Tag: RV Tire Safety
RV Tire Safety: What is so “special” about RV trailer tires, anyway?
By Roger Marble
Are RV trailer tires exempt from the physical laws of the universe? What is so special about RV trailers that would make...
RV Tire Safety: Can a “sealant” to prevent flat tires cause problems?
By Roger Marble
I just read a tale of woe from a motorhome owner who appears to have been sold a tire sealant that caused...
RV Daily Tips. Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Issue 1508
Welcome to another edition of RV Travel’s Daily Tips newsletter. Here you’ll find helpful RV-related and living tips from the pros, travel advice,...
Should you balance your travel trailer tires?
By Russ and Tiña De Maris
Tire balance may be one of the most hotly debated subjects among RVers. Motorhomers will agree, balancing tires on...
Rough Road Ahead: Four essential tips to avoid the bumps
By Gail Marsh
There are four key things to remember when you hit rough roads. You know, those bone-jarring, washboard-like highways where you hold your...
RV Tire Safety: “I need bigger wheels for my trailer”
By Roger Marble
I have seen a few posts where someone says, "I need bigger tires for my trailer," but I'm not sure if they...
Is it OK to drive with one flat dually tire? Nope. Here’s why
By Gail Marsh
You’re driving down the road, happy to be headed to your campground destination, when suddenly your tire pressure gauge indicates a problem....
RV Tire Safety: How are tires “designed”?
By Roger Marble
How tires are designed?
First off, let's be clear on the word "design." For this post I am not talking about the exterior...
RV Tire Safety: Can tire failure start a fire?
By Roger Marble
Can tire failure start a fire? The quick and short answer is: Yes, it is possible – but it is also highly...
RV Tire Safety: Can I “fix” my flat tire?
By Roger Marble
People often wonder: "Can I 'fix' my flat tire?" This is a reasonable question but the answer is not a simple Yes...
RV Tire Safety: Tire valve core torque tool recommendation
By Roger Marble
I have mentioned valve cores in a number of posts, including offering some advice on how and why you should avoid over-tightening...
RV Tire Safety: People still erroneously blame “defective” tires for “blowouts”
By Roger Marble
Here is a post from July 22, 2012. The owners of this Airstream continue to use the word "defect" but also fail...
