tyre pressure monitor

[Barkas]

Evenin All....Some cars come fitted with a tyre pressure monitoring system to warn of any slow or sudden deflation,is there any such system to purchase that can be fitted to a caravan.

 

[MowCopKen]

Try eBay - I searched under tyre pressure valve caps

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Pressure-guard-20-42psi-tyre-pressure-valve-caps_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1301Q7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem220290933782QQitemZ220290933782QQsalenotsupported

 

[Lutz]

I think Barkas was referring to a system that can be monitored from inside the car while on the move. Here's an example of one on the market:

http://www.tyresave.co.uk/smartire.html

 

[M600GRD]

Regardless of technology available, when blow out of a tyre occurs I do honestly believe you will detect it at the same nano second any device will warn you of it! As for slow deflation of a tyre, I rely on experience to tell me that it ain't handling right. In my opinion, for what it is worth, I feel there is far too much reliance on gadgets these days which are no substitute for experience!

Cheers

Graeme

 

[Lutz]

If you have a favourable weight ratio it is unlikely that you will detect a slow puncture while driving because you will get accustomed to any deterioration in handling characteristics until they have reached such a critical state that it's too late anyway. I'd certainly invest in a tyre pressure monitoring system rather than Tyron bands.