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map40's avatar
map40
Explorer
Jan 16, 2015

Buyer beware - Tire preassure @ PDI on my new MH

Hi. Today I picked up my new Jayco Redhawk.
I had several issues, but i wanted to mention one in particular.
During the PDI I asked if they check the tire pressure, I was told yes. My OCD kept saying that the tires look too low (which does not necesairly mean they are low), so I asked again. I was told that they would re-check them, and they did.
Still not happy, I took my pressure gauge, checked the tire and it was 20 PSI LOWER THAN WHAT IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE!!!!!!
I ask the tech about it, he check with the gauge he had there, it was OK, but just in case he went to look for another one inside. Came out, check the tires, they were ALL BETWEEN 15 TO 25 PSI BELOW REQUIRED PRESSURE.
Of course I was pissed with them, specially after the tech told me that the other gauges were old and they were off.
Word of caution: Bring your gauge... don't trust the dealer...
The worst was thinking about a pretty nice couple that was by me picking up their new RV, and all the tires were set with the bad gauge. The people at the dealership could not care less, they just went on like nothing happened.
Class C

10 Replies

  • Jopops's avatar
    Jopops
    Explorer
    Jan 16, 2015
    j-d wrote:
    Almost as bad: All Tires Inflated to 80-PSI. Max for a front tire on a C is 70 (for the very latest ones, fully loaded to GAWR-F) and in most cases MUCH less, like 50-55-60-65. 80-PSI in front tires loaded to call for only 55-PSI makes for such a small contact pattern that control becomes VERY difficult.


    Actually my placard reads 75 max for the fronts. I'm running them at 70 and I DO feel I could go lower. I haven't gotten it weighed since I loaded it, but I had 1k on the front and 1900 on the back as it rolled off the line w/ full fluids. I cannot imagine I put anywhere near 1k pounds on my front axle after all is said and done. I could probably roll at 65.
  • darsben's avatar
    darsben
    Explorer II
    Jan 16, 2015
    klutchdust wrote:
    Tom/Barb wrote:
    Always up grade the tires on your new trailer. factory tires are the cheapest the factory can find.


    HUH? The Michelins that came on my Itasca are the cheapest they could find?

    IS YOUR ITASCA a Trailer?
  • klutchdust's avatar
    klutchdust
    Explorer II
    Jan 16, 2015
    Tom/Barb wrote:
    Always up grade the tires on your new trailer. factory tires are the cheapest the factory can find.


    HUH? The Michelins that came on my Itasca are the cheapest they could find?
  • Tom_Barb's avatar
    Tom_Barb
    Explorer
    Jan 16, 2015
    Always up grade the tires on your new trailer. factory tires are the cheapest the factory can find.
  • j-d's avatar
    j-d
    Explorer II
    Jan 16, 2015
    Almost as bad: All Tires Inflated to 80-PSI. Max for a front tire on a C is 70 (for the very latest ones, fully loaded to GAWR-F) and in most cases MUCH less, like 50-55-60-65. 80-PSI in front tires loaded to call for only 55-PSI makes for such a small contact pattern that control becomes VERY difficult.
  • lj2654's avatar
    lj2654
    Explorer
    Jan 16, 2015
    I do all my own work, check my own stuff, and get things done correctly with no labor fee's at all.
  • azrving's avatar
    azrving
    Explorer
    Jan 16, 2015
    So he probably had a cheap pencil gauge, Right? No surprise. It's like many products, you get what you pay for.
  • chiefneon's avatar
    chiefneon
    Explorer
    Jan 16, 2015
    Howdy!

    I checked the tire pressure on ours when we had the PDI and also found it to be low. When I asked them to air the tires up they state they did not have a compressor that would go that high. The tires are Goodyear G614's. They stated I would have to take it to the tire store down the road. We are talking about Camping World in Katy, TX.

    "Happy Trails"
    Chiefneon
  • TucsonJim's avatar
    TucsonJim
    Explorer II
    Jan 16, 2015
    They get very low wages, deal with "pissed" people all day long and have no chance for growth or job satisfaction. I don't trust any RV dealership's service employees. If you want it done right, do it yourself.
  • Grandpere's avatar
    Grandpere
    Explorer
    Jan 16, 2015
    And what part of this crummy service surprises you? Dealers are into selling not servicing.

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