Tires

There’s nothing more critical to our safety as RVers than rolling on tires with proper tire inflation pressure. Unfortunately, checking tire pressure can be challenging on some RVs due to the length, position, or angle of their tire valve stems. RV valve stem extenders exist for exactly these types of situations. Today we’re taking a …

If you have a tire blowout, your natural tendency might be to hit the brakes and try to pull off the road. But, in fact, that’s the most dangerous course of action you could take. Today we’re covering a super important safety topic: what to do — and what NOT to do — in the …

If you carry a spare tire on your rig, you need an RV spare tire cover. Boring? Maybe. Then again… maybe not! Today we’re looking into why it’s important to have a cover for your RV’s spare tire. And while we’re at it, we’ll also take a look at how your RV’s spare tire cover …

Today’s post is all about super single tires — one large tire that does the job of two — and the pros and cons of opting for this setup. We’re all familiar with dual tires on the rear axle of trucks, buses, and larger motorhomes. You’ve probably heard of a “dually” pickup truck, which gets …

RV tires are such a critical safety topic that we talk about them a lot. You may have read our recent post entitled Why Do RV Tires Blow Out? What Can I Do to Prevent It? Most of us are aware that the loss of steering control that can occur after a front tire blowout can …

Whether you’ve got a motorhome, travel trailer, or 5th wheel, it’s extremely important to understand how to minimize the possibility of a tire blowout and what to do if one should occur. But, why do RV tires blow out? Tire blowouts are more common on RVs than you may think, and there are a number …

The fact that RVs are often stored or unused for long periods of time means that tire dry rot can be an issue. But what exactly is tire dry rot and how can you identify it on your tires? Can it be prevented? Is it safe to drive for a while on dry rotted tires …

You’re likely well aware that the safety of your RV and, more importantly, that of you and your family, are riding (literally) on your RV’s tires. Despite the importance of the topic, RV tire pressure is among the most widely misunderstood aspects of RVing. How is it that the details of such a critical safety …

There’s a lot to an RV. It’s a house-on-wheels, after all. It has a plumbing system, an electrical system, even an HVAC system. But, when you get right down to brass tacks as they say, there’s nothing on your RV more important than your tires. With an RV, not only does your home sit on …

A spare tire is pretty important insurance when you’re driving or towing an RV. You’ve got lots of tires to concern yourself with, and tire blowouts aren’t as uncommon as we’d all like. The other issue is the fact that, depending on the size of the tires on your RV, you may have difficulty locating …

An RV TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) is a safety feature that not only protects you (and everyone riding in and around your RV while you’re on the road), but it also helps to keep your tires in tip-top condition, a goal near-and-dear to the hearts of RVers… for many reasons. So, today’s post is …

After nearly two decades on the road, we’ve gotten pretty good at finding gear, tricks, tips, and motorhome accessories to make RVing more enjoyable. Traveling, living, and working on the road for this long means recognizing ways to make your life easier and taking advantage of them. In today’s post, we’re sharing ten great ideas …

Some RV owners may question whether RV tire covers are worth using. You may not even think about using RV tire covers until you see someone else in the campground putting them on. During our 18+ years of full-time RVing, we’ve used our RV tire covers as often as possible, and our tires have benefitted …

When you’re driving or hauling an RV down the road and you discover that one of your tires is low on air, it’s not always convenient to find a gas station air hose that’s easily accessible to your large vehicle. Or imagine being camped on the shores of a tranquil mountain lake, and you decide …

Tire Pressure (& Temperature) Monitoring Systems are a must-have piece of safety gear on an RV. We wouldn’t leave home without ours! While we’ve always used a TPMS, we started having some issues with our old system, which led us to start looking for a new one. It had been so long since we got …