VANLEIGH PINECREST Owner's Manual page 46

P R E - T R A V E L I N F O R M A T I O N
R E C O M M E N D E D T I R E P R E S S U R E & L O A D L I M I T S
The major causes of tire failure are under-inflated tires and overloaded vehicles. Tire information placards and vehi-
cle certification labels give important information on tires and load limits, including:
• Recommended Tire Size
• Recommended Tire Inflation Pressure
• Cargo Weight
(the maximum cargo weight the RV is designed to carry)
• Front and Rear Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR)
(the maximum weight the axle system is designed to carry)
For the label locations and more detailed information, See Page 55, Weight Labels.
U N D E R S T A N D I N G T I R E P R E S S U R E
Load Limits are determined by the tire size and the greatest amount of weight each tire can safely carry.
Tire Pressure is the amount of air pressure a tire requires to be properly inflated. It is measured in pounds per square
inch (PSI). Tire pressure affects your RV's overall performance and provides the load-carrying capacity.
The proper tire pressure for your vehicle is referred to as the "cold inflation pressure." You will also find this number
on the vehicle information placard expressed in both PSI and kilopascals (KPA), the metric measurement used inter-
nationally.
It is difficult to obtain the recommended tire pressure when the tires are not cold.
C H E C K I N G T I R E P R E S S U R E
It is important to check your vehicle's tire pressure at least once a month for the following reasons:
• Most tires may naturally lose air over time.
• Tires can lose air suddenly if you drive over a pothole or other object or if you strike the curb when parking.
• With radial tires, it is usually not possible to determine under-inflation by visual inspection.
For safety and convenience, purchase a tire pressure gauge to keep in your vehicle. They are sold at auto parts stores,
hardware stores and many other retail outlets.
P I N E C R E S T O W N E R ' S M A N U A L