Although both my motorhome and car come with built in tyre pressure monitoring, neither give the pressure or temperature of the tyres, only an alarm when something is about to go very wrong, nor can it give an alarm when the tyres on the towed car or trailer's tyres are about to fail.
Good luck with these - I took it off our motorhome in the end as it kept losing the rear tyres (7.6m van) ,- I contacted the manufacturer who said "ah we've redesigned the caps" and they sent me some new ones but it didn't improve. Removed it in the end.
Good informative video. Had ours 18 months or so.....very pleased with it. As I mentioned to you in one of your vlogs on the TyrePal product, its a bit surprising when you see how much higher the tyre pressures can go, on a typical Motorway journey especially on a hot day! Thus, important to get the pressures right in the fisrt place.
Hi Bob Just received my TyrePal kit and it has got me thinking about pressures. Fiat recommended 79 psi on all tyres but I’ve noticed your running yours at 75 rear and 65 front is that from experience? Asking the question after reading lots of reviews on how to calculate. Seems to me that 79 all round is far to high and probably is the reason why I have screws coming loose do to vibration. Interested on your comments/ help
I’ve had mine for the last 2 years on my Caravan Bob. Been worth its weight in gold for me. Especially when we are towing hundreds of miles down to Devon from South Yorkshire!! Would recommend to one and all.
For the car, you might need the repeater positioning at the back end of your motorhome (mid way between the furthest car tyre and the monitor on the dashboard). I love my system on my caravan. The knowledge of the pressure and temperature does give a really good insight of what's going on ... before something major happens! We've broken one long journey (in summer heat) mid way, just because the temp and pressure in the sun facing tyre was getting close to the over pressure limit. Without it, we would have probably ended up with a blowout if we had carried on. That was later found to be a partial brake issue, not fully releasing and putting heat into the tyre (premature wear of the brakes and increasing fuel consumption!), which as a bi-product, causes increased pressure. Highly recommend one.
I've had my TyrePal system about six years now & have been very pleased with it. I use the bar pressure option & the display seems very accurate. Try to get the alarms settings accurate. Nice video Bob. Al.
Thanks Bob great review 👍 We had tyre pressure issues ourselves this week with a faulty 12v inflator pump so your video was perfect timing and we will check this out 😀 weather looking good for your next tour, fingers crossed 🤞
My experience is based on visits to my local tyre supplier regarding pressure loss, and they identified the problem. Now relying on regular manual checks. Have you issued a video on mobile internet access?
If you seen the travel trolls video tonight you'll see what i was going to suggest. We have it on all our works vans, its literally impossible to get a puncture, its a brilliant product
Hi Bob. Have you had any issues with the caps being difficult to remove due to corrosion or other problems? If so, do you have any suggestions as to how to avoid that? Thanks.
Hi, quick question what is involved if you need to top up the pressures, do you have to take the locking nut off and then unscrew the main valve body? Or is it a complete reversal of the installation. Thanks
Helpful video. I understand that TPMS has been a legal requirement to be fitted to all vehicles in the UK since 2014. Our Peugeot based motorhome has sensors fitted inside the wheel rims. Not sure what system there is in Fiat Ducati as there are other methods for monitoring which do not use sensors. So not sure what additional benefit there is with this Tyrepal system which is not a cheap option. If you have a tyre icon on your cash then you already have a TPMS function
The built TPMS on the Ducato is a very basic system that is based on the tyre rotation speed and will warn you when the size of the tyre has changed substantially, which may be too late. Also, as I found out, what it won't do is tell you your tyre is at 40 psi, not 75 psi as I mentioned. It also won't tell you what you tyre temperature is, that can warn you of brakes binding or wheel bearing faults.
I plan to do a follow up video on it when I get a chance. Very impressed with it, never needed to charge the batteries so far. The tyres lose 2-3 psi over two or three weeks, but at least I know that!
Hi Bob, Thanks for sharing a very interesting tutorial your tyre pressure & temperature monitor is something most definitely worth considering all the best Lin x
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Although both my motorhome and car come with built in tyre pressure monitoring, neither give the pressure or temperature of the tyres, only an alarm when something is about to go very wrong, nor can it give an alarm when the tyres on the towed car or trailer's tyres are about to fail.
Good luck with these - I took it off our motorhome in the end as it kept losing the rear tyres (7.6m van) ,- I contacted the manufacturer who said "ah we've redesigned the caps" and they sent me some new ones but it didn't improve. Removed it in the end.
Maybe it needed the extender?
Good informative video.
Had ours 18 months or so.....very pleased with it. As I mentioned to you in one of your vlogs on the TyrePal product, its a bit surprising when you see how much higher the tyre pressures can go, on a typical Motorway journey especially on a hot day! Thus, important to get the pressures right in the fisrt place.
Hi Bob,
I just now received mine from the tyrepal, your video helped me to install mine. Many thanks
I’ve been thinking about buying one for a while, now convinced. Thanks Bob
Hi Bob
Just received my TyrePal kit and it has got me thinking about pressures. Fiat recommended 79 psi on all tyres but I’ve noticed your running yours at 75 rear and 65 front is that from experience? Asking the question after reading lots of reviews on how to calculate. Seems to me that 79 all round is far to high and probably is the reason why I have screws coming loose do to vibration. Interested on your comments/ help
I’ve had mine for the last 2 years on my Caravan Bob. Been worth its weight in gold for me. Especially when we are towing hundreds of miles down to Devon from South Yorkshire!! Would recommend to one and all.
