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09-13-2014, 02:20 PM
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How many miles can you get from trailer tires before replacing them? Mine are in great condition but I have no idea what to expect from them and when to replace them
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09-13-2014, 04:39 PM
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What did you do to your camper today?
Fixed the little lift for the bed and upgraded the bed's mattress.  
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09-13-2014, 09:23 PM
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Location: Concord, NC
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Originally Posted by wicked1
How many miles can you get from trailer tires before replacing them? Mine are in great condition but I have no idea what to expect from them and when to replace them.
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From 50 to 10,000 miles or more. I had mine changed from Trail Express to GY Marathon LR D before it left the dealers lot.
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09-14-2014, 01:07 PM
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After giving it much thought and a little nudge from OldCoot I have decided on some new tires for the RV before our trip. Have decided on the Maxxis 8008 D, tomorrow I'll see if direst tire can order them. I also just ordered the TST TPMS with the flow thru sensors. When the TPMS gets here I'll have the new tires mounted with steel valve stems and balanced with the sensors in place. May have to postpone our departure for several days or so, better than being stranded someplace that we don't want to be. That will mean re-torquing wheel lugs every hundred miles or so for awhile untill they are seated.
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09-14-2014, 01:14 PM
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Location: Brownsville
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09-14-2014, 02:20 PM
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Location: Concord, NC
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Originally Posted by presley01
After giving it much thought and a little nudge from OldCoot I have decided on some new tires for the RV before our trip. Have decided on the Maxxis 8008 D, tomorrow I'll see if direst tire can order them. I also just ordered the TST TPMS with the flow thru sensors. When the TPMS gets here I'll have the new tires mounted with steel valve stems and balanced with the sensors in place. May have to postpone our departure for several days or so, better than being stranded someplace that we don't want to be. That will mean re-torquing wheel lugs every hundred miles or so for awhile untill they are seated.
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I think you made a wise decision. Have fun on the trip!  
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09-14-2014, 02:22 PM
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Location: Concord, NC
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Put 3/16" Lexan panels in the screen door so we can leave the door open if the ac or heat is on while we're in FL this winter. Fitting the panels in the channels so we don't have any clips to turn, etc.
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09-14-2014, 02:29 PM
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Location: Stromsburg, Nebraska
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OldCoot
Putting 3/16" Lexan panels in the screen door so we can leave the door open if the ac or heat is on while we're in FL this winter. Fitting the panels in the channels so we don't have any clips to turn, etc.
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Pics please OC. This has been on my list since getting the Sabre.
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09-14-2014, 03:43 PM
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Pics please OC. This has been on my list since getting the Sabre.
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Lexan was scrap left over from a windshield we made for a Ranger for Osmose 2 yrs ago and that's why the 2 pcs in the bottom. Lowes charged me $70 for enough Plexiglas to fill the bottom. TOWTA is not happy with the 2 pcs in the bottom, but it wasn't worth the $ to me. We'll see how much guff I get this winter as to whether I cut the Plexiglas next Mar when we get back from FL.
Pictures don't really show much other than my reflection.
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09-14-2014, 03:46 PM
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So to fit the lexan in the channel, it's just wedged in there after being cut slightly larger than the opening? I am trying to avoid more Velcro add that'll attract dirt and my kids curious fingers... Looks great to me
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09-14-2014, 03:53 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jtstromsburg
So to fit the lexan in the channel, it's just wedged in there after being cut slightly larger than the opening? I am trying to avoid more Velcro add that'll attract dirt and my kids curious fingers... Looks great to me
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Outside the channel measured 27.5", I cut it 27-3/8" with a 3" R cut at the top corners. Make sure you remove the sharp edges on all sides as it will cut your hands pretty easily and it makes it easier to get in the grooves also. I have a deburring tool, but a good bastard file will work also.
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09-14-2014, 05:45 PM
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Thanks!
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09-14-2014, 05:49 PM
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Location: Austin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OldCoot
Got 5,000 out of mine, $1800 damage and new GY Marathon LR D added. Total cost=$2600 vs $800 for just tires/balancing.
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My Jayco had the original tires on it for over 20,000 miles and six years before I lost one. (Gracefully - no damage to the trailer).
I generally do a 3,000 mile 2-week round trip and another 1,200 mile 1-week round trip a year, on top of short monthly jaunts. I can't imagine swapping out the tires after that short a time.
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09-14-2014, 05:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Red Wolf
My Jayco had the original tires on it for over 20,000 miles and six years before I lost one. (Gracefully - no damage to the trailer).
I generally do a 3,000 mile 2-week round trip and another 1,200 mile 1-week round trip a year, on top of short monthly jaunts. I can't imagine swapping out the tires after that short a time.
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No, I ran the GY Marathons on my TT for 3 yrs, had the tires and wheels put the 5er in Feb12 when we bought it and switched them out last year to put the old tires on our racecar trailer so we could sell it. I would not pull a new camper off the dealers lot with anything but GY Marathons, Maxxis or equivalent.
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09-14-2014, 05:59 PM
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Location: Mass
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Red wolf - look into Dri Wash - we are on water restrictions as well so I use Dri Wash - cost some $$ but works for me with our restrictions.
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09-14-2014, 06:29 PM
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Added screen protection on both doors. We didn't like the commercial options and actually saved quite a bit.
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09-14-2014, 07:59 PM
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Location: Texas
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I think you made a wise decision. Have fun on the trip! |
Rather have a wise decision statement from OC than an I told you so!
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09-14-2014, 08:32 PM
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Location: Austin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 38FLCamper
Red wolf - look into Dri Wash - we are on water restrictions as well so I use Dri Wash - cost some $$ but works for me with our restrictions.
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I'll check that out!
I found a place not too far that can handle a 5th wheel - I'll try that in a few weeks, too.
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09-14-2014, 09:12 PM
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Location: Concord, NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by presley01
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You might recoup some of the expense if you advertise your old tires on CL.
Again, have a save trip and above all HAVE FUN!
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09-15-2014, 02:52 AM
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Location: Clarksville Va.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by presley01
After giving it much thought and a little nudge from OldCoot I have decided on some new tires for the RV before our trip. Have decided on the Maxxis 8008 D, tomorrow I'll see if direst tire can order them. I also just ordered the TST TPMS with the flow thru sensors. When the TPMS gets here I'll have the new tires mounted with steel valve stems and balanced with the sensors in place. May have to postpone our departure for several days or so, better than being stranded someplace that we don't want to be. That will mean re-torquing wheel lugs every hundred miles or so for awhile untill they are seated.
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Smart then you shouldn't have to worry on your trip. Why would you have re-torque them. Your rims should be well seated by now? It would be fine to check every once in awhile but I wouldn't think that every 100 miles would be necessary. I had new tires put on after 6000 miles never re-torque them. Also they took my tires off and put new hubs on, they torque them in Goshen drove back to Va. and they still where set at 110lbs. When checked last week.
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