I have not heard that one outlasts the other. But bias ply tires are primarily good for heavy duty applications like commercial trucks rather than the kind of driving RVers normally do.
@@RVInspectionAndCare Thank you,my 1972 Dodge motor home has 7.50/16 bias ply tires. They were on split ring rims but I have replaced them with more modern tubeless rims.
Hi Dan. I think that a tire pad is fine. You just don't want the tire oils leaching out onto the surface where the RV is parked. This will over time dry out the tire and hasten its aging process.
I love all your tips. May I add that DOT says any tire should be replaced every 5 years. It’s illegal to put tires over 5 years on any vehicle. Just FYI
@@RVInspectionAndCare thank you for the info on your channel. Been camping for a long time from tent to pop up to travel trailer now our first class c motorhome. Let me tell you this old dog has learned a lot of new stuff. Much appreciated
Where did you find that law? Federal or state? Never heard of such law. The tire manufacturers say RV tires should be replaced every 7 years. If your tires are well cared for and in good shape, you are throwing away two more years of tire life but it's your money. Inspect your tires carefully and replace when they are worn below 2/32" or exhibit cracking on sidewalls. One other thing RVInspectionandCare didn't mention that is probably more important than everything else he mentioned is keep your tires inflated properly at all times. Use a TPMS device and pay attention to it.
@@craigerickson1910 don’t know if it’s a law per say but as a commercial driver most if not all things like this are in the FMCSA manual. But i will say according to the company that we use for tires when I asked they said that they will not fix repair install or sell any tire over 6 years old. When I asked why all they could say was DOT and insurance liability. So for your own satisfaction why not ask your own tire dealer that question and see if you can get a better answer than I have
Great subject Duane and another good video. Never considered to horse pads. Might I suggest two more items? 1) Spray the 303 on the inward sides of the tires? WHY? For the reason that prior to treating my tires on my car, I encountered dry rot cracking on the inward side. My tire installer informed me to perform this on both sides. 2) Apply the 303 to the rubber components of the suspension system and any rubber boots. As with the tires, this keeps the rubber supple and prevents bigger repair costs than tires.
Where do you get a horse stall pad to cut for the tires ? And Sir what psi should be ran in the tires i see people saying all kinds of different things about this . They say if you fill them to recommended psi that it will be a rough ride and damge the tire. Cause at cold temp the tires will heat up after you hit the road therefore increasing the tire pressure on its own . So im very confused !
I found a good horse stall pad for my needs at a Tractor Supply store. As far as tire pressure is concerned, most tire manufacturers produce a tire pressure chart that will tell you what pressure to use in your tires depending on the weight they are supporting (just search for it on Google). So you need to weigh your RV to get the cargo weight on each axle. Then use the tire pressure chart to know what pressure is best for the tires on that axle. I hope that helps.
Maybe discuss how to determine the birth date of the tires and how long you can go before replacing them regardless of their condition. I've heard 5 years is about all you want to expect before replacing them
Thank you again Dwayne for another great video. I've been a fan of 303 for some time now. I buy a gallon at a time using it on my farm tractor tires. It is a great product. I keep my bus in an RV bus barn and keep the tractor in the tractor shed. I really appreciate your channel so much. Keep up the great work.
Thanks OBW. I agree that 303 Aerospace Protectant is a fantastic product. UV rays do more damage than almost anything else to the exterior of our RVs. So 303 really makes our seals, gaskets, tires and more last a lot longer. I wish I could keep my rig under cover like you but full-time RVing doesn't allow that. So regular use of 303 is my next best choice. :-)
Usually RV tires age out before they wear out Rene. So most RV tire manufacturers recommend replacement at 6 years from the date of manufacture regardless of mileage on the tire. You can find the manufacture date on the sidewall of the tire. It's a 4 digit code usually in an oval ring. The first two digits is the week of the year and the last two is the year it was made. So 3520 would be the 35th week of 2020. I hope that helps.
