We rely on them. RV tires. Without tires, RVers wouldn’t get out of the driveway, much less travel throughout this wonderful country.
But did you ever consider that RV tires can do more than simply take us from here to waaay over there? It’s true. Read on to see for yourself.
Reveals RVer’s personality
Tire covers for your RV spare tire do double duty. Of course, they protect your spare from road grime and debris. However, if your spare RV tire rides on the rear of your rig, a cover can show your personality to the world! Or, at least to that part of the world where you travel.
Tire covers can be silly or sentimental, boorish or beautiful. No matter which design you choose, fellow road riders will get a glimpse at your personality. Here are a few examples from Amazon. You can even design your own with photos of your favorite destination, travel partners, pets, and more!
Step up assist
In order to hook our RV to our truck, someone (usually my husband) must jump up on the truck tire to reach the tongue latch and connect the trailer brake mechanism. With two bum knees, he’s not too excited about this necessary part of RVing.
A tire step makes the job so much easier! A tire step is a simple but clever idea. One part slips over the truck tire and the other part functions as a step. This little boost enables my travel buddy to easily reach the fifth wheel hitch.
Stabilizers
Once we arrive at the campground, we use these tire stabilizers to reduce the “bounce” that comes when walking inside. They are easy to use, and their relatively small size means they take up little storage space.
Tire table
Another way RV tires can do more than roll us down the highway is to support this tire table. It’s designed to slip over the RV tire and provide a solid flat surface. It’s fully adjustable and folds flat for storage.
We use the table to hold board games, snacks, and even eat an occasional meal here if our site lacks a picnic table. We also like to place a fan on the table and face the fan near our entry door. The breeze keeps mosquitoes and other flying insects away from the door.
Wheel lock for security
Our RV tires also offer security. With this Chock and Lock, we know our rig is as secure as we can make it.
How about you?
Have you discovered additional tire products or hacks that make RVing easier? Tell us in the comments below.
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X-chocks do reduce forward/backward sway, but do little for bounce as you are still supported by springs. Other stabilizers are needed to control bounce. Built in stabilizers and levelers do an okay job. But with 9 winters, the tool that did the best job were ratchet strap stabilizers. Really you need 3. One on each long side of the frame (not slide rooms) and one at 90 degrees (frame behind rear bumper). Not worth the time for short-stays, but great if stationary for awhile.
Thanks Gail. I don’t have a spare tire on the back, but I like the sugary donut look!
I came across a tire shop in Alabama that was selling tires with raised white lettering proclaiming, “Roll Tide”, or “War Eagle”, depending on which university you “declare” with. Hey, these people are serious about it … Don’t even think about playing it safe; you must declare or you are in big trouble! At least that’s what my AL grandkids tell me.