How to choose the right TPMS for my caravan?

Choosing the right Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) for your caravan is a crucial step to enhance safety, prevent costly blowouts, and improve fuel efficiency on your travels. A TPMS provides real-time, Accurate information about your caravan's tyre pressure and temperature, allowing you to address issues before they become major, Alarming problems.

The Critical Need: Why Caravans Must Have TPMS & How to choose the right TPMS

Caravans and trailers place significant, Unsurpassed strain on tyres, especially during long journeys. Without a TPMS, slow punctures, dangerous under-inflation, or overheating tyres can go unnoticed until it's too late. A quality system like Flatmate-TPMS can:

• Prevent Accidents: By detecting leaks and abnormal pressures before they lead to catastrophic blowouts.

• Save Fuel and Money: Properly inflated tyres can significantly improve fuel economy and drastically Extend Tyre Life by preventing uneven wear and tear.

• Increase Safety: Provides alerts to hazardous tyre conditions, ensuring Peace of Mind on the road.

Flatmate-TPMS: Engineered for Your Caravan's Needs

Flatmate-TPMS eliminates the guesswork by offering Flexibility and focusing on the core features most important to Australian caravan owners, like Retiree Rita.

1. Sensor Choice: Flexibility and Protection

We understand caravan owners need a choice between convenience and maximum durability but how to choose the right TPMS for my caravan?

• External Sensors (Cap Sensors): The most Popular and Practical choice for most caravanners.

  • Pros: Easy and Quick DIY Installation—they screw directly onto your valve stems. They are generally less expensive and can be easily moved between the car and the van.

  • Cons: Can be more vulnerable to physical damage or theft (though many come with locking nuts).

• Internal Sensors:

  • Pros: More Protected from damage and theft, generally considered more Accurate as they measure pressure directly from inside the tyre.

  • Cons: Requires Professional Installation (tyre removal and rebalancing) and is generally more costly.

2. Key Features You Can Rely On

The Flatmate-TPMS range is built with these essential features to dominate the challenges of long-distance towing:

Feature	Flatmate-TPMS Commitment	Importance for Caravans
Sensor Capacity	Our systems accommodate 6, 8, or even 10+ sensors (like the Aura and Guardian models) to monitor the caravan, spare, and tow vehicle simultaneously.	Essential for monitoring the most vulnerable tyres—those on the trailer.
Pressure Range	Our systems handle the Higher Inflation Pressures often required for heavy caravan tyres (e.g., often over 50 PSI).	Verifies your sensors can read accurately within your caravan's recommended range.
Temperature Monitoring	All our systems provide alerts for High Temperature, which is a Crucial precursor to a catastrophic blowout.	Alerts you to overheating tyres, often caused by wheel bearing or brake issues.
Signal Strength	We offer integrated solutions and compatible signal boosters (repeaters) to ensure Strong, Reliable communication for longer rigs (e.g., over 7-8 metres).	A strong signal prevents dropouts and ensures continuous Real-Time Monitoring from the rear tyres.
Display Options	Choose between simple Dashboard Mounting (like the Aura and Guardian) or user-friendly in-cab display options, often with convenient solar power and USB backup.	Ensures the driver is alerted with clear Visual and Audible Alarms.

The Flatmate-TPMS Advantage: Unconditional Confidence

We don't just sell components; we offer a Complete, Guaranteed Solution.

• Damage Prevention Beyond Tyres: Preventing a tyre blowout also protects the caravan itself from potentially Thousands of Dollars worth of damage that can occur if a blown tyre hits the bodywork.

• Insurance Benefits: Some insurance providers may even offer a small discount on premiums for vehicles fitted with a TPMS that measures both pressure and temperature, reflecting the Increased Safety.

• The Right Choice: By following this guide and choosing a reliable system like Flatmate-TPMS, you take a proactive step towards a safer, more economical, and less stressful caravanning experience.