Roger Marble, Author at RV Travel

‘What tire should I buy?’ Find out here

Roger Marble - May 27, 20234

"What tire should I buy?" I get this question almost every week. I have hesitated on giving an answer as there are so many...

Maintenance & Repair

Does tire pressure change with elevation?

Roger Marble - May 20, 20232

What is the science of tire change relating to elevation? Some recent comments about the effect of taking your RV up in the mountains revealed...

Maintenance & Repair

How much air pressure do my tires really need?

Roger Marble - May 13, 20233

"How much air pressure do my tires really need?" Ya, I get this question a few times a month either here on RVtravel.com, or...

Maintenance & Repair

How heavy is your RV, really, and why does it matter?

Roger Marble - May 6, 20230

When buying an RV, owners are exposed to a number of new concerns they probably never faced with their regular passenger car. These include...

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How much longer will my RV’s tires last if I follow Roger Marble’s suggestions?

Roger Marble - April 29, 20235

Steve, a reader of RVtravel.com, asked: Just gonna say it, covering one's RV tires just for a weekend is not necessary. With that said, when...

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Why do tires fail? Our tire expert explains

Roger Marble - April 22, 20238

The vast majority of tires fail from two basic causes: Low air pressure, and/or Long-term degradation of the rubber, usually from excess heat. Low pressure...

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Important info on tire pressure increase—Don’t believe everything you read

Roger Marble - April 15, 202313

The topic of tire pressure seems to never die. I just ran across a post from an enthusiast in Europe who has the "hobby"(??) of...

Maintenance & Repair

Is inflating tires with nitrogen a good idea?

Roger Marble - April 8, 20238

I saw the following question about inflating tires with nitrogen on an RV forum: "Has anyone researched the cost, etc., of replacing the air in...

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“Max psi” on tire sidewall. What does it really mean?

Roger Marble - April 1, 20239

I know I have answered this question in the past, but maybe it was on an RV forum for a single-brand RV so not...

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How to identify impact (pothole) damage to your tire

Roger Marble - March 25, 20237

Is it impact damage to your tire or a defective tire? How can a fishing line help explain which it is? Many times the root...

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Should there be different pressure in each tire?

Roger Marble - March 18, 20235

Should there be different pressure in each tire? Well, it is a reasonable question given the fact that we tire folks tell owners of...

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Use caution if using pressure washer on or near tires

Roger Marble - March 11, 20232

Occasionally I see questions on using a pressure washer on the rubber roof of an RV. However, this post is not about using a...

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