Good point, yardmaster. Personally, I think there is a difference, and that is that the TV tires are (usually) inspected more often and (usually) properly maintained. BTW, do any of you carry a "doughnut" spare for your TV? When I bought my jeep they tried to force once on me.
I've had a rotten TT tire blow out, 20 minutes after buying the trailer and literally on my way to buy all new tires. I carry one spare, although I did carry two for a while after the flat, just to make sure it wasn't an issue with suspension, tracking, etc.
I'm thinking thinking that I may also carry a can of fix-it goop, just as a last resort.
Good question about the extra spare for the TV. I only carry one of those, but in all the miles I've driven, I've never blown a tire on the TV, but I have blown 4 trailer tires. That's why I carry the extra tire/wheel for my TT.
Glen
2004 Dutchmen 27BG, Rocky Mountain Elk Edition
2002 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 8.1/Ally
2 boys, 12 & 14
a friendly black lab
a couple of decks of cards
a cold beer
I have one spare. It lives in the back of the truck while using our TT. When we get home I put it on the floor in the camper. If I need more than one spare We have a bigger problem and I will be using my AAA RV Plus.
yardmaster wrote: Curious....those of you who carry multiple spares...how many spares do you carry for the TV???
is there a difference?
I carry one spare for the TT and one for the TV. But, IMHO there is a difference. Usually, tires on the TV can be located and replaced fairly easy. However, tires for the TT can be harder to locate in stock. Many dealers say they are available within 1-3 days.
I carry one for the TT and one for the TV. But my TV has 6 tires to start with and the DRW's aren't needed for my current TT. So I guess I have 3 spares on my TV!!!
2009 Bristol Bay by SunnyBrook 3420BH 36.5'L, 11.1k dry
2005 F350 Superduty 6.0 CrewCab, Longbed, DRW, 4" exhaust, SCT with custom tunes, triple Autometer gauges and pillar pod, Tow Command Package, 4.10 LSD rear
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