Thanks for this video! I just set these up on my 2024 Silverado HD and Imagine and while I haven't used them yet, I have the same gripe. With how customizable the left and right gauge center screens are, I'd love a trailer tire monitoring option to go inside the right side display. I have my transmission temperature in there now as that's the next-best thing I can think of to monitor when towing my RV out west here in the hills.
I installed this on my 38' Reflection TT. Works great. I did this myself by hooking up truck to trailer and removed one tire at a time. I then used the power tongue jack from trailer to break the bead of tire from the rim. It gave me enough room to install the sensor and it work great!
oh man does this video bring back some memories...i was the dummy who found these in my glovebox after purchasing my new truck and figured hey ill put these in the aftermarket wheels and save the money little did i know they were only for trailers and will not tell you pressure being used on your actual truck wheels lol. Nice video though!
I wish the trucks of any brand had that easy ability to put in the pressure YOU want the system to recognize as the target pressure for the weight of how the truck is being used rather then try and find someone willing to go into the system to change the psi alarm numbers.
@@AdventureRocks Yes, and in talking to friends or family that have tried to get their truck reprogrammed by a dealer or another shop that does mechanical and tires, no one is cooperative in wanting to change the parameters and I sense its because of possible liability reasons. Its completely insane, all vehicles before the invention of the TPMS one puts the air that is required into the tire for the purpose at hand ( having a tire chart and real time axle weights to work off of ) and now dealers or even tire shops will put the air pressure in the tires that the door jamb lists and not even listen to the customer who knows they drive the vehicle almost empty. Logic has become a rare commodity these days, perhaps I am the odd one out but it boggles my mind !
@@charlesb4267 I borrowed an Autel programmer from a friend to do this on my truck. I set the TPMS desired pressure to 45 PSI all around since the truck rides much better that way when not towing, and the weight is bang on with the Michelin specs for the tires on my truck. I run 50 front, 45 rear when not towing. 55 all around when towing my travel trailer.
@@uwskier Well thats a good friend to have, those units don't come cheap that can get into all the settings to modify them and I believe they have yearly subscriptions as well which the average joe would not get enough use out of it. But then knowing how to run the darned thing, I assume there is a struggle to do that unless one has used such tools before. So good on you to have the where with all to tailor your truck for your needs, skipping past the bs created these days.
Just bought those sensors for my 2024 Chevy 2024 3500. The sensor diameter is to small for my camper rims. Do you know if Chevy makes a attachment to fix this?
Great question. Short answer is I'm not sure. Long answer...on my last truck/trailer the tire tech had an issue getting TPMS to seal on inside profile. I'm not sure if it was the overall diameter or what, but the tech had to use what he called a "TPMS install kit" that I assume had a bunch of fittings and washers to help adapt it. He said it was pretty common and something a tire shop should have on hand when I asked. This go round, the GM ones fit with no issues for me. Sorry I cannot be of more help on this one. Hope you're able to figure it out though.
I have a 2021 GMC Denali XL and pulling a 25 ft Airstream International. They pair up and show on the screen but only work about 30 miles and loose connection. I have had 2 different sets of internal sensors and they do the same thing. The current set is the gm part number. Is there a booster of some sort to help? I have an aftermarket Tire Minder with screw on monitors that have a intermediate booster and it works pretty good. Any thoughts or boosters you know of? The dealership is not much help. Thanks
Sorry to hear. Sounds like a few others are having distance/range issues where the sensors aren't picking up well. You probably noticed my RV is pretty short so the distance is less. One commenter chimed in that there is a GM booster out there, but personally I have not been able to find any part number or further info on it when researching that topic. It seems like all the other aftermarket systems have boosters, so in theory if one could match up the same frequency of the TPMS sensors to an aftermarket version...maybe that could reproduce the frequency? Sorry I'm not more help on this one. You'll have to report back if you learn more.
