On Jul 24, 10:47*am, Eric Greenwell wrote:
After a trailer tire blowout last year, I installed a remote monitoring
system that displays the trailer tire pressure on command, and alerts me
automatically if the pressure drops. I don't know how effective this
will be in avoiding tire problems, because it's possible tread
separation can occur even if the pressure is OK, but at least I won't be
driving on under-inflated tires.

There are several systems that one can choose from. I'm using
PressurePro, which is about $150 for the monitor and $50/tire for the
sensors. I also put them on my tow vehicle, so it was $650 for the two
trailer wheels and the six RV wheels. It was easy to install and seems
to work well.

Is anyone else using a trailer tire monitoring system? Has it helped you
avoid tire problems?

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Trailer tires rarely fail because of improper inflation. This will
affect tire life, but trailer tires rarely make it to the mileage life
limit because of low usage. Trailer tires fail because of age (unless
you drive over a nail!). Replace your trailer tires every 4 years,
regardless of what they look like, and you will be fine. Tires rot
from the insides by oxidation of the rubber with air, unless you fill
with nitrogen. Checking the tire pressure once before hitting the road
is often enough.

Tom