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WARNING
It is recommended that the tire pressure be
checked at the beginning of each journey to
obtain the maximum life of the tire. Follow
the instructions listed on the Federal
Certification label, affixed to the roadside
front corner of your trailer, to determine the
correct tire pressure. Under-inflation may
cause tire failures and swaying. This will
result in loss of control, injury, death or
property damage.
To insure your tires are operating safely,
regular inspection of your tires and checking
tire
pressures
is
Examine your tires frequently for unusual
wear. Alignment, balance and bearing wear
will affect tire wear. Make sure to look for
cracking, bulging, uneven tread wear, etc.
Check and adjust tire pressures before and
after each trip. Always check and adjust with
the tires cold. Never add or release pressure
from the tires when they are hot (after having
driven a mile or more).
Replacement
WARNING
Be sure to use only tires that are rated for
trailer use. The use of passenger tires
should be avoided. The load rating/ range
embossed on the sidewall of passenger
tires must be de-rated accordingly they do
not have the same load capability as tires
that are specifically identified for trailer use.
Failure to use tires that are properly
matched to your recreation vehicle could
lead to premature tire wear or less than
optimum trailer handling.
If you experience a flat tire on your RV while
driving, gradually decrease your vehicle speed
(if possible). Hold the steering wheel firmly and
move the RV to a safe place on the side of the
road. If a tire needs to be replaced, make sure
it is the same size and load capacity as those
originally supplied with your trailer. Refer to the
RV Federal Certification label for the proper
absolutely
mandatory.
PRE-TRAVEL INFORMATION
tire size and load range. If you have further
questions, consult with your RV dealer or local
tire store.
Spare Tire Carrier (If So Equipped)
WARNING
When replacing a tire make sure to replace
it with a tire of the same size and
specifications
(refer
Certification label information.)
The following diagram illustrates the travel
position of the spare tire (the spare tire must
contact the brackets as shown).
TIRE LIFT MOUNTING SURFACE
Bracket
Spare Tire
Fig. 6.4 Spare tire travel position
To secure the spare tire in the travel position:
Fig. 6.5
1. Put the steel hoist lift support loaded on the
end of the cable through the rim of the tire.
The hoist lift support clips need to seat
inside the center hole of the tire rim. The
valve stem of the tire MUST be pointed in
the up position or toward the bottom of the
trailer.
2. Insert the crank handle into the hole
located in the center of the rear "bumper."
Turn the crank handle to lift the tire to the
travel position. Two crisp breaks must be
heard and felt to insure proper seating of
the tire for travel.
SECTION 6
to
the
Federal
Bracket
Cable
Fig. 6.6
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