Checking Motorhome tyre pressure

[Nickorchard]

Hello
We recently bought an Auto-trail EK 590
I wanted to check the tyre pressures which need to be 75 PSI

Took it to local garage and the supermarket garage however the compressor max pressure was 60 PSI

Where do people take Moto homes to check tyre pressures or do I need to get my own compressor?

Cheers

Nick

 

[Hugoman]

Just think 80psi, forget temperatures, just 80psi will do. you can get Solar Wireless Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Sensors for around £18.00 on ebay, with these readings you know if you need to pump or release air when needed, it's what I have, and it's one of the best items I have bought, just put's my mind at ease.

Can you recommend one ? There seems to be a huge difference in price and some say only up to 62psi.

 

[Peregrinator]

Can you recommend one ? There seems to be a huge difference in price and some say only up to 62psi.

That is the problem, You have to make sure they measure over 80 psi, I can't find the booklet, and the motorhome is not near for me to check the model, in a day or two I will let you know.

 

[Lenny HB]

Can you recommend one ? There seems to be a huge difference in price and some say only up to 62psi.

Also the cheap ones often don't have the range to work in a Motorhome.
Tyrepal give a good discount to Funsters if the code is still valid.

 

[Hugoman]

Also the cheap ones often don't have the range to work in a Motorhome.
Tyrepal give a good discount to Funsters if the code is still valid.

the code would be handy !

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[kevenh]

Tyrepal code is In this post Broken Link Removed

 

[Hugoman]

Tyrepal code is In this post Broken Link Removed

Ah right thanks…I’ll keep an eye on that thread. Run out of time as heading to Spain on Monday. Presumably I can buy them in France on the way down somewhere.

 

[Paulypaul]

I ended up taking my tyre pals off cause I found them a pain when I wanted to adjust the pressure....or is that just me?

 

[Lenny HB]

I ended up taking my tyre pals off cause I found them a pain when I wanted to adjust the pressure....or is that just me?

I fitted valve extenders, don't have to take the wheel trims off now.

 

[Peregrinator]

They are Tyrepal, they go upto 89psi, can't find the booklet at the moment has in the process of moving, just got to make sure it goes to 89psi, I have had no problem with mine, they work a treat, they have saved me from very high pressures when hot.

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[Richard J]

I ended up taking my tyre pals off cause I found them a pain when I wanted to adjust the pressure....or is that just me?

Not just you!

 

[Jev88]

I know what you mean but why are you changing pressure?

 

[leggings]

Hello
We recently bought an Auto-trail EK 590
I wanted to check the tyre pressures which need to be 75 PSI

Took it to local garage and the supermarket garage however the compressor max pressure was 60 PSI

Where do people take Moto homes to check tyre pressures or do I need to get my own compressor?

Cheers

Nick

It’s worth buying your own quality compressor in case of a puncture and to keep a check on your pressures. Garage pressure gages are not always reliable.

 

[BouncyBoatFolk]

Lifted from Bridgestone site,
Pull over until your tyres cool down – Waiting it out until the tyres cool off is the best thing to do in case of overheating. If you think that letting a little air out of the tyres is a quick solution, you could be driving on tyres that are under inflated, which is just as hazardous.
Keep to the speed limit – The faster you go, the greater the friction, and consequently, the greater the heat. Which in turn increases the chances of a blowout.


Be aware of the load weight – The more you load your vehicle, the greater the weight on the tyres, increasing the likelihood of a blowout.
Have your tyres inflated to the recommended level – The proper amount of air pressure for safe driving varies depending on the car you drive. The vehicle manufacturer recommendation is the one to go for. It should be mentioned on the inside of the driver door and in the owner’s manual.

Note: Do not confuse the “recommended” amount with the “maximum” amount listed on the tyre itself.
Mike.

 

[TinaLes]

I have Tyre Pal pressure sensors fitted, yes they are a pain to remove when adding an air top up, plus I think from memory they are set up for and accurate to +-20% the tyre pressures will always vary depending on which side the sun is shinning on when you start off.
I am still on the hunt for an HD Tyre Inflator, it would have been the T Max but Amazon, E Bay are out of stock. The Vevor was my second choice, but although asking the E Bay Seller on two separate occasions what if any the warranty period is, they only ever answer with see full details on our website advert....which of course only mentions the 30 day money back guarantee, no mention of a 1 or 2 year warranty.
Halfords was my proffered seller as they have a no quibble straight swop should the tyre inflator go wrong inside the warranty, but they don't stock the T Max or even the Ring 900 anymore, just some over priced Michelin one.
Yes I know some of you recommend the cordless rechargeable ones, but looking at the reviews of even Lenny's one (Vanhaus) especially, they don't seem man enough to do all 4 wheels to 75/80 PSI.
LES

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[kevenh]

They are Tyrepal, they go upto 89psi, can't find the booklet at the moment has in the process of moving, just got to make sure it goes to 89psi, I have had no problem with mine, they work a treat, they have saved me from very high pressures when hot.

