How you can prevent a Tire Blowout | TPMS | Westlake Tires | Fulltime RV Living
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Fulltime RVers Liz and Paul discuss what they learned when they had a flat tire on their fifth wheel camper while on the road. Blowouts are preventable! The benefits of a TPMS system. They also explain the Spare Air product. And they discuss whether you should replace your Chinese made RV and trailer tires.
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We have a lot of confidence in this system, we have it ourselves - good choice!
Thanks for your comment. We love our TST Truck TPMS as well.
We just had our second blowout. The first was the original cheap China tire that comes with the trailer. It did several hundred dollars of damage to the rig. I realized that my tires were under inflated. I didn’t realize they needed as much air as they did, lesson learned. This second blowout tore off the side trim of the trailer. Since the first blowout I bought GoodYear thinking they were US made. I’ve been anal about making sure my tires are good and inflated properly. We had only traveled about 150 miles when it blew. So now I guess I’m buying a TPMS system. Thank You for the video and the info.
Love your videos, guys! You rock. If I can say... I believe most blowouts on RV's happens because of two reasons. One, the tire is not inflated to the pressure recommended on the sidewall. I had a tire guy tell me one time that ST tires must be inflated to the pressure rated on the sidewall, or you will have a blowout. Second, driving over 65 mph. I never drive our RV over 60 mph, even on Interstates. If I'm on a county road or something, I'll pull over and let people pass if I'm not doing 65 mph or more. I drive with the China bombs that came with our RV and never had any problems traveling all over the U.S. Drive fast and not have the pressure up, I can almost guarantee you will get a blowout at some point. Keep the awesome videos coming!!!
Great points! We agree 100%! And we will never be without TPMS because the continuous monitoring is so valuable. Happy travels and be safe!
Tires heat up for a number of reasons besides the outside temperature and inflation pressure. Wheel alignment, loaded weight, driving style, (excessive braking, cornering too fast, as well as excessive speed) .......are all factors in tire temperature.
We have the TST system and love it. One tip....use metal valve stems even with the lighter weight sensor caps (non flow through).......rubber valve stems will bend from centrifugal force at even moderate highway speeds. Our sensor caps were bending down far enough to touch the rims. Those rubber stems are not going to last very long.........
Yes, that's a great tip about the sensor caps. I know we have metal stems on the truck, will check the camper. Stay safe out there!
What a great video, I love you guys!! Such a great idea and love the advice about putting them on the spare too! Keep safe Liz and Paul.
Hi Maarten! We love hearing from you- thanks so much for your comment. We look forward to meeting you one day, once we get to the Toronto area. Hope you are having a lovely Canadian summer!
You are just the cutest couple. Thanks for the video
Thanks so much Pam! We love hearing from you.
GREAT video! If one is towing, this video needs to be seen. I like how Paul talks about the difference between correlation and causation. That's a critical thinking skill that, I believe, is getting scarce.
Glad you liked it. We agree: anyone who is towing needs to see this. Be safe!
Thank you for your time to publish this video. Based on your video I have purchased the TST Truck 507 series for my new TT. Many Thanks!
Awesome! I hope the discount code still worked? We love our TST and only wish we got it sooner. Congrats on your new camper- happy travels!
@@LizAmazing yes, the discount code works! They shipped same day too. Thank You 🙏🏻
Great video as always. I already did my research and purchased a tst but I still watched because I always learn from you. Thank you!
Thanks Cindy! Glad to know you, too, are a believer in TPMS and in TST. We love ours!
This is excellent information. KEEP ON KEEPIN ON. Be safe
Thanks so much! We believe everyone towing should have a TPMS! Happy travels to you.
Great video. One thing I have seen multiple times on trailers and RVs is the incorrect rating of tires on campers. Manufactures to save money or even dealers will put tires rated for the dry weight of the camper. When you add food, gear, propane and water that can add hundreds to thousands of pounds. Those tires may not be rated for the extra weight which in turn will cause heat build up and blow outs. I have walked through rv lots looked at tire load range then the GVWR of the trailer and the tires are rated for less then the total weight the trailer is capable of. When buying check the tires new or not better exceed GVWR of the camper/trailer. Stay safe.
Such a great point, thanks so much! We upgraded our truck tires (we pull a fifth wheel camper) for this very reason. So important, thanks again!
Enjoyed your video, good discussion on tire safety, I hope many of your viewers will learn those important points for tire safety.
Hi Allen, thanks so much for your comment. This TPMS has really been a game changer for me. Up until our flat tire, I had no idea that blowouts are preventable. Glad we can pass this info on to our viewers.
Some smart tips I'm going to get the tire minder thank you so much for your videos and teachings happy travels
Hi Tom! Thanks so much for your kind words. Yes any TPMS is better than none. We believe TST Truck to be the best in the business. Check them out and save 15% with LIZ15.
We bought our travel trailer new and the very first month we had a blow out with the tires that came with it. We immediately switched them out for better tires, since we check the tires constantly, and seeing how bad the rips in the tire was. However, we are impressed with the sensor system you have incorporated, and think we will do the same soon. Thanks for the great safety tip and your research.
Hi again Charlotte, Yes, we cannot recommend enough the TST Truck system. It truly is something everyone towing needs to have. Things happen fast and we had just checked our tires about 90 minutes prior to our flat. If we'd had the TPMS we would not driven across the Golden Gate Bridge with a flat tire! Be sure to use the code to get a 15% discount: LIZ15.
Great advice! Thank you. We are only a month into our camper life, and we have a lot to learn.
Hi Shane! Glad you are doing the research. Our only regret with the TPMS is not getting it sooner. It's really awesome. We use it to check the tire pressure after we've been sitting a couple weeks, too. Hope to see you out here!
Hi Liz and Paul - another great video! We haven’t had a flat tire or a blowout yet, but it is one of my biggest fears when on the road. A TPMS would definitely give me some peace of mind.
Hi Piper! We highly recommend a TPMS. Too many horror stories out there. I had no idea before all this that most blowouts are actually PREVENTABLE (and that's where TPMS comes in). Yay for that!
