TPMS compatible with in-dash nav/reversing camera/dvd player.

Your question is a brand new concept to the discussion. T'is not something we've seen before other than as an add-on to existing on board systems offered by Polaris, VMS and others.

Given the websites you provide links to don't even indicate a price or an Australian distributor, I'd be cautious about their level of exposure (and therefore acceptance and experience) to the Australian market .

Have you looked at existing wireless TPMS systems? Something that has market exposure and experience within the 4x4 market in Oz may be a preferred option for you.

TPMS Systems Review

Cheers Mick

I've been looking at similar. The ORO one can be had direct from China for about $330 delivered (depends on the exchange rate). I couldn't find any technical info in the quick look that I did but presume that it interfaces through the reversing camera or other video input to the headunit. The image generation is done by the TPMS receiver so the headunit doesn't need any change or software for a "TPMS readout screen".

I had an external unit in the Pajero a few years back (made by AVN) that used the replacement valve sensors. On one hand I prefered this arrangement as there was no external transmitter, the Schrader valve operation wasn't interfered with, you could monitor pressure when inflating and the temperature was accurate. The downside was that when the transmitter battery died the tyre needed to be unseated and the transmitter replaced.

Watching with interest.

Frenchman
Thanks for bringing the Steelmate to my attention. I have used a couple of TPMS systems and regard that as vital equipment. Sadly, the monitor is just another gizmo clogging an already complicated cockpit. It looks like a 747 but designed by a bower bird. I use a superseded iPhone for several functions so the iOS version of the Steelmate looks very attractive. At just over $200 I will give it a go and report back on how useful it is.

Bob

Hi guys,

Thanks for the replys. Definitely keen on a TPMS as they are a great safety feature. Also very keen on something that integrates with current systems and keeps the car uncluttered with good ergonomics.

After getting my hands on both user manuals it seems they work in similar ways. The TPMS box creates the imagery and you plug this into your screen input. Your reversing camera etc plugs into the TPMS enabling it to cut in when required and show the data when in an alarm state.

The oro can be purchased through http://www.tpms.com.au and the steelmate has a dealer in Sydney you can access through the site. Unfortunately it seems that the oro has more setting features ie you set max and min pressure and temp but the steelmate only let's you set pressure limits. However I like the remote mount one push button that the steelmate comes with that means you can have the info on hand at a push.

For info the steelmate is 260ish and the oro is 400ish from the website (could do better internationally) have seen them on eBay too.

As echucan bob says they also have units that can send to iOS devices so if you are using an iPad etc for navigation this is also a nifty solution. I have no affiliation etc, just impressed with the design.

My concern is reception when the box is in behind the dash. I will come back and report when decide and let you know.

Frenchman