My Tyrepal, the Solar Colour, is discontinued and replaced by the Solar Colour PRO
But the manual specs a max of 99psi/6.8Bar with accuracy of 1.5PSI +/- .1Bar

https://x9a7e5r2.rocketcdn.me/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/TCSO-N-SPEC-SHEET.pdf

 

[Gizmouk]

Does anyone actually put 80psi in their tyres.

Not me, nowhere near it !
Fronts: 63psi
Rear: 65psi

 

[Lenny HB]

They are Tyrepal, they go upto 89psi, can't find the booklet at the moment has in the process of moving, just got to make sure it goes to 89psi, I have had no problem with mine, they work a treat, they have saved me from very high pressures when hot.

Tyrepal goes up to 99 psi.

I think from memory they are set up for and accurate to +-20%

I think you are confusing accuracy with alarm settings.
Accuracy is +/- 1.5 psi.

 

[BouncyBoatFolk]

I have Tyre Pal pressure sensors fitted, yes they are a pain to remove when adding an air top up, plus I think from memory they are set up for and accurate to +-20% the tyre pressures will always vary depending on which side the sun is shinning on when you start off.
I am still on the hunt for an HD Tyre Inflator, it would have been the T Max but Amazon, E Bay are out of stock. The Vevor was my second choice, but although asking the E Bay Seller on two separate occasions what if any the warranty period is, they only ever answer with see full details on our website advert....which of course only mentions the 30 day money back guarantee, no mention of a 1 or 2 year warranty.
Halfords was my proffered seller as they have a no quibble straight swop should the tyre inflator go wrong inside the warranty, but they don't stock the T Max or even the Ring 900 anymore, just some over priced Michelin one.
Yes I know some of you recommend the cordless rechargeable ones, but looking at the reviews of even Lenny's one (Vanhaus) especially, they don't seem man enough to do all 4 wheels to 75/80 PSI.
LES

It would be unusual to have to significantly inflate all four tyres. Normally it's just a slight positive adjustment. If a lot more is needed there is a 12v plug in adaptor in the kit supplied with the pump.
If you have a brand of battery power tools, it's worth checking to see if they do a "bare unit" inflater. My Hitachi batteries power a small vacuum, a flood light, and the drill I carry.
Mike.
Mike.
Mike.

 

[Peregrinator]

I have Tyre Pal pressure sensors fitted, yes they are a pain to remove when adding an air top up, plus I think from memory they are set up for and accurate to +-20% the tyre pressures will always vary depending on which side the sun is shinning on when you start off.
I am still on the hunt for an HD Tyre Inflator, it would have been the T Max but Amazon, E Bay are out of stock. The Vevor was my second choice, but although asking the E Bay Seller on two separate occasions what if any the warranty period is, they only ever answer with see full details on our website advert....which of course only mentions the 30 day money back guarantee, no mention of a 1 or 2 year warranty.
Halfords was my proffered seller as they have a no quibble straight swop should the tyre inflator go wrong inside the warranty, but they don't stock the T Max or even the Ring 900 anymore, just some over priced Michelin one.
Yes I know some of you recommend the cordless rechargeable ones, but looking at the reviews of even Lenny's one (Vanhaus) especially, they don't seem man enough to do all 4 wheels to 75/80 PSI.
LES

Yes I must agree with you, T Max is the one to go for, it is very loud but does the job, I am glad I got it.

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[Peregrinator]

Tyrepal goes up to 99 psi.

I think you are confusing accuracy with alarm settings.
Accuracy is +/- 1.5 psi.

Not mine.

 

[Fidge]

Hello
We recently bought an Auto-trail EK 590
I wanted to check the tyre pressures which need to be 75 PSI

Took it to local garage and the supermarket garage however the compressor max pressure was 60 PSI

Where do people take Moto homes to check tyre pressures or do I need to get my own compressor?

Cheers

Nick

We used to take ours to a nearby motorway services and use the hgv one. It The Vonhaus compressor looks good though.

 

[dawsey]

I tee into the air suspension compressor. Loads of power and useful for getting out of soft ground where you can drop pressures right down to increase contact patch then pump up again.

If the OEM stated recommended pressure when loaded is 80psi (cold) then it may be considered foolish to run much below that, even if the ‘ride’ seems better. Running under inflated tyres will accelerate wear, increase friction and can be very dangerous.

 

[Gizmouk]

I tee into the air suspension compressor. Loads of power and useful for getting out of soft ground where you can drop pressures right down to increase contact patch then pump up again.

If the OEM stated recommended pressure when loaded is 80psi (cold) then it may be considered foolish to run much below that, even if the ‘ride’ seems better. Running under inflated tyres will accelerate wear, increase friction and can be very dangerous.

I'd rather take advice from the tyre manufactures, and will continue to run mine at Fronts: 63psi and Rear: 65psi.
Over inflating tyres is also extremely dangerous. Best a luck lad

These tyre pressure posts are done to death on forums and faecesbook groups. A quick search will show you the ONLY correct way to determine correct tyre pressures.