I use nitrogen in my tires to lower dew point. This way moisture in compressed air will not condense and drain to bottom of tire and rot from inside out. Most folks who have air compressors are familiar with having to drain water out of tank because of the same type of condensation.
Congratulations on getting the new rig Bruce! I hope you have plenty of fun adventures in it. Be sure to subscribe to my channel to get all of my videos as they are released and my website has even more information at www.rvinspectionandcare.com
Thank u I been having trouble with the extenders on my tires they keep leaking so I took them off but now I have to take the hubcap off every time I check the pressure do you have any helpful hint for me☹️
Hi Lucy. A lot of folks have trouble with tire valve extenders, and unfortunately there isn't an easy solution to the problem, especially on RVs with dual rear wheels. But using a Tire Pressure Monitoring System can help you not have to check your tire pressure as often since the pressure is displayed on the system monitor for you. But of course, they aren't cheap.
What's your advice for carrying a spare on a class B assuming under-body mount not available? Roof rack? Wilco hitch rack? Owl hinge rack? Or just blow it off? Thanks.
Hi Noel. Carrying a spare tire for your RV is a big discussion point on many RV forums like this one - community.fmca.com/topic/13672-spare-tire-yes-or-no/ I have not had a lot of experience on this issue but here is a tire rack that seems like it might do a reasonable job for you - www.etrailer.com/Spare-Tire-Carrier/Roadmaster/RM-195225.html I hope that helps.
Enjoyed the Tire Care video. We have a 40 ft motorhome, and have taken it out for a "trip" an average of every other month since we bought it. My wife and I made a decision that if we were going to spend all that money, we were going to use it. The trips don't have to be far. Some have been as little as 45 or 50 miles to a campground in the next county. Other trips have been across country from outside Tampa, Florida (where we live) to as far as Glacier NP. My question is will this "relative frequent" driving prolong the life of the tires?
Not necessarily Richard. RV tires usually age out before they wear out. So the best things you can do to extend their life is keep the air pressure where it should be, cover the tires when not in use, and put a good UV inhibitor on the sidewalls like Protect All or 303 aerospace Protectant.
I went to great lengths to build a landing pad for my 2510 Passport, including paver stones under the tires....Do you think I have wasted effort by not using rubber pads under the tires? My wife and I debated the merits of pavers vs just on the ground... I'd love to hear your thoughts. Very informative video...thank you!
Actaully, what you have with paver stones is much better than just having the tires on the ground. But you can always get the horse stall mats I mentioned and cut them down for pads right under your tires. That's probably the best combination of tire protection you can get.
I will be replacing my front tires and moving them to the rear on a class a. What is the proper rotation sequence, I plan on replacing 2 tires for the next 3years. Please advise Thanks
Hi Cynthia. I'm not a tire expert and there are lots of conflicting opinions about rotating tires on RVs, whether it is for buying new ones or not. Here is a discussion on the subject that may be helpful though: community.fmca.com/topic/8624-tire-rotation-class-a-motorhome/
Thank you.
You're welcome Shane. Thanks for watching!
Don’t bias ply tires last longer than radial tires?
I have not heard that one outlasts the other. But bias ply tires are primarily good for heavy duty applications like commercial trucks rather than the kind of driving RVers normally do.
@@RVInspectionAndCare Thank you,my 1972 Dodge motor home has 7.50/16 bias ply tires. They were on split ring rims but I have replaced them with more modern tubeless rims.
@@marthagomez7335 That's probably a good idea to replace the rims.
Thank you for the video. Blessings to you.
I'm glad you enjoyed it Gail. Thanks for watching!
Where do they sell 303?
You can find it on Amazon at this link - amzn.to/46NETGH
Is a tire pad fine, or does it make more sense to use a tire cradle?
Hi Dan. I think that a tire pad is fine. You just don't want the tire oils leaching out onto the surface where the RV is parked. This will over time dry out the tire and hasten its aging process.
I follow the recipe from Sweet Project Cars for tire treatment… it sounds weird but definitely works! 4oz baby oil 4oz baby lotion 28oz 303!