Awesome advice and suggestions..
Thank you. We truly believe everyone towing a camper should have a TPMS.
Wow. Someone who can understand our world as truck drivers. Especially with a large bunk like we have. That always present danger, anxiety and always watching out what is happening around you. Glad all is well after the flat. BTW, Golden Gate Bridge is amazing to cross, especially at night. Keep on keeping on and keeping safe. Always enjoy your videos!!
Hi Liz! Thanks so much for your supportive comment!!! We believe all people who are towing a camper should have a TPMS. I assume you guys do as well. As I said in the video, I learned a lot from this and feel so much better now that we have our system in place.
Thanks Liz and Paul, somehow I missed this video. I have Westlake's on my 2018 Reflection with over 12,000 miles and no problems so far. I'll likely replace them after next year. I use a tire pressure and temp. monitoring system and watch the temps. Also have an Infra Red gauge for checking hub temps. at fuel stops.
Hi Robert. Glad you found this video. If you ring the bell, you'll get a notification each time one is published so you don't miss any. We love hearing from you and Paul and I are both glad that you have a TPMS and are (like us) focused on safety. Happy travels to you!
Great stuff! Thanks
Thank you. Be safe out there and consider a TPMS if you are towing. We are new to TPMS and are true believers!
Your channel is great. I use Sailun load range G tires on my 10k pound toy hauler. I used them on my previous 5th wheel toy hauler as well after having multiple blowouts on the back right tire. Once I put the Sailun tires on i didn't have any problems. When I bought my new work and play I thought I'd run the China bombs that came with it. Wrong. 6 months later with maybe a thousand miles on them I had a blowout. Luckily it didn't do any damage. I put the Sailuns on and haven't had any issues since. I also run the tms system as well. They aren't guaranteed to prevent your rv from being destroyed because you can hit something. At least you know you have a flat. I can't tell you how many times I've seen people pulling an RV and had no idea they had a flat. It can be difficult to see the passenger side tires. Since buying my tpms I feel comfortable pulling at night again. For the longest time I wouldn't pull at night because I couldn't see the tires.
Thank you so much. Yes TPMS is great! Glad to hear you have it. And we've heard good thins about thos Sailuns. Happy trails to you.
Thank you for this very important and valuable info. I made notes and saved the links provided and I definitely plan on investing in this technology in the near future. Also I save the discount code. Thanks again for sharing, Paul from Texas
Hi Paul from Texas! Thanks so much for your comment. We are new to TPMS but now believe they are a must-have for any and all who are towing, full or part time. Glad you enjoyed our video. Be safe out there.
Thanks for the good information. Glad it wasn't a blow out and you're safe
Thank you! We learned a lot and highly recommend a TPMS system for all who are towing a travel trailer or fifth wheel. I learned that blowouts can actually be prevented, whoo-hoo!
Very helpful. Thanks
Thank you! If everyone towing a camper or trailer had a TPMS the roads would be a lot safer!
I am so glad Liz you and Paul are you okay that could have been bad for the both of you too I am glad everything's okay bought these safe out there till the next video God be with you take care love you both and be safe out there PS I hope you can read this. Hope you have a wonderful and a very blessed rest weekend
Thank you so much Shelia! Yes, this was one of those scary lessons where we can pass on safety tips to others. We sincerely believe that anyone towing a travel trailer or fifth wheel (whether as fulltime RVers or just on weekends) MUST get a TPMS. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Thanks for another great talk
Thank you, Ed. We always love to hear from you. We think everyone who is towing a camper should have a TPMS. We will never be without one from here on out.
We bought a used Solitude, and didn’t know the history of the tires. And they weren’t high speed rated. So I did my research, and ended up choosing Sailun S637 tires. I mail ordered them, and had them locally installed. The tire guys at the shop were in awe at how heavy duty these things are. Our first trip was almost 2000 miles from Wisconsin to southern Florida. Ran at highway speeds the entire way (70+) with complete confidence. The pressures were spot on the entire way. But your video has convinced me to get TPMS. Relatively cheap insurance, IMO. Thanks for all of your videos! Paul sure was a good addition to the team. ;-)
Oh, and one other question comes to mind. Should one have the tires balanced WITH the TPMS sensors attached?
Hi Douglas! It would be a good idea to get the tires balanced with the TPMS installed, but you probably wouldn't feel it on your trailer if you didn't. We got our tires balanced on the truck, but not the trailer when we added the system.
So glad you are getting TPMS (remember to use discount code of LIZ15) as we believe everyone pulling a trailer should have one. I'd heard of Sailun, glad you are happy with them, good to know. Wow- 70+ miles per hour, you are definitely hauling!
Agreed that Paul sure adds a lot to the channel! Thanks for your comment and looking forward to meeting you at a campground someday!
Some great advice. I have a friend who uses a contact thermometer to check his tires and hubs when he stops after he had some breakdowns on the highway.
Yes. We have one, too. But nothing beats having a TPMS to keep constant monitoring of all tires. We think everyone towing a camper should have one.
Blowouts generally happen between stops. Better to know the temperature in real-time. Get the repeater. If TST display doesn't receive a reading from your sensor(s), it will display old data (up to 2 hours) before timing out. Hey TST: display measurement age.
Great information! Have you done a video on connecting internet to your rig? We just bought a 2022 solitude 310 Gk. First one and trying to figure out how to have connection. Thanks for all you guys do!
Hi Jeff! There's no one easy answer with Internet. For example, we have both AT&T and Verizon. We did a video about what we use, check it out here: czcams.com/video/i-pKsvFaKwU/video.html And CONGRATS on your 2022 310GK! Looking forward to camping next to you someday!
I added the remote TPMS on my ‘05 Honda Element. Same type of tire caps. The read out plugs into the cigarette lighter outlet. Temperatures and pressures.
Yes! So glad you did this. I can't begin to tell you the peace of mind it brings me to have this in place. Be safe out there!
Another informative video. Thanks. BTW, I installed my Timbren's today.