 

[ARTPLUM]

What do you do when the computer on the dashboard keeps flashing and tells you pressures is to low mine has to be 72 psi

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[BouncyBoatFolk]

That's a conundrum, the tyre manufacturer obviously know their product, and how best to use it, and so do the M/home manufacturer, who also know their product and the all up weights, and therefore the best working pressures for the tyres to keep the plot consistently on the road , so when that advice conflicts .
I dare say plod would point to the advice printed on the vehicles door pillar ??
Mike.

 

[dawsey]

That's a conundrum, the tyre manufacturer obviously know their product, and how best to use it, and so do the M/home manufacturer, who also know their product and the all up weights, and therefore the best working pressures for the tyres to keep the plot consistently on the road , so when that advice conflicts .
I dare say plod would point to the advice printed on the vehicles door pillar ??
Mike.

That is absolutely correct. The tyre manufacturer produces a component, the Motorhome manufacturer produces a system, a product, and is far better positioned to offer advice, and the advice of the MoHo OEM will be the ONLY reference for the law. You will see that the advice of the OEM will normally be at or close to the maximum cold pressure as stated on the specified tyre sidewall. This is because Motorhomes are inevitably operated at or close to the maximum tyre loads, also printed on the sidewall.

For the record, I am not a ‘lad’, I am a chartered mechanical engineer with decades of experience in the automotive industry.

 

[cranky]

After reading this and all the reviews for the Von Haus I thought that would do me. Arrived yesterday, no instructions, no long extension and didn't bloody work at all. Lights flashed when I put the battery on but then nothing. Sent it back and after a quick Google got this one. Chant power. All accessories and nice case. Couple of quid more but what a lovely bit of kit.
Apologies, no link but doing it on my phone
c

 

[pat100]

Vehicle and motorhome manufacturers don’t know:
What tyres you are using. (Design, quality, suitability)
What your front and rear weights are.
What the tyre manufactures' recommendations are for your vehicle.
If your lateral loads are balanced.
What range of loads you may experience.
What your average ambient temperatures are likely to be.

To cover themselves, they adopt a one-size-fits-all approach. They don’t really have much choice.
They probably prioritise the avoidance a blowout because this would be the worst sort of failure for their business.
Maximising tyre pressures is probably the only thing they can specify to reduce the incidence of blowouts.

The affect of high pressures in roadholding and comfort are secondary to them. They are covering the “worst case” scenarios.
And ones in which they could possibly be directly blamed for a fatal accident rather than just seen as contributing to a lesser accident.

Tyre manufacturers know their own product. My limited experience was that if you contact Continental they could weigh up the factors specific to your setup and usage and provide a more personal recommendation.

IMHO we have to weigh up whether sacrificing roadholding and comfort actually will reduce the likelihood of a blowout, in our particular case. If we don’t want to investigate this, then we probably need to plump for the one-size-fits-all approach and accept the possible reduction in our roadholding and comfort. Which themselves may affect safety.

 

[dawsey]

Vehicle and motorhome manufacturers don’t know:
What tyres you are using. (Design, quality, suitability)

Sigh.

False. They do. They explicitly specify the size, type and load rating of the tyres homologated to fit their vehicle.

What your front and rear weights are.

False. They specify, via the load plate, the maximum axle loads, as homologated for their vehicle.

What the tyre manufactures' recommendations are for your vehicle.

False

They know precisely. They specify the tyres.

If your lateral loads are balanced.

Read the handbook on axle loading

What range of loads you may experience.

Doesn’t matter. Maximum loads are all that matter.

What your average ambient temperatures are likely to be.

They do, they know this information very precisely for the market region.

To cover themselves, they adopt a one-size-fits-all approach. They don’t really have much choice.

Partially correct.

They probably prioritise the avoidance a blowout because this would be the worst sort of failure for their business.

Correct

Maximising tyre pressures is probably the only thing they can specify to reduce the incidence of blowouts.

Correct

The affect of high pressures in roadholding and comfort are secondary to them. They are covering the “worst case” scenarios.

Unlike commercial vehicles, Motorhomes do not operate at a significant enough load range.

And ones in which they could possibly be directly blamed for a fatal accident rather than just seen as contributing to a lesser accident.

Slightly paranoid

Tyre manufacturers know their own product. My limited experience was that if you contact Continental they could weigh up the factors specific to your setup and usage and provide a more personal recommendation.

No they would not.

IMHO we have to weigh up whether sacrificing roadholding and comfort actually will reduce the likelihood of a blowout, in our particular case. If we don’t want to investigate this, then we probably need to plump for the one-size-fits-all approach and accept the possible reduction in our roadholding and comfort. Which themselves may affect safety.

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[BouncyBoatFolk]

After reading this and all the reviews for the Von Haus I thought that would do me. Arrived yesterday, no instructions, no long extension and didn't bloody work at all. Lights flashed when I put the battery on but then nothing. Sent it back and after a quick Google got this one. Chant power. All accessories and nice case. Couple of quid more but what a lovely bit of kit.
Apologies, no link but doing it on my phone
c

From Amazon?