Towing vehicle tire pressure
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Topic: Towing vehicle tire pressure
Posted By: Nozenji
Subject: Towing vehicle tire pressure
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2016 at 4:28pm
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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 ? ------------- Not all who wander are lost |
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Posted By: ToolmanJohn
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2016 at 5:08pm
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MAX rear pressures in the tow vehicle tires... This will help keep them from having too much sidewall flex, and overheating. Plus there is a lot more side force on them as well because your vehicle has to control the trailer. The tongue weight also adds additional stress. Best to keep them at max. I run 45 psi in my rear tires when towing, normally it's 39 psi. I go by the recommendation in my owners manual for towing, and also the MAX pressure on the sidewall of my tires. I leave the fronts at 36 psi, normal tire pressure.
------------- 2017 ATC 7X20 Custom Toy Hauler 2013 R-Pod 177 (SOLD) 2013 VW Touareg TDI |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2016 at 5:31pm
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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? ------------- |
Posted By: dsmiths
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2016 at 8:36pm
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Furpod is right. Look on the inside of the drivers door on your tow vehicle and it will show front and rear pressures, if the owners manual says different for towing do it. New vehicles today with TPM Tire Pressure Monitor will kick the tire light warning on if under or over inflated. Overinflated tires will overheat and blow out. Use recommended tires pressures.
------------- Dane and Donna Smith 2011 RP-172 2008 Chevrolet Trailblazer 4X4 lift kit prodigy wireless brake controller |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2016 at 8:44pm
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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.
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2016 at 9:09pm
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We keep ours the same.....seems to work so far.
------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: Nozenji
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2016 at 11:41pm
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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. ------------- Not all who wander are lost |
Posted By: Nozenji
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2016 at 11:43pm
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Hi, 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. ------------- Not all who wander are lost |
Posted By: Nozenji
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2016 at 11:46pm
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. ------------- Not all who wander are lost |
Posted By: hogone
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2016 at 8:57am
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I run around 70 psi when towing, 60 when not. hogone ------------- Jon & Pam 2013 RP177 2010 F150 2017 HD Streetglide 2009 HD Lowrider CHEESEHEAD |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2016 at 9:03am
The pHp forum is a listing of people who have volunteered to help people if they are, say, on the road and need assistance. Say you break down in central KY, we have pHp people there that can, at the least, guide you to a good shop, up to and including finding/recommending a local CG if needed, or even providing a spot to hook up and wait on repairs. No guarantee of what any one pHper might be able/willing to provide, but it may give a member someone local to contact if needed. As far as help with questions, just ask in the appropriate forum, "modifications", etc, and someone will be along shortly to give you a hand.  ------------- |