Long trip tow vehicle maintenance
So, we're still newbies with a handful of trips / one year experience in the world of TT camping /traveling. So far our longest trip has been about 1000 mile round trip. We are now planning for a ...
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My wife and I did 6648 miles in 6 weeks and 2 day. We wanted to see Montana and all the sights between. We saw a lot.
Before I left I did the following.
* Dropped the spare tire and make sure the crank assembly was not rusted solid.
* Checked that I had a full sized spare, not a donut or other low ratings tire.
* Jacked up the TT to be sure my hydraulic jack would work.
* Purchased a torque wrench and found the torque specs for both the TT and TV wheels.
* Purchased a spare TT tire.
* Borrowed a small air compressor.
In the end I used them all. The TV got a rock puncture in Rockies about half way through the trip. The TT tire picked up a large staple about 1000 mile from home. Two tire changes and I was on my way in less time than it takes to call road side service. The only issue is wrestling with those darn tires at my age.
As for service, the tire repairs we local; my oil change had to wait until I got home.
Before I left I did the following.
* Dropped the spare tire and make sure the crank assembly was not rusted solid.
* Checked that I had a full sized spare, not a donut or other low ratings tire.
* Jacked up the TT to be sure my hydraulic jack would work.
* Purchased a torque wrench and found the torque specs for both the TT and TV wheels.
* Purchased a spare TT tire.
* Borrowed a small air compressor.
In the end I used them all. The TV got a rock puncture in Rockies about half way through the trip. The TT tire picked up a large staple about 1000 mile from home. Two tire changes and I was on my way in less time than it takes to call road side service. The only issue is wrestling with those darn tires at my age.
As for service, the tire repairs we local; my oil change had to wait until I got home.
