when it is suggested to lower your tyre pressure, do you only do it on the car or on the caravan Too??
thanks
Stuart and Dianne
Peter_n_Margaret said
08:58 PM Apr 23, 2015
Both.
Cheers,
Peter
gooba53 said
09:17 PM Apr 23, 2015
Oh I see. Thanks for that.
Cheers Dianne
Bruce and Bev said
04:40 PM Apr 24, 2015
Stuart. Go talk to a couple of tyre retailers and tell them the brand names and sizes of the tyres and what sort of vehicle (and weight for the caravan) theyre on.
They will give you the good oil on what pressures to go down to depending on what youre driving on - but ask a few of them to make sure youre getting a common answer.
Do you inflate the rear tyres of your tow vehicle when towing your van? I asked the tyre manufacturer of my tow vehicles tryres and they told me to increase them by 5 psi, but drop them back to normal when not (primarily for less bumpy riding)
rockylizard said
07:26 PM Apr 24, 2015
Gday...
As suggested previously, if you need to lower pressures on the tug due to 'conditions' then you should also lower the pressures on the van.
You do need to remember that each motor vehicle has different needs. For the tug, check your owner's manual. It will give advice on what pressures to run in "normal" driving and the pressures to run when "loaded" ... there will be pressures for front and rear. There is usually a metal plaque inside the door which will also carry the same advice.
For example, my Discovery manual (and plaque) states that 'normal' driving is 34PSI front and 32PSI rear - 'fully loaded' (including when towing) 36PSI front and 45PSI rear. If I am on good quality unsealed roads, I don 't change those pressures but slow down to allow for the lack of grip/control on dirt. However, when on corrugations I will drop the vehicle to 25PSI Front and 38PSI rear - van 40PSI (from 50PSI). Without the van and on '4x4' roads I sometimes drop the pressures to 20PSI all round - but only for and during the '4x4' conditions - I pump them back up when the road improves. Obviously sand can mean pressures down to 15-18PSI - but again dependent on the type of tyre fitted.
If you are running LT tyres on the van (which is always advisable) then it is a bit more difficult as there is no 'suggested' pressures by the manufacturer to guide you.
I run my van on 50PSI for sealed and good unsealed roads ... but if on corrorgations I drop them to 40PSI .. occasionally 35PSI... BUT and this is important ... I drop my speed to 30-40kph to compensate.
The advice to check with a number of tyre dealers who supply the brand tyre you use on the van is good advice - and as suggested, ask more than one to see the range of 'advice' you receive.
For instance (for my Discovery and van) -
Therefore check your vehicle's Owner Manual for tug and check 'knowledgeable' tyre dealers for van tyres.
Cheers - and good travelling - John
Dougwe said
07:30 PM Apr 24, 2015
G'day Rocky. Just out of curiosity, what whould be good for tug and den on wet black stuff?? With AT tyres.
rockylizard said
07:45 PM Apr 24, 2015
Gday...
I think you are running Cooper AT3's on the Colorado from memory. I run them on the Discovery.
The pressures I quote above are what I run on sealed roads - wet or dry ... without van I run 34PSI all round - with van I run 36PSI front; 45PSI rear. [edit: on sealed roads, wet or dry, van tyres at 50PSI]
That is in line with the 'recommended' pressures stated by Land Rover in their manual and plaque inside door.
I 'experimented' early in my ownership of the Landy with slightly higher and lower pressures but the 'recommended' ones certainly seem to work well - for grip/noise/wear.
My usual advice is ALWAYS begin with the pressures the manufacturer recommends for the vehicle and try higher pressures for about 100km and lower pressures for about 100km. See how they feel/work and then make a decision.
However, bear in mind the manufacturer suggests 'softer' tyre pressures for ride comfort ... and the tyre manufacturer suggests higher pressures for better wear and grip. So you have to find a 'balance' that suits the tyres and YOUR vehicle and YOUR usage.
OOPS - that got a bit long-winded. I do really try not to ramble on ... sorry
Cheers - John
-- Edited by rockylizard on Friday 24th of April 2015 07:48:23 PM
Dougwe said
08:04 PM Apr 24, 2015
Thanks John. I do have the Coopers, good memory there mate. I am running 38 on front and 45 back, both at all times. I was running 40 all round at first but felt it wasn't right.
I only asked about the black stuff as I have been travelling on wet roads and some with water still all day today and just got thinking about maybe a lower pressure for better grip ?
Edit...Oooops
-- Edited by Dougwe on Friday 24th of April 2015 08:06:02 PM
rockylizard said
08:07 PM Apr 24, 2015
Gday...
... the only different pressure I use when driving on wet (low grip) roads is less pressure with the right foot
and treating it like there are eggs under the pedal and careful use of the big round thing I hang onto so I don't fall out
Cheers - John
Dougwe said
08:08 PM Apr 24, 2015
Funny that, that's what I do too.
gooba53 said
09:31 PM Apr 25, 2015
Thanks for the info. I hadn't been back since the first reply saying do both tow vehicle and Van. This is Dianne, I'll pass info onto Stu in morning. We are planning trip to Cape York and savannah way starting June from Melbourne for 5 months so want to be prepared. We got new tyres on the Bt50 after we got bogged twice in sand, once with van on, once off. Got a lot to Learn.
