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grampaBubby's avatar
grampaBubby
Explorer
Aug 07, 2013

Do non-Leaking Valve Extenders Exist

I have had two different brands of extenders put on the rig (one each last time the tires were changed) and they have both leaked. I call the service center and they just say "some of them leak a bit, just keep the tire aired up". No duh! Wishing I didn't have to use the new extenders quite so often....

Thanks, Jim
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  • mfox20's avatar
    mfox20
    Explorer
    Aug 08, 2013
    I have owned 3 motor homes that all had the Wheelmasters Braided extenders and have never had an issue. As a couple of others have said, I do tighten them down a little more with a small wrench. Its also important they are mounted properly at the hub so they don't flop around.

    Michael
  • J_Walker's avatar
    J_Walker
    Explorer
    Aug 08, 2013
    deereone wrote:
    3 RV's with valve extenders and none leaked. Tighten a little more than finger tight. Make sure they are installed so they don't flop around when on the road. Using non-flexible stems to match your needs helps. Using flow through caps makes it easy checking and adding air, even on the inside duals.


    The flow through was recommended to me recently because they provide a seal that serves as a second seal which I feel is needed. A question on flow through extenders, is a valve cap recommended to protect the extender from the elements? Leaving it off provides convenience but safety comes first.
  • Dale_Traveling's avatar
    Dale_Traveling
    Explorer II
    Aug 08, 2013
    Dicor braided stainless steel extenders and no leaks in the past three years. I did snug them a bit more with a small wrench when installed.
  • hershey's avatar
    hershey
    Explorer
    Aug 08, 2013
    Mine were on my MH with I bought it used in 2003....its a 2001 They are still on it and I've had one complete change of tires and they have never leaked......yet :h
    I don't know what brand they are or who handles them.
  • deereone's avatar
    deereone
    Explorer
    Aug 08, 2013
    3 RV's with valve extenders and none leaked. Tighten a little more than finger tight. Make sure they are installed so they don't flop around when on the road. Using non-flexible stems to match your needs helps. Using flow through caps makes it easy checking and adding air, even on the inside duals.
  • grampaBubby's avatar
    grampaBubby
    Explorer
    Aug 07, 2013
    "Dually stems"? They're actually longer stems installed in the wheel they stick through the second wheel and have a lug hoop anchor on them?


    I may try the locktite approach. Thanks.
  • sailor_lou's avatar
    sailor_lou
    Explorer
    Aug 07, 2013
    On my first MOHO (Winne Vectra) I purchased some stainless steel braided ones at NAPA and they didn't leak the four years we owned the rig. Good luck.

    Lou
    05 Travel Supreme Envoy
  • John_Wayne's avatar
    John_Wayne
    Explorer II
    Aug 07, 2013
    I had some braided ones that did not leak but always worried about them. Finally broke down and bought some $120.00 dually stems no worries since. If you want to keep the extension type try a drop of blue lock tight on each one.

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