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RE: 8r19.5 samson or 225/70r19.5 roadmasters?
If you are OK with the cost, you should replace the 8R19.5's with 22570R19.5's.
The lower profile (shorter sidewalls), and broader tread give you more stability
than the 8R19.5's, which are around 78% aspect ratio.
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parkmanaa
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03/30/13 09:51am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Filling propane tank in CA
Keep it simple. Go to Sam's or Costco and buy a new one for less than $25 bucks.
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parkmanaa
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03/30/13 09:46am |
RVing in Canada and Alaska
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RE: 2010 Montana time to replace tires
Are you sure you want to put Chinese-made tires on that rig?
Better read more of this forum Chinese-made tires have a
terrible quality reputation in general. Some people seem to
do OK on them, but many don't. Which category would you fall
into???
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parkmanaa
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03/30/13 09:41am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Yokohama anyone?
Check the reputation of the Michelin XPS Rib in that size.
They aren't cheap, but they are by far the best,IMHO.
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parkmanaa
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03/30/13 09:07am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: Run at max PSI?
The MAX PSI molded into the sidewall is the PSI you should inflate to if you are carrying the maximum load the tire is designed to carry;
which if you are, you are 'under tire-sized'.
Do it right. Take your rig to a scale, preferably one that can weigh the 4 corners independently. If not, one that can weigh each axle fully loaded. Check the weight/PSI chart of the tire manufacturer for the size of tire you are using, determine the PSI indicated, then add about 5 PSI as a safety factor.
BTW, Michelin has an excellent RV tire section in their website. It would be well worth any RVers time to read thru it.
IMHO the Michelin XZE would be an excellent choice. You will never regret that decision.
40 years in the tire business; seen it all and done most of it.
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parkmanaa
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02/18/13 11:39am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: electric billing/ overbilling in parks
CJKennedy, you should be able to analyze the bill from the two parks involved and find the reason for the difference
1. I assume you, and no one else, is on a meter.
2. Your meter should have been read the day you arrived, and
monthly thereafter, charging for the KWH used each month.
3. You should have been quoted a KWH charge.
KWH used times cost per KWH should be your bill for either park.
Where did the increase come in; more KWH or higher charge per KWH????
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parkmanaa
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11/07/12 03:55pm |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Reservations: what do you tell the campground?
One of the bigger problems campgrounds have is owners of RVs, especially bumper-pull trailers, not knowing how to measure their rig.
They say they have a 31', so the campground sets them up for a site that will hold a 31', they arrive and the rig is actually about 35 to 35.5 ft. long. They measured the 'box', but not the tongue & rear bumper.
Correct way to measure an RV is tip to tip 'it's shadow at high noon'. That's the way the highway patrol will measure it if the need arises.
I seem to read out of this thread that to get what you really want you should lie, yet you want the campground to be straight-forward with you ???????????????
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parkmanaa
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10/19/12 10:17am |
Folding Trailers
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RE: Deciding when to buy new tires?
NewsW, I agree with everything on your list except:
-when tires are over 7 years from date of manufacture.
Where did you find any tire manufacturer's statement recommending that?
I do not believe in systematically replacing tires on age only,
only when they are worn to the wear bars, damaged, or have excessive
sidewall cracking.
'Retired after 40 years in the tire industry; seen it all and done most of it'
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parkmanaa
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10/19/12 10:05am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: LEAO Tires question
LEAO tires are made by the LingLong group in China.
Good luck.
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parkmanaa
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10/19/12 09:52am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Tire Pressure trap
I would never rely on the nameplate on the coach.
Coach manufacturer's (or any other for that matter), will compromise on PSI, if needed, to give you a better ride. That compromise may result in irregular wear, shorter tire life, etc.
The ONLY thing I would use is the tire manufacturer's PSI/weight chart.
The tire manufacturer has an incentive to get it right for you, for if you don't get good life and wear patterns on the tires, they get a bad rap (not the coach manufacturer).
Major tire brands have a wealth of information on their websites......use it.
'Retired after 40 years in the tire industry; seen it all and done most of it.'
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parkmanaa
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09/26/12 02:00pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: rv tires
If you use a size that Michelin makes in the XPS, that's
the best tire.
Go for it.
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parkmanaa
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09/26/12 11:53am |
Fifth-Wheels
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RE: First (and hopefully last), Blowout
Desert Captain, that 'large gash' across the tread could have been tread splice failure. If the splice is not made properly, with time it can 'open up', and let moisture down into the steel belts, then you will blow the tire at the most inopportune time.
"Retired after 40 years in the tire industry; seen it all and done most of it."
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parkmanaa
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09/13/12 02:47pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Improving the ride and handling
My first move would be to go to the tire manufacturer's website, read the proper way to weigh the vehicle; weigh it, and use that tire Mfg. chart and inflate tires to the proper PSI. That may be as far as you need to go.
Retired after 40 years in the tire industry; seen it all and done most of it.
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parkmanaa
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09/13/12 02:36pm |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Tire date codes
The last 4 digits in that string of alpha-numeric code will be week/year tire was made.
For example: 2010 would mean tire was made 20th week of 2010.
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parkmanaa
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08/18/12 10:21am |
General RVing Issues
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RE: Pace Arrow Tires
TRIKER33, can you give us some authority on the 'if they are Michelin, replace at 7 years'?
That sure isn't Michelin's recommendation on their RV tire website.
Retired after 40 years in the tire industry; seen it all and done most of it.
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parkmanaa
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07/05/12 06:14am |
Class A Motorhomes
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RE: Opinions on Goodride tires
If memory serves me correctly, GOODRIDE tires were made by GOODYEAR in China, but the brand name was discontinued about 2008.
Can't advise on whether to run them or not, but don't automatically replace them (or ANY other tire) at 5 to 6 years. This is a MARKETING ploy and nothing else. You won't find a major tire manufacturer (check websites) that recommend automatically replacing tires at any particular year short of 10 years. After 5 years they should be checked annually by a honest, reputable tire technician, but not replaced simply because of that early age.
IMHO this is a gimmick fabricated by marketing to sell more tires, just like the 3,000 mile oil change was pushed onto the American market to sell more oil changes; even though vehicle owners manuals said 7,500 miles. I will give the marketing people credit, they have brain-washed a whole bunch of otherwise seemingly intellingent folks.
Retired after 40 years in the tire industry; seen it all and done most of it.
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parkmanaa
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06/21/12 11:53am |
Class C Motorhomes
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