Thanks
forwari said
02:22 PM May 24, 2015
Rocky,
I have a 2009 Disco 3 and have just taken delivery of a Supreme executive tandem axel 21ft van. I have Scorpion AT's on the disco and there are Pumas on the van. Your advice on tyre pressure is good to have. Any further items I should look at in relation to my setup would be appreciated.
rockylizard said
03:42 PM May 24, 2015
Gday...
Firstly Ian ...
I have sent you a PM with some info. Hope it is helpful.
when it is suggested to lower your tyre pressure, do you only do it on the car or on the caravan Too??
thanks
Stuart and Dianne
Cheers,
Peter
Oh I see. Thanks for that.
Cheers Dianne
They will give you the good oil on what pressures to go down to depending on what youre driving on - but ask a few of them to make sure youre getting a common answer.
Do you inflate the rear tyres of your tow vehicle when towing your van? I asked the tyre manufacturer of my tow vehicles tryres and they told me to increase them by 5 psi, but drop them back to normal when not (primarily for less bumpy riding)
Gday...
As suggested previously, if you need to lower pressures on the tug due to 'conditions' then you should also lower the pressures on the van.
You do need to remember that each motor vehicle has different needs. For the tug, check your owner's manual. It will give advice on what pressures to run in "normal" driving and the pressures to run when "loaded" ... there will be pressures for front and rear. There is usually a metal plaque inside the door which will also carry the same advice.
For example, my Discovery manual (and plaque) states that 'normal' driving is 34PSI front and 32PSI rear - 'fully loaded' (including when towing) 36PSI front and 45PSI rear. If I am on good quality unsealed roads, I don 't change those pressures but slow down to allow for the lack of grip/control on dirt. However, when on corrugations I will drop the vehicle to 25PSI Front and 38PSI rear - van 40PSI (from 50PSI). Without the van and on '4x4' roads I sometimes drop the pressures to 20PSI all round - but only for and during the '4x4' conditions - I pump them back up when the road improves. Obviously sand can mean pressures down to 15-18PSI - but again dependent on the type of tyre fitted.
If you are running LT tyres on the van (which is always advisable) then it is a bit more difficult as there is no 'suggested' pressures by the manufacturer to guide you.
I run my van on 50PSI for sealed and good unsealed roads ... but if on corrorgations I drop them to 40PSI .. occasionally 35PSI... BUT and this is important ... I drop my speed to 30-40kph to compensate.
The advice to check with a number of tyre dealers who supply the brand tyre you use on the van is good advice - and as suggested, ask more than one to see the range of 'advice' you receive.
For instance (for my Discovery and van) -
Therefore check your vehicle's Owner Manual for tug and check 'knowledgeable' tyre dealers for van tyres.
Cheers - and good travelling - John
Gday...
I think you are running Cooper AT3's on the Colorado from memory. I run them on the Discovery.
The pressures I quote above are what I run on sealed roads - wet or dry ... without van I run 34PSI all round - with van I run 36PSI front; 45PSI rear. [edit: on sealed roads, wet or dry, van tyres at 50PSI]
That is in line with the 'recommended' pressures stated by Land Rover in their manual and plaque inside door.
I 'experimented' early in my ownership of the Landy with slightly higher and lower pressures but the 'recommended' ones certainly seem to work well - for grip/noise/wear.
My usual advice is ALWAYS begin with the pressures the manufacturer recommends for the vehicle and try higher pressures for about 100km and lower pressures for about 100km. See how they feel/work and then make a decision.
However, bear in mind the manufacturer suggests 'softer' tyre pressures for ride comfort ... and the tyre manufacturer suggests higher pressures for better wear and grip. So you have to find a 'balance' that suits the tyres and YOUR vehicle and YOUR usage.
OOPS - that got a bit long-winded. I do really try not to ramble on ... sorry
Cheers - John
-- Edited by rockylizard on Friday 24th of April 2015 07:48:23 PM
Thanks John. I do have the Coopers, good memory there mate. I am running 38 on front and 45 back, both at all times. I was running 40 all round at first but felt it wasn't right.
I only asked about the black stuff as I have been travelling on wet roads and some with water still all day today and just got thinking about maybe a lower pressure for better grip ?
Edit...Oooops
-- Edited by Dougwe on Friday 24th of April 2015 08:06:02 PM
Gday...
and treating it like there are eggs under the pedal
and careful use of the big round thing I hang onto so I don't fall out 
Cheers - John
Thanks for the info. I hadn't been back since the first reply saying do both tow vehicle and Van. This is Dianne, I'll pass info onto Stu in morning. We are planning trip to Cape York and savannah way starting June from Melbourne for 5 months so want to be prepared. We got new tyres on the Bt50 after we got bogged twice in sand, once with van on, once off. Got a lot to Learn.
Thanks
I have a 2009 Disco 3 and have just taken delivery of a Supreme executive tandem axel 21ft van. I have Scorpion AT's on the disco and there are Pumas on the van. Your advice on tyre pressure is good to have. Any further items I should look at in relation to my setup would be appreciated.
Gday...
Firstly Ian ...
I have sent you a PM with some info. Hope it is helpful.
Cheers - John