Our first RV - 27.5' Jayco Class C
Hello we bought our rv for our small family, wife, me, son (2 1/2yo)after looking into our 3rd time renting for an upcoming 3 week trip. Co workers started suggesting looking at our own used model, co...
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The rig looks very nice and fresh. RV tires are the "Achilles tendon" of RV's
If tires are over 5 years old by date codes imprinted on each tire, replace them ASAP, regardless of appearance/tread depth. RV tires become unsafe just parked and can suddenly come apart with flailing steel belt damaging holding tanks, wiring and propane lines and with possible loss of control. Good to have entire brake system checked including flushing of old brake fluid to prevent brake fade on grades. Original flexible front brake lines may fail internally causing sudden steering pull to right or left. There's more but the above are "safety first" items.
If tires are over 5 years old by date codes imprinted on each tire, replace them ASAP, regardless of appearance/tread depth. RV tires become unsafe just parked and can suddenly come apart with flailing steel belt damaging holding tanks, wiring and propane lines and with possible loss of control. Good to have entire brake system checked including flushing of old brake fluid to prevent brake fade on grades. Original flexible front brake lines may fail internally causing sudden steering pull to right or left. There's more but the above are "safety first" items.
