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A well-known motorcycle tech says caps damage TPMS sensors. What about on RVs?

Dear Dave,  I was told not to put the caps on the end of the TPMS valve stem due to the fact the extra weight...

Regarding tires, what is an RLOF? And why should you care?

"RLOF" is the short-hand abbreviation tire engineers use for a tire with a Run-Low Flex failure. In the past, this was one of the most...

What is a good tire pressure monitoring system?

"What is recommended to monitor RV tire pressure? I check my dual tires with a hammer when on the road. I also use a...

‘Danger, Will Robinson!’ Another post on tire inflation

OK, I must apologize for the corny title.* But as I monitor a number of RV forums on the internet and on Facebook I...

How much air pressure is too much in RV tires?

With the introduction of Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS), many RV owners are presented with what to them is new information on the status...

RV Tire Safety: Why is my TPMS giving different readings than my hand gauge?

This question was asked recently: "The readings between my TPMS and my quality tire gauge are always different. On cold days there is even...

RV Gadget: TST tire pressure monitor. Yep, worth it

Today’s RV gadget review is of the TST tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that came with my new Rockwood Mini Lite 2205s. How is...

RV Tire Safety: What margin to use for Low Pressure Warning on TPMS?

In response to a reader from Australia with a question on TPMS Low Pressure Warning level, I responded as follows. We need to separate the...

RV Tire Safety: Is the temperature reading of your TPMS correct? Probably, BUT…

In my opinion, Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) are of little value when it comes to temperature warning for tires. Same for Infrared Temperature...

RV Daily Tips. Friday, January 28, 2022

Issue 1785 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,...

Ask Dave: What tire pressure monitoring system do you recommend?

Dear Dave, Which TPMS do you think is the best and why? I currently have a Tire Minder TPMS and it is very inconsistent. On...

RV Daily Tips. Friday, November 26, 2021

Issue 1740 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,...