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.
