Inner Dually Valve Stems
One of my inner dually tires was leaking because of the valve stem extension. When I looked carefully at the rim, I saw that the valve stem was rubbing a spot out of the rim. It probably happened because I added a TPMS sensor at the end of the stem and increased the vibration.
I did research on this forum and found this was not an uncommon problem. I purchased a set of Borg one piece valves and a stabilizer that fits into the holes in the rim. They were expensive but they are really great quality. I had them installed today and hopefully the issue will be fixed. I purchased them from www.yourtireshopsupply.com I called them and they were great to work with. They helped me find the correct steps and stabilizers.
The thing I find discouraging is how many things like this I have to find out the hard way. I had no idea that the valve extensions could be a problem and that adding a TPMS sensor makes things worse. Yes, it makes perfect sense when you think about it. I often wonder what else do I not know that will cause me issues? I read these forums, I have attended seminars and I went to Camp Freightliner. By the way, Camp Freightliner was great! It was well worth the cost of the class. I also learned a lot there.
Before I purchased the coach, I tried my best to educate myself but looking back, I really did not know what I needed to know when purchasing the coach. I hired someone to evaluate it but there is just so much to know to maintain one! I may be asking too much, but there ought to one place to go to get this type of information.
For example, I now know the dealer put cheap tires on the coach and even though they are new, they will not last as long as a better tire so I will need to replace them sooner than I would have liked to.
Do I like my coach? Yes, I think I made a good purchase but I did not do so with the knowledge I should have had. I just love traveling in it and having it allows me to see things I would have never seen and do things I never would have done otherwise. I just had no idea how consuming owning a motorhome can be.
I did research on this forum and found this was not an uncommon problem. I purchased a set of Borg one piece valves and a stabilizer that fits into the holes in the rim. They were expensive but they are really great quality. I had them installed today and hopefully the issue will be fixed. I purchased them from www.yourtireshopsupply.com I called them and they were great to work with. They helped me find the correct steps and stabilizers.
The thing I find discouraging is how many things like this I have to find out the hard way. I had no idea that the valve extensions could be a problem and that adding a TPMS sensor makes things worse. Yes, it makes perfect sense when you think about it. I often wonder what else do I not know that will cause me issues? I read these forums, I have attended seminars and I went to Camp Freightliner. By the way, Camp Freightliner was great! It was well worth the cost of the class. I also learned a lot there.
Before I purchased the coach, I tried my best to educate myself but looking back, I really did not know what I needed to know when purchasing the coach. I hired someone to evaluate it but there is just so much to know to maintain one! I may be asking too much, but there ought to one place to go to get this type of information.
For example, I now know the dealer put cheap tires on the coach and even though they are new, they will not last as long as a better tire so I will need to replace them sooner than I would have liked to.
Do I like my coach? Yes, I think I made a good purchase but I did not do so with the knowledge I should have had. I just love traveling in it and having it allows me to see things I would have never seen and do things I never would have done otherwise. I just had no idea how consuming owning a motorhome can be.
