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RV Tire Safety: Do similar tires sold in the U.S. have to meet the same requirements?

Roger Marble -
By Roger Marble I recently received a question on tire requirements involving "quality" and load capacity: I have been under the impression that a certifying agency,...

RV Tire Safety: What is so “special” about RV trailer tires, anyway?

Roger Marble -
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?

Roger Marble -
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

Newsletter Editor -
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?

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
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

Gail Marsh -
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”

Roger Marble -
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...

RV Tire Safety: How are tires “designed”?

Roger Marble -
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?

Roger Marble -
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?

Roger Marble -
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

Roger Marble -
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’

Roger Marble -
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...
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