R-pod Owners Forum : Towing vehicle tire pressure http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Mods, Maintenance, Tips and Tricks : Towing vehicle tire pressure Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 01 May 2026 19:06:01 +0000 Tue, 12 Apr 2016 09:03:14 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=7733 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Towing vehicle tire pressure : Originally posted by Nozenji Originally... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7733&PID=73072#73072 Author: furpod
Subject: 7733
Posted: 12 Apr 2016 at 9:03am

Originally posted by Nozenji

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.


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.  Smile
]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2016 09:03:14 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7733&PID=73072#73072 Towing vehicle tire pressure : I run around 70 psi when towing,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7733&PID=73071#73071 Author: hogone
Subject: 7733
Posted: 12 Apr 2016 at 8:57am

I run around 70 psi when towing, 60 when not. hogone]]> Tue, 12 Apr 2016 08:57:39 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7733&PID=73071#73071 Towing vehicle tire pressure : Originally posted by techntrek I... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7733&PID=73052#73052 Author: Nozenji
Subject: 7733
Posted: 11 Apr 2016 at 11:46pm

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.
]]> Mon, 11 Apr 2016 23:46:03 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7733&PID=73052#73052 Towing vehicle tire pressure : Hi, thanks.What do you mean by... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7733&PID=73051#73051 Author: Nozenji
Subject: 7733
Posted: 11 Apr 2016 at 11:43pm

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.
]]> Mon, 11 Apr 2016 23:43:58 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7733&PID=73051#73051 Towing vehicle tire pressure : Thanks all. I looked in the owner's... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7733&PID=73050#73050 Author: Nozenji
Subject: 7733
Posted: 11 Apr 2016 at 11:41pm

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.
]]> Mon, 11 Apr 2016 23:41:56 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7733&PID=73050#73050 Towing vehicle tire pressure : We keep ours the same.....seems... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7733&PID=73033#73033 Author: Leo B
Subject: 7733
Posted: 11 Apr 2016 at 9:09pm

We keep ours the same.....seems to work so far.]]> Mon, 11 Apr 2016 21:09:22 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7733&PID=73033#73033 Towing vehicle tire pressure : I always go 2-3 psi below max... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7733&PID=73020#73020 Author: techntrek
Subject: 7733
Posted: 11 Apr 2016 at 8:44pm

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.
]]> Mon, 11 Apr 2016 20:44:20 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7733&PID=73020#73020 Towing vehicle tire pressure : Furpod is right. Look on the inside... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7733&PID=73017#73017 Author: dsmiths
Subject: 7733
Posted: 11 Apr 2016 at 8:36pm

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.
]]> Mon, 11 Apr 2016 20:36:42 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7733&PID=73017#73017 Towing vehicle tire pressure : I have never changed my tow vehicle... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7733&PID=73007#73007 Author: furpod
Subject: 7733
Posted: 11 Apr 2016 at 5:31pm

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?
]]> Mon, 11 Apr 2016 17:31:43 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7733&PID=73007#73007 Towing vehicle tire pressure : MAX rear pressures in the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7733&PID=73005#73005 Author: ToolmanJohn
Subject: 7733
Posted: 11 Apr 2016 at 5:08pm

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.
]]> Mon, 11 Apr 2016 17:08:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7733&PID=73005#73005 Towing vehicle tire pressure : Hi, Here's a question for... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7733&PID=73002#73002 Author: Nozenji
Subject: 7733
Posted: 11 Apr 2016 at 4:28pm

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 ?
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