TST 507 TPMS review

[johndeerefarmer]

I have had the TST 507 with flow through sensors since 2015 or '16. I have had one sensor fail and the B&W display has always been hard to read. My only other complaint is you can't (aren't supposed to) run the flow through sensors on rubber valve stems and the fact that the little set screws are a PITA. I had metal stems put on my 29rs but my other trailers are still rubber as I move the sensors from RV to gooseneck to flat bed depending upon what I am towing.

On our last trip to CO last month my display fell from the windshield, bounced off the dash then the console then hit the floor. Case got busted and display doesn't come on.

I bought the new TST 507 with the color display and the cap style sensors. So far I am very happy with this. For one the display is easy to read (BTW this time I mounted the display directly below my rear view mirror and made a tether out of a mini bungee cord so if it comes loose it won't fall.
Second the caps are easy to remove. I didn't use the locking nuts so I can easily remove them to store them in the truck (to save the battery) or to move from trailer to trailer.
Several of my trailers have the same tire pressure so for those I don't have to change any settings. The cargo trailer has lower ratings and the gooseneck has higher but once you learn to change the settings it doesn't take long.


When I was taking the batteries out of the old flow through sensors I noticed one had some water get in but was still working. I would be interested in selling the old ones if anyone is interested send me a pm- they will work with the new system btw as does my old repeater

 

[dryfly]

I had the old 510 system for 12 years. It worked good, but in all those years I was fortunate to never have an alarm.

Last month I bought a new 507 system, and on the 5th day of use I picked up a nail in one of the trailer tires. It was a very slow leak, but had it not been for the TST TPMS I would have probably ran the trailer for miles without knowing.

Like JD Farmer I also had my monitor fall off the windshield the first day my truck sat in the sun. The hot windshield (setting in the sun) will let the suction cup loosen. Fortunately I don't think the monitor sustained any damage. A tether sounds like a good idea.

 

[Brother_Bluto]

Love the TST 507 with the color monitor. I put it on a BuiltRight Industries dash tray mount in the F450. Added power to the tray to keep wires there too. Perfect setup.

 

[ckreef]

I love my TST 507. I like the color monitor and have a nice mount for it right next to my rear camera monitor.

My new 337rls came with the Tire Linc system which is still in the unopened box. If anybody is interested I'd probably be willing to sell the Tire Linc. PM me with a reasonable offer.

 

[ckreef]

I love my TST 507. I like the color monitor and have a nice mount for it right next to my rear camera monitor.

My new 337rls came with the Tire Linc system which is still in the unopened box. If anybody is interested I'd probably be willing to sell the Tire Linc. PM me with a reasonable offer.

 

[Ynot4me2]

Love the TST 507 with the color monitor. I put it on a BuiltRight Industries dash tray mount in the F450. Added power to the tray to keep wires there too. Perfect setup.View attachment 34447

I really like that setup. Are those RAM ball mounts? Can you share the specs? [emoji3] I thinking I could mount my rear view camera and TPMS side by side

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[Brother_Bluto]

I really like that setup. Are those RAM ball mounts? Can you share the specs? [emoji3] I thinking I could mount my rear view camera and TPMS side by side

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The mount is a Builtright Industries dash tray mount with (3) Ram ball “B” mounts w/square base mounted on top.

To hold the TST, I have (1) Ram X-grip (large phone size I think and (1) Ram short double arm “B”

When towing, I add my Furrion camera and Garmin RV770 using (2) more Ram X-grips and (2) Ram double “B” socket swivel & ratchet arms on the two outside Ram balls.

I ran power to the tray (using the pass thru wires and an upfitter switch) and installed a 12V outlet and a double USB outlet in the tray.(I used Blue Sea components). I also found a 1ft angled USB cord that is perfect for the TST. I found some guys that posted their work in the Ford-Trucks forum that was about as close to a step by step there was.

The whole setup works well and doesn’t block my view… but still puts everything within reach.

 

[geotex1]

I think the TST is excellent! All of my trailers are set up to it along with their spares and the spare on my RAM - game changer with my back!

 

[jjbbrewer]

Another option that works well for me ..

 

[SGT ROC]

Another option that works well for me ..
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I'll have to see if mine will work there. Looks better than where I have it. Mine is on the passenger side of the truck and now my DW's responsibility to keep an eye on.

