People always stress the importance of checking and adjusting the inflation pressure in your RV tires, but what about the tire pressure gauge you are using to check the inflation pressure?
Is your tire pressure gauge accurate? Is the tire pressure gauge suitable for the pressure your RV tires are inflated to? Is your tire pressure gauge properly maintained? Watch this RV video for some great tips on what tire pressure gauge to purchase and how to use and maintain your RV tire pressure gauge
Top Tips From This Video
- Tire pressure gauges can loose accuracy over time
- Inexpensive gauges cannot be calibrated – buy a quality gauge
- To test your gauge:
- Use two quality gauges and test them against each other; if there is a significant difference then one or both are inaccurate (over 3 psi)
- Purchase a master test gauge or visit a tire store
- There are several types of pressure gauges on the market – be sure to buy the correct one for your vehicle
- Digital gauges tend to be the most accurate
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