Valve extentions

We are looking at TPMS for our 26 foot Ford-450 Class C. Would a TPMS work with these valve systems? Thanks

Imichabod has it correct. I went throught the exact same thing, trying to check air pressures in the inside duals and had a heck of a time. I went and bought the one piece steel extender, made checking easier but a day later I had two flat inside dual tires! Not Good. Could not get them to stop leaking. Went and purchased on line the new valve stems that are built with quality, and made the checking and adding of air a snap. Tire Man out of California was easy to deal with, sent the stems quickly and I took the rig to Discount Tire for the install. No more leaks, and I'm very pleased with the stems.

Extensions are popular because they are cheap but more likely to leak. The Borg valves are excellent giving full access for airing tires.

BJean wrote:
Just checked tires and inside tire is flat. This means that I will get ext today. Bummer

You found why we're so passionate about having good valves and good access for checking and airing up.

Actually, you're very fortunate that you got into this discussion and finding the flat this way.

Any flat is vexing. An RV blowout can be disastrous. That steel belt flailing around can cause thousands in damage, cripple the RV, create fire risks (broken LPG lines) and more.

We had braided extenders on our first Class C, connected to steel valve stems. We didn't have actual problems, but added air more often than we do now. (Now, BTW, is about twice a year!) Some braided extenders are "airless." They have a core that doesn't open the core of the actual tire valve till you press a gauge or air chuck onto it. That isn't a bad approach, but one-piece valves are still the best.

You can do it on the Cheap. Steel valves with air through caps. Carry your own "truck" air gauge and air chuck (the "straight" style) or depend on those who have them. For me, it's RVing, supposed to be easy and fun. I wanted a setup that anyone, anywhere, anytime, anyplace could service our tires.

I, by the way, was a holdout. We have the Ford wheels with eight small "hand holes" and Dicor stainless simulators over them. It took me half an hour to check tires, and it called for one or two more hands than GOD gave me. I was sick and tired of getting dirty and angry doing a simple task. Now, I can use any gauge, any hose, and in minutes I confirm they don't need air again.

BJean wrote:
Need valve extentions and wondering if ridged or braded on the inside rear would be best. Need to check and air without the trouble.

Our motorhome came with the braided valve extensions installed at the factory. The extensions were not pressurized, so if they got damaged, they would not leak. If you really want to get extensions make sure they are not pressurized.

After about a year or so, one of the extensions became hard to check pressure and impossible to add air. I ended up pulling the wheel cover off, taking the extension off and putting it back on tightly. After that, it was fine.

When we replaced our tires this past spring, I had the mechanic install Tire-man's valve stems. These are pricey, but definitely worth the money. Airing up the tires only takes a few minutes compared to before. It takes more time walking around to each tire than it does to add air. Best "mod" done on the motorhome.

-Michael

Thanks for info. Just checked tires and inside tire is flat. This means that I will get ext today. Bummer

FWIW, I have braided lines. Original and 15 years old. No problems. Realizing they would touch the steel wheels or bounce off them as traveling, I got some clear plastic tubing, cut them to sizes needed and slipped them over the braided lines.
Works for me.........................

Or, Borg Dually Valves which are now being sold by Camping World.

This is an iPhone/Android, Ford/Chevy, Coke/Pepsi debate if there ever was one. The important thing is to get one-piece all-metal valves on ALL SIX (or Seven) Wheels! You want your tires easy to check and air loss free.

Some kits are 4-wheel (rears only) and some are 6-wheel (added nice but unnecessary angled front valves). Again, ALL METAL, ONE-PIECE Valves from Steer to Dual to Spare!

A few of us use other solutions. Some have found alternate suppliers at less cost. I happen to have looked long and hard and did not find a solution till Phelps Tire referred me to Six Robblees and they carried BORG.

I support BORG because it's what a major truck supply group carried, what I've used without one hiccup for years, and because when I carelessly damaged one, I was able to reach Bill Falkenborg on the phone and he had a new valve in my hands, cross country, the next day.

Bill and Chuck are good people making outstanding products. Their parts will serve you continuously and unfailingly. Pick one.

JUST DO IT!!!

The last thing you want to do is put those flexible extenders on your valve stems. They have a tendency to leak and if they get loose from the anchoring point they can flop around and not only do damage to your wheel but suddenly deflate the tire.

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

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.
Here is a recent thread on the subject.