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07-09-2015, 10:37 AM
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Rivet Master
2010 28' Flying Cloud
Lower Alabama
, USA
Join Date: Mar 2012
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When have you checked the pressure in your spare?
I was reading a thread on tires today and the dialogue had shifted to spares. I was reminded that I had not checked the pressure in mine for far too long. Yep, I have a compressor on board but messing with airing the spare up on the side of the road may increase my exposure time to the dangers of the traffic flying by.
How is the air in yours?
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Alan
"If you must choose between two evils, pick the one you never tried before!"
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Southeastern Camping Unit WBCCI #5033
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07-09-2015, 10:50 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,668
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Checked last month
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"If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy." - Red Green
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07-09-2015, 11:14 AM
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Rivet Master
2010 28' Flying Cloud
Lower Alabama
, USA
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 658
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Rich, you are a better man than me! But I am going to fix the problem as soon as I get over to the garage.
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Alan
"If you must choose between two evils, pick the one you never tried before!"
Air #64439
Southeastern Camping Unit WBCCI #5033
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07-09-2015, 11:26 AM
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Rivet Master
2002 19' Bambi
Lafayette
, California
Join Date: May 2005
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Years ago I added a flexible braided wire valve-stem extension to our Bambi's spare. The end is held by a small cable tie in a place that is easily reached by my pump or gauge. Any time I check tire pressures, the spare is always included.
Tim
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07-09-2015, 11:30 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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As part of my preflight checklist I check it before every trip. Valve is down so do not have to drop the rack to check.
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MICHAEL
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07-09-2015, 11:32 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 27' FB Eddie Bauer
Chelsea
, Michigan
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 1,792
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I have our spare on the TPMS so I check it everyday!
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WBCCI# 5766
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07-09-2015, 11:39 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,668
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tim A.
Years ago I added a flexible braided wire valve-stem extension to our Bambi's spare. The end is held by a small cable tie in a place that is easily reached by my pump or gauge. Any time I check tire pressures, the spare is always included.
Tim
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I did too, this spring. Another forum member showed one (amazon or ebay...can't remember) about 2 feet long, so the valve is on the a-frame by the HAHA jack bracket.
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"If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy." - Red Green
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07-09-2015, 11:56 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 8,278
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AnnArborBob
I have our spare on the TPMS so I check it everyday!
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I like that idea. Will have to check on getting another TST sender.
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MICHAEL
Do you know what a learning experience is? A learning experience is one of those things that says "You know that thing that you just did? Don't do that."
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07-09-2015, 02:45 PM
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Rivet Master
2010 28' Flying Cloud
Lower Alabama
, USA
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 658
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tim A.
Years ago I added a flexible braided wire valve-stem extension to our Bambi's spare. The end is held by a small cable tie in a place that is easily reached by my pump or gauge. Any time I check tire pressures, the spare is always included.
Tim
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Here's a photo of one available through Amazon or Camping World. The SS braided one is for under chassis applications such as an Airstream. They also may one without the braid for the trunk of a car.
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Alan
"If you must choose between two evils, pick the one you never tried before!"
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Southeastern Camping Unit WBCCI #5033
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07-09-2015, 02:47 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 13,668
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That looks like the one I ordered.
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"If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy." - Red Green
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07-09-2015, 03:22 PM
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Rivet Master
2010 28' Flying Cloud
Lower Alabama
, USA
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 658
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dznf0g
That looks like the one I ordered.
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Rich, how does it work? Meaning does it leak, was it okay to install, does the bracket hold the end well, . . . . ??
I have one on order now.
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Alan
"If you must choose between two evils, pick the one you never tried before!"
Air #64439
Southeastern Camping Unit WBCCI #5033
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07-09-2015, 03:39 PM
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Rivet Master
2000 25' Safari
Davidson County
, NC Highlands County, FL
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 4,493
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Checking the pressure is on my pre-trip check list. Though one of those extension hoses a good idea. It's getting harder for me to get under the trailer and truck. (gravity must be getting more forceful)
How about checking the spare in the tow vehicle. It's even more important.
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2014 Silverado LTZ 1500 Crew Cab 5.3L maximum trailering package
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07-09-2015, 04:11 PM
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Rivet Master
2010 28' Flying Cloud
Lower Alabama
, USA
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 658
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Quote:
Originally Posted by A W Warn
. . . . . . . How about checking the spare in the tow vehicle. It's even more important.
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Alan, I am going to give you an Amen on that.
If the braided hose I ordered turns out to be of decent quality, I will fit one on the truck as well.
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Alan
"If you must choose between two evils, pick the one you never tried before!"
Air #64439
Southeastern Camping Unit WBCCI #5033
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07-09-2015, 06:46 PM
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Rivet Master
2002 19' Bambi
Lafayette
, California
Join Date: May 2005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Alphonse
Rich, how does it work? Meaning does it leak, was it okay to install, does the bracket hold the end well, . . . . ??
I have one on order now.
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The one your picture shows is identical to what I have. It has never leaked and installation was as simple as screwing it onto the tire valve. I did not use the bracket; a cable tie holds the end in place on the handle of the spare's bracket.
The extension has its own valve and holds the valve on the tire open.
Tim
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07-09-2015, 06:57 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Alphonse
Rich, how does it work? Meaning does it leak, was it okay to install, does the bracket hold the end well, . . . . ??
I have one on order now.
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As stated above. Holds air and I didn't use the bracket either. Zip ties only.
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"If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy." - Red Green
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07-09-2015, 07:55 PM
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Rivet Master
1987 32' Excella
Nepean
, Ontario
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,414
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I don't normally check the pressure in my spares (TV or AS), but I always have a 3KW generator & an air compressor in the back of the truck. All my wheels have Dill TPMS sensors including the spares, so I could reset the system to see the spares as well, and would do so if I didn't have the generator & compressor at hand.
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1987 Excella 32-foot
1999 Dodge Ram 2500HD Diesel
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07-10-2015, 10:15 AM
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2 Rivet Member
1994 30' Excella
Livingston
, Texas
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 90
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As someone above mentioned... checking the AP on the spares of both your TT and TV should be part of the pre-departure checklist (just like checking the AP in all the tires of the TT and TV as well before leaving.) That said, my TV is a pickup with an ARE Shell and I always carry a small air compressor I can plug in before departure to top off any tires that need it. (...and as a failsafe, I also carry a Honda 1000 generator with a little gas to power the compressor to air up the spare tires for fellow RVers broken down on the road as I have a couple of times over the 20+ years I have been traveling the highways of this great country.)
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94 30" Excella
99 GMC 3/4 Ton 6.0L
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07-10-2015, 11:40 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2015 27' FB International
Currently Looking...
mesquite
, Texas
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 105
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check every day when on the road along with extra spare in tow vehicle bed. first thing in morning before heading out. aircompress & generator must have items.never leave home without em!
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07-10-2015, 02:04 PM
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Rivet Master
1995 30' Excella
Bowie
, Maryland
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 2,345
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Before every trip, same time as I check the other tires. We've needed it too many times to forget about it.
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2014 Ram 2500 Crew Cab with Cummins 6.7L Diesel
Sold but not forgotten: 1991 Airstream B190
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07-10-2015, 02:06 PM
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Slowpoke
2012 27' Flying Cloud
Portland
, Oregon
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 255
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So, guys, tell me about the compressors you carry. I have the generator, and a compressor in the garage, but don't carry one with me on the road.
Yet.
Talk to me! I want it small and light weight. Have one for motorcycle touring, but it's way too small for the truck & trailer tires.
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