Valve stem extenders for inner wheels (DRW)

PA12DRVR wrote:
I honestly can't remember the brand, but I used valve extenders on an F350 many years ago...used for about 5 years. No leaks. I'd check pressure about 1x per month or before a long trip and there simply wasn't any leakage.

Again, don't recall the brand, but: they were SS braided hose (not a sheath); they had a mounting system that attached to the outer wheel to hold the extended stem; they were a PITA to put on (but that was more than made up for in the ease of use over the years); and I got them at the (then-local-to-Ewestun) heavy duty truck store (not walmart, not amazon, not an RV place, not CW, and not at ACE or even Tractor Supply). They were quite expensive (seem to recall $125+ in 2006 dollars) but it was a buy-once / cry once scenario.

No duallies in the fleet today, but I'd get the extenders again if I had a dually.

This pretty much matches my experience- for two different trucks ranging from 1990 to 2005. With emphasis on no on line or "consumer" type suppliers.

On the class C I purchased used had the braided extenders and one side leaked. Contacted the tire store locally to order actual valve stems that were longer and curvered to extend through the outside wheel so i could add air easily. No more leaks...

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 causing a catastrophic loss. I can speak from experience,this happened with my old Class A.

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, TPMS works on them as well

Something like the Duallyvalve I have a set like them.

I honestly can't remember the brand, but I used valve extenders on an F350 many years ago...used for about 5 years. No leaks. I'd check pressure about 1x per month or before a long trip and there simply wasn't any leakage.

Again, don't recall the brand, but: they were SS braided hose (not a sheath); they had a mounting system that attached to the outer wheel to hold the extended stem; they were a PITA to put on (but that was more than made up for in the ease of use over the years); and I got them at the (then-local-to-Ewestun) heavy duty truck store (not walmart, not amazon, not an RV place, not CW, and not at ACE or even Tractor Supply). They were quite expensive (seem to recall $125+ in 2006 dollars) but it was a buy-once / cry once scenario.

No duallies in the fleet today, but I'd get the extenders again if I had a dually.

I've tried 3 different brands/types of valve extenders and they all leaked, either sooner or later. As mentioned, with the proper dual head chuck they aren't needed.

Owned a RAM Dually since 2012. I have the stock valve stems and see no reason to add extenders!!!

Use the proper double ended air chuck and life is GOLDEN.

….. Can’t answer the question BUT, …. I got a Jaco Lightning T series tire inflator with a swivel head and airing up the tires went from Stupid Impossible to pretty darn easy …. I also have a TPMS….. On Amazon and worth every penny!!!

My experience has been positive for 20+ years, various MH’s. Properly installed, quality made extenders should not leak. Mine haven’t. Mine are steel mesh ones, don’t know who made them. I do have my tires inspected every year.

A one piece stem makes a lot of sense though.

Have had 3 duallies.......
Not sure what valve stem extenders are, but rumour has it, they are WAAAAAAAAAAY over-rated.
As noted, get a chuck that fits your rim openings, same with the gauge, and you will be fine.
I personally prefer the gauges and chucks with the straight end, and an angle for the outer dual.

Marty

Groover wrote:
The valve stem extenders that came on my motorhome leaked and the inner tires went flat on me. I took the extenders off and put a TPMS system on. No more flat tires since doing that 6 years ago.

Our TPMS Leaked so we removed it.