Also apply the 303 to tires when they’re warm (and ideally clean) and you can get a much better deal buying 303 by the gallon
Thanks for that recipe and suggestions. And thanks for watching the video and leaving a helpful comment too!
I love all your tips. May I add that DOT says any tire should be replaced every 5 years. It’s illegal to put tires over 5 years on any vehicle. Just FYI
Thanks for sharing that with us Jay. I'm glad that you are enjoying the channel!
@@RVInspectionAndCare thank you for the info on your channel. Been camping for a long time from tent to pop up to travel trailer now our first class c motorhome. Let me tell you this old dog has learned a lot of new stuff. Much appreciated
Where did you find that law? Federal or state? Never heard of such law. The tire manufacturers say RV tires should be replaced every 7 years. If your tires are well cared for and in good shape, you are throwing away two more years of tire life but it's your money. Inspect your tires carefully and replace when they are worn below 2/32" or exhibit cracking on sidewalls. One other thing RVInspectionandCare didn't mention that is probably more important than everything else he mentioned is keep your tires inflated properly at all times. Use a TPMS device and pay attention to it.
@@craigerickson1910 don’t know if it’s a law per say but as a commercial driver most if not all things like this are in the FMCSA manual. But i will say according to the company that we use for tires when I asked they said that they will not fix repair install or sell any tire over 6 years old. When I asked why all they could say was DOT and insurance liability. So for your own satisfaction why not ask your own tire dealer that question and see if you can get a better answer than I have
Great subject Duane and another good video. Never considered to horse pads. Might I suggest two more items?
1) Spray the 303 on the inward sides of the tires? WHY? For the reason that prior to treating my tires on my car, I encountered dry rot cracking on the inward side. My tire installer informed me to perform this on both sides.
2) Apply the 303 to the rubber components of the suspension system and any rubber boots. As with the tires, this keeps the rubber supple and prevents bigger repair costs than tires.
Those are great ideas. Thanks for suggesting them Robert.
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Thanks for the positive feedback Gregory. It's much appreciated!
Where do you get a horse stall pad to cut for the tires ? And Sir what psi should be ran in the tires i see people saying all kinds of different things about this . They say if you fill them to recommended psi that it will be a rough ride and damge the tire. Cause at cold temp the tires will heat up after you hit the road therefore increasing the tire pressure on its own . So im very confused !
I found a good horse stall pad for my needs at a Tractor Supply store. As far as tire pressure is concerned, most tire manufacturers produce a tire pressure chart that will tell you what pressure to use in your tires depending on the weight they are supporting (just search for it on Google). So you need to weigh your RV to get the cargo weight on each axle. Then use the tire pressure chart to know what pressure is best for the tires on that axle. I hope that helps.
@RV Inspection And Care Thank you Sir .
Maybe discuss how to determine the birth date of the tires and how long you can go before replacing them regardless of their condition. I've heard 5 years is about all you want to expect before replacing them
Hi Mike. I have covered that subject in another video about buying used motorhomes. You can view it here - ua-cam.com/video/XlZxhp5sZCk/v-deo.html
Thank you again Dwayne for another great video. I've been a fan of 303 for some time now. I buy a gallon at a time using it on my farm tractor tires. It is a great product. I keep my bus in an RV bus barn and keep the tractor in the tractor shed. I really appreciate your channel so much. Keep up the great work.
Thanks OBW. I agree that 303 Aerospace Protectant is a fantastic product. UV rays do more damage than almost anything else to the exterior of our RVs. So 303 really makes our seals, gaskets, tires and more last a lot longer. I wish I could keep my rig under cover like you but full-time RVing doesn't allow that. So regular use of 303 is my next best choice. :-)
Great video. Nice to see you get straight to the point.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!
I bought a 2020 class C RV in a Ford 2019 chassis. How long is the recommended lifespan of my tires? I only have 8,000 miles on the RV.
