How to Prevent TireMinder from Draining Battery of Tow Vehicle Potentially

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I see reports of this draining the vehicles battery. How is it powered and how can you prevent battery drain?

asked by: Vick

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Expert Reply:

We have not had any issues with our customers and the TireMinder i10 TPMS for RVs and Trailers w/ Signal Booster # TM56FR draining trailer batteries but a great idea is to run a length of 10 gauge wire like part # 10-1-1 from the 12 volt accessory pin of your 7-way (1:00 position) to the positive battery post and it'll be topped off from our tow vehicle as you are driving.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

There sure is! Since your trailer does not have a repeater dock you will need to install the repeater dock included with the Tire Linc TPMS for RVs and Trailers w/ Signal Booster #LC37VR and wire it to the battery of your RV. You will need to…

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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Answer 8

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Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

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Answer 12

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