Perform a daily inspection on RV tires. Each morning walk around and use a stick or bat to thump all tires, including the inside duals. Avoid beating the rubber with a hard whack. Simply give the tire a thump and listen for a change in sound. Use a quality gauge to check air pressures when the tires are cold. Most tire repair centers can calibrate the gauge to assure accuracy.

In the event of a flat tire while driving, firmly grasp the steering wheel and slowly pull off the road as clear of traffic as possible. Avoid sudden or harsh braking. Attempting to drive with a flat dual can cause damage to the floor of the motor home.

It is not recommended to carry a spare tire in the motorhome. In addition to the cargo space the tire requires, size and weight of the tire, as well as special tools needed to change a tire, require the services of a mobile mechanic to change the flat.

Be prepared with the following information when calling for roadside service:

1. Your name and contact telephone number.
2. Motor home location, including space number. If you are calling from the side of the road, be ready to give the highway and milepost number.
3. Responsible paying party.
4. Tire size, brand and load range.
5. Rim type.
6. Hub pilot or stud pilot.

Prior to calling for service, carefully inspect the wheel rim. If the rim is bent, alert the service center that it will be necessary to replace the rim as well as the tire.

In some instances a mobile repair service may request the customer credit card number before dispatch. The card will generally not be charged until after the repair, but in the event the motor home has left, a service fee may be applied.

The motor home hydraulic leveling jack system should never be used to jack up the vehicle. The mobile repair service must provide their own air over hydraulic jack, blocks and jack stands. Remain a safe and clear distance from the motorhome until the flat tire is repaired and the vehicle is resting on all wheels.