Usually RV tires age out before they wear out Rene. So most RV tire manufacturers recommend replacement at 6 years from the date of manufacture regardless of mileage on the tire. You can find the manufacture date on the sidewall of the tire. It's a 4 digit code usually in an oval ring. The first two digits is the week of the year and the last two is the year it was made. So 3520 would be the 35th week of 2020. I hope that helps.
I use nitrogen in my tires to lower dew point. This way moisture in compressed air will not condense and drain to bottom of tire and rot from inside out.
Most folks who have air compressors are familiar with having to drain water out of tank because of the same type of condensation.
Good point Donnie. Thanks for sharing!
I also use my leveling jacks to take some of the weight off the tires.
That's a great strategy too L M. Thanks for your contribution.
Just purchased my retirement coach. Learning all I can from experts like you. Thanks for sage advice.
Congratulations on getting the new rig Bruce! I hope you have plenty of fun adventures in it. Be sure to subscribe to my channel to get all of my videos as they are released and my website has even more information at www.rvinspectionandcare.com
Thank u I been having trouble with the extenders on my tires they keep leaking so I took them off but now I have to take the hubcap off every time I check the pressure do you have any helpful hint for me☹️
Hi Lucy. A lot of folks have trouble with tire valve extenders, and unfortunately there isn't an easy solution to the problem, especially on RVs with dual rear wheels. But using a Tire Pressure Monitoring System can help you not have to check your tire pressure as often since the pressure is displayed on the system monitor for you. But of course, they aren't cheap.
@@RVInspectionAndCare thank u as long as they work and keep me safe 😌
What's your advice for carrying a spare on a class B assuming under-body mount not available? Roof rack? Wilco hitch rack? Owl hinge rack? Or just blow it off? Thanks.
Hi Noel. Carrying a spare tire for your RV is a big discussion point on many RV forums like this one - community.fmca.com/topic/13672-spare-tire-yes-or-no/ I have not had a lot of experience on this issue but here is a tire rack that seems like it might do a reasonable job for you - www.etrailer.com/Spare-Tire-Carrier/Roadmaster/RM-195225.html I hope that helps.
@@RVInspectionAndCare Many thanks ... enjoy your channel.
Thanks for the positive feedback Noel!
I use 303 too on my personal vehicle works great.
Awesome. Thanks for watching!
Enjoyed the Tire Care video. We have a 40 ft motorhome, and have taken it out for a "trip" an average of every other month since we bought it. My wife and I made a decision that if we were going to spend all that money, we were going to use it. The trips don't have to be far. Some have been as little as 45 or 50 miles to a campground in the next county. Other trips have been across country from outside Tampa, Florida (where we live) to as far as Glacier NP. My question is will this "relative frequent" driving prolong the life of the tires?
Not necessarily Richard. RV tires usually age out before they wear out. So the best things you can do to extend their life is keep the air pressure where it should be, cover the tires when not in use, and put a good UV inhibitor on the sidewalls like Protect All or 303 aerospace Protectant.
I went to great lengths to build a landing pad for my 2510 Passport, including paver stones under the tires....Do you think I have wasted effort by not using rubber pads under the tires? My wife and I debated the merits of pavers vs just on the ground... I'd love to hear your thoughts. Very informative video...thank you!
Actaully, what you have with paver stones is much better than just having the tires on the ground. But you can always get the horse stall mats I mentioned and cut them down for pads right under your tires. That's probably the best combination of tire protection you can get.
I take them of the traler, and difate them. I hope I am doing the right thing, thx for sharing.
I'm glad you enjoyed it Isabel.
I will be replacing my front tires and moving them to the rear on a class a. What is the proper rotation sequence, I plan on replacing 2 tires for the next 3years. Please advise Thanks
Hi Cynthia. I'm not a tire expert and there are lots of conflicting opinions about rotating tires on RVs, whether it is for buying new ones or not. Here is a discussion on the subject that may be helpful though: community.fmca.com/topic/8624-tire-rotation-class-a-motorhome/