Thanks. I have heard of others looking but no definite, Other boosters should work but nothing definite. My Tire Minder booster doesn't work with it. It's not overly far but I don't know if the aluminum build of the Airstream makes a difference. Thanks for your help
@@timsmiththesmiths8106 Wow 23' sounds a little short. I know on my last RAM and 44' fifth wheel I measured 28' from rear axle of truck to rear trailer tire and it worked flawlessly. I wonder if other factors like propane tanks or metal objects significantly reduce it.
@@AdventureRocks that’s possible, I do know that GM does not make a booster/repeater for this system so I just decided against it, which is a shame but not going to spend the money for install then not have it work
@@timsmiththesmiths8106 The receiver is mounted behind the license plates on these trucks. Dumb location. I've seen posts from guys who have fabbed up some simple drop brackets to mount this sensor down lower with great results.
It appears there are a few different part numbers. I ordered mine as part of the original build so 4x came with truck. But, if you have the trailering package with receiver on truck already, you should be able to buy just the sensors. Oftentimes they come in a set of 2x: Part No.: 86803857 - Trailer Tire Pressure Monitor Sensors (XL8 - 433 MHz). But, double check with your VIN just to make sure it's a match as there are a few variations.
Nope balance all tires that exceed 35 mph. It will extend tire life and the life of your trailer suspension. Plus you can if the tire is bad to begin with on the balancer.
Thanks for this video! I just set these up on my 2024 Silverado HD and Imagine and while I haven't used them yet, I have the same gripe. With how customizable the left and right gauge center screens are, I'd love a trailer tire monitoring option to go inside the right side display. I have my transmission temperature in there now as that's the next-best thing I can think of to monitor when towing my RV out west here in the hills.
I'm with you 100%
I installed this on my 38' Reflection TT. Works great. I did this myself by hooking up truck to trailer and removed one tire at a time. I then used the power tongue jack from trailer to break the bead of tire from the rim. It gave me enough room to install the sensor and it work great!
Great tip. I didn't even think of that or realize it was possible. Thank you.
Brilliant!!!👍
My one question is what if one needs replaced? How do you get the truck to start the process again???
@@magneticc5 Yes, it has option to restart/re-pair
oh man does this video bring back some memories...i was the dummy who found these in my glovebox after purchasing my new truck and figured hey ill put these in the aftermarket wheels and save the money little did i know they were only for trailers and will not tell you pressure being used on your actual truck wheels lol. Nice video though!
Thank you. Great story. I remember mine were loose under rear seat, no label or bag.
@@AdventureRocks yeah so now if I wanna see the pressure I have to hook up to my work dump trailer lol. Some day I'll replace them
@@nutzthomas lol...always something to contend with :)
I wish the trucks of any brand had that easy ability to put in the pressure YOU want the system to recognize as the target pressure for the weight of how the truck is being used rather then try and find someone willing to go into the system to change the psi alarm numbers.
I hear you. That'd be nice whether towing or off-road, etc.
@@AdventureRocks Yes, and in talking to friends or family that have tried to get their truck reprogrammed by a dealer or another shop that does mechanical and tires, no one is cooperative in wanting to change the parameters and I sense its because of possible liability reasons. Its completely insane, all vehicles before the invention of the TPMS one puts the air that is required into the tire for the purpose at hand ( having a tire chart and real time axle weights to work off of ) and now dealers or even tire shops will put the air pressure in the tires that the door jamb lists and not even listen to the customer who knows they drive the vehicle almost empty. Logic has become a rare commodity these days, perhaps I am the odd one out but it boggles my mind !
@@charlesb4267 For sure, good point
@@charlesb4267 I borrowed an Autel programmer from a friend to do this on my truck. I set the TPMS desired pressure to 45 PSI all around since the truck rides much better that way when not towing, and the weight is bang on with the Michelin specs for the tires on my truck. I run 50 front, 45 rear when not towing. 55 all around when towing my travel trailer.
