi-meter to check and see if there is 12v on the wires? If no, look for a fuse/loose connection, if yes you can move on to whatever step the instructions have next.
Also, this thread is over 2 years old so you might want to consider starting a new one if you don't get many replies.
Good luck.

There was voltage to the repeater module; turns out that the plug-in repeater was faulty. Here's the interesting follow-up with Lippert. Even though the TireLink was still under warranty, I had to pay a $165 charge for a replacement module (which is backordered). When I receive it, I have to call Lippert again and request a claim form and a return authorization number to return the faulty receiver. Then they will process my claim to refund the $165!!!!