Hi Fred! Congrats on your Timbrens. Let us know how you like it once you have had a chance to pull your trailer.
And we sincerely believe everyone pulling a trailer needs to have a TPMS. It's great peace of mind and I learned with a system like this you can actually PREVENT a blowout!
Happy travels to you!
@@LizAmazing ordering it tomorrow.
That's awesome!
Good video. I have been using the Ezee TPMS for a couple of years. Key is the PSI and temp. I even have sensors on the truck and trailer spare tires to monitor PSI. Only comment is being in Canada when we go south and come back north, on the cold nights it plays with the low temp alarm.
Thanks for the support of using a TPMS. Paul and I firmly believe everyone pulling a travel trailer or fifth wheel camper needs to get one. And it's true about the tires. When we were in Birch Bay last month we had a cold night and had to air them up before getting on the road. And we sure want to get into Canada. If you haven't seen it, here is our video from just the other side of the border: czcams.com/video/-V40X20hibo/video.html
over the years of towing tandem utility trailers . ive learned to swap out trailer tires with LT Tires or E rated for more heavy duty trailers. they are more durable and take the heat and abuse better . A personal preference. i always balance my trailer tires, keeps the chopping or the uneven wear down .
That's a good idea about balancing- we should do that! Agreed with better trailer tires, too. We think everyone towing a camper needs to get a TPMS for sure! Be safe out there.
GOOD INFORMATION THANKS
Thank YOU for watching! We highly recommend a TPMS no matter for all who are towing campers. Be safe.
We used Tire Minder before and it was giving us nothing but false Alarms,very frustrating.
Then I researched TST and saw all those good reviews,so we bought it and an added bonus is that the customer support lives in our Park and we become friends.
They are super nice folks and even set up our system, we used it 2 times now with no false readings.
As for Chinese tires , taken them off and replace them, your life rides on tires.
Thanks so much for your comment! We love TST and have heard negative things about other TPMS. Glad you have it. We are still riding on our Westlakes, but we understand completely. Stay safe out there.
I've been pulling trailers a long time. Rv's and all sorts of others. Having a tire inflated to maximum cold pressure is absolutely essential to not having blown outs.
I agree. Most tire blowouts happen on RV's because the tire is not up to the pressure it's supposed to be.
Paul is a plethora of knowledge.
I rolled up to a gas station behind a dually that was missing a rear fender. He had a blowout on the freeway and before he could slow down and pull over, the tire tore the fender off the truck. When you have a dually, it's hard to spot a flat. He was on his way to show his boss the damage, not a happy guy.
Wow! Yeah, tire blowouts can be scary! We really believe in TPMS! Be safe out there.
Very informative posting, my class B camper van has TPMS on it but it doesn't monitor temperature, So I think I'm going to order one of these kits. Thanks for the useful information.
And it probably doesn't have an alarm either. But temperature is key to predict a blowout. I had no idea most blowouts ARE preventable! Be safe out there and let us know how you like your new TPMS.
Tires are SO important. I agree with you on your points about heat and underinflation. Driving too fast, which increases heat, is another important factor, as is overloading. I very strongly suggest you replace those relatively cheap Westlake tires with Goodyear Endurance. Lives may be at stake. You spent a lot of money on that big heavy trailer, so don't cheap out now. Not that you are :). Its just that you are moving a lot of weight down the road and that is all sitting on something that is not up to snuff. The manufacturer is going to use whatever benefits their bottom line the most, and you have already had quality control issues with that unit. Please consider my recommendation.
Thanks. That’s why we did the research on Westlakes. We do believe TPMS is a must for all who are towing a trailer. And when it’s time to replace the Westlakes we’ll do it sooner rather than later. Thanks sp much for your comment.
New subscriber, so visiting some past videos. Coincidentally, just installed a (TST) TPMS system. Paul's 'correlation vs. causation' point is spot-on. Here are some additional reasons they could have mentioned for installing TPMS: USA infrastructure (and fuel tax that supports it) are decades out of date, consequently even interstates and certainly many highways are in very rough shape, increasing tire wear. As RV'ing has increased, many of us are pushed onto unimproved roadways (USFS, BLM roads, U.S. & Canadian logging roads) with increased tire wear. The post-Covid era will only accelerate this circumstance. (Paul, almost no one knows what a EF-18A is; good catch!)
Hi Jack! Welcome to our channel. We certainly enjoyed watching those jets!!! Glad to hear you have a TST system, they truly are the best! Agreed on all points regarding the roads getting rougher contributing to tire wear. Looking forward to seeing you in the next video~!
When I bought my fifth wheel the dealer put new tires on it for me that were weight rated just enough to carry the weight that was on the axles. ( load range E made in China) I immediately took those tires off and put heavier grade tires on it. ( load range G American) I also had them filled with nitrogen. That way no matter what the ambient air temperature or the temperature of the tires they will always have the same amount of pressure in them. Doesn’t matter if you’re in 20 degree weather or 120 degree weather the pressure will be the same.
Yes, that's a great point about nitrogen. We have not had that experience though. Now on our second rig that came with nitrogen and we still lost pressure with the cooler temps. We do sincerely recommend a TPMS no matter what kind of tires you have. I can tell you the peace of mind is totally worth it. Who knew that blowouts are often predictable? Be safe out there.
Physics says that for any gas in an enclosed container (your tires), if the temperature goes up, the pressure will go up.....
my trailer tires were always inspected & Air pressure checked however my china bombs had several blowouts. The first Blowout was at 60 mph & it tore out the kitchen floor under the sink cutting water lines & electrical wires along with the sink drain hose and 3 or 4 kitchen drawers. $8000.00 dollars was the final count for repairs including 5 new tires.
Wow. So sorry to hear that. This is why we believe in TPMS so much! Wishing you safe travels.
Very informative video guys! Paul, Your shirt is awesome!!!
Thank you! If you don't have one already, consider getting a TPMS for your Class A and for your toad. You don't want to have to deal with a flat tire on the road. And I had no idea most blowouts are preventable! Hope you guys are keeping cool wherever you are!
Love your videos 😍
Glad no damage was done .
