TireMinder Smart TPMS for RVs - Signal Booster - 4 Tire Sensors

TireMinder TPMS Sensor - TPMS-APP-4

This TPMS monitors your RV's tire pressure and temperature and sends real-time info to an app on your smart device. Tire sensors run checks every 6 seconds and send alerts via Bluetooth. Early warning detections on app update every 4 minutes.

Features:

• TPMS lets you monitor your RV's tire pressure and temperature via an app on your smart device
  • Works great with your motorhome, 5th wheel, motor coach, or trailer
  • Requires iPhone, iPad, Android or other smart device with Bluetooth 4.0 iOS7+ (Apple) or KitKat 4.4+ (Android)
• Smartphone app provides early warning detection with visual and audible alerts
  • Detects blowouts, significant pressure changes, and tire temperatures exceeding 167 degrees
  • Refreshes automatically with new tire information every 4 minutes
• 4 Tire sensors check tire pressure and temperature every 6 seconds
  • Brass construction designed for use on rubber, steel, chrome, or nickel valve stems
  • Sensors install easily onto your tires' valve stems
  • Locking hardware, wrench with valve core tool, and (8) CR1632 batteries included
  • Additional sensors (sold separately) let you monitor up to 22 tires
• Bluetooth adapter receives data from tire sensors and sends it directly to your smart device
  • Provides audible and visual alerts even if your smartphone is turned off
  • Includes Micro USB cable to charge adapter using your vehicle's 12-volt accessory outlet
• Rhino booster strengthens sensor signal and eliminates electronic interference
• Storage bag included

Specs:

• Tire sensors:
  • Dimensions: 3/4" diameter x 7/8" long
  • Pressure range: 0 psi - 232 psi
  • Operating temperature range: -4 F - 185 F (-20 C - 85 C)
  • Battery life: 9 months - 14 months
• Bluetooth receiver:
  • Dimensions: 6" tall x 2-3/8" wide x 5/8" deep
  • Operating distance (with booster installed and antennae up): 100' - 120'
  • Operating frequency: 433 MHz
  • Amperage draw: 1.0 amp
  • Battery life: 2 weeks - 4 weeks
  • Battery recharge time: 6 hours
• Rhino booster dimensions: 4-1/4" tall x 2-3/8" wide x 3/4" deep
• Monitoring capacity with included sensors: 4 tires
• Booster cable: 6' 7-1/4"
• 1-Year limited warranty

This TireMinder Smart TPMS monitors the pressure and temperature level of the tires on your RV, motorhome, 5th wheel, motor coach, or trailer. The system utilizes sensors that attach to the valve stems of your tires. When a tire sensor detects an anomaly, it will wirelessly transmit an alert to the Bluetooth adapter, which relays the data to an app on your smartphone. Your smartphone will emit an audible alert to notify you of an issue and will display details regarding the anomaly. A signal booster is included to provide a constant, strong transmission, and to eliminate electronic interference.

Initial Setup

The TireMinder Smart TPMS is easy to set up and includes all of the tools and mounting hardware necessary for installation. First, attach the TireMinder sensors to the valve stems of your vehicle's tires. Next, install the Rhino signal booster in a protected area near the front or rear of your full towing setup, depending on your application. Set up the Bluetooth receiver in the cab of your tow vehicle near your smart device. Finally, install the TireMinder TPMS app from the Apple App Store or Google Play to your smart device and assign the sensor positions through the Learning Mode in the app. Once the tire sensors have been recognized by the app, you're ready to travel.

Note: Your smart device must be compatible with Bluetooth 4.0 to use the TireMinder Smart TPMS app. The app is compatible with iPhone and iPad devices running iOS 7+ and with Android devices running KitKat 4.4+.

TireMinder Smartphone App

1. Temperature Reading - Displays the current temperature of your selected tire in Fahrenheit or Celsius.
2. Pressure Reading - Displays the current pressure reading of your selected tire in psi, kPa, or BAR. Refreshes every 6 seconds. The Auto-Scroll option allows the app to scroll between all of your sensors automatically and display the pressure of each when selected. The number will display in red if there is a warning for the selected tire.
3. Tire Sensor Icon - Indicates the installed tire sensor. The icon will be white if the sensor is not activated, or green if activated. The icon will turn red if the sensor detects an issue.
4. Monitoring Mode - Shows up-to-date tire pressure information.
5. Learning Mode - Displays during sensor installation. Lets you add and remove sensors to your system by simply touching the tire icon on the screen.
6. Delete Mode - Lets you remove sensors from your system.
7. Dialog Box - Displays detailed information about received alerts from tire sensors.

