Greetings fifth wheelers. I’m going to tackle a difficult subject that is filled with a generous portion of emotion, not to mention the fervor that accompanies one’s choices and the marketing language one has been influenced by. I do realize that there is room for nuance and personal choice here — simply because every combination […]
Month: May 2021
Does over inflation cause blow-outs?
Greetings RV enthusiasts; this post is about inflation pressures and tire blow-outs. I’ll start by discussing the topic as it relates to ambient temperatures, draw a few conclusions guided by a key engineering principle, and then present a prioritized list of blow-out causes, obtained from my research. I’ll anchor the discussion around my own tires: […]
Viair 400p-RV and Jaco Inflator
Greetings RV enthusiasts . With no automatic Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) for my trailer tires (yet) I had to come up with a solution to accomplish both adjusting and accurately measuring air pressure. My 4400-lb rated “super G” trailer tires work at 110psi (cold), so it was time for a serious but portable solution […]
Garmin RV1090 product review
Nearly every RVer has noticed the vast number of gadgets and gizmos in the market — many of which offer a small to “questionable” contribution to the RV experience. From time to time, however, a product comes along that substantially contributes, making the RV experience more enjoyable — the Garmin RV1090 GPS is just such […]