@@uwskier Well thats a good friend to have, those units don't come cheap that can get into all the settings to modify them and I believe they have yearly subscriptions as well which the average joe would not get enough use out of it. But then knowing how to run the darned thing, I assume there is a struggle to do that unless one has used such tools before. So good on you to have the where with all to tailor your truck for your needs, skipping past the bs created these days.
Just bought those sensors for my 2024 Chevy 2024 3500. The sensor diameter is to small for my camper rims. Do you know if Chevy makes a attachment to fix this?
Great question. Short answer is I'm not sure. Long answer...on my last truck/trailer the tire tech had an issue getting TPMS to seal on inside profile. I'm not sure if it was the overall diameter or what, but the tech had to use what he called a "TPMS install kit" that I assume had a bunch of fittings and washers to help adapt it. He said it was pretty common and something a tire shop should have on hand when I asked. This go round, the GM ones fit with no issues for me. Sorry I cannot be of more help on this one. Hope you're able to figure it out though.
@@AdventureRocks thank you
What do you use for navigation in that truck, the vehicles system or a dedication separate RV nav unit?
I have a 2021 GMC Denali XL and pulling a 25 ft Airstream International. They pair up and show on the screen but only work about 30 miles and loose connection. I have had 2 different sets of internal sensors and they do the same thing. The current set is the gm part number. Is there a booster of some sort to help? I have an aftermarket Tire Minder with screw on monitors that have a intermediate booster and it works pretty good. Any thoughts or boosters you know of? The dealership is not much help. Thanks
Sorry to hear. Sounds like a few others are having distance/range issues where the sensors aren't picking up well. You probably noticed my RV is pretty short so the distance is less. One commenter chimed in that there is a GM booster out there, but personally I have not been able to find any part number or further info on it when researching that topic. It seems like all the other aftermarket systems have boosters, so in theory if one could match up the same frequency of the TPMS sensors to an aftermarket version...maybe that could reproduce the frequency? Sorry I'm not more help on this one. You'll have to report back if you learn more.
Thanks. I have heard of others looking but no definite, Other boosters should work but nothing definite. My Tire Minder booster doesn't work with it. It's not overly far but I don't know if the aluminum build of the Airstream makes a difference. Thanks for your help
I tried to add these to a 35’ fifth wheel but the distance was to far and wouldn’t read the back axle.
Oh shucks, that is disappointing. 35 foot isn't too long either. Thanks for sharing.
@@AdventureRocks I call Schrader who makes75% of the GM TPMs they say 23 ‘ is max but have had some at greater distance that work
@@timsmiththesmiths8106 Wow 23' sounds a little short. I know on my last RAM and 44' fifth wheel I measured 28' from rear axle of truck to rear trailer tire and it worked flawlessly. I wonder if other factors like propane tanks or metal objects significantly reduce it.
@@AdventureRocks that’s possible, I do know that GM does not make a booster/repeater for this system so I just decided against it, which is a shame but not going to spend the money for install then not have it work
@@timsmiththesmiths8106 The receiver is mounted behind the license plates on these trucks. Dumb location. I've seen posts from guys who have fabbed up some simple drop brackets to mount this sensor down lower with great results.
Part # for these?
It appears there are a few different part numbers. I ordered mine as part of the original build so 4x came with truck. But, if you have the trailering package with receiver on truck already, you should be able to buy just the sensors. Oftentimes they come in a set of 2x: Part No.: 86803857 - Trailer Tire Pressure Monitor Sensors (XL8 - 433 MHz). But, double check with your VIN just to make sure it's a match as there are a few variations.
Does your truck tpms show temp too?
No just pressure in truck tires.
The Ford system is about $600. Overpriced but necessary.
@@reberhardt wow, that does seem expensive. I think it was $445 on my 2021 RAM 3500.
Nope balance all tires that exceed 35 mph. It will extend tire life and the life of your trailer suspension. Plus you can if the tire is bad to begin with on the balancer.