Skamper 1999 repair questions
Hello, I would welcome any input or advice about how to repair our 1999 scamper pop-up trailer. I've done some nice modifications to the inside, paint , new flooring and new upholstery but, when we tr...
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On the tires, trailer tires are not much like car tires. Some crucial differences:
1. You air trailer tires up to the maximum pressure listed on the sidewall. Lower pressure will rapidly heat them up like you experienced.
2. Trailer tires rarely wear out their treads because they don't get driven as much as car tires. Instead, they tend to dry rot in the sidewalls and fail there instead (blowout). Wasteful as it seems, it's best to replace them every 7 years maximum, regardless of how much tread is left.
3. Poorly adjusted trailer brakes or bearings can also heat up a hub and contribute to tire overheating. This is far less likely the cause than the other two though!
1. You air trailer tires up to the maximum pressure listed on the sidewall. Lower pressure will rapidly heat them up like you experienced.
2. Trailer tires rarely wear out their treads because they don't get driven as much as car tires. Instead, they tend to dry rot in the sidewalls and fail there instead (blowout). Wasteful as it seems, it's best to replace them every 7 years maximum, regardless of how much tread is left.
3. Poorly adjusted trailer brakes or bearings can also heat up a hub and contribute to tire overheating. This is far less likely the cause than the other two though!
