Filling inside rear tires
I've tried a couple of different types of valve extensions on my 2007 Itasca Navion. The rigid extensions that were on it when we bought it in 2014 were vibrating against the outer wheel where they c...
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I faced this same issue on the Ford, and now that I have Pacific Dualies wheel liners on my Chevy, it's a similar situation.
Here's what I've done:
First, the kit:
compressor, double foot straight gauge, valve extender, 11/32nds hose
I've installed these short extensions on both motorhomes now, neither has been an issue over the years. I tightened them to the original valve stem with tiny adjustable slip-joint pliers when I installed them, and to date, never had a leak:
For the inner dual: peering through that "handhole" that some Ford "engineer" should have had their head examined....:
Simply use the 11/32nds hose to reach in and remove the cap:
Result:
Reach in with your double-foot gauge to check the pressure:
If you do need to add air, use one of those dastardly extensions attached to the inner dual shrader. The female end of the hose is fixed - it will not rotate independent of the hose. Thus, it can be installed by twisting the hose:
Attach your compressor:
It helps to have a screw on fitting, where the push-on style is difficult when holding the push-on to the hose, and turning on the compressor. two people (or three hands....) would be helpful. One of the push-on type with the hold clip would help, or having a large compressor that has a holding tank.
This setup would work on the sprinter as well.
Here's what I've done:
First, the kit:
compressor, double foot straight gauge, valve extender, 11/32nds hose
I've installed these short extensions on both motorhomes now, neither has been an issue over the years. I tightened them to the original valve stem with tiny adjustable slip-joint pliers when I installed them, and to date, never had a leak:
For the inner dual: peering through that "handhole" that some Ford "engineer" should have had their head examined....:
Simply use the 11/32nds hose to reach in and remove the cap:
Result:
Reach in with your double-foot gauge to check the pressure:
If you do need to add air, use one of those dastardly extensions attached to the inner dual shrader. The female end of the hose is fixed - it will not rotate independent of the hose. Thus, it can be installed by twisting the hose:
Attach your compressor:
It helps to have a screw on fitting, where the push-on style is difficult when holding the push-on to the hose, and turning on the compressor. two people (or three hands....) would be helpful. One of the push-on type with the hold clip would help, or having a large compressor that has a holding tank.
This setup would work on the sprinter as well.
