Flat Tires Won’t Sell My Motorhome

It’s true; selling my motorhome would be pretty tough if it came complete with fat tires.  To avoid that deflating situation, I’m going to take steps to ensure that my tire maintenance is all up to date—if you too are trying to sell your motorhome, you should check out the following tips too—especially if your RV has been out of service for a while.

Tires should really be checked once a month, whether you’re planning to use the vehicle soon or not.  You should check inflation when the tires are cold, since the heat generated while driving will raise the air pressure, temporarily, up higher than the advisable cold inflation pressure.  Don’t ever bleed air from a hot tire—this could cause hazardously low tire pressure.

Due to the likely inaccuracy of gas station air towers, you should always have your own tire gauge, calibrated to 120 psi.

You probably know this, but it’s not bad information to pass on to the new owner:  never overload your motorhome, as that is a primary cause of tire failure.  The maximum inflation and load capacity information can be found molded into the sidewall.  If your motorhome was built after 1972, it will also have a certification label that will tell you Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) for each of your vehicle’s axles, tire size, and the recommended cold air inflation pressure.

This information can also be located in the owner’s manual, or you can consult a tire dealer.  Even if you don’t need this information right now, it could be a question that will come up as you’re going through the selling process, and it’s always good to know as much as possible to answer questions of potential buyers!

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