Why not to use “never run flat tires” ?
Hmmm. I'll have to research those, if they make them for trailers and in a high enough load rating. Good tip- thanks!
I had the same idea with my Westlakes. If i have a tpms, then I'll know before they blow out. With just over a year and less than 10,000 miles, i saw tread flying off my trailer while driving on the highway. The tpms was reading proper tire pressure and temperatures around 130 on all 4 tires so i thought the tpms malfunctioned. It didn't, all the tires were still inflated but the tread completely came off of one of them and did a lot of damage to the fender flare and j wrap. I now have Goodyear Endurance. Maybe a fluke thing but a tpms didn't save me from Westlakes.
Oh my gosh. That is good to know. I am so sorry that happened to you. Thanks for your comment as that really is something to consider.
wow your lucky i have a cdl and tpms is a great system for monitoring your tires but if you have the wrong tires on the rv it could cause your tire to still blow
you have too weigh your rv with everything in it water food bikes tools everything plus add you and your passengers for a total gvw then check if the tires are rated to handle it
most rv drivers don't follow or don't know that they're overloaded
like your truck you had to up grade your tires and suspension to tow your bigger 5th wheel
We sure did, we upgraded tires and suspension. Yes, you're absolutely right that you want to make sure you don't overload your tires. What we love about TPMS is that they can actually predict (and therefore prevent) a blowout. We didn't learn that until after our flat tire incident. We think all people towing a trailer should invest in a TPMS. Be safe out there!
Thank You for this video, Because we are deaf campers, My trailer is 25' with double axles, we can not hear the tire blow. We definely to buy this TPMS.
Oh good. Glad to hear! Thank you and much happy camping to you!
I yes I have heard of Schrader valve and Presta for that matter but I am a bicycle rider and a Mechanical Engineer although I had heard of Schrader a long time before Presta and before I was an engineer.
Enjoy your channel. We purchased a Solitude 310 about 2 months ago. We were already very interested in the model by seeing it at a RV show in 2019 and you guys helped us make the decision to buy. Thanks and stay safe.
About the TST system, why did you chose the Cap sensors rather than the Flow through style?
The flow through valves are heavier and you need to change your valve stems and we didn't want to do that. In retrospect, Paul wishes we went with flow-thru for the ease of adding air. Congrats on your 310GK! Hope to camp next to you someday!
Great video. Do you know how much each sensor weighs and does it effect tire balance? ❤️ from Ontario, Canada
They weigh less than an ounce and when we first put them on we did not balance the tires and did not notice any adverse affects. When we got new tires, we had the tires balanced with them on.
I have had the same TST system for three years. I curbed a tire leaving a camp ground, I heard the loud bang of the blow out. The TST instantly alerted me. No damage because of low speed, but I know it would have notified me in any case.
Awesome. Thanks for the testimony for TPMS. We believe every camper should have one. Safe travels.
Drove team with my late husband driving tractor and 53 ft trailer..If something happened it was usually when I drove..Having the correct tire load rate is important..We were having problems with steer tires not wearing properly..Found out from a different dealer then we usually bought our tires from that we needed a heavier steer tire..Also alignments are important..Even a new vehicle or trailer directly from factory needs alignment checked..The manufacture will tell you they are aligned at factory..But we had tires wear premature excessively. Tire manufactures will blame it on road hazard..I've had tires blow..Luckily no damage was caused..One time when LH was driving across I-90 east in Minnesota on a very cold night just before Rochester a tire sheared off..Luckily no traffic thank God..So no harm was done..The first cab over semi we had was a nightmare..Along with company trailers..When we got a new semi and our own trailer things went better..Because we did maintenance when needed. Every time we stopped we check our equipment over..If a small problem developed we got it fixed. I like Kelly tires..They are made in the U.S.A..I try to buy America..We need to take care of our own people and provide jobs..Thank you for the video..Have a blessed day..
Hi Gail! Thanks so much for your comment. Yes, load is very important and we just upgraded the tires on our truck for that reason. We believe everyone who is towing a trailer (no matter if full or part time) should have a TPMS. This system will tell you as soon as you start losing air or if the tires are getting too hot. Be safe out there!
@@LizAmazing I went to their web site after viewing this video. And they are experiencing delays due to the C virus..I didn't see any locations near me..Did you order and install them yourself? I wish we would of had all information that is available today via web,cell phones in the early 80's..We had to learn everything in the school of hard knocks..Which can be a costly learning experience.I really feel anyone towing a RV trailer needs to go to school for a special license. Like truck drivers do to learn training and knowledge to earn a CDL. Plus learn of maintenance..I'm glad to hear you upgraded your truck tires..
I noticed (depending on the browser I am using) that the Covid warning dims out the whole website. Try clicking on a page or using a different browser. We ordered and did the install. It's super easy, you just tell the monitor which sensor is going where. And then you just replace your tire valve caps with the sensors.
I hear ya regarding people needing a license to drive a trailer! I agree.
Let me know if you are able to get into that site.
Very GOOD.
Thanks so much! Be safe out there on the road.
Thanks for sharing what you learned. I’m getting smarter every day. :)
Hi Kathy! We sure are learning a lot. I had no idea that most tire blowouts are actually preventable! We love our TPMS and will never buy another camper without getting one. We think for remote areas such as going to Alaska a tire repair kit would also be helpful. AAA might take a while!
Liz, i’ve only called them valve stems.
I was driving my mom’s class B motorhome on the highway and we had a blowout. Even though it was a virtually new rig that’s when we found out that somebody had switched the tires when she had in for service and put on retreads.
So part of the tire was caught up in the rig. The tow truck driver tried and tried and could not get it out so eventually his friend came along with a Mustang. He parked the Mustang on the part of the retread that was laying on the ground and we drove the RV forward to get it unattached. 😱
Oh my goodness, what a story! And shame on that shop for switching the tires.
Yep, valve stems all the way! Who needs to learn a new word??
Does your van have TPMS? We have the factory included TPMS but added the system bc of the alarm. I’m a believer for sure!!!
