Inside wheel tire pressures F-53

[raycyn778]

Hello all, hope this is not a duplicate but I was wondering what others do about checking and airing the inside rear wheel on an F-53 chassis. I cant even see the valve on mine never mind get a gauge on it. Not interested in a TPMS at this time. Heard and read that the braided extensions are not reliable as they tend to leak after a long drive from spinning and flopping around. Do I have to have the tire dismounted and have a new extended length valve stem installed?

Thanks
Ray

[georgew48]

Mine came with the braided extensions and have not had any problems with them leaking. I have always ran them on every dual wheel vehicle I have owned (7 so Far) and never a problem.

[RJJ]

Dually valve stems work great. It's not an add on extension, but a valve stem that extends through the wheel hole. Comes with inner and outer stems that are wheel specific. Not cheap, but worry free. http://yourtireshopsupply.com/catego...torhomes-buses


2015 Georgetown 329DS
2014 Chevy Equinox

[raycyn778]

Originally Posted by RJJ

Dually valve stems work great. It's not an add on extension, but a valve stem that extends through the wheel hole. Comes with inner and outer stems that are wheel specific. Not cheap, but worry free. Duallyvalve Kits for A Motorhomes & Buses 16 or 19.5"


2015 Georgetown 329DS
2014 Chevy Equinox

Do you know if they work on Aluminum wheels like I have on my rig? the link indicates steel, no mention of aluminum

[RJJ]

[QUOTE=raycyn778;1147927]Do you know if they work on Aluminum wheels like I have on my rig? the link indicates steel, no mention of aluminum[/QUOTE

Sorry I don't know. Their customer service is terrific, give them a call and they can help you out one way or the other. Didn't realize you had aluminum wheels. Since you do, you may also want to try Crossfire by dual dynamics. Had those on my last motorhome over 100,000 miles with no issues. Sadly they don't make a bracket that works with my 19.5" wheel simulators on my current set up. That's why I now have the dually valves.
http://dualdynamics.com/products/cross-fire/
Hope this helps.



2015 Georgetown 329DS
2014 Chevy Equinox

[SternHappens]

I picked up some angled screw on extensions at a local RV shop. No issues w leaks, been on about a year. Don't remember them being expensive.

[milvet33]

I got rid of the braided extensions on my C Class because of leaking and adding air. The key was buying big truck (semi) type air gauge and air head for the compressor line. Both are about a foot long and more importantly they have a straight in fitting as opposed to the standard angled end. The valve stems point straight out so the straight in meets and airs just fine. Sorry, can't remember where I bought them but the info came from this forum. You might find the post with a search for air gauges etc.

[badge2283]

RV shops and truck stops a rubber isolator that goes into one of the cooling holes in the wheel, and the flex braid line goes through it, so they will not flop around. Easy to install.

[SeaDog]

I have metal 180* valve stems extensions on the winnie they work great.

[MacII]

I have 8 aluminum wheels, 22.5's on my Monaco and I bought valve stems extensions at a truck stop. That was about 11 years ago. No problems yet and they have had a couple sets of different tires on and off. I run 120 in each tire as I am loaded heavy -- Cummins ISX engine, 45' coach and tow a heavy flatbed trailer. Find a truck stop that has a good tire shop.
Also, if you want to use most compressors, you can buy a doubler that works with lower pressure air compressors to increase pressure. It was necessary since I was running higher pressure tires. I got mine at Les Schwaub here in Oregon.
I agree about the big rig air gauge and air head that goes straight on because there is limited clearance on the aluminum rims.

[KP 351]

I installed the brass extensions, they worked great and very easy to check the pressure!



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[Krazymace]

I have braided extensions. No problems to date. They are a bit of a problem to add air, but no big deal!


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