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Hi we have a Jayco Outback Eagle 2008, and our tyres are filled with nitrogen, will it be hard to  find places to top up our tyres if we need to when we are travelling, particularly when we are in remote areas.  



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Yes.



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just top up with air if they need it

wont hurt at all



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I just top up with air, nitrogen is not cheap and hard to find servos with it..

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And its a con perpetuated by tyre dealers and been discredited. noJust go with normal air. Don't forget to get the air changed to winter air so they match the season. will run cooler

Pete



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True, Pete... I always use winter air in summer.

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I think nitrogen is used in racing tyres where there may be advantages due to the stress and high temperatures at high speeds but not needed in a van or car.
No need to remove the nitrogen just add air when needed and at the moment air is still tax free, so tuck into the tax free air while you still can.
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David! The cats out the bag now. I hope the Abbot and his crew dont read your statement. We will all be up ????s creek without a paddle.

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Thanks everybody, we bought the camper 2nd hand, but it is almost new, the tyres aren't even dirty,lol, thankyou all for your great advice, I didn't even think that it would cost to replace, looks like when we have to top up, we will be travelling on air. This a great forum for us new comers, thank you all so much.

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Pete49 wrote:

And its a con perpetuated by tyre dealers and been discredited. noJust go with normal air. Don't forget to get the air changed to winter air so they match the season. will run cooler

Pete




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?? You gotta be kidding .... Winter Air / Summer Air ??

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Nomad1946 wrote:
Pete49 wrote:

~~~~ Don't forget to get the air changed to winter air so they match the season. will run cooler

Pete

?? You gotta be kidding .... Winter Air / Summer Air ??

 Gday...

Yep ... and don't forget there's racing air for when ya want to go really, really quick. And that special lightweight air to reduce the weight of the caravan if it is a bit overweight.

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rockylizard wrote:

Nomad1946 wrote:
Pete49 wrote:

~~~~ Don't forget to get the air changed to winter air so they match the season. will run cooler

Pete

?? You gotta be kidding .... Winter Air / Summer Air ??

 Gday...

Yep ... and don't forget there's racing air for when ya want to go really, really quick. And that special lightweight air to reduce the weight of the caravan if it is a bit overweight.

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Ha Ha Ha ..... Now I know your jokin' .... I guess the lightweight air could help if you wish to go house boating instead of caravanning ..... LOL .....

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Surely spring air is best as it puts an extra bounce in your tyres.



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Three dogs wrote:

Thanks everybody, we bought the camper 2nd hand, but it is almost new, the tyres aren't even dirty,lol, thankyou all for your great advice, I didn't even think that it would cost to replace, looks like when we have to top up, we will be travelling on air. This a great forum for us new comers, thank you all so much.

That's the "nitrogen effect". It repels dirt and sludge. One of the main reasons for the excessive cost.

If you use "air", be prepared for dirty tyres.

 

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Also it is important to fill your tyres with HOT air when traveling in the Snowbiggrinbiggrinbiggrin



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Hi All

Been thinking and that is dangerous. What if I start up a mobile service following people about that use the better quality nitro in there tyres. I could get a free holiday keeping up with them all over the country. Ralph



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Been thinking and that is dangerous. What if I start up a mobile service following people about that use the better quality nitro in there tyres. I could get a free holiday keeping up with them all over the country. Ralph

 You would do well if you also carried an extensive selection of Air as well..



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Not to worry .... I've found the **** Creek Canoe Shop .... Should be easy ... a myriad of paddles on sale ... Many shapes, sizes, styles, and materials.

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Recently put new tyres all around at Bob Jane. They convinced me to put nitrogen in all tyres at $5.00 a pop. I finally agreed after being convinced of the benefits of nitrogen against air. Bob Jane have a deal whereby if you fill your tyres with nitrogen and pay $5.00 a tyre, you can have your tyres checked and additional nitrogen put in if required, at any Bob Jane store in the country for FREE !! I notice they put a red cap on the valves. This must be the message to other Bob Jane stores that you have initially filled up with nitrogen at another Bob Jane outlet.



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I fill my tyres with Helium and the van now floats along behind.
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Thanks everyone, I have just had the best laugh ever reading all your posts ....

Hot air. Winter Air. Summer Air. Helium. Love it!!





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I think grey nomads have too much time on their hands (or minds)!
Very witty!
Thanks for the laughs, much appreciated.
Stephen keeps asking what I'm giggling at.
cheers Jen

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Radar wrote:

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Been thinking and that is dangerous. What if I start up a mobile service following people about that use the better quality nitro in there tyres. I could get a free holiday keeping up with them all over the country. Ralph

Well you could take some nitrous oxide with you,,, just for a laugh!!!!! May be some money in it "a laugh a minute".



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