App Alerts

Specific text for app alerts will display in the dialog box. Once an issue is detected and an alert is triggered, the system will check the effected sensor every 6 seconds for updated information until the issue is addressed and the readings go back to normal settings.

App Functions

The app provides multiple options for displaying your pressure and temperature readings.

Auto-Update - Triggers instantly updated pressure readings.

Auto-Scroll - Scrolls between all of your sensors so you can view pressure and temperature automatically. Cycles at a rate of 6 seconds per tire.

Auto-Search - Lets you erase all of the previous pressure and temperature readings for a specific tire and refresh to find new, updated readings.

Bluetooth Receiver

1. Antenna - Receives data from the tire sensors. Keep the antenna up and extended to maximize electronic transmission distance.
2. Power Button - Turns the receiver on and off. It is recommended that you always leave the receiver on to ensure a continuous connection between the tire sensors, receiver, and smart device. To turn the receiver off, press and hold the button for 3 seconds.
3. Bluetooth Light - The blue light blinks when it's connected, and stays solid when it's disconnected.
4. Alert Light - The red light blinks when tire issue occurs.
5. Battery Light - The orange light blinks when the battery is low, and stays solid while the battery is charging. The light turns off when the battery is fully charged.

The TireMinder RV Bluetooth receiver acts as a relay between the tire sensors and the TireMinder TPMS app. It provides visual and audible alerts when a tire issue is detected, acting as a backup monitor to the app on your smart device.

A DC adapter with a Micro USB connection is included to charge the receiver's internal lithium-ion battery, and the receiver can be used while charging. It takes about 6 hours for the adapter to fully charge. A single battery charge will last between 2 and 4 weeks, depending on how much you use it. A notification will be sent to your smart phone if the battery is running low.

Tire Sensors

1. Fasten the hex nut onto the valve stem by turning it clockwise. The nut must be positioned at least 1/4" from the top of the valve stem.
2. Thread the sensor onto the valve stem and hand-tighten.
3. Rotate the hex nut counter-clockwise towards the sensor. Use the included locking wrench to tighten the hex nut against the sensor.

Make sure your tires are inflated to the pressure level specified by the manufacturer prior to installing the sensors. These pressure levels will be used as baselines to determine the high/low pressure warnings. It's best to install the sensors when your tires are cool.

You can also install flow-through adapters (sold separately) that let you air up your tires without removing the sensors. Simply screw the adapters onto your valve stems, and screw the sensors onto the adapters.

Brass vs Aluminum Tire Sensors

Your vehicle's tires will have either rubber or metal valve stems. RVs, motorhomes, 5th wheels, and trailers will generally have rubber stems with brass valve cores or metal stems with steel, chrome, or nickel valve cores - all of which work with the TireMinder brass sensors. This TireMinder kit comes with 4 brass sensors. You will only need aluminum sensors (TM-2ALUM - sold separately) if you're towing a car or light truck with built-in TPMS and aluminum valve stems.

It's important to choose the correct TPMS sensor for your vehicle. Pairing the wrong metals together may lead to galvanic corrosion, which makes it impossible to remove the sensors from the valve stem. If this happens, you will need to replace the valve stem or, in some cases, the whole tire. Matching the sensors to the construction of your valve stems will ensure the sensors won't corrode.

Rhino Signal Booster

The TireMinder Rhino signal booster improves the signal strength and range of the sensors. It has dual Hi-Db antennas that let the booster cut through signal interference coming from wireless electronic devices used in surrounding automobiles. It also ensures that the link from the sensors to the Bluetooth adapter is strong and continuous. This is crucial for operating the TPMS on large vehicles such as RVs, 5th wheels, or motorhomes. The unit has a green light on the front panel to indicate it has power and a blue light that blinks when it transmits a signal.

Even though the booster is weatherproof, you'll want to install it in a protected area on the underside of your vehicle to prevent corrosion. For a towable RV or camper, the optimal mounting location for the booster is toward the front. For a larger, drivable motorhome or RV, the optimal mounting location is toward the rear. This allows the booster to communicate clearly with all of the tire sensors. Other possible mounting locations for the booster include your battery compartment, attached to your license plate light, or on the front of your car hauler.

Once you've mounted your booster in a good location, connect the red power wire and black ground wire to a 12-volt or 24-volt power supply line. The booster needs to be mounted securely to reduce vibration. Zip-ties are included to fasten the booster and wires to your vehicle or trailer.

TM22131 TireMinder RV Tire Pressure Monitoring System for Smartphone - 4 Transmitters - Bluetooth

Alternate part number: TPMS-APP-4

Installation Details