What should the tyre pressure be for a motorhome?
Motorhome tyre pressure For CP tyres fitted to Motorhomes, the ETRTO advises: On the rear axle: the motorhome tyre pressure should be 5.5 bar (80 psi). The maximum load capacity of the tyre must be respected.
What PSI should my caravan be?
The tyre pressure should be around 42psi, depending on the load in your van and your specific RV as some smaller vans can run at a lower psi. The recommended minimum psi is 35psi.
How do you calculate tyre inflation pressure?
How do I check my tyre pressure?
- Check the tyre placard – usually inside one of the front door openings – or the owner’s manual for the correct tyre pressures for your car.
- Unscrew the cap on the air valve of your tyre.
- Push your tyre pressure gauge firmly onto the tyre valve.
- Look at the pressure reading on the gauge.
Do motorhomes require special tyres?
Some motorhomes require tyres that can take a maximum load of over 1200kg on each tyre. Due to the shear load, motorhome tyres need to withstand high pressure. A typical car tyre is limited to a maximum pressure of around 40 psi compared to a light commercial vehicle tyres which are inflated to around 65 psi.
What does CP mean on tyres?
commercial vehicle tyre
* “CP” after the rim diameter code denotes a commercial vehicle tyre for service on motorhomes. “C” would denote a standard light commercial tyre. ** CP-type tyres usually only have a single load index indicating their normal use as a single fitment.
Why are trailer tyre pressures so high?
Trailer wheels are normally smaller than those found on caravans and cars and often require higher pressures to enable them to support the weight on the axle.
What tyres should I put on my motorhome?
The most common motorhome tyres are Michelin, Continental and Pirelli which are usually fitted by manufacturers on new motorhomes. 2008 tyre tests showed that Continental tyres were the top performers, known for their stability and superior braking distances.
Are van tyres OK for motorhomes?
Van tyres, as the name suggests, are tyres designed for vans. They are made to take heavy loads and a lot of abuse. They can be used on motorhomes and are absolutely fine. Many people use van tyres on their motorhomes and are very happy with them.
Can I use van tyres on my motorhome?
As long as you stick to the correct size, load and speed rating for your campervan or motorhome, you can safely use either van tyres or camper-specific tyres.
What should I inflate my tires to when towing?
For towing, tires should be inflated to the max cold pressure listed on the sidewall of the tire. Even if you’re only towing half the weight your vehicle/tires are able to handle, half the max cold PSI DOES NOT support half of that maximum load, there’s a steep drop off of load carrying capability compared to pressure.
What tyre pressure should I run on my camper trailer?
You should reduce the tyre pressure to around 25 PSI on corrugated roads. Later on, increase the tyre pressure to 35-44 PSI so the tyres can be driven on sealed roads.