Towing vehicle tire pressure - Event Date: 10 Apr 2016 - 10 Apr 2017

Hi,
Here's a question for you more experienced trailer pullers.

I took my Pod out for the first time last week and didn't change the tire pressure at all in my F150 towing vehicle. At the campground I asked another guy if I should have, and he said without a doubt, that I should inflate my tires to the maximum allowable pressure while towing a trailer, front and rear.
This seems a little unnecessary to me but I don't know much about this, so let me know what YOU think.

Thanks.

ps. Do I have to do something special to post in podders helping podders ?

I have never changed my tow vehicle tire pressure for towing. My Expedition seats 8, and I am sure, when I have had 8 in it, and I have several times, it's carrying way more weight then the tongue weight of our pod..

What does your owners manual say to do?

I always go 2-3 psi below max sidewall on the TV, seems to ride more comfortably.  I definitely notice a difference in handling if I forget to boost my psi above the door sill plate rating.

Thanks all. I looked in the owner's manual and the section on towing didn't mention air pressure at all. My truck is old, a '97, so I don't have any kind of air pressure alert light.

Originally posted by techntrek I always go 2-3 psi below max sidewall on the TV, seems to ride more comfortably.  I definitely notice a difference in handling if I forget to boost my psi above the door sill plate rating. The pHp sub-forum is reserved for pHpers.  If you are interested in volunteering shoot me an IM with your home town so I can modify your account and list you on the pHp list.

Hey, thanks.

What do you mean by volunteering ? I'm a real newbie so I don't think I could be of much help to anyone. It just seemed like the right place to post my tire question.