Discamper 394 Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 Check the PSI on your tires before and every time you go on a trip. I hope the Board makes a page so everyone can see it. Today I was checking on my TT and I saw a TT coming back, not good. The right side had a Tire blowout taking out the fender and some of the side of the TT and it also took out the mounting bracket and the upright of the awning. So check our tires all the time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 Great advice! When we were kids my parents rented a MH and took us to Florida.Question - how many tow trucks does it take to change a tire on the side of the highway in NC?Answer?31st to come and realize it's the wrong size truck.2nd to come get stuck in the soft shoulder3rd to pull everyone out and actually change the tire.3 hours and worrying if Dad was ever coming back after he got into the van with the big family, window a/c unit and the recliner instead of van seats (this was before cell phones were everywhere) and we were back on the road.Our very first camper (long story, but we'd never actually planned to tow it) got a flat on I4 in the middle or Orlando during heavy traffic.And yep, you guessed it, it was the OUTSIDE tire that DH had to change while I stood there in my tie dye shirt trying to make sure everyone saw us, and alternating between nagging him to get his butt tucked in further and HURRY UP BEFORE WE GET KILLED!It bears repeating...Check your tires! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ImDownWithDisney 342 Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 I agree 100%! I check psi every day of travel, and I also check tire and hub temps at every stop with an IR thermometer. Overkill? Maybe, but I learned the hard way about Chinese tires and improper inflation. I also would like to add to change out tires every 5 years or sooner, regardless of tread depth. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ftwildernessguy 778 Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 I just put a tire pressure monitoring system on my trailer and truck. It's not the answer to everything, but hopefully will give me advance warning before a blowout. In addition to checking pressures, it is a good idea to check wheel temps at every stop. Infrared temp gauges can be picked up at most auto parts stores relatively inexpensively. Now the tires and wheels will get hot, but what you are looking for is a significant variation in temperature between tires or wheels. Don't get upset, however, if it registers hot by a wheel near the exhaust pipe. That had me pretty upset the first time I checked wheel temps on my truck on a trip last year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Discamper 394 Posted August 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 I agree 100%! I check psi every day of travel, and I also check tire and hub temps at every stop with an IR thermometer. Overkill? Maybe, but I learned the hard way about Chinese tires and improper inflation. I also would like to add to change out tires every 5 years or sooner, regardless of tread depth.It not over kill I need to get one of those IF thermometers hub temp is also a fail piont in travel with a TT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BRDof3...Rob 40 Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 I picked up a portable air compressor last year that fits in the pass-through compartment. I check before every trip, I can take it to the storage lot if the TT has been sitting there for a while, and I take it with me if I'm gone for longer than a weekend. It's nothing major, but it will handle the TT tires. You can't prevent a blow-out but you can reduce the odds a bit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 I check my tire pressure constantly, cause I've seen where a blown tire can literally total a T@B to where it's not even salvageable. I replaced my tires at 4 years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Discamper 394 Posted August 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 I find It hard to get air to fill my TT min tire psi is 65 amd max is 95psi I keep mine at 85psi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ImDownWithDisney 342 Posted August 14, 2011 Report Share Posted August 14, 2011 I picked up a 6 gallon 150 psi pancake style Bostich compressor last year. My old compressor would not put 110 psi into the G614's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BouncingTiggers 98 Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 I check them before we head out & before we head home. I carry a small portable air compressor in the storage bay but I hope to never need it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 I check all tires before every trip. Also make sure lug nuts are tight Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lizzy Dorie 777 1 Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 I check all tires before every trip. Also make sure lug nuts are tightOur TT is a 2009 and last year we had to replace a tire because the sidewall was splitting. We check our tires prior to leaving as well, but I was wondering about the Lug Nuts, How often are they supposed to be greased? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roller ... aka Ed 351 Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Our TT is a 2009 and last year we had to replace a tire because the sidewall was splitting. We check our tires prior to leaving as well, but I was wondering about the Lug Nuts, How often are they supposed to be greased?First we have a thread about lubing your ball - http://www.fortfiends.net/forum/topic/1693-do-you-lube/Now you want to get started on greasing your nuts?!? :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Our TT is a 2009 and last year we had to replace a tire because the sidewall was splitting. We check our tires prior to leaving as well, but I was wondering about the Lug Nuts, How often are they supposed to be greased?Please, please Do Not grease your lug nuts. This will only cause the lug nuts to loosen. Check before every trip to make sure all lug nuts are tight. If you should get a flat tire on the road, stop after 25 to 50 miles and check to make sure that they are staying tight.If you have any more questions I will get an answer from Mike for you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BouncingTiggers 98 Posted August 15, 2011 Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 Please, please Do Not grease your lug nuts. This will only cause the lug nuts to loosen. Yeah you never want to grease your nuts. It just makes things messy for no reason. :rofl3: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Discamper 394 Posted August 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2011 I can say I put new tires on my TT after two years. I well now do it every 3 years to me it is the best Investment. I stop every few 100 miles and check the hubs by touch and the tire heat. It's funny I have never done it just driving my car but do it when towing Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lizzy Dorie 777 1 Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 I can say I put new tires on my TT after two years. I well now do it every 3 years to me it is the best Investment. I stop every few 100 miles and check the hubs by touch and the tire heat. It's funny I have never done it just driving my car but do it when towingI wonder then if it isn't a good idea to just go ahead and replace them next spring before our trip to the fort? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lizzy Dorie 777 1 Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 First we have a thread about lubing your ball - http://www.fortfiends.net/forum/topic/1693-do-you-lube/Now you want to get started on greasing your nuts?!? :rofl2:Behave!!! :o Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BouncingTiggers 98 Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 First we have a thread about lubing your ball - http://www.fortfiends.net/forum/topic/1693-do-you-lube/All I can say is I had nothing to do with that thread being derailed. :rofl3: :rofl3: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Discamper 394 Posted August 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 I wonder then if it isn't a good idea to just go ahead and replace them next spring before our trip to the fort? I would say every 3 years if you go over that and there is a problem with lots of damage to your TT or MH did save any money. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lizzy Dorie 777 1 Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 I would say every 3 years if you go over that and there is a problem with lots of damage to your TT or MH did save any money.Very true Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lizzy Dorie 777 1 Posted August 16, 2011 Report Share Posted August 16, 2011 All I can say is I had nothing to do with that thread being derailed. :rofl3: :rofl3:Guilty by association >:D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ftwildernessguy 778 Posted August 20, 2011 Report Share Posted August 20, 2011 Planning a trip next weekend and am doing my usual preflight check. Had the valve stems replaced recently with metal stems at the dealer 8 miles away, so I decided I better check the lug nut torques. The factory spec is 120 ftlbs. What were mine torqued to? 50 ftlbs! Another disaster avoided by preventive maintenance. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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