No tpms but may get it because of your video. Thanks!
It will certainly give you much peace of mind.
When it comes to flat tires, it's smart to know how you're going to actually lift your rig when it happens. Many have the Anderson Rapid Jack (a large curved wedge) or similar products. I have it myself. However. these don't always do the job... sometimes they don't lift the flat tire high enough. Take a look at a product called "Trailer Legs". I have used these in the past... they really work well. Take a look. Safe travels. bg
Thanks so much! I hadn't heard of those. We lucked out and were able to use our trailer jacks to jack the rig up. Thanks for your comment and suggestion, very helpful!
p.s. we believe everyone pulling a camper should have a TPMS system. If you don't have one already, check out TST and get the 15% discount!
@@LizAmazing oh that's right, you guys have a class A... I'm thinking in terms of my 5th wheel (or TT).
We do have a fifth wheel, were able to use the autolevel jacks.
@@LizAmazing sorry.... the lack of camping is getting to me ;)
I think almost all tires are now manufactured in China. I believe the last surviving all-American tire maker is Cooper.
Once on the highway, a tractor-trailer had a blowout right next to me, as I started to pass. The noise of the explosion was huge. I floored it and got out of there fast before the tire started to shred, which it started to do right after I got past it. Whew! Fortunately, I was not pulling a trailer. I was however driving a Saturn, which was acceleration-challenged, hehe. Thanks very much for posting that tire monitoring info
Wow, what a close call! Glad you got away from that OK. That would have been cool if you happened to have a dashcam capturing the tire shredding.
We strongly believe that everyone who is towing a camper needs a TPMS for sure. Doesn't matter if you are fulltime or just on weekends.There's just too much at risk- as you saw right before your eyes!
Thanks for your comment and be safe.
You prob went right by us, exit 21 of I-5, Woodland WA!
I bet we did! Darn it! See you in our latest video here (and see if you recognize the scenery in the very last clip) czcams.com/video/zcmuM2MNShY/video.html
So what about tire/wheel balancing? Also can these sensors be used with the rubber construction or should metal tire valves be used? I have a Class B motorhome with dually wheels with Borg valve extensions? The longer extension on the inside tire has a rubber support as the extension passes thru the outer wheel. Is this enough to keep the added weight of the TPMS sensor from vibrating? Nothing was mentioned about this.
When I had my camper van, I replaced my valve extensions and valve stems with steel ones. And yes you should have them balanced. In our case, we have not balanced the trailer tires but we did balance the truck tires. There does not seem to be any issues with wear on the trailer tires. But in your case you will feel it so you should get them balanced. We do recommend TPMS for everyone and remember to get 15% off using LIZ15. Go here: tinyurl.com/TPMSsaves
Oh, goody! A pop quiz before the video. Isn’t a Schrader valve the standard tire valve? And then there was another one that I was going to ask Paul about because I’ve forgotten what it was called. For high end bike tires like sew-ups. Wait! Presta! Been trying to think of that name for weeks and you just jogged my memory! Thanks. Just one of those bits of info that have been floating through my head recently. Ok on to the video. (And as I watch it, I see that you just answered my question! Well, never mind then. But yup, we old cyclists know our bike valves. :)
But, yes, with our first pop-up trailer we had a very very very low tire at Great Basin NP. And there was no air anywhere to be had in the little town of Baker. An unstaffed gas station. Gas, no air, no water. Instead of heading south, we limped back to Ely. They had real services like a tire shop. We had a nail in our tire and they swapped it out for us. But I found out that our AAA didn’t work for the trailer, and Good Sam wasn’t very helpful either. And as soon as we got home, I bought a little AC/DC tire compressor! And before we go out, I check the pressures on all the tires and top everything off with that. And we have a repair kit. Jerry thinks I’m a bit compulsive, I think he’s a little too relaxed. You live, you learn. (And apropos of this blog, I am investigating tire pressure monitoring systems. So thanks for the recommendation. It’s been confusing.)
Hi Trish! Glad you know your valves!! Several people have mentioned AAA didn't cover their trailer. Paul has their Premier service does cover our fifth wheel, and they came out after we crossed the Golden Gate Bridge with our flat tire.
I think having a tire repair kit is a VERY good idea! We know people that can plug a tire on the road, if need be. I think that would be handy for remote areas, traveling to Alaska, that sort of thing.
TST Truck TPMS is second to none. We checked all the systems out and nothing can match it. We sincerely believe anyone towing a camper or trailer should have a TPMS system. AND it would be helpful on your Class B itself because you get an alarm as soon as air starts leaking out.
Well thanks for your comment and hope you are keeping cool in California.
Liz Amazing Several people on the Travato Facebook group have mentioned the TPMS and I was looking at them but started getting overwhelmed. Good to have somebody knowledgeable like Paul do the heavy lifting! And update on the refrigerator: I just got a call from La Mesa this morning and they have an ETA of our new refrigerator arriving from Canada somewhere around three weeks into the month. I’m not happy about it, but at least there’s something to look forward to besides a big question mark.
Re AAA, we were newbies and thought our car AAA would cover. Found out we needed a special RV addition. So nothing against AAA. We were naifs.
And, of course, we are always cool 😎 in Calif, but it’s gonna be a scorcher again. 100° +
Wow to the heat! We are at 89 here in Newport Washington (eastern side of the state). We just arrived today and are having our first taste of summer. Paul will tell you I am so happy to get to wear my sleeveless shirts. After a week of this (89 degrees right now) I am sure I will be ready for the 70s again.
Glad to hear that things are moving in the right direction re the fridge. October is a nice time to go camping. If it's not too chilly by then, we love Snowflower in Emigrant Gap.
Lol Paul you are a gift. Liz, your in good hands. I mean who would know these things.
Right? Paul is definitely a good guy to have around! And we both feel so much safer now that we have a TPMS. We highly recommend one for anyone who is towing a camper- whether full or part time. Be safe.
