Trailer Tires

Trailer Tires

3 Things To Check On Your Travel Trailer Tires

Like any other vehicle, travel trailer tires go out. If this happens while driving down the road, it can be disastrous. Therefore, it is important to properly inspect the tires before every trip. Here are three things you need to check on a regular basis.

Check the Tire Age
Every tire has the week and year it was manufactured stamped on the tire wall. If the tire was made before 2000, the number will be three digits. If the tire was made after 2000, the number will be four digits.

Since any tire made before 2000 should be changed immediately, we will only worry about the four-digit stamp. The first two digits represent the week the tire was made. For example, 01 means the tire was made the first week of the year (the first week of January), while 51 means the tire was made the 51st week of the year, or the next to last week of December.

The second two digits represent the year the tire was made. It is a standard format. For example, 01 means it was made in 2001 and 10 means it was made in 2010.

RV tires are made to last six years. Therefore, any tire six years or older needs to be changed due to the high probability it will have a blow out.

Check the Tire Tread
Even if the tire is less than six years old, you need to check the tread. A good rule of thumb to go buy is the penny trick. Stick the top of a penny into the tire tread. If you can see Lincoln's head, then you need to change the tires. If you cannot see his head, the tires are fine.

Check the Tire Pressure
You can find out the proper tire pressure by reading the manual. Alternatively, the tire air pressure is also written on the side of the tire. It will say PSI recommended at … Once you know the appropriate pressure, checking the tires are simple.
• Purchase an air pressure gauge at a local hardware store
• Unscrew the tire valve cap
• Place the air pressure gauge on the tire valve
• Firmly and evenly, press the air pressure gauge against the valve. This will either
o Blow out the pressure stick to give a reading or
o Give a digital reading

Safety is always important, and checking your travel trailer tires should top the list. Don't become the victim of a preventable accident. Check your tires regularly.

About the Author

For more information on New or Used Small Travel Trailers, contact Tom Sylvester at tsylvester@beaudrymotors.com or by phone at 1-800-860-0281. Or visit Beaudry RV at http://www.Beaudryrv.com/.

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