Stupid question about filling tires
We are two women who just bought our first (used) motorhome. And the first problem I encounter is that I can't find anyplace near me to fill my tires with air! How do you find a place??? I'm in South...
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Need to do a little research.
1. You need to know how much air - take the information from the coach - the tire only shows MAXIMUM, and may or may not be appropriate for your particular vehicle. Best way is to weigh the coach, and use the tire manufacturer's recommendation for that weight (weigh each corner of the vehicle, at a truck stop for example).
2. The tire pressure required will also dictate the compressor required. If you need (for example) 85 pounds, a 100 pound compressor will do. If it needs 120 pounds, you need a 150 pound compressor.
3. Buy a decent (accurate) air pressure gauge (above advice on compressor applies to your gauge, get one that goes higher than what your tires require).
4. Tires should be checked COLD (before be driven and before the sun has heated them up). Sun alone can cause an increase of 10 pounds or more. Driving can increase that much more. All tire specifications are for tires (manufacturers charts, vehicle sticker, and maximum molded on the tire sidewall) that basically are at ambient temperature.
I am sure others will post additional advice.
1. You need to know how much air - take the information from the coach - the tire only shows MAXIMUM, and may or may not be appropriate for your particular vehicle. Best way is to weigh the coach, and use the tire manufacturer's recommendation for that weight (weigh each corner of the vehicle, at a truck stop for example).
2. The tire pressure required will also dictate the compressor required. If you need (for example) 85 pounds, a 100 pound compressor will do. If it needs 120 pounds, you need a 150 pound compressor.
3. Buy a decent (accurate) air pressure gauge (above advice on compressor applies to your gauge, get one that goes higher than what your tires require).
4. Tires should be checked COLD (before be driven and before the sun has heated them up). Sun alone can cause an increase of 10 pounds or more. Driving can increase that much more. All tire specifications are for tires (manufacturers charts, vehicle sticker, and maximum molded on the tire sidewall) that basically are at ambient temperature.
I am sure others will post additional advice.