Our previous fifth wheel was a Jayco pennicle. Not long after purchase not a flat but border line. The leaf spring failure. We got blessed. The rig showed no signs hey I’ve got an issue. Upon stopping to register their was tar all over what did my father drive through. Turns out the tire wall was being shaved 🪒 get with good Sam and find a reliable rv dealer that handles your rig. Several dollars over nighted spring we got the nascar service. Knowledgeable service. Worries not over trip to Disney all set to leave ugg slide motor failure. Then the fridge brand new poof done. Upon removing the motor frozen rusted. Warranty work etc. just one fiasco after another. The rig was a lemon. We had been out of camping for a few years. Decided to go shopping Jayco dealers reliable we ended up after the rig failing to trade up. Then while looking through our Jayco why is the sink plumbing disconnecting after every move. My father wasn’t happy camper. The cut corners cut the plumbing too short. That’s not all the miss connecting the sewer and grey tanks were hooked up backwards. Grey was on sewer sewer was on grey. I said nope nuff is enough if your not sure if you can leave. It was apparent too many warranty things hopefully the dealer fixed the issues she got sold not long after get rvs with hydraulic system electrical system failures with newer rv’s are too sketchy our new rv is hydraulic from slides to stabilizer jacks.
Oh my gosh, so sorry you had all these issues. We looked at Jayco before buying our rig. But we ruled them out. Grand Design is the only manufacturer we know of that understands fulltimers. They know we can't wait months to get in at a dealer (who likely is not our home dealer as we are traveling). Instead they will ship parts to us directly and reimburse a mobile tech to fix right away.
I sure hope you have better luck with your next RV. And you may be onto something to go used. We have heard that they don't build them like they used to and you get higher quality with used.
Thanks for your comment and no matter what you tow we highly recommend a TPMS.
Hey, you guys should look at the Big Truck Big RV channel and contact him. He has a big following and he's having other RV'ers show their rigs on his channel. Might be able to garner a few more subscribers. He also has lots of info related to your segment.
Thanks Samuel! Paul knows that channel. Safe travels.
The valve stem is inside the Schrader valve.👍
Yes. That's right. Glad you know!
Anyone that worked on their own bicycle as a child knows what a Schrader valve is.
Glad you know-- I sure didn't! We do recommend that everyone who is towing use a TPMS. Thanks for your comment and stay safe.
Had a blow out in Nor Cal
Slider cable ripped out
Repaired it at tire shop myself
Interesting tire was 5 months old about 1000 miles on it
Anyway tire guy said he runs American made LT tires on his 5th wheel never a problem
Replaced the bombs tires with those LTs
7yo 5er
Enjoy Washington
thank you! Glad your blowout wasn't worse, though it was sure bad enough. Safe travels to you!
If you are wise and buy a new GMC or chevy tow beast you will receive 6 extra valve monitor devices!!! They are connected to the truck with no other device needed!! I just bought another trailer, seller advised that I must return the valves after 2 years when I get new tires. I replace with Goodyear Endurance every 2 years or 30,000 miles. Never had an issue and I often travel off road and in heat in So Cal Mojave desert. Oh... I met stud muffin at Hunt Beach marathon, I was running in a Kilt with Dean Karnazes, author and world class runner!!!
Good to know! Super cool about you running in a kilt!
I've begun turning my propane tanks off before I travel. This would help prevent your entire RV catching on fire if you were to crash. I had a leaky tire and even though I inflated it to the proper PSI it actually blew out on the freeway. Fortunately I have two tires on each side of my rig and I was able to make it to a safe location. I don't think the jack that comes with my Tacoma is powerful enough to raise my rig but I could be mistaken. If anyone knows what kind of Jack is required to lift a 6000 pound trailer please let me know.
I will ask Paul about the jack. And you make a good point about traveling with the propane turned off. Thanks for you comment! And so glad you were able to survive your tire blowout without it being any worse.
Here in Hampton Roads, it is required to have the propane tanks disconnected prior to going into the tunnels. You have to pull into an inspection station at the entrance to have them checked.
Good to know! Thanks.
Paul uses a 20 ton bottle jack. It's overkill but will do the job! Here's a link: amzn.to/3bu1UTS
And, of course, always position the jack under the frame.
Upgraded tires on my van to Grapplers after a blow-out on a shale rock covered dirt road. Stock road tires are just not good enough for many conditions. I imagine the tires that come with a trailer are not top of the line.
Our tires are G-rated which is considered pretty good. We did upgrade the tires on our truck to a higher load capacity, glad we did!
It took two blowouts on our fifth wheel before I got the TST TPMS System. Live and learn.
Yep! We love the TST system and will never again be without a TPMS! Thanks for your comment!
Improper tire inflation is 90% of all blowouts.
Check your tire pressure early in the morning to get a cold (true) tire pressure before the sunlight warms them up. I never move before a full tire inspection and I've never had a flat.
We do the same and still drove over the Golden Gate Bridge with a flat tire. That's because we ran over a nail. TPMS would have helped us by getting us to pull over quicker. From now on it's TPMS all the way! And we believe everyone towing a camper of any sort should have one.
Welcome to Washington, I love Whidbey Island! Coupville is one of my favorite towns. Thanks for the info on TPMS, very helpful.
Thank you! We spent nearly six weeks in Birch Bay and La Conner and believe we barely scratched the surface. We can't wait to come back. We want to explore Coupville next time, too.
Yes. We HIGHLY recommend a TPMS no matter what you are hauling. We have heard too many horror stories about campers getting blowouts. And of course it happens to boat trailers, too. Thanks for watching and commenting! Enjoy your amazing Washington summer!
All of us cyclists know the difference in valves! Come on, get with the program Liz!
lol! Well, now I know!
The other big cause of heat is overloaded tires. You must look at load rating of the tires. Most trailers and 5th wheels come with it’s tires rated for the empty weight of the unit, once you put 1000# of stuff in your rig your overweight. You may need to go to a heavier load rates tire. Look at you CCC and make sure you don’t overload your unit.
Very good point, thank you. And we believe a TPMS is a must for all who are towing a camper. It's great to know exactly what's going on with the tires. Be safe out there.
We have a class a, we didn’t leave the dealers lot before the TPMS was working.
