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NHIrish
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Apr 19, 2014

Have you ever seen someone checking tire pressures?

This is a bit tongue in cheek, but I really do want to know...

I put a lot of miles on my fifth wheel, and take good care of my tires. Checking frequently, if not daily, when I am on the road.

Now, everyone says they do this. Particularly, everyone that has a blowout that they blame on imported tires.

You would think that in all my years I would have actually seen one of these tire pressure checkers somewhere.

So....why is it that I (a fairly observant fellow) have NEVER, EVER in all my years of camping, seen someone else checking their tire pressures. I actually look for people to do it....still nothing.

I smell a rat. :B

54 Replies

  • I check mine very early morning, just before hooking up to leave.

    Maybe you are still sleeping? :B
  • We check with a pressure gauge before we leave - then check the temps with an infrared gun while on the road.
  • I would always check mine before leaving on a trip. After that only if after visually checking them one "did not look right". I know, they can be a little low and still look ok.
    Installed a TPMS and don't have to bother with the air gauge any longer while traveling. Although I do still use the gauge before we leave on a trip just to verify the TPMS is reading correctly.
  • You just haven't seen me....
    But, keep watching....and if you do, give me a pat on the back...:)

    (my wife hates rats and even the smell of them)