Air Pressure - Thor Motor Coach 2011 Avanti Owner's Manual

start your trip home. If your vehicle is stored for any length of time, the air pressure should
be checked prior to storage, but more importantly, when it comes out of storage.
Check your tires when they are "cold" and have not been driven for more than one mile.
The stated load capacity for a given cold inflation pressure is based on ambient outside
temperature.
To maintain the inflation pressure in your tires you will need the proper equipment. It is
recommended that you purchase a quality truck tire air gauge, which has an angled dual
head. This type of gauge allows you to check inflation on the inner dual wheel which has
the valve stem pointed away from you. Nothing should restrict your ability to check your
tire's air pressure daily when you are driving your motorhome. Pressure sealing valve caps
should always be used to prevent air from escaping from the valve stem. If you use valve
stem extension hoses, make sure they are good quality stainless steel braid reinforced,
and are securely anchored to the outer wheel. If your motorhome has wheel covers which
must be removed to check the inflation, then consider removing them as the extra time
and effort required may lead you to avoid checking your pressure.
When replacing your tires always make sure the proper size
and rating is used. Check the federal certificate located in
the drivers area for your model's specific size and rating.
In a sudden stop or collision, loose equipment could strike someone.
Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the passenger compartment
of the vehicle could cause injury. Store and secure all of these items in a
proper place.
Thor Motor Coach does not provide jacks with our motorhomes.
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