Good for you!
I saw something about needing to grease your bearings before each trip? What about that?
Paul says every 10,000 miles. We do believe that everyone towing a camper fifth wheel or travel trailer needs to get a TPMS. Who knew that most blowouts can be prevented. Awesome news and why we love our TST TPMS.
Do those caps that go on the Schrader valves need batteries? Are they communicating wirelessly?
They are communicating wirelessly with a repeater we installed at the front of the fifth wheel. They take wafer batteries. Ours are over a year old and we haven't had to replace them yet.
@@LizAmazing Nice!
GoodYear 14 ply steel and don't look back.
AND get a TPMS because any tire can blowout. What we learned is that tire blowouts can be prevented! Yay for that!
We have a 2021 Reflection 150 Series 260RD. The tires are filled with nitrogen. Which TPMS product should I get?
Is it this one: 507 Series 4 Hybrid Sensor TPMS System Color Display and Repeater
Yes, the 507, thanks for asking. It's a great system. You may also want to get extra sensors for your truck and for both spares. Although we have built-in TPMS on our truck, there is no alarm and it does not measure temperature.
Remember to put in LIZ15 to get 15% off.
And congrats on your new 260RD- I saw on the Facebook page that you just got it. I sure loved mine!!!
@@LizAmazing Thanks I just pulled the trigger and ordered 507 Series 4 RV Cap Sensor TPMS System Color Display and Repeater. Your discount code saved me over $60. Thank you
Sorry, I have to share my china bomb story.
While on vacation with our 5th wheel, we developed a squeak noise, noticable at slow speed. We could not pin down where it was coming from. We thought it could be our tow vehicle.
On our way home, while going over a bumpy portion of the freeway, we had a tire on the trailer blowout. There is no indication of sidewall wear such a underinflated condition. This is a cord failure.
Wish I could share the photos.
Oh no. So sorry to hear this. I hope you did not have too much damage. If it was a tire flaw a TPMS would not have helped if it just blew out the sidewall. Nevertheless, we strongly believe everyone towing should have a TPMS bc they really can and do prevent most blowouts. Stay safe out there!
I was worried about someone stealing them, but figure I can just remove them when I'm not going down the road........ What are your thoughts? They aren't cheap.
No, they are not cheap. They are locked on with a jam nut. We've not had any issues nor heard of anyone taking them.
I know about the name valves.
You are smart!
Had my first blowout this summer in all the years of RVing. I would recommend getting rid of those stupid recessed lug nuts with aluminum caps. Wouldn't you know...I couldn't get my socket on the last two lugs, and I didn't have my big heavy duty hammer with me to pound it on. Ugh....
Oh no. That's a great point about lug nuts like that. Just makes a bad situation worse. Glad you are ok. I recently learned that most blowouts are preventable! Wow! We highly recommend you get a TPMS and think everyone towing a camper (full or part time) should have one. GIves such peace of mind knowing what's happening with the tires. Be safe.
I never like Goodyear's tire because there rubber is too soft to tested by press or squeeze on top tire, that was ate up tires too quickly from roads and nails or screws are easy get into it. I purchased a good tires like Michelin tires that has a hard rubber felt is lasting long just like big rigs tires.
That's good to know, thanks. Paul and I recommend a TPMS no matter what tires you have. I had NO idea that blowouts are actually preventable!
I know what a schrader and a presta valve is.
Awesome! I had absolutely NO idea!!! :0
10-four! the channel is tending toward more technical content. I would prefer more emphasis on lifestyle experiences.
Thanks Kevin for your feedback. Our next video will be just that. See you then!
CHINA BOMBS !!! I will put in my two cents. Tire load rating is when the tires are new and in perfect condition. Most RVs come with tires that will be loaded to maximum or over maximum load capacity. When the tires are going down the road they get a lot of abuse and the load rating will be less with the damage the tires will have from all the potholes and then you get a blowout. With Liz Amazing tires they are at great risk of having a blowout. Liz Amazing chose to repair their flat instead of replace the tire. Running a flat tire will cause side wall damage and reduce the load captivity. Liz Amazing other tire on the same side as the flat was overload by double the load capacity because it was taking the weight of the flat tire witch will damage the good tire. So Liz Amazing has two tires of a greater risk of blowing. As a rule of thumb both tires should be replaced to reduce the chance of a blow out. Everybody needs a TPMS on their rig and the TPMS system in the video is one of the best ones I have seen. My experience with CHINA BOMBS is to replace them before they are 3 years old anything older then 3 years, you are at a higher risk of a blow out. Great video as always.
I learned a lot from our flat tire, number one is that most blowouts are not random. They can be predicted and prevented. We love our TPMS! Your comment about the sidewall and the other tire on that side gives us something to think about. We had not heard about that rule of thumb about replacing both tires. Paul and I are talking about that right now and will monitor them closely. Thanks again!
Thanks so much for teaching us of this new technology. Ha-I remember a blow out decades ago that took out our bathroom plumbing & alerted us to shag carpeting 🤣😂It's funny now 😳😒
Glad you were ok from that. I'm sure very scary! We do believe that TPMS saves lives and is a MUST for anyone towing a camper. Thanks for your comment!
Swap em out every 4 years with average use. Storage is a big tire killer and dry rot. Even if they look ok SWAP them out. ✅✅
Would like to hear about what you guys eat to stay healthy..😺
Great question. Paul is on the seafood diet! I eat a mostly clean diet of salads and protein drinks plus I run almost every day. And both of us bike at least a few times a week. Our last couple rides were 30 and 40 miles, so that helps.
@@LizAmazing thanks for your response..
I love how y'all are affectionate too...showing your truth!!
@@rendaf9003 Awww, thanks so much! We love you, too!
We want to hear your flat tire stories AND do you know what Schrader valve is?
And save 15% on a TST Truck TPMS system. Be safe out there!
I did not know what a Schrader valve is it until I bought my ebike and I was looking for a tube in case I had a flat tire that is how I found your channel looking and researching e-bikes.
