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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.
Maintenance & Repair

Nitrogen in tires: Why pay for tire air when it is FREE?

Roger Marble - 7
Some folks still "buy" (or fall for) snake oil. The dictionary defines "snake oil" as "a product, policy, etc., of little real worth or...
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Back to basics: “What tires do I need for my RV?”

Roger Marble - 2
There seems to be some confusion on tire selection for RV applications. As a Tire Design Engineer with more than 45 years of experience,...
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Tire inflation hose extender: What’s best and how to use it

Roger Marble - 2
I recently received this question from RVtravel.com reader Michael V.: "What is the easiest way (tools, parts, technique, education, practices) to add air to the...
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RV Tire Safety: What does tire ‘cold inflation’ mean?

Roger Marble - 8
OK, I know I have covered this before, but I still get some folks who either missed my posts or think what they remember...
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Some miscellaneous but very important tire info for RV owners

Roger Marble - 3
What to do with tire date codes We all know how to "read" the Date Code on our tires, with the last 4 digits standing...
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Learn the basics of setting tire pressure and testing TPMS

Roger Marble - 1
Assuming you confirm your RV load every year or so, I suggest you do the following. While getting scale readings, with the RV loaded to...
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Sidewall bulge equals bad tire? Probably not

Roger Marble - 3
Here are comments from Dave on an RV forum, regarding tire sidewall bulge: Do not get bullied by either the RV manufacturer or the tire...
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The importance of knowing your RV’s ‘4-corner weights’

Roger Marble - 3
If you have been paying attention to information on tires in RV application, you probably have heard the phrase "4-corner weights." Let's dig into...
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If I upsize my RV’s tires, can I lower their inflation?

Roger Marble - 4
I recently received this question from an RVtravel.com reader regarding using larger tires with lower inflation to get a more comfortable ride while maintaining...
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Do you think tires ‘magically’ fail? Here are some facts

Roger Marble - 7
As I monitor a number of RV Forums, I continue to see where someone posts about a tire failure. What then follows are dozens...
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RV Tire Safety: Is a ‘tire plug’ an acceptable repair? Important info

Roger Marble - 8
Should you "plug" your tire to repair it? This question is an oldie but a goody. I was just asked again about plugging tires. This...
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How to make your RV tires last longer

Roger Marble - 6
The part of RV life we love to hate: taking care of or replacing old, damaged or worn out tires. One thing is true...
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