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The Importance of Knowing Your RV's Weight - featuring Smart Weigh

The Importance of Knowing Your RV's Weight - featuring Smart Weigh

As most of you know, we recently transitioned from full-time in a 38 foot 5th wheel to full-time in a Class A. We loved our 5th wheel! It was spacious,...

Taking Care of your RV’s Tires   (Part 1)

Taking Care of your RV’s Tires (Part 1)

I am sure most of you have read multiple articles about how important your RV’s tires are. I have read countless articles about this topic myself, and what I have...

The Death of an RV Tire

The Death of an RV Tire

HEAT! Yes, heat is the most likely culprit for a tire breaking down. What causes heat to a tire, and what is too much heat? The compounds that make up...

The Truth About Tire Pressure

The Truth About Tire Pressure

If you have done any highway driving during the summer, I'm sure you have seen "Road Gators" on the shoulder. Or, even worse, right in the middle of traffic. Road...

How Old Are Your RV Tires?

How Old Are Your RV Tires?

In the past month, I have had several RVers share stories with me about buying an RV only to find out that the tires were much older than the RV....

Ambient Air Temperature and Tire Pressure

Ambient Air Temperature and Tire Pressure

I want to preface this article by saying this is very technical as it relates to tire pressure. It is not the end of the world if you do not...

Tire Inflation Charts

Tire Inflation Charts

After being weighed at each tire position, use the tire inflation charts below to determine the correct psi for your tires. B.F. Goodrich Truck Tires Bridgestone Truck Tires Continental Truck...

How Can I Improve my RV's Gas/Fuel Mileage?

How Can I Improve my RV's Gas/Fuel Mileage?

If you've filled your RV's tank lately, you probably noticed that it ain't cheap - and worse, it doesn't get you as far as you may like. It's not uncommon...

How to Properly Use RV Leveling Blocks

How to Properly Use RV Leveling Blocks

RVers use leveling blocks under tires to aid in leveling. If used incorrectly, leveling blocks can damage tires over time. Leveling blocks should support the entire footprint of all tires...