psi Question

[dretired]

I now have tires on the 5th wheel that are 80psi cold...Could I go with a higher psi replacement set of tires.. and,,,the best brand to replace the towmax that I now have ..Thank You ...and Merry Christmas to one and ALL !!

[btritschler1437]

Our last coach was a Crusader 325. Put almost 10,000 miles on the original tries before they started to blow out. Changed to Maxxis and got 20,000 before they blew out. To go to bigger tires you have to change to 8 lugs and 110 lbs rims. Cheaper to buy Maxxis and change at the 16,000 mile mark.

One thing I changed that made a big difference was to go to a 7,000 lbs brake assembly. They bolt right on even though the current assembly is only 5,200 axles. Also changed the brake wire from 12 to 10 gauge. You step on the brakes, the coach stops, no questions asked.

[MainelyUS]

When the Windjammer comes out of hibernation a set of Maxxis will be waiting.
btritschler1437
Did you change from drum to disc breaks or just a larger drum? Sounds interesting.

Happy Trails

[MainelyUS]

dretired
Showing us a pic of your TT, Christmas tree and no snow is a dream come true.
Can't wait for hibernation season to end.
Merry Christmas.

Happy Trails

[btritschler1437]

Keep the same drums. Did this on advise from Dexter axle.

[youroo]

Originally Posted by btritschler1437

Keep the same drums. Did this on advise from Dexter axle.

I find this Very if you use your Same Drums the Only thing that can Improve Braking is Shoe Material! Youroo!!

[btritschler1437]

Per Dexter, the brake assembly is heavier duty than the 5,200 lb assembly. Tougher lining, bigger magnet and self-adjusting. Told to increase the size of the wire from battery to the brakes to supply more juice to the bigger magnet. Part #K23-464-00 LH and #K23-465-00 RH brake kit 12 x 2; 7,000 lb Elec, bolt right on, bought four, one for each wheel. No new drums required.