Tyrepal

Hurdsey replied on 18/10/2016 20:54

Posted on 18/10/2016 20:54

Does anybody here use tyrepal and what is your opinion?

I've had one about a year now and had numerous problems with the sensors, it always seems to be the N/s rear that stops sensing, i've done all the sensible checks, de-select, re-select, new batteries, swap them around but every so often the n/r rear one stops sensing.

I have sent the whole kit back to tyrepal once, then when it was returned it worked ok for a while, then the same old story, so i sent the faulty sensor back which they replaced with a newer version, i now have another sensor gone down, i took it off, tapped it on the ground a couple pf times and put it back, hey presto it worked! 5 miles later it stopped working, lol.

I dont know what to do next, any suggestions?

 

Paul

Freedom a whitebox replied on 18/10/2016 21:07

Posted on 18/10/2016 21:07

I have had problems with mine. The extra ones for the car are fine, but after and hour or so driving the nearside caravan ( internal sensor fitted to the wheel ) loses its signal and the system bleeps until I turn it off and restart it.  I have toyed with the idea of deleting it and just screwing on an external sensor. 

SteveL replied on 18/10/2016 22:16

Posted on 18/10/2016 22:16

You don't say what version you are using. I bought the TC215B with six sensors back in April. I have been using 4 on the car since and two on the caravan for about 10 weeks, during that period. To date I have had no problems and have been very happy with it. The accuracy of the readings compares very favourably with my digital hand tester.

DavidKlyne replied on 19/10/2016 00:37

Posted on 19/10/2016 00:37

I have a four sensor set on my motorhome and so far its proved OK. The only problem is that its a bit of a faff to change pressures as not only do you have to remove the sensor but also the wheel trims.

David

richardandros replied on 19/10/2016 06:01

Posted on 19/10/2016 06:01

I have the system as fitted by Baileyon the U3s and it has worked faultlessly for almost 2 years now.The only slight quirk I have noticed is that if I forget to switch the monitor on before moving off, it takes a while to register the pressures but otherwise it works OK. 

peedee replied on 19/10/2016 07:14

Posted on 19/10/2016 07:14

Read >this thread< started by me in March 2013. I currently have two systems fitted, a TC215 on my motorhome with TB99 sensors on the front expoused wheels and TC215 sensors on the rear and a TB99 system on my towed car. I have had no problems at all with the TB 99 system and sensors and both configurations have performed faultlessly since August 2015.

peedee

Hurdsey replied on 19/10/2016 20:19

Posted on 19/10/2016 20:19

Thanks for all the replies, mine is the TC215/B, with 6 sensors. It always seems to be the N/s rear that gives trouble.

Surfer replied on 20/10/2016 14:11

Posted on 20/10/2016 14:11

We have the TC215 and it is more trouble than its worth plus it being a con as the TC215 is not necessary for a twin axle caravan if your vehicle has an inbuilt tyre pressure system.  The cheaper on is more than adequate. 

If you set off it can take up to 2 miles to register the readings and if one tyre is low and you are on an A road, nowhere to stop.

A few weeks ago we only remembered to switch it on after we ahd set off.  It took nearly 30 miles before all 4 were registered.  It has been back to Tyrepal on two different occasions.  The first they could not find an issue.  The second time they found an issue with it taking a long tyre to register, but were unable to rectify the issue!

A pity there is no competition although there is another one on the market just with a different branding, but it is the same unit!

Hurdsey replied on 20/10/2016 20:24

Posted on 20/10/2016 20:24

We have the TC215 and it is more trouble than its worth plus it being a con

A pity there is no competition although there is another one on the market just with a different branding, but it is the same unit!

It's not just me that feels like that then?....lol

SteveL replied on 14/02/2017 10:52

Posted on 14/02/2017 10:52

One of the six sensors I purchased stopped transmitting after about 10 months of use. I replaced the battery but that did not solve it, so emailed TP. They emailed back a prepayed postage label, for me to return the faulty sensor, and a new one was sent within a couple of days. I think this is excellent service. The design has been somewhat modified since I purchased mine and the small anti theft screw replaced with a locking nut, for which they provided a key. The net result is that it sticks out less, so is less likely to be struck by debris or spray when you hit a puddle.

Tigi replied on 08/07/2018 21:16

Posted on 08/07/2018 21:16

TC215 - used this for 2500` without any issues to Italy and back found it reassuring to see pressures were OK. 

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