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dogsintow ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 30 Sep 2015 Location: Pacific NW Online Status: Offline Posts: 31 |
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thanks! that's a good site for tire info! I appreciate it!
I'm going to ask the service shop about the tires in a few weeks when I take it in to be winterized (since I'm not quite confident enough to do it myself yet). |
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+1.....I read the same thing. I've just completed 6 years of service on my tires and will be replacing them before my first trip next spring. My personal opinion is that 6 years is fine as long as the tires have been properly maintained. In your situation (not knowing the history), if the money is there, I think I would replace them - just for peace of mind. The thought of having to change a flat tire on the shoulder of an interstate highway does not thrill me - especially if it is on the left side. Here is some interesting information on trailer tires - trailer tires It's a judgment call only you can make. |
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Tars Tarkas ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 14 Jan 2013 Location: Near Nashville Online Status: Offline Posts: 1454 |
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It's good the valve is turned sideways like it is. It looks like it might be okay, but, like I said, it's awful easy to just unscrew the cap.
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Akula1 ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 01 Nov 2015 Location: Male Online Status: Offline Posts: 14 |
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If you spend anytime in the Southwest, you want to change the tires every 4 years. The weather & sun is rough on tires & batteries.
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dogsintow ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 30 Sep 2015 Location: Pacific NW Online Status: Offline Posts: 31 |
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Here is a photo (it uploaded sideways for some reason) |
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techntrek ![]() Admin Group - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062 |
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The tire replacement recommendation from Trailer Life Magazine is 6 years, and I've heard that number from other sources over the years. Now at 5 years certainly can't hurt. You should consider replacing the spare, too, but many don't.
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dogsintow ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 30 Sep 2015 Location: Pacific NW Online Status: Offline Posts: 31 |
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I'll post a picture next time I go outside.
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furpod ![]() Moderator Group - pHp ![]() ![]() Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128 |
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They do have an HRE, so the drain is way farther from the road then ours...
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Tars Tarkas ![]() Senior Member ![]() ![]() Joined: 14 Jan 2013 Location: Near Nashville Online Status: Offline Posts: 1454 |
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It sounds like a very convenient modification, and it may never be a problem, but if it sticks down further than just a cap on the pipe, it's something that could get scraped off going over a speed bump, for example. You could end up with no water when you need it and no easy way to fill the tank. The tank itself could even be damaged if the valve is ripped off. Of course I can't see it from here, and you might be fine, but with just a screw-cap on the drain, you can take it off and put it back on by hand, or with a pair of pliers at the most, so the added convenience of a valve is probably of little value. TT |
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dogsintow ![]() Newbie ![]() ![]() Joined: 30 Sep 2015 Location: Pacific NW Online Status: Offline Posts: 31 |
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ah, found the drain. there was a modification done with a valve and I wasn't sure that was it, but it was, so it's draining now!
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