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PIGRIG · 07-29-2018, 10:28 PM

Ordered the adapter/extender on Amazon. Thanks, man.

PIGRIG · 07-29-2018, 10:31 PM

I’ve decided to go with the straight dually valve extenders. I’d like to buy the kit that comes with stabilizers. Some kits come with front stems, too. I’m guessing that means for the tires at the front of the coach. Might as well replace all 6, yeah?

Like these:

http://yourtireshopsupply.com/category/796_833/kits-with-front-stems

PIGRIG · 08-20-2018, 07:43 AM

I do not have an air compressor. Would these tools help me while on the road? Do you hook them up to the gas station air station or what?

PIGRIG · 08-20-2018, 07:50 AM

Can you link me to the product? What new longer valves did you use?

Jyrocharlie · 08-20-2018, 08:28 AM

Dave, I can't get to my inside dual's with any of those, without some sort of extensions, I have to remove the outer tire just to check the pressure. My first set of flex extensions were over tightened and the ring seal was cut. I had to pull the outside rim/tire to remove the extension and fill it up.

Chargerman · 08-20-2018, 08:35 AM

All dual setups should have extensions in order to check air pressure and fill as needed. I check all air pressure prior to hitting the road every time. Without being able to check them regularly with ease you are potentially running with a low or flat tire and overloading the other unless you have a TPMS on board. Quality extensions are readily available and are easy to install.

riverforest · 08-20-2018, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Truckerdave

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If you use these air tools you do not need valve stem extensions.

I now have these tools. now what pressure should I inflate to ? 31' class c

twinboat · 08-20-2018, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by riverforest

I now have these tools. now what pressure should I inflate to ? 31' class c

My 30 ft class C uses 65 in the front and 80 in the rear. There will be a sticker, listing your pressures, on the drivers door jamb.

Harrysait · 08-20-2018, 07:32 PM

The sticker lists the pressures when the coach is carrying the maximum load.
To determine your needed air pressure you need to weight the coach fully loaded the way you travel.
Then, knowing your weight at each corner of the coach consult your tire manufactures chart for recommended air pressures for each axel end.

PIGRIG · 08-22-2018, 09:13 PM

Which do you recommend?

PIGRIG · 08-22-2018, 09:14 PM

Which do you recommend?

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Originally Posted by Chargerman

All dual setups should have extensions in order to check air pressure and fill as needed. I check all air pressure prior to hitting the road every time. Without being able to check them regularly with ease you are potentially running with a low or flat tire and overloading the other unless you have a TPMS on board. Quality extensions are readily available and are easy to install.

DodgersFan · 09-02-2018, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Truckerdave

Get your self a piece of cardboard to lay on and look in there. Don’t know what type of valve stems you have but truck valve stems and actually be bent for better alignment. Just keep the bend close to the rim on a stem that is three or four inches long. I will be 66 next month and I am still changing those tires.

How do you bend the valve stems? Stems on my front wheels are about 1.5 inches and are straight. Can ones this short be bent? I cannot check or add air without removing the wheel simulator. I thought of trying to bend the stem but don't have the nerve. Advice from someone who has actually bent them might get me to try.

Thanks in advance.

Truckerdave · 09-03-2018, 08:02 AM

If your stems are only 1.5 inches long I would not bend them. The truck stems that I bend are 3-4 inches long.

Jake21 · 09-03-2018, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Truckerdave

If your stems are only 1.5 inches long I would not bend them. The truck stems that I bend are 3-4 inches long.

How do you bend without removing them? My inner dually stems hit my outside dully’s rim when traveling. I would love to bend them in a little so they don’t touch the rim.

TIA
J