 

[jjbbrewer]

I'll have to see if mine will work there. Looks better than where I have it. Mine is on the passenger side of the truck and now my DW's responsibility to keep an eye on.

To mount it there, I used some velcro on the back of the unit. The sunglass holder has a rubber liner that pulls out. The velcro I had didn't stick to that liner very well, so I sewed the velcro onto it, then put it back in. That way if I ever decide to not do this anymore, all I have to do is buy a new rubber liner to replace it.

This works exceptionally well. The battery in the TST will easily last 3 days on the road before needing a charge. Up there in the holder either me or my wife can check it and it's pretty close to my ear so I can hear the alarm even when I'm blasting the stereo. When I'm not using it, I just close the holder and it's out of the way.

 

[johndeerefarmer]

I went out to the shop the other day and the monitor was hanging from it's tether. Glad I tethered it or I might have another broke display

 

[Flip94ta]

I’m installing my 507 setup this week.

I have a quick question, on the repeater is the red light a on/off switch? I was gonna connect it to my buss bars in my pass through and they don’t have an on/off switch.

I was disappointed the repeater didn’t come with some sort of electrical connectors. That would be fine at home but kinda of a pain making an extra trip while camping.

 

[johndeerefarmer]

I’m installing my 507 setup this week.

I have a quick question, on the repeater is the red light a on/off switch? I was gonna connect it to my buss bars in my pass through and they don’t have an on/off switch.

I was disappointed the repeater didn’t come with some sort of electrical connectors. That would be fine at home but kinda of a pain making an extra trip while camping.

It doesn't have a switch. What i did was to use a 2 pin power plug (male and female). I tapped into the power in the electrical box that is mounted in the hitch. I just unplug it when not using the camper


https://www.lowes.com/pd/Hopkins-2-Pole-Flat-Connector-Set/1002648078?cm_mmc=shpcprdhdwgooglelia214trailersrampsandtowing10026480780&placeholder=null&ds_rl=1286981&gclid=CjwKCAjwgISIBhBfEiwALE19SZL2IMUo_IUf3VsDjWwRpvGSkg05BYawASwzuCzMGqNcl9lQf0reDxoCfG0QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[Flip94ta]

Thanks for the reply, I’ll look into it.

It’s weird that the white cover over the red light clicks up and down. The instructions on the repeater are a little lacking.

 

[johndeerefarmer]

I actually just used the old repeater from my previous system. The new one may be different. I just kept it as a spare.

 

[SGT ROC]

I just mounted a toggle switch to a piece of 1/4 luan and screwed it to the top frame member in the front compartment above the battery and ran wires to the bus bar, and then grounded to the fame. My only problem is remembering to turn it off.

 

[CWSWine]

I had the TST for about 4 years but about year ago I switched to the Tire Minder because you can see the tires on the screen at the same time and check it in one glance. No more flashing number and waiting till switches tires. I can easily compare pressures and temps across all the tires at one time.

 

[johndeerefarmer]

I had the TST for about 4 years but about year ago I switched to the Tire Minder because you can see the tires on the screen at the same time and check it in one glance. No more flashing number and waiting till switches tires. I can easily compare pressures and temps across all the tires at one time.

The Tire Minder gives a new reading every 6 seconds so the numbers you see on the screen aren't accurate... You would have to look at the screen for 6 seconds to make sure the reading are correct. Now if you had a dozen sensors your 6 seconds would be faster than what the TST does by scanning.

The TST gives an instant indication if a tire loses air fast and I assume the Tire Minder does too..

Thanks JDF .........

 

[CWSWine]

The Tire Minder gives a new reading every 6 seconds so the numbers you see on the screen aren't accurate... You would have to look at the screen for 6 seconds to make sure the reading are correct. Now if you had a dozen sensors your 6 seconds would be faster than what the TST does by scanning.

The TST gives an instant indication if a tire loses air fast and I assume the Tire Minder does too..

Thanks JDF .........

I could disconnect from my RV and drive home and both the Tire Minder or the TST would still be showing the last readings. The Tire Minder will find the tires a lot faster than TST if all the reading are showing zero or NS. Both will go off if tire starts to loose pressure.