Roger Marble

Roger Marble
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http://www.RVTireSafety.net
Retired Tire Design and Forensic Engineer w/50+ years of experience. Currently has Class-C RV. Previous Truck Camper, Winnie Brave, Class-C & 23' TT. Also towed race car w/ 23' open trailer and in 26' Closed trailer. While racing he set lap records at 6 different tracks racing from Lime Rock, CT, to Riverside, CA, and Daytona to Mosport, Canada. Taught vehicle handling to local Police Depts.

Internal vs. external TPMS temperature test results for warm weather

RV Tire Safety with RV tire expert Roger Marble Previously I posted the test results for my comparison of internal versus external sensor TPM systems. The...

Selecting alternate or replacement tires for large, heavy trailers

RV Tire Safety with RV tire expert Roger Marble I found a thread on a forum for folks who own large, heavy 5th wheel trailers. This...

Are tire pressure monitoring systems really of much value?

RV Tire Safety with RV tire expert Roger Marble Some people still question the need or value of using a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). Some...

TPMS temperature readings: Important or not?

RV Tire Safety with RV tire expert Roger Marble As a tire engineer, I see little reason to present the temperature of the tire pressure monitoring...

Preparing for and filing a tire failure complaint and claim

RV Tire Safety with RV tire expert Roger Marble Following are the steps you need to take ahead of time to be prepared in case of...

Tire loading and inflation for Airstream and similar trailers

RV Tire Safety with RV tire expert Roger Marble One of the forums I follow is on Airstream trailers. There was a post from an owner...

Setting motorhome tire inflation for “newbie” RVer

RV Tire Safety with RV tire expert Roger Marble Question: Recently read a forum post that said: "We are moving across the United States for our FIRST...

ST-type tire speed ratings – One man’s opinion

RV Tire Safety with RV tire expert Roger Marble Let's see if I can bring some Science and Engineering facts and history to this issue of...

Tire info in owner’s manual and on certification label

RV Tire Safety with RV tire expert Roger Marble I have been looking at the "Tire Placard" aka Vehicle Certification Label for a number of 5th...

ST tire belt separation “autopsy”

RV Tire Safety with RV tire expert Roger Marble This info is from an inspection I did awhile ago. Some may find it informative. A...

How do I set inflation on my tow vehicle and RV tires?

RV Tire Safety with RV tire expert Roger Marble Got this PM from someone who reads RV forums: Good evening. I'm looking for some professional advice....

New RV owner asks: How much inflation in my tires?

RV Tire Safety with RV tire expert Roger Marble I recently read yet another forum post on the topic of "How much inflation should I...