A great reason to check everything B-4 a trip

Crodad wrote:
I always check my tire pressure before I leave. Even doing this it did not prevent 3 blowouts in the past year. After the third blowout, we bought the TireMinder Tire pressure monitor. It also monitors the temperature of the tires. I can also use it when towing my Jeep, utility trailer and boat trailer. Just purchased a new RV and now we hope we can catch a problem before it happens.

Question--were you running ST tires when the 3 blowouts happened?
I have had NO blowouts since switching to LT tires 4 years ago(knock on wood):)
Good luck with your new rig /enjoy

Crodad wrote:
I always check my tire pressure before I leave. Even doing this it did not prevent 3 blowouts in the past year. After the third blowout, we bought the TireMinder Tire pressure monitor. It also monitors the temperature of the tires. I can also use it when towing my Jeep, utility trailer and boat trailer. Just purchased a new RV and now we hope we can catch a problem before it happens.

If you had three tire failures in a year wouldn't you think your tires were either underrated for the weight towed, or the tires could be defective or worn out?

soje wrote:
I carry a 30" section of 1 inch steel pipe as a tire thumper, along with a IR temp indicator. At every stop , I feel the tires and hubs with my hand, check IR temp and thump each tire on 5er and TV. Better to be aware of a problem prior to rolling on the highway.
The section of pipe is handy for other things too in states that do not permit firearms..........................

I am with you 100% on all points.

I carry a 30" section of 1 inch steel pipe as a tire thumper, along with a IR temp indicator. At every stop , I feel the tires and hubs with my hand, check IR temp and thump each tire on 5er and TV. Better to be aware of a problem prior to rolling on the highway.
The section of pipe is handy for other things too in states that do not permit firearms..........................

I'd love to have a TPMS and have been looking at them for a few years. Just have other priority uses for my $$ right now. I do check TP a few days before we leave on a trip. Last spring I was check the tires as we prepared to leave Texas. All tires but one was within 2# of maximum pressure; the one was down to 40#. Filled it up and checked it the next day; down again also. Removed it and found a chunk missing all the way down to the cord. Must have happened on our last leg into the park the previous fall as I check all the tires at each stop. A quick trip to the nearest Discount Tire resulted in a matching tire and we were good to go. Routine maintenance is a pain, but sure has some gratifying results.

I always check my tire pressure before I leave. Even doing this it did not prevent 3 blowouts in the past year. After the third blowout, we bought the TireMinder Tire pressure monitor. It also monitors the temperature of the tires. I can also use it when towing my Jeep, utility trailer and boat trailer. Just purchased a new RV and now we hope we can catch a problem before it happens.

Beaker wrote:

Checking TP is a must!

Definitely! I hate running out of toilet paper.

LOL Ain't that the truth!

Checking TP is a must!

Definitely! I hate running out of toilet paper.

I vote for the digital thermometer as well. I keep mine in the truck and use it to check temps on EVERYTHING I tow. I have a Boat, utility and 5th wheel I comes in handy to check my outboards to be sure I have good coolant flow through both engines. Watch for them on sale at Harbor Freight. I also use it to check road surface temps when its extremely hot.

ford truck guy wrote:
OP here.. I do not have. TPMS Yet.... But my habits are to check everything before leaving... Thoroughly .... At each stop I use a digital thermometer to check all tires,wheel and brakes....ect..

Ditto. I like the digital thermometer.