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Travel Trailer Tires are what enable you to hit the road in your RV and explore every nook and cranny of the world around you. An RV without tires is essentially a house. You can look out the window, but you won’t be going anywhere. It’s so important to take care of your travel trailer tires so you can trek around the country with comfort and security.

When spring rolls around, so does the itch to get out on the road and explore. The sun lifts everyone’s spirits, but it can wear travel trailer tires that have been stored outside. Even indoor travel trailer tires need a going over to make sure they are ready for the road. The most important things to look for are smooth edges, bulging or fabric breaks. If you find any of these, it’s time for new travel trailer tires.

Safety is key when driving an RV. Due to their larger size, a spin off the road from a flat tire could be hazardous to not only you, but other drivers on the road. At each fill up, check for screws, glass or other sharp objects on the ground. If you hear a hissing sound coming from the travel trailer tires, you most likely have a slow leak. Most garages can patch your travel trailer tire without having to replace it.

Travel trailer tires are only built to last for so long. After six years, whether the tires have been driven a lot or not, it’s time to consider replacing them. Every travel trailer tire has a date on the side that shows what week (1-52) and what year they were made.

Travel trailer tires can get worn out whether they are on the road every day or not. In fact, tires that are used less tend to wear more. Tires were designed for usage, so long periods of storage can cause cracking from dryness. If you aren’t confident checking your own tires, take them to your local garage and have a professional look them over.

Having your tires at the right air pressure level will ensure they don’t wear as quickly. A well balanced load inside the RV will also make sure tires wear evenly and not on one side more than the other. A monthly check is a good rule or every few thousand miles if you’re on a longer trip.

If a tire pops while driving, try to regain control of the vehicle by a quick tap on the accelerator. Once the vehicle has steadied out, pull over to the side of the road and look for a safe place to notify help.

The best times to check travel trailer tires for safety are before and after major trips. If you realize a tire needs to be replaced at the end of a trip, wait until your next trip so new tires don’t get worn down in storage. Play safely.

*basic info provided by RVSafety.com

Contributed by Jim Tolar. For more information on RVs or the RVing lifestyle, visit Beaudry RV, recognized leader in the RV industry.