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WVLANDMAN
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After recently getting back into Travel Trailer camping (took 12yrs off) I cant remember how much tire pressure I should run in my tow vehicle. I run a 2003 F250 Diesel on 31x10x50 10 ply tires Load Range E with max pressure of 80#. When I purchased these tires it was before I purchased the TT. Currently the tire pressure is at 55#. Im trying to get my rig set up for the easiest towing experience, like I had 12 yrs ago. I get a squishy feeling when towing and go over a bump, dip, or bridge abutment and Im thinking its might be due to tire pressure. This is my first post here in 12 yrs as well. I forgot my old profile details so I started this new one. I remember this place being my goto. Thanks in advance for your help.
Chris & Rebecca
2018 Prime Time Avenger 28RBS
2003 F250 Diesel
Rowdy the Blue Heeler
YJ the German Shepherd
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cougar28
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I have a 2002 F250 diesel and max 80psi while towing and I'll drop down to 65 to 70psi if I'm not going to be towing for a while.
2002 F-250 SD CC 7.3PSD Auto. XLT Short Bed 4X4 Off-Rd.Pkg.Highland Green,Westin Sportsman Grille Guard (Black) RBW Li'l Rocker Slider ,Prodigy Control Towing Jayco Eagle HT 30.5 MLOK,Handy 5er tailgate

Lwiddis
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I’m opposite, sg. 38 psi without trailer or a load, 50 when loaded.
Winnebago 2101DS TT & 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 LTZ Z71, WindyNation 300 watt solar-Lossigy 200 AH Lithium battery. Prefer boondocking, USFS, COE, BLM, NPS, TVA, state camps. Bicyclist. 14 yr. Army -11B40 then 11A - (MOS 1542 & 1560) IOBC & IOAC grad

sgfrye
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i always inflate to max psi on tire sidewall, towing or not

brushpopper
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Chris
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West Virginia Campground Listing
Eagle Scout, BSA 1992
  • Wife, 2 Sons
  • Wags, The Wonder dog, Golden Retriever
  • 2004 Forest River Wildwood 26BHSS
  • 2001 Dodge Ram Larimie SLT 1500 5.9L Quadcab
  • Camped in WV, TN, NC, VA, GA, SC, FL

DutchmenSport
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I have a 3500 dualy and keep my tires pressurized to the max (80 psi). I know it makes for a harder ride when not towing, but when towing, everything seems to handle much better. I do not air-up, and then air-down. I've just learned to live with the harder ride when not towing. Yes, it does make a difference... squishy feeling or solid feeling.

Lwiddis
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How much weight are your TV tires carrying? Isn't the max allowable weight at the max air pressure?
Winnebago 2101DS TT & 2022 Chevy Silverado 1500 LTZ Z71, WindyNation 300 watt solar-Lossigy 200 AH Lithium battery. Prefer boondocking, USFS, COE, BLM, NPS, TVA, state camps. Bicyclist. 14 yr. Army -11B40 then 11A - (MOS 1542 & 1560) IOBC & IOAC grad