Tires and Brakes

Tires

Overview

 If you are traveling in your RV, a regular check of the inflation on the tires on the tow vehicle and any towed unit (trailer, fifth wheel, tow dolly, or car trailer), to prevent blowouts.

Maintenance

1. Check tire inflation daily if on the road, monthly if RV is not used regularly
2. Check the manufacture date of the tire for age of the tire
3. Check for cracks, tread wear bars, bubbles and replace them

Recommended

1. Buy tires that are recommended for trailers- Bias-Ply tire
2. Make sure that tires age and inflation are on your travel daily checklist

               Brakes

Overview

This is part of your checklist, but it also is an important maintenance item. Keep track of when you replaced or checked your brakes on your maintenance record.

Maintenance

1. It is recommended to have your brakes checked monthly when you are doing a lot of traveling; if staying local you should know the percentage that is left on your brakes, and replace them when needed.

Cost

1. Cost is according to the type of vehicle you are getting a brake job on or where you go to get your brakes repaired. A dealer in Southern California quoted $5,000 on my Newmar 38’ Class A motorhome (can you say ‘highway robbery’).

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