Oh that's good to know. Did you get your e-bike yet? We did a review on Paul's e-bike and have more reviews in the works.
@@LizAmazing yes I did get my ebike I got the ecotric hammer. It was about $1,400 plus I put $200 worth of lights and stuff and I got an extra battery so I could go camping but all the campgrounds are full I'd like to see more ebike reviews. I used to just go out in the woods and Camp that's what I might do
Glad you got your bike. They sure are smile-makers! Hope you get into a campground soon. Enjoy the woods!
Does it make a difference having the color or grayscale screen?
Yes. I do believe the color monitor is worth it IF you feel you will want to see it at a glance. It looks like it might take a little more effort to see the grayscale one. On the other hand, since it has alarms you really don't need to watch it. If you always have a co-pilot then they could pick up and read the grayscale one and have the time to safely scrutinize it. If you are solo and want to be able to see it at a glance, then get the color one. And remember to save 15% with LIZ15. Let us know how you like it!
We have the grayscale TST 507 monitor and it is very clear and easy to read. Color monitor isn’t needed so save your money. When it alarms, it is loud and a red light blinks to get your attention.
Hi Jeff, thanks SO much for your comment. That is good to know!
You need name brand tires designed for trailer wear.
Most blowouts accure because a tire get low. Sidewalls flex building heat then blows out. Tears out everything and realy hurts.
Keep those tire psi checked
Yes! So true. We learned a lot from our flat tire and low inflation (which you can't tell by looking) is the number one cause of blowouts. With a TPMS you can just see at a glance if your tires are low. And that's a good reminder that people need trailer tires rated for their trailer weight. Also a TPMS can predict a blowout and allow you to remedy the situation BEFORE the tire blows. Be safe out there.
@@LizAmazing Rubber to the road,
Pedal to the floor.
When I get to the next town, Just want to see more.
Every real biker knows what a Schrader vs Presta valve is. Well, maybe not the young ones as pumps these days can handle both without modification :) Schrader is also the only component on a vehicle that has remained the same since cars were invented.
Read the NHTSA tire report 95 pages, I'll save you the trouble,very boring. The number one reason for blow outs is low tire pressure. The low tire pressure causes the tire to have more rolling resistance friction which in turn causes the tire to heat up. When rubber gets hot it will fly apart as it spins. Check your spare tire pressure before you leave. I bought a new Forest River with west lake crappy bias ply tires, I didn't even realize until the tires side wall started completely cracking not even a year old what a joke, I called Forest River & my dealer & raised nine kinds of Hell. I couldn't believe they were putting my life at stake along with everybody elses for their cost of a radial ($35.00) unbelievable. My new 37 ft. toy hauler has radials & a spare like yours does. My camper tires sit on treated lumber on gravel with tire covers, no issues. Hi Liz & Paul, water heater, never did hear anything about the nomad internet, you said you'd let me know or at least check it out. I looked into it, to expensive for me, looks like a good tpms system. Did you know that when you pull hazardous materials you're supposed to pull over & check your tires in two hours or 100 miles whichever occurs first? Yes I do know what a schrader valve is. You could learn a lot from a dumb trucker like me, have a good one, Adam.😁😎🤔
Hey Adam, thanks for your comment. And thanks for backing us up about the #1 cause of blowouts. Who knew that with a TPMS you can PREVENT a blowout? I now firmly believe everyone pulling a camper needs to consider a TPMS.
As far as Nomad, I've been on host chat with them. Very misleading in that they say they have all four major cell phone carriers BUT (when you do a little digging) you must pick one. You can't rotate between them depending on where you are in the country. Seems pointless to me but does seem more targeted to people living in rural areas. They should change their name.
Thanks again and keep on truckin!
If the Tire is a Westlake Brand get rid of it !! Even if it is a New Tire it's been on the internet now for a couple of years about how bad they are>> I bought a New Grand Design in April of last year and I told the dealer to take the 15 Inch Tries and Wheels off of it and Replace them with 16 inch wheels and to put Michelin Light Truck Tires on it>> AKA LT Tires or I wouldn't buy it >>>>Problem Solved (:
Watch the video where we talk exactly about Westlakes and the surprising truth. We highly recommend a TPMS no matter what you are towing. Stay safe!
Great electronic warfare jet, America at it best!
Not sure what you mean?
@@LizAmazing Sound of the Boeing Growler up in the Sky
@@notachannel4u Ah, yes! That was fun to go see on Whidby Island. Your comment ended up on our TPMS video but I bet you were watching our video about Washington State. Paul says EA18s are something. A thrill to watch for sure!
The MYTH of ”China Bombs” persists. There is ONE company that makes tires in the USA. Cooper tires. The rest are made elsewhere. Mostly in China. Tires have to meet federal specifications.
The ”bomb” is the driver. Tires have many ratings. The one least talked about is the SPEED RATING. Trailer tires are rates for 65 mph MAX. All of us have been passed by an RV doing over 80. When you insist on pressing the pedal to the metal you are lighting the fuse on the ” China Bomb”.
Walmart only SELLS trailer tires. They do not repair them. Loves only works on STEEL rimmed tires not the aluminum/magnesium rims. How do I know all this? My final walk-around before leaving Seguin, Texas revealed a flattening tire on the 5th wheel. It was a slow leak so I aired up. Loves was a mile away. The Walmart was next. Finally found a REAL tire dealer. They replaced the defective Schrader valve! Checked and aired all my tires. Cost? $16!
Wow. Good to know about Loves. We hadn't heard that. And good for you for doing a good walk-around before hitting the road. Very true that most blowouts are DRIVER error by running on underinflated tires. We believe all people towing a camper need to get TPMS. It can save lives and is worth the peace of mind knowing at all times how your tires are doing. Be safe out there!
Just junk low rated cheep tires... plus lots of weight.... On trailer tires should never have more then 50% of the total weight on each tire.... Its your at or above 75% of it max rating they fail every time..
Yes, very important to understand tire weight rating. And on our truck, too. Thanks for bringing that up! We do believe that all people towing a camper should have a TPMS. We will never be without one going forward.