I'm new to this so be kind. But I get so frustrated trying to check my inside rear tires. The valve for the inside tire is on a goofy little bracket that clamps, not very securely, to the wheel with one small screw. It won't stay in place. Every time I check the tires, one or both of them has worked loose, and I have to remove the hub cap and cinch it down again before I can check the pressure. There must be a better way. I would spend money to fix this. Suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

What is needed is a extended valve stem that will let you quickly check your tire pressure. They add no extra weight like the Extenders would and balancing is no problem. The best on the market,that are the original,are Tire Man any others are Knock offs and of inferior quality. Chuck is the original designer of these an he has been around for years. If you have any questions just give him a call, he is always happy to help.The kit looks like This it is for all 6 wheels.

Here is how I'd handle it:1. Take one of the original screws to your local hardware store and by screws with a nylon locking feature such as these:Nylon locking screws-or-2. As mentioned above, put Loctite on the screws and reinsert. Use Loctite Threadlocker Blue 242 on the threads. With this Loctite, you can later remove the screw with normal hand tools. If you use Red Loctite, you'll have to use a heat source to remove the screws.Blue Loctite 242

Another vote for Tireman. That was the best $200 (installed) I have spent on the RV.

yes go to hardware store and get some bolts/screws with self locking nuts. Make sure the rear tang has been dog eared at the end so it can latch onto the backside of the wheel.Or you can go to like a discount tire and get them to install 45 or 90 deg extended brass valves and then put a valve extender on it to bring it out further to ya. Then no real need for present setup.

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bobsinn
Explorer
May 22, 2015
Another vote for Tireman. That was the best $200 (installed) I have spent on the RV.
TucsonJim
Explorer II
May 22, 2015
Here is how I'd handle it:

1. Take one of the original screws to your local hardware store and by screws with a nylon locking feature such as these:

Nylon locking screws

-or-

2. As mentioned above, put Loctite on the screws and reinsert. Use Loctite Threadlocker Blue 242 on the threads. With this Loctite, you can later remove the screw with normal hand tools. If you use Red Loctite, you'll have to use a heat source to remove the screws.

Blue Loctite 242
Dakota98
Explorer
May 22, 2015
Blue Loctite ??
IAMICHABOD
Explorer II
May 22, 2015
What is needed is a extended valve stem that will let you quickly check your tire pressure. They add no extra weight like the Extenders would and balancing is no problem.
The best on the market,that are the original,are Tire Man any others are Knock offs and of inferior quality.

Chuck is the original designer of these an he has been around for years. If you have any questions just give him a call, he is always happy to help.
The kit looks like This it is for all 6 wheels.

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