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After posting that story about the horrific motor home accident near my home, I talked about tires. And for all my high-falutin' talk about being the "Tire Nazi," I just realized something. The rear tires on my MH have aged out and need to be replaced.

Now. (Talk about the cobbler's children ...)

Isn't that a kick in the head?

For the newbies, motor home tires "age out" before they wear out. So it's suggested that every six years you replace MH tires -- whether you want to or not -- because after six years they begin to rot. You can tell how old your tires are by looking at the DOT brand on the sidewalls. They show what month and year a tire was manufactured. When you buy tires (or are looking to buy a MH) look at the date. Often tires can be two or more years old by the time you bought them.

For the newbies, I also recommend you invest in a good tire gauge -- like the kind truckers use. Then check your pressure early every morning when the tires are cold & you're preparing to head out. If you don't have valve extenders to help you check/fill your inside dually, have them installed. Makes you more likely to check them when you are doing your "rounds."

Anyway, that's my spiel as the now-reformed "Tire Nazi." Travel safely, my friends.

When I bought the tires I have now ... which are commercial grade truck tires ... I was told the age isn't as important to me, as these tires are meant for trucks carrying heavier loads than my weight. I was also told that the rigs that SIT on tires without moving at least monthly will have more tire problems (the tires with the weight will tend to "flatten") which happened to me after my last 7 month stay in PA. So I try to at least drive up and back a little every month to move the tires when I'm staying (like now) for extended times and not pulling out at all. (Loved that visit to Q last winter which helped that long stay). And those of you with your rigs in storage ... you should be aware of this also. Move the rig so the tires don't have the same spot with all the weight all the time.

Think we should move this to maintenance?

And good to bring it up again Janice. We all tend to forget somethings ... some important things. Good to notice before they cause us trouble.

I finally installed a tire pressure monitor system before our Christmas trip to Florida. I can't tell you what peace of mind it is to be able to look at the green light and not have to check my tires every morning. As much as I cuss that thing when I have to reset it, I still love it.

Martha

Acadianmom wrote:I finally installed a tire pressure monitor system before our Christmas trip to Florida. I can't tell you what peace of mind it is to be able to look at the green light and not have to check my tires every morning. As much as I cuss that thing when I have to reset it, I still love it.

Martha

Just remember, that system will probably NOT inform you in advance of a blowout.

Acadianmom wrote:I finally installed a tire pressure monitor system before our Christmas trip to Florida. I can't tell you what peace of mind it is to be able to look at the green light and not have to check my tires every morning. As much as I cuss that thing when I have to reset it, I still love it.

Martha

My daughter was telling me about these today she has them ordered and think I will as well
sounds like it at least gives you help in knowing what to do
I need a lesson in basics like testing tires after all that was dh's job it was outside
sheila