Thanks, don't why I didn't get one years ago.
For the car, you might need the repeater positioning at the back end of your motorhome (mid way between the furthest car tyre and the monitor on the dashboard). I love my system on my caravan. The knowledge of the pressure and temperature does give a really good insight of what's going on ... before something major happens! We've broken one long journey (in summer heat) mid way, just because the temp and pressure in the sun facing tyre was getting close to the over pressure limit. Without it, we would have probably ended up with a blowout if we had carried on. That was later found to be a partial brake issue, not fully releasing and putting heat into the tyre (premature wear of the brakes and increasing fuel consumption!), which as a bi-product, causes increased pressure. Highly recommend one.
The repeater works fine in that locker. Yes, great for showing up brake and bearing problems.
I've had my TyrePal system about six years now & have been very pleased with it. I use the bar pressure option & the display seems very accurate. Try to get the alarms settings accurate.
Nice video Bob.
Al.
Thanks Bob great review 👍 We had tyre pressure issues ourselves this week with a faulty 12v inflator pump so your video was perfect timing and we will check this out 😀 weather looking good for your next tour, fingers crossed 🤞
Great review and demo Bob. Out of curiosity do you carry a spare tyre or fix&go kit.
It came with a spare tyre, which is a big plus in my mind.
Nice one Bob.Looks like a good bit of kit that.👍
Great video Bob, I’m definitely going to get one!!👍👍
I have tried the TyrePal and the Michelin equivalent which although in theory useful, the valves attached to the tyres caused slow depressurisation.
Can't say I have found that yet, had it for about two months now. All tyres lose pressure gradually anyway.
My experience is based on visits to my local tyre supplier regarding pressure loss, and they identified the problem. Now relying on regular manual checks.
Have you issued a video on mobile internet access?
OK, here's my video on the Netgear M2 mobile router. ruclips.net/video/SLRM4mekbNU/видео.html
Just looking on the TyrePal website, it said that the valve seals can start to leak and can be replaced.
If you seen the travel trolls video tonight you'll see what i was going to suggest. We have it on all our works vans, its literally impossible to get a puncture, its a brilliant product
I'll have a watch. Thanks.
Great video and review as usual Bob. Thanks for sharing, enjoy your time ;))
Hi Bob what’s your verdict on the tyre pal thinking of getting one regards cliff
Great bit of kit, and a useful safety aid.
@@BobEarnshawMoHo thank you Bob keep all your good work up
If you like a smooth ride might pay to balance the tyres. When I got internal sensors installed each wheels balance was out some.
May be worth checking, thanks.
Hi Bob. Have you had any issues with the caps being difficult to remove due to corrosion or other problems? If so, do you have any suggestions as to how to avoid that? Thanks.
I check them about once a month not had a problem removing them and there's no corrosion. Maybe your boots are not sealing properly?
@@BobEarnshawMoHo I haven't got a set yet but after your review they're heading for the top of my list. Very helpful, thanks again.
Hi, quick question what is involved if you need to top up the pressures, do you have to take the locking nut off and then unscrew the main valve body? Or is it a complete reversal of the installation. Thanks
Pull back the cover, unlock the lock nut, unscrew the sensor and remove the lock nut or screw it further in. Takes about a minute.
Helpful video. I understand that TPMS has been a legal requirement to be fitted to all vehicles in the UK since 2014. Our Peugeot based motorhome has sensors fitted inside the wheel rims. Not sure what system there is in Fiat Ducati as there are other methods for monitoring which do not use sensors. So not sure what additional benefit there is with this Tyrepal system which is not a cheap option. If you have a tyre icon on your cash then you already have a TPMS function
The built TPMS on the Ducato is a very basic system that is based on the tyre rotation speed and will warn you when the size of the tyre has changed substantially, which may be too late. Also, as I found out, what it won't do is tell you your tyre is at 40 psi, not 75 psi as I mentioned. It also won't tell you what you tyre temperature is, that can warn you of brakes binding or wheel bearing faults.
Thanks Bob very interesting
Hi,
I was wondering what your thoughts are on the system now you’ve had it for several months.
Thanks.
I plan to do a follow up video on it when I get a chance. Very impressed with it, never needed to charge the batteries so far. The tyres lose 2-3 psi over two or three weeks, but at least I know that!
@@BobEarnshawMoHo
Thanks Bob looks like I’ll be investing in one.
Hi Bob, Thanks for sharing a very interesting tutorial your tyre pressure & temperature monitor is something most definitely worth considering all the best Lin x
Are the sensors easy to remove when topping up with air or do you need the spanner to take them off ?
Cheers
You need to remember to keep the spanner somewhere safe in the vehicle. Easier enough to take off.
@@BobEarnshawMoHo thanks Bob, that’s more money you owe me 😉
Very good video Bob but a bit pricey
Maybe, but cheaper than a blow out and the damage that can cause? Also cheaper than the previous version, which is a good thing.
@@BobEarnshawMoHo thats very true bob it could save 1000s and your life thankyou
Had ours for a couple years. A tip given me a while ago is to frequently check the locking nut as they become corroded and hard to remove.
Thanks for the tip.
Very useful Bob, think we’re going to get one. 👍
good as always
Thanks
one gadgett to many at that price
Maybe, but a gadget that could prevent a blow out and the damage that could cause? A price worth paying for my peace of mind.