RV Tire Pressure - Quick And Easy!
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- Опубликовано: 16 окт 2024
- Learn a fast and simple system for getting accurate RV tire pressure in just minutes.
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I installed a TPMS system on my 5th wheel and truck before taking delivery of the rig. Worth every penny.
You are right, aTPMS is a great addition for many RVers. But they aren't cheap, so this video was about how to make checking tire pressure as easy as possible until a TPMS becomes affordable.
On my inside tires, I put extenders which made it much easier to check or fill the tire. Nice video, thanks.
That's a good idea! Dual rear wheels are a challenge for checking tire pressures.
Preciate UR willingness to assist all who care to pay attention....
Thanks for watching the video and leaving such positive feedback Richard. It's much appreciated!
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Thanks for the sub Tom. There's a lot of videos on my channel now. So enjoy them and let me know if I can help with anything as you go.
Thanks Duane. I had never heard of tire gators... I will definitely be getting some of those. Next to proper hitching of our travel trailer there is nothing that concerns me more than the state of my tires going down the road. These tips are going to make checking them just a little bit easier.
Actually I had not heard about valve stem gators either until I stumbled across them on Amazon one day. They have made my tire inflation and pressure checking much easier. And I agree with you that keeping an eye on our RV tires is a high priority. I know that it isn't the most fun thing to do, but it is one of the most important things we can do for RV safety.Thanks for the great comment!
I worked on heavy equipment and heavy trucks for many years. One safety item i learned was the number of fatalities every year from tire inflation. I carry a compressor because finding an air hose at a gas station that you can get to is next to impossible. When airing up tires always stand as far away from the sidewall as possible. Stay to the tread part of the tire. Sidewall blowouts kill mechanics and tire techs every year.
Those are good suggestions Robin. I also carry an air compressor for my tires. I would never trust such an important task to gas station units. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us!
Thank you!! You as professional as always. One question I'd like you to comment on: The federal certification tag stamped on my Fleetwood Revolution specifies that front tire pressure (cold) should be 120 PSI. The tire itself ( a Toyo) says 125 PSI to be the max pressure. I am sure on the road at high temp climate the temperature in the tire will be considerably higher. What do we do in this case? What is the correct pressure to apply before a journey is about to begin? Thanks
Hi Jaime. The information you find on the manufacturer's data chart is what you should use in most cases for tire size and for tire pressure. It's the recommendation that the manufacturer is making for the safe operation of your particular RV. The tire pressure stamped on the sidewall of the tire is the maximum cold tire pressure that should never be exceeded when filling the tire with air when it has not been used on the road yet. It's best to inflate the tire in the morning before it has a chance to warm too much in the sun too. But as you drive the tire it will exceed the cold tire pressure significantly as it goes down the highway and heats up during the day. That is to be expected and shouldn't be a concern. So let's review. Follow the manufacturers tire pressure recommendations and never exceed the cold tire pressure found on the tire sidewall when inflating your tires before a trip. I hope that helps.
@@RVInspectionAndCare thank you very much! The NRVIA inspector finished the inspection a few days ago and sent me the report ; he was actually impressed with the way the previous owner took good care of my new to me RV so I’m a happy man! I’ll follow your recommendations, thanks again
@@jaimelopez3991 So glad to hear that Jaime. Isn't it a good feeling to know that you bought an RV that you know is in great shape?
You bet! I can’t just imagine how good is yours! Since you have the experience that you’ve learned over the years
Excellent post!
Glad you enjoyed it Dale!
Could you put a 90 degree extender on the valve first? Then put the gator cap on the extension?
I suppose that is possible. But it would have to be a metal extender, not a braided one. And I would recommend testing it first to make sure that it works and there are no leaks before using it on a daily basis. I hope that helps.
My 5th wheel trailer dual axle GVWR is 10,000lbs. My actual weight loaded is 8300lbs. My tires are Goodyear Endurance ST225/75/15. The max cold PSI is 80lbs. With a light load on my trailer what PSI should I have in my tires. The max 80lbs or since I have a light load maybe 70lbs?
Ideal tire pressure is related to how much weight the tire is supporting. The first step is to consult the Goodyear Endurance tire load chart and using the actual weight on each axle, see what tire pressure is recommended for the weight your tires are supporting. I believe the chart you need can be found here - www.goodyearrvtires.com/pdfs/rv_inflation.pdf
What if you have TPMS system and the simulated wheel cover (hubcaps) blocks the valves? Do you remove them to add air each time?
I found some metal valve extenders to bring the valve out farther from the wheel and they have worked well for me. They were made by Wheel Masters. If you search for them on Amazon, you should be able to find them pretty easily. They come in various lengths too.
drill a hole for the extender maybe
Hi good video, where can I get the two parts?
Hi Sam. There are links to all of the items I recommended in the video in the video's description. Just click on the links there to find out more about them. Thanks for watching!
Would have been useful to show the act of checking pressure, and filling/topping off, the tires - particularly the inside rear tires.
Thanks for the suggestion Allan. I might update that video anyway.
You are awesome!
Thanks so much Lisa. I'm glad the video was helpful for you!
How can you find the stems
The tire valve stems are usually located in an opening in the wheel area.
What are you saying? Are you